SB 504 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act providing for community energy facilities; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, electric distribution companies and subscriber organizations; and providing for prevailing wage and labor requirements.

Senate Bill 504, known as the Community Energy Act, establishes a program for community energy facilities in Pennsylvania. This bill allows electric customers, including homeowners, renters, and businesses, to subscribe to a portion of a local solar or renewable natural gas facility. Subscribers would receive credits on their monthly electric bills for the energy generated, aiming to provide guaranteed savings. The bill outlines duties for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and electric distribution companies, and includes prevailing wage and labor requirements for the construction and operation of these facilities.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2025 Last action May 12, 2025