Pa. Awards $22.5 Million in Solar for Schools Grants to Help 73 Schools Reduce Energy Costs

Advocates warn of looming vote that could impact millions of Americans: 'It's expected to save the farm about $15,000 in energy costs each year'

A new interactive tool is showing just how effective Inflation Reduction Act investments have been, according to Public News Service. Renewable Energy Success Stories in the Keystone State is an online map that allows visitors to pan across Pennsylvania and learn more about local rollouts of wind and solar power, electric vehicle infrastructure, and other sustainability projects. "The Tulpa Canal Farm, which is a dairy farm in Berks County, rece…

Pa. awards $22.5 million in Solar for Schools grants to help 73 schools reduce energy costs

Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed another $25 million for Solar for Schools grants in the upcoming state budget.

Pennsylvania Schools Receive $22.5 Million for Solar Energy Projects

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is making significant strides in clean energy adoption through its Solar for Schools grant program. Nearly $22.5 million in funding will be distributed to 73 schools across the state for the installation of solar panels, marking a milestone in efforts to reduce costs, promote sustainability, and address climate challenges. The Solar for Schools program, introduced by State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., in 2024, …

$2.3 Million in State Grants Awarded to Schuylkill County Schools for Solar Energy Projects

Five schools across Schuylkill County are set to benefit from a major investment in renewable energy thanks to $2.3 million in state funding awarded through the Solar for Schools program, local lawmakers announced this week. Senator Dave Argall (R-29), Representative Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Representative JoAnne Stehr (R-107) jointly revealed the grants, which will support the installation of solar arrays on school buildings and campuses to he…

North Schuylkill among first Solar for Schools grant recipients - The Shenandoah Sentinel

FOUNTAIN SPRINGS – North Schuylkill is one of several school districts receiving funding in the first Solar for Schools grant program. State legislators announced the funding award this week. The program will fund solar arrays on roofs or grounds at schools, saving money on energy bills. North Schuylkill is receiving $500,000 for the North Schuylkill Jr./Sr. High School. Elsewhere in the county, Tri-Valley is receiving a combined $800,000 — $400…

Pennsylvania now has 124 solar-powered K-12 schools

With a ranking as a Top 10 State for solar capacity at K-12 schools, Pennsylvania is emerging as a national leader in clean energy for schools. According to a new report from clean energy nonprofit Generation180, Pennsylvania K-12 schools more than tripled the amount of solar installed from 14 to 45 MW in the last… The post Pennsylvania now has 124 solar-powered K-12 schools appeared first on Solar Power World.