The PA Association of School Business Official 70th Annual Conference will take place in Hershey, DC from March 11 – 14, 2025. 

On Thursday, March 13th at 9:30 am, Generation180 will explore the opportunities, challenges, and incentives with Bethlehem Area and Midd-West School Districts.

Solar energy is gaining momentum across the state, especially with the growing number of state and federal incentives available to school districts. Learn from two school districts who have made solar work for their schools. Midd-West school district will share how it earns revenue from by producing more solar electricity than it consumes. Bethlehem Area School District was on the forefront of solar adoption and has combined it with energy conservation measures that have saved $20,000,000 over the last 14 years.

Learn about the key challenges and opportunities they faced, and how changing incentives and regulations have reshaped the decision-making process. Get expert insights on available incentives, clean energy tax credits, project planning, and technical assistance from Generation180, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing clean energy. This session will provide you with the tools and resources to navigate the solar transition and make informed decisions for your district’s clean energy future.

Speakers:

• Mark Stein, Chief of Operations, Bethlehem Area School District
• Joan Hassinger, Business Manager, Midd-West School District
• Shannon Crooker, Pennsylvania Director, Generation180

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