PSATS is hosting free educational workshops intended for public officials and employees to learn more about utility-scale solar development in Pennsylvania. Contact Scott Coburn at scoburn@psats.org to register. Upcoming dates and locations are:
PUC Alerts Consumers of June 1 Electric Price Changes
The Pa. Public Utility Commission released a notice yesterday that most electric utilities will adjust electric generation prices charged to non-shopping customers effective June 1. Members may shop for lower rates. While most adjustments are increases, PPL, UGI, and Wellsboro…
Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas Fixed Award Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) announced it is now accepting pre-applications for the new Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas grant program. This program was created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide financial investment, technical…
Yesterday’s Primary Elections Mark a New Beginning
Congratulations to the winners in yesterday’s primary elections! News stories everywhere spoke of light turnout at the polls but didn’t reflect the growing number of mail-in ballots despite having totals by the end of the evening. Voters interviewed at the polls…
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Funding Available Soon
PennDOT has announced that the 2023 application round for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) will open May 30. Townships are eligible to apply and no funding match is required. Approximately $28 million will be made available this funding round and the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
It’s Municipal Primary Election Day! The closest government to the people works best because of days like this. Vote today and look for statewide office results this evening here.
Learn How to Respond to Federal Transportation Grant Opportunities in Free Webinar
Join speakers from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative and the Secretary’s Office for a webinar on May 22 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. to learn more about how to identify and respond to federal transportation…
Reminder: WalkWorks Active Transportation Plan Grant Applications Due May 26
The state Department of Health (DOH) and Pennsylvania Downtown Center are accepting grant applications for the WalkWorks Initiative until May 26. Funds are available to assist with plan development to identify and prioritize active transportation projects with an emphasis on…
Rural PA Gains Residents
According to a recent analysis, more people moved into rural Pennsylvania than out during the COVID year of 2021. The analysis was conducted by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. While the analysis did not identify why people moved into rural…
Pennsylvania Gains from Mid-Atlantic Region, But Loses to Southern States
Based on a recent analysis of federal tax data from 2020 and 2021, Pennsylvania experienced a net domestic migration loss of 13,376 or minus .11% of the state’s population. Of neighboring states, only West Virginia saw a small population gain,…
