Deluzio Announces $200,000 Investment for Beaver County Solar Power Project

Those of you who follow along with the work of RiverWise, the nonprofit organization I have the privilege of leading, may have heard that we recently received a second round of funding from the US Department of Energy.

Pittsburgh is home to a vibrant community of people working to improve our environment and the spaces where we live. A new initiative is helping transform their visions into reality.

This document reflects over a year of dedicated community work by Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services and RiverWise, with support from New Sun Rising. It explores the implications of Executive Order 14008 and the Justice 40 Initiative, highlighting their transformative potential for disadvantaged communities. The guide emphasizes the need for genuine community engagement and cautions against oversimplified solutions, recognizing the inherent complexity of effective community benefits planning. Key principles include balancing urgency with care, understanding the limits of community benefits plans, and acknowledging potential unintended consequences. The document aims to provide actionable insights for stakeholders, inviting corporate and governmental entities to understand and respond to community perspectives.

Through The RISE Project, which leverages federal funds to enhance solar adoption, several projects in Beaver County are saving money by adding solar.

There’s a movement happening across the state to expand community solar. Supporters say it will allow for a reduction in electricity bills, lower maintenance costs, diversify a community’s energy portfolio, and create a more resilient region.

Nonprofit RiverWise received a $49,000 state grant to move forward with the planning and design of a community food hub in Beaver County. The funding, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill's Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program, is centered on expanding the supply of fresh food in underserved areas.

BEAVER FALLS ― Community members and local leaders are being invited to attend a workshop focused on developing environmental justice projects in the region.

BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. — Millions of dollars earmarked for environmental projects in Beaver County are up for grabs. The money comes from part of a settlement with Shell over violations from its Monaca Cracker Plant. The $5 million fund is one of the biggest of its kind in state history, according to the Department of Environmental Protection.

BEAVER FALLS — The East Palestine train derailment and its aftermath will be analyzed April 13 at a special event at The Baby Bello community center in Beaver Falls.