Grants open for PA Solar for Schools program

Dated: December 16 2024

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Pennsylvania schools looking to switch to renewable energy can receive assistance from the state through its $25 million Solar for Schools grant program. The Solar for Schools Act passed in July. It provides for schools to receive grants for 30%, 40% or 50% of the total cost depending on need. The Department of Economic and Community Development will oversee the program and assist schools in the technical execution of their projects. The program takes advantage of the federal Inflation Reduction Act, which allows schools and other tax-exempt organizations to receive direct pay rather than tax credits for clean energy projects to make up the difference. Read more from The Center Square.
Source: The Center Square; 12/5/2024 
 

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