The Wolf Administration says it is making the largest government commitment to solar energy in the country. The state will buy power from seven new solar projects.
The standards, set to max out this year, require utilities to buy certain amounts of power from renewable sources. Republican lawmakers would rather have consumer demand drive the transition to clean energy.
Community solar projects are larger than home rooftop panels, but smaller than utility-scale grids. Subscribers use the energy that's generated and get a credit on their electricity bills.
