Pennsylvania requires solar developers to manage decommissioning at end of life

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed bipartisan legislation establishing a statewide framework for solar project decommissioning, placing responsibility on developers rather than landowners to manage the removal process.

First covered Jul 21, 2026 · 9:52 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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67d CleanTechnica Pennsylvania Passes Solar Decommissioning Legislation to Ensure Sustainable Energy Development — WASHINGTON, D.C. and HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the bipartisan Senate Bill 349, which sets a statewide framework for…

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