While Renewables Languish, Pennsylvania Pays Millions to Coal Waste Companies

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By By Kyle BagenstoseAug 29, 2026, 4:45 am56 ptsTrending
More than 20 years after passing a landmark clean energy law, the state gets more of its power from burning coal waste than from solar. By Kyle Bagenstose WINDBER, Pa.—Standing on the rocky banks of Paint Creek in western Pennsylvania, Jim Panaro pointed out the colors of contamination. The orange staining…

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