6,000-acre solar project permit nixed by Ohio Supreme Court, for now at least

A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.

• May 31

Buffalo Township supervisors move forward with controversial project

A heated debate over renewable energy has come to a head in Butler County.

• Aug 14, 2025

Newly installed solar arrays now producing enough renewable energy to power peninsula at Presque Isle State Park

Presque Isle is the first state park to adopt a site-specific climate change plan.

• Jun 8, 2024

JM Steel announces expansion in Pittsburgh area as demand for solar energy increases

The Bethlehem Steel Plant, which was used in World War II, has now been transformed for modern use.

• Apr 26, 2024

Pennsylvania's state government pledges to get half of its electricity from solar power

Pennsylvania is pledging to get half of the state government's electricity from solar power by next year.

• Apr 22, 2024

Pennsylvania can now power residents in a city the size of Pittsburgh with in-state solar

Pennsylvania says it can now power residents in a city the size of Pittsburgh with in-state solar.

• Dec 12, 2023

Construction begins on solar farm that will help power University of Pittsburgh

Pitt said at least 42 of its electricity will come from renewable, local sources.

• Nov 5, 2022

Pennsylvania Turnpike charging full speed ahead with solar energy production plans

The first of a series of solar facilities across the state will open near Jeannette.

• Sep 12, 2022

Pa. Turnpike opening solar field

The first of its kind solar field will power its buildings and allow EVs to charge while they travel the road.

• Sep 12, 2022