works contain a provision that, if a solar photovoltaic
technology or component is to be used or supplied in the
performance of the contract or a subcontract, only solar
photovoltaic technology or components manufactured and assembled
in the United States shall be used or supplied.
(b) Tax credits.--No tax credit awarded by a Commonwealth
agency may be used for a project that utilizes a solar
photovoltaic technology or component manufactured or assembled
outside of the United States.
(c) Certify contracts.--The Department of General Services,
in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection,
shall certify that contracts for the use of electricity or solar
energy credits are awarded to entities that utilize solar
photovoltaic technologies or components manufactured or
assembled in the United States.
(d) Regulations.--The Department of Community and Economic
Development shall develop standards and guidelines to prohibit
Commonwealth funds from being expended on a contract that is
performed by the use or supply of solar photovoltaic technology
or components manufactured or assembled outside the United
States.
(e) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "public
work" shall have the same meaning given to it in section 2(5) of
the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the
Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act.
§ 3762. Reporting and study.
(a) Auditor General.--The Auditor General shall submit to
the chair and minority chair of the Environmental Resources and
Energy Committee of the Senate and the chair and minority chair
of the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee of the House
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