“We are thrilled to see House Bill 1842 moving forward swiftly with bipartisan support,” said Monica Carey, Pennsylvania program director for SUN. “This bill will make solar energy more accessible and affordable for people throughout Pennsylvania. It promotes energy equity and ensures the benefits of community solar reach low-and-moderate income subscribers. The added benefits of House Bill 1842 include job creation for Pennsylvania workers and diversification of our energy sources in the process.”
“We now urge the Senate to continue this momentum so we can finally give Pennsylvanians the ability to choose what’s right for them when it comes to their electricity. SUN’s 22,500 members in Pennsylvania, along with others across the Commonwealth, are eager to experience the money-saving, clean energy benefits of community solar.”
The program would allow Pennsylvanians who don’t own their homes or can’t finance solar, or who have unsuitable roofs, to purchase a “share” in a nearby solar installation.
House Bill 1842 bill levels the playing field for all energy consumers and would benefit people in every region of Pennsylvania.
A Penn State economic study found that community solar projects are projected to create 12,000 total jobs in the Commonwealth and generate a $1.8 billion stimulus for the economy.
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