The proposed legislation would establish a commercial and industrial rooftop solar program to tap into the unused potential of industrial warehouse rooftops in Pennsylvania.
This initiative would use existing and future developed sites to quickly expand energy generation.
By streamlining a path to front-of-meter solar projects, where energy is generated to be put directly back to the grid, we can ultimately reduce costs for consumers by putting electrons on the grid efficiently and to scale over the next several years while supporting a more resilient energy system.
To position Pennsylvania as a leader in energy, the proposed bill will seek to adopt a front-of-meter program like neighboring states, promoting preferred siting on commercial rooftops and infrastructure to conserve open space and farmland.
Additionally, some states provide compensation for front-of-meter solar projects that export electricity for distribution.
“Energy demand has risen sharply over the past decade, and Pennsylvania must respond by expanding energy capacity in a way that puts consumers first,” said Senator Miller. “This legislation takes a smart, cost-effective approach by utilizing existing, underutilized assets to generate clean energy without the added cost of new land or major transmission upgrades. This is a smart, targeted way to strengthen the grid, create jobs, and make the most of assets already built across the Commonwealth.”
This legislation also specifies the eligibility of solar generators for state alternative energy credits, providing cost savings for consumers.
In addition, to address delays linked to new interconnection approvals, the forthcoming bill will include a provision that allows solar projects already in application with their electric distribution company before the effective date to proceed.
“This legislation is a smart, forward-thinking way to expand Pennsylvania’s energy capacity by using the infrastructure we already have,” said Senator Brown. “By tapping into the rooftop potential of commercial and industrial warehouses, we can deploy clean energy faster, create economic opportunity, and reduce costs for ratepayers.”
Click Here for the announcement. Click Here for co-sponsor memo.
Related Articles This Week:
-- PA Solar Center Launches GET Solar Program To Expand Solar Energy In 10-County Southwest PA Region To Help Businesses, Nonprofits Save Money [PaEN]
-- PA Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Promote Solar Energy On Warehouses To Lower Energy Costs, Expand Renewable Energy [PaEN]
-- PennTAP Hosts July 17 Webinar On Funding & Incentives To Support Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency Projects [PaEN]
NewsClips:
-- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Community Solar Energy - An Energy Plan To Sustain Rural Pennsylvania - by Former Republican Rep. Jim Gregory, Justin Mason, Conservative Energy Network Pennsylvania
-- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Momentum In Crosshairs Of The Congressional Republican One Big Beautiful Bill
[Posted: June 27, 2025] PA Environment Digest
No comments :
Post a Comment