Gov. Wolf Just Set a Lofty Climate Goal. What Will it Take to Get There?
Electric cars, nuclear power, cracking down on methane leaks, more wind and solar. It's going to take all of it and more to reduce carbon emissions to reach Wolf's goals.
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New Plan Calls for 10 Percent Solar Power in Pa. by 2030
Currently, Pennsylvania is the third-biggest carbon emitter in the U.S., after Texas and California.
Voices of Energy: Hal Saville
The solar industry is a relatively new player to Pennsylvania’s energy landscape. During its infancy, making a career in it was a bit of a gamble. But Hal Saville decided to give it a go.
Johnstown’s Comeback Could Get an Energy Boost From the Sun
Can Johnstown go solar, and bring the rest of Cambria County with it? Some say yes - with a little peer pressure.
Coal Country Students Look to Renewable Energy to Keep the Lights on at School
These kids have ambitions to change the future of energy in the coalfields.
What Does Trump’s Tariff on Solar Panels Mean for Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania’s solar industry will feel the effects of the Trump administration’s move to place a tariff on foreign-built solar panels, but will it stop solar installations in the state?
Why Solar Eclipsed Coal in Jobs
Solar jobs now out number coal jobs by more than 2 to 1. But can laid off coal miners find jobs in solar?
Could the Former Shenango Coke Works Site Become a Solar Farm?
Is putting a big solar array on the former coke plant site just a pipe dream? Maybe not. The utility that owns it actually has a robust recent history of investing in renewables.
Is Pennsylvania’s Green Energy Sector on the Verge of a Boom?
Natural gas will be a chief energy export in Pennsylvania for years to come. But the state's vast and largely untapped wind resources could also add to the state's reputation as a major energy player.
Why Low-Income Pennsylvanians Rarely Reap the Benefits of Solar Energy
While solar energy installations result in long-term savings for those who can afford them, upfront costs and state restrictions can make solar inaccessible for many low-income families.
