A new Pennsylvania law will set up a grant program using federal climate money for schools to install solar panels. Lawmakers also approved $25 million in state funds.
Environmental advocates say the new $47.6 billion state budget takes some positive steps, while speeding up permitting and support for hydrogen pleased fossil fuel groups.
A new state law starts a process of transferring federal authority over underground carbon dioxide storage to Pennsylvania, and allows the Department of Environmental Protection to create regulations for CO2 wells.
