Gov Shapiro : Investor-Owned Utilities Profit Excessively at Expense of Ratepayers

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced plans to limit utility company profits and eliminate junk fees, creating a new watchdog to scrutinize company books and seeking legislation to cap returns on infrastructure investments as electricity rates rise due to supply-demand gaps and data center growth.

Gov Shapiro Power Plan Draws Mixed Reactions

Governor Josh Shapiro's Lightning Plan to expand energy generation and attract data centers through tax incentives and utility reforms draws mixed responses, with supporters praising grid modernization efforts while critics warn that renewable mandates and rate caps could increase costs and reduce reliability.

How Federal Cuts Transform PA's Solar Industry

Pennsylvania solar installer Solar States and the broader industry are adapting to the elimination of federal residential tax credits by shifting to third-party ownership models that allow installation companies to claim commercial credits and pass savings to homeowners through leases and power purchase agreements.