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PENDING LEGISLATION 

# Pennsylvania is next — register your interest now

Pennsylvania's PRESS Act (HB 501) proposes elevating geothermal heat pumps from Tier II to Tier I of the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) framework, with a proposed ACP ceiling of $35 per MWh. HB 501 passed the House Environment Committee in June 2025 and awaits Senate action. If enacted, Pennsylvania geothermal system owners would earn Tier I credits — the highest-value AEPS credit class. Emergent Energy is building a PA enrollment pipeline so registered owners can enroll immediately upon enactment.

## HB 501 (PRESS Act) — Status as of April 2026

Introduced: January 2025 

Public hearing: May 19, 2025 

House Environment Committee: Approved June 2, 2025 

Full House vote: pending 

Senate action: pending 

Governor signature: pending 

## What PRESS Means for Geothermal Owners

Under PRESS, geothermal heat pumps would move from Tier II to Tier I — Pennsylvania's premium credit class, with a proposed ACP ceiling of $35/MWh. This is a significant upgrade in credit value relative to the current Tier II framework. Pennsylvania already recognizes geothermal energy under its AEPS; PRESS would formalize and elevate it.

## Why Register Now

Emergent Energy is building a Pennsylvania GREC enrollment pipeline. Geothermal owners who register now will be among the first to enroll once PRESS is enacted — capturing the earliest possible vintage credits and the most remaining credit-generating years.

[Track PRESS legislation at palegis.us](https://www.palegis.us)

## Sources & Further Reading

-   [PJM-GATS Renewable Energy Tracking](https://gats.pjm-eis.com/) — PJM Environmental Information Services
-   [Pennsylvania PUC — Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards](https://www.puc.pa.gov/electricity/alternative-energy-portfolio-standards/) — Pennsylvania PUC

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