Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn: March 5 Webinar - Energy Affordability - How Plug-In Solar Energy Can Help

The Philadelphia Solar Energy Association will host a March 5 webinar on Energy Affordability - How Plug-In Solar Energy Can Help from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Ron Celentano, President of PA Solar and Storage Industries Association will provide an overview of how PA ranks in comparison with other states.  

He will discuss the policies Pennsylvania needs to catch up.

Rep. Chris Pielli (D-Chester) [invited] will discuss his legislation-- House Bill 1971-- to authorize plug-in solar energy panels making it easier for apartment and homeowners to use solar energy to reduce their electric bills.

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association website for more information on considering solar energy for your school, business and home.

Resource Links:

-- Rep. Chris Pielli Introduces Bill To Reduce Barriers To Use Of Plug-In Solar Facilities

-- NYTimes: 24 States Weigh Legislation To Allow You To Make Your Own Electricity With Small, Plug-In Solar Power Systems

-- Independent Fiscal Office Reports PA Electricity Prices Increased 46.1% From 2018 to 2025, More Than Other PJM States, Largely Due To Pennsylvania's Reliance On Natural Gas-Fired Electric Generation  [PaEN] 

-- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Winter Storm Brings Cash For Natural Gas Drillers; But Natural Gas Prices Reach Historic Highs For Consumers

-- Bloomberg: EQT Natural Gas Driller Expects $1 Billion Windfall On Winter Storm-Driven Gas Price Rally 

-- US EIA Increases Natural Gas Price Projection For 2026 By 40% Due To Large Withdrawals From Gas Storage [PaEN] 

-- PUC To Investigate Proposed 8.7% Rate Increase Requested By UGI Gas Division  

-- PUC To Investigate Proposed 5.9% Rate Increase, 35.7% Increase In Customer Charge Requested By National Fuel Gas  

[Posted: February 20, 2026]  PA Environment Digest