Pa. turns its eyes toward the sun for energy

YORK, Pa. – For a state with energy-production roots drilling deep into the coal mines and oil fields, the time has arrived for a heavenward look to try to harness the power of the sun.

Gov. Rendell last week signed a bill here dedicating $650 million to the development of alternative and renewable energy, with a whopping 28 percent going to solar energy.

Environmentalists and energy-policy experts say the fund is a significant investment in clean energy and will boost Pennsylvania’s profile as a leader in emerging energy technology.

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