In Harrisburg, PA, the Pennsylvania General Assembly recently approved two crucial aspects of Governor Shapiro's energy plan, known as the 'Lightning Plan.' The plan includes the Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) Tax Credit, which has been largely untapped since its establishment in 2022, alongside the Community Energy Act. This Act aims to facilitate the sharing of energy resources among agriculture producers and low-income individuals to reduce costs. Governor Shapiro emphasized the plan's benefits during a visit to Penn England Farms, where a methane digester is already converting farm waste into clean energy. The Lightning Plan seeks to expand such initiatives to provide more farmers and rural communities access to shared digesters. The plan's tax credit programs, such as the Reliable Energy Investment Credit, Regional Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit, and others, are geared towards attracting investments in critical sectors like clean energy generation and storage. These credits are intended to drive job creation, innovation, and economic growth. Furthermore, the plan aims to fund new projects, simplify energy project approvals through a state energy siting board, and enhance rebates for energy-efficient appliances to reduce household energy costs. Overall, the Lightning Plan is poised to revolutionize energy development in Pennsylvania, ensuring the state's leadership in clean, reliable, and affordable energy for years to come.