Solar for Schools Initiative

Our local school officials have made it abundantly clear that energy costs remain one of the biggest financial burdens on our schools. With rising utility bills, schools need a solution that would offset the current financial burden and save districts and taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
This week there was reason to celebrate with State Representative Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia), whose Solar for Schools initiative was recently signed into law. House Bill 1032 brings federal dollars to our communities and offers grants to school districts, intermediate units, career and technology centers (CTCs), and community colleges to fund solar energy projects.
In the 46th Senatorial District, there are 19 public school districts, three CTCs, and an intermediate unit. The administrators for these schools are all looking for ways to move the needle forward on efficiency and this program is here to help. In today’s political climate having a bipartisan, bicameral win with the Governor’s signature, is no small feat. I was thrilled to support this legislation and as always, support the schools here in Greene County, and across the entire Commonwealth.
Special thank you to Mark Krupa, Greene County CTC Director, for hosting our celebration.