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PA Solar Center Hosts Nov. 22 Webinar On New Guidebook For Municipalities On Large-Scale Solar Development

The Pennsylvania Solar Center will host a November 22 webinar from Noon to 1:15 p.m. on a New Guidebook For Municipalities On Large-Scale Solar Development co-authored with Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services.

Pennsylvania municipalities with open space or under-utilized land with acreage to spare have potentially much to gain from supporting large-scale solar project development in their communities.

This chapter in the history of Pennsylvania is relatively new and may be daunting for municipal officials and leadership.

It's important for municipalities to develop commonsense regulations that address concerns and opportunities presented to the community, landowners, and developers.

Our municipal guidebook seeks to inform officials and municipal leaders of typical solar development processes, zoning, and ordinances as well as permitting and incentives. Special emphasis is placed on development and preservation of farmlands and agriculture and the benefits to local communities from solar.

Additionally, this guidebook will provide an overview of what is coming in the world of solar development in Pennsylvania and offer a model solar ordinance to assist municipalities that are looking to move in this direction.

We will be joined by Tim Fitchett, Legal Education Program Manager and Staff Attorney at Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services.

Who should attend?

-- Elected officials and staff (especially municipal leaders and staff!)

-- Renewable energy owners, operators and/or investors

-- Solar developers

-- General public and anyone interested in learning more!

General Registration is $15 for this webinar. Special arrangements for complimentary registration can be made for those who request it by contacting us at info@pasolarcenter.org.

Please don't let financial worries prevent you from attending!

Click Here to register and for more information.

The Pennsylvania Solar Center is a nonpartisan, nonprofit effort to raise the awareness of the benefits of solar energy in Pennsylvania. Click Here to sign up for regular updates.

Resource Links:

-- Municipal Officials’ Guide To Grid-Scale Solar Development In PA

-- Guidebook For PA Landowners - Leasing Property For Large-Scale Solar Development

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