FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Lisa DePaoli, lisa@centerforcoalfieldjustice.org, 412-229-7116
Three PA Senators to Co-Sponsor Legislation Encouraging Solar for PA Schools
Washington, PA – Pennsylvania Senators Bartolotta, Comitta, and Hughes plan to introduce legislation to encourage the use of solar at Pennsylvania schools. The Solar for Schools Grant Program for public schools and universities will reduce energy costs and save schools hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, a much needed boon for schools whose funding has otherwise been considerably reduced.
The Center for Coalfield Justice’s Executive Director, Sarah Martik, issues the following statement in reaction to this news:
“We want to congratulate these senators, particularly Senator Bartolotta who represents Washington and Greene Counties, for coming together in a bipartisan way to encourage what’s best for our communities. The needs of our schools and the people they serve should always transcend politics, and it is encouraging to see that when common sense is right in front of us, our elected officials can work together to deliver for those they represent.
If passed, this legislation will be a win for public education, our economy, and our climate. We hope that other Pennsylvania legislators will step up to support this program that will benefit our environment, create good jobs, and reduce costs for Pennsylvania taxpayers.”
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