A new initiative to replace nearly 50% of the state government’s energy usage with solar power was announced by Governor Tom Wolf on Monday and is the largest solar commitment by any government in the U.S. to date.

The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority awarded $1.7 million in COVID-19 Restart Grants for 11 projects across the state, including two businesses in Lancaster and Dauphin Counties.

If businesses want to make a push into solar, 2019 may be optimal. Absent any legislative action, this year is the last year that the federal government is expected to offer a 30 percent tax credit to homeowners and businesses for installing a solar system.