A new study by the PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center indicates that schools in two eastern Pennsylvania counties could save over $30.5 million by implementing solar initiatives. Across the state, implementing solar in schools could add up to $342 million in savings.
The report, summarized by Lehigh Valley Live, concluded that Lehigh County schools could save more than $17 million over the lifetime of solar panel installations and generate enough electricity to power more than 5,000 homes. Neighboring Northampton County could save $13.5 million and produce enough energy to power more than 4,100 homes by going solar in schools.
As this study shows, implementing solar can save big money in the long run by generating free, clean electricity using the power of the sun. This not only applies to large-scale projects — individuals can save up to $3,000 per year and sometimes get their energy costs down to $0, by installing their own solar panels at home…