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SPRINGFIELD, PA — Residents used recycled/upcycled materials to create exciting decorative and useful items as part of a friendly competition across SageLife senior living communities.
Recycling Challenge Highlights Creativity and Collaboration at SageLife Senior Living Communities  Read More
BIRCHRUNVILLE, PA — Birchrun Labs announced the development of a groundbreaking piezoelectric material that is now in use by a Fortune 200 manufacturer. This new material boasts the highest displacement …
Birchrun Labs Unveils Advanced Piezoelectric Material, Setting New Industry Standards Read More
MALVERN, PA — Balfour Beatty Communities, a prominent housing partner for the U.S. Navy, has made significant strides toward enhancing energy resilience and supporting the Navy’s climate objectives. The recent …
Balfour Beatty Spearheads Renewable Energy Projects in U.S. Navy Housing Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has been awarded the prestigious SolSmart Gold designation, affirming its commitment to advancing solar energy growth. This national recognition celebrates the county’s proactive measures …
Chester County Shines Bright with National Gold Level SolSmart Recognition for Solar Energy Initiatives Read More
READING, PA — Amidst the clamor of school bells and the hustle of hallway traffic, a quiet revolution is unfolding in schools across the Keystone State. Pennsylvania K-12 schools have …
Pennsylvania Schools Go Solar: Education on a Brighter Path Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a recent op-ed published in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick addresses one of the most pressing issues of our time – climate change. …
McCormick’s Call to Action: A Rescue Plan for American Energy and Environment Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — If a revolution is quietly brewing on Pennsylvania rooftops, it is powered by sunlight. According to a recent report from the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center, small-scale …
Pennsylvania’s Solar Ascent: Riding the Rooftop Revolution Towards a Brighter Future Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now accepting applications for projects that aim to enhance the resilience and reliability of Pennsylvania’s electric grid. This initiative comes …
Pennsylvania DEP to Fund Innovative Projects for a More Resilient Electric Grid Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Solar Center (PA Solar Center) celebrated the bright future of solar energy in Chester County with a sparkling awards ceremony on Thursday evening. The …
Chester County Organizations Shine at Pennsylvania Solar Center’s Sunset Soiree Read More
Did you know that only about 30% of recyclable materials are actually recycled each year? That means a lot of recyclable materials are ending up in landfills. This is often …
How to Prevent Wishcycling: What Is and Is Not Recyclable? Read More