Politics & Government

Pennsylvania Turnpike Charging Full Speed Ahead With Solar Energy Production Plans

The long-term goal is to use solar-generated power to electrify portions of the toll road so electric vehicles can charge as they travel.

(CBS2)

September 13, 2022

The Pennsylvania Turnpike is charging ahead with its plans on jumping into solar energy production.

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According to a report from our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the agency is awaiting an occupancy permit to open a solar field at a maintenance facility near Jeannette.

It will be the first of a series of solar facilities planned across the state, including in New Stanton and Penn Township.

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