HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center shared a new study at the State Capitol on Wednesday. It found that schools in Cumberland and Dauphin counties could power nearly 8,000 homes and save over $26 million by going solar.

"Our report found that using solar energy on schools right here in Dauphin County could produce enough energy to power over 4,637 homes, save local school districts and taxpayers over $15 million, and actually rates sixth for potential savings across all Pennsylvania counties," says PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center advocate Stephanie Wein. "In nearby Cumberland County, solar energy on schools could power 3,191 homes and save over 11 million taxpayer dollars, all of this while reducing the sort of air pollution that leads to smog and in

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