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Pennsylvania being left behind as community solar shines

Pennsylvania being left behind as community solar shines

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Members of the Cedar Ridge Community Church in Montgomery County, MD, gather in front of the 2-megawatt community solar installation on the church’s property. Pennsylvania lags behind most surrounding states in allowing construction of community solar arrays. (Bay Journal photo by Dave Harp)

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Even as solar energy is gearing up for record growth in Pennsylvania, state legislators have steadfastly refused so far to allow a form known as community solar — which would allow anyone to help pay for small, localized solar arrays and get credits on their electric bills.

Nearby states such as Maryland, New York, Virginia, West Virginia and Delaware, as well as Washington, D.C. all have some form of community solar. All have mechanisms built in to help low- and-moderate income ratepayers share in the savings.

 

 

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The Bay Journal, founded in 1991, offers independent environmental reporting for the Chesapeake Bay region. Published 10 times a year (print) and mirrored by its website, bayjournal.com, the newspaper covers environmental issues ranging from nutrient pollution and agricultural best practices to endangered species and climate change impacts. The 64,000-mile Bay watershed reaches six states (including nearly half of Pennsylvania) and the District of Columbia.

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