The Penn State Extension will host a February 27 webinar to provide a General Update of Large-Scale Solar In Pennsylvania from 11:00 a.m. to Noon.

This session will focus on recent trends in utility-scale solar, with insights into the latest developments from PJM, the regional transmission organization, and the Public Utility Commission.

Extension  educators will explore the factors driving growth in this sector, including proposed legislation and policy changes.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of what is happening in the Commonwealth and why, while also addressing key issues such as siting, zoning considerations, and common concerns for landowners and local governments.

Who is this for?

-- International energy regulators

-- Energy policymakers

-- Local governments

-- Landowners

-- General public

What will you learn?

-- Siting and zoning considerations for large-scale solar projects

-- Common concerns for landowners and local governments

-- Current and proposed legislation and policy initiatives affecting solar energy

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about other educational opportunities.

(Reprinted from the latest Penn State Extension Energy Essential newsletter.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy.)

Resource Links:

-- Penn State Extension: Pennsylvania Landowners Guide To Utility-Scale Solar Leasing

-- Penn State Extension: Land Conversion Issues With Grid-Scale Solar Development

[Posted: February 13, 2025]

2/17/2025