Current and Future Incentives for Commercial Solar Installations in Pennsylvania
5 years ago · 5 minute read
Although solar panels continue to fall in price, federal and state incentives are still very important to the financial success of a solar project. In this post, we review the status of current and future incentives for solar projects in Pennsylvania. State Level Incentives and Programs Unlike its neighbors, Pennsylvania does not currently offer incentives […]
Marking Earth Day 2020 In Challenging Times
5 years ago · 2 minute read
Since Earth Day was first held on April 22, 1970, it has grown into the world’s largest civic event. One of the positive results of this movement has been the establishment of a strong set of federal and state regulations that have been quite successful in improving our water and air. Even though Earth Day […]
4 Questions Every Business Should Ask Before Going Solar
5 years ago · 5 minute read
If you are considering investing in a solar panel installation for your firm, there are four key items to consider that can inform your decision-making. By answering these questions, you can focus your efforts as you consider going solar. Why solar? Where will your panels be installed? How will you fund solar? What is your […]
What’s New About PA’s Management of Fill Policy
5 years ago · 3 minute read
Effective January 1, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) is enforcing significant changes to the Management of Fill Policy (read it here). Here are the key points you need to know: The policy is important to anyone who moves fill Developed in 2004, original Management of Fill Policy was designed to facilitate the […]
2020 ENERGY GENERATION TRENDS
5 years ago · 2 minute read
As gas slows down, renewables show continued growth. An Update on Natural Gas It’s no surprise that the cost of natural gas fluctuates as supply and demand changes. In recent years, the U.S. has successfully developed new supplies for oil and gas, which can be a positive for consumers and drive prices lower, but difficult […]
Pennsylvania’s Act 2 and Brownfields
6 years ago · 2 minute read
BAI has helped clients with contaminated properties since the company’s founding over 30 years ago, and even prior to the nation’s focus on “brownfield” redevelopment and Pennsylvania’s innovative Land Recycling Program (Act 2). What is Pennsylvania’s Act 2? Pennsylvania’s Act 2 is a program that was enacted in 1995 to facilitate the cleanup of former […]
Complex Environmental Permitting
6 years ago · < 1 minute read
BAI’s team was contracted by a Fortune 500 company to handle environmental permitting for a 32+ mile transmission line rehabilitation that spanned from Pennsylvania into West Virginia. Managing large-scale linear projects, such as overhead utility lines or underground pipelines, is a complex and unique process. Due to the large size and scope of the project, […]
The Clean Water Act and its Recent Trending Updates
6 years ago · 3 minute read
What is the Clean Water Act? The Clean Water Act (CWA) is a U.S. federal law that regulates the discharge of pollutants into the nation’s surface waters such as lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and coastal areas. The CWA originally began life back in 1948 as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. After a series of […]
Protect Your Groundwater Day
6 years ago · 2 minute read
BAI Group proudly recognizes September 3rd as “Protect Your Groundwater Day (PYGD).” PYGD is an annual observance established by the National Groundwater Association to promote the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater. To create more awareness for groundwater protection, we’ve compiled some of the most interesting and eye-opening facts to signify the importance groundwater […]
Three Ways Local Governments Can Take Advantage of Solar Energy
6 years ago · 3 minute read
Local governments and authorities throughout Pennsylvania continue to explore the pros and cons of solar energy, but many have not moved forward with solar projects due to the difficult hurdles they pose. For one thing, finding a suitable location can be a challenge, and the location is extremely important to the project’s performance. An even […]