Solar Energy
Solar energy can positively impact our community by increasing energy independence, improving air quality, reducing our emissions, and saving consumers money on their electric bills. Making your home and buildings more efficient and able to produce your own on-site energy are critical actions for a more resilient community as defined in the Centre Region Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
New to Solar?
- Visit Go Solar in the Centre Region to learn about the steps for installing solar and ways to pay its installation (under prepare step).
- View these slides presented at the CBICC's May 4, 2023 Solar Education Session
Why do Solar/PV?
- Reduce the Cost of Electricity
- Increase Sustainability
- Environmental, Societal & Governance Metrics
- Increase Resiliency
- Investment and Tax Abatement
Funding Opportunities
- Benefit of solar is avoided power cost!
- Act129 Utility Rebates - for homeowners, businesses, non-profit and local government
- West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund - for homeowners, businesses, non-profit and local government
- PennSEF - PA Sustainable Energy Financing
- PA DEP Small Business Advantage Grant
- Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) Loans and Grants for Centre County businesses