Solar energy projects have been proposed across Pennsylvania at the utility-scale level, meaning that they are large enough to send power to our electric grid. Unfortunately, these promising projects are often stopped at the local level, sometimes after planning and permitting processes have already made significant progress. Even well-intentioned local municipalities can be a barrier to renewable energy adoption since they can control local land use. Much of this resistance is driven by misinformation.
The good news is that you can play a role in ensuring that your neighbors know the facts and understand the benefits of bringing more clean energy to our communities! In Centre County, Sierra Club volunteers have already had a direct impact on securing local government support for a solar project. Learn more about the recent victory.
Ready to get involved? Solar projects are pending right now in Armstrong, Bradford, Indiana, McKean, and Washington counties. If you are not in a county with a pending project, your voice is still needed to start the conversation in your community so you'll be ready if a project is proposed in the future. Fill out this interest form to indicate where you are located and we'll be in touch!
