On Thursday, August 29th, Pennsylvania State Senator Camera Bartolotta, together with Representative Elizabeth Fiedler and a coalition of local leaders, hosted a significant press conference at the Greene County Career and Technology Center (CTC) to celebrate the passage of the "Solar for Schools" program. This pioneering legislation, enacted this summer, introduces a forward-thinking grant initiative designed to assist schools in rural regions, particularly in southwestern Pennsylvania, in cutting down energy expenses and investing in renewable energy solutions. The "Solar for Schools" program is a critical component of a broader strategy aimed at alleviating the financial burden on taxpayers, generating new job opportunities, and enhancing STEM education by enabling the installation of solar panels in schools. By strategically combining state funding with federal incentives, the program is set to deliver substantial benefits to schools situated near former coal plants, driving both economic revitalization and sustainable development within these communities.
