From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org):
A new study by PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center shows that while Pennsylvania has been increasing its renewable energy production, the commonwealth is not keeping up with many states that are more aggressively tapping into clean energy opportunities.
The report, “Renewables on the Rise,” found that Pennsylvania ranked just 22nd in the nation for solar energy production, even though the state has seen a 47-fold increase in solar over the past decade. Pennsylvania has also more than doubled the state’s wind capacity over the past decade and ranks in the top 20 states for increases in wind generation nationally.
“We’re seeing some progress on solar and battery storage here in the Commonwealth,” said Flora Cardoni, Climate Defender campaign director for PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center. “But we’re falling behind and missing huge opportunities to protect our health and climate by taking clean energy to the next level. We must do more to make Pennsylvania a clean energy leader.”
Photo: Congresswoman Susan Wild (far right) speaking at the release of the “Renewables on the Rise” report. Credit: Staff
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