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Tunkhannock leaders say solar project nearing key utility review; district hopes for increased tax credit and state grant support
Summary
District staff said the Tunkhannock solar project is advancing through permitting and a planned January scoping call with the electric utility; officials said they expect to qualify for an additional 5 percentage points of federal tax credit and may be eligible for a $300,000 state grant, boosting the project's positive cash flow prospects.
Tunkhannock Area School District officials told the board their large solar project is moving toward construction after recent engineering and permitting work, and they said pending utility review and potential state and federal incentives could materially improve the project's finances.
The administration reported that land-development approvals are largely complete and that only roof-permitting work remains for roof-mounted arrays. The district said it has a scoping call scheduled with Penelec (the local electric distribution company) to review grid interconnection and infrastructure steps. Officials said the district and its vendors have discussed roof structural requirements with warranty providers…
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