(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania lawmakers want to make community solar part of the state’s broader energy strategy to meet rising electricity demands from data centers and other high-powered industries, but federal policy uncertainties and the commonwealth’s budget impasse delay its progress.

Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Allentown, has again authored legislation he says would allow the average consumer to reduce their electric bill while simultaneously strengthening the energy grid. The legislation would not place the financial onus entirely on subscribers and would not burden non-subscribers.