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SEI Energy Briefing Group with speakers 2025

SEI Energy Briefing Cautions: Rise of AI and Insatiable Demand for Power Requires Focused and Flexible Policies to Build and Maintain Capacity

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 - by Kristen Stewart

EXTON, PA — At the 13th Annual SEI Energy Briefing held February 11 at the Chester County Economic Development Council, David Velazquez, President and CEO, PECO and Asim Haque, Senior Vice President of Governmental and Member …

Pennsylvania

Your Future, Our Energy: Union-Backed Lightning Plan Sparks a Clean Job Revolution in Pennsylvania!

February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Union Energy, a coalition dedicated to fostering a sustainable energy economy, has voiced strong support for Governor Josh Shapiro’s ambitious “Lightning Plan.” Announced as a blueprint for …

Technology

Data Centers’ Growing Energy Demand Raises Environmental, Consumer Concerns

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The rapid growth of data centers across the United States is intensifying the nation’s energy demands, raising concerns over increased reliance on fossil fuels and the resulting …

National

Can Chris Wright’s Energy Vision Deliver Security and Revitalize Pennsylvania’s Economy?

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Nomination Hearing on Wednesday transformed into a vigorous debate on America’s energy future as Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) questioned Secretary of Energy …

National

USDA Unveils $6 Billion Clean Energy Investment to Transform Rural America

January 16, 2025January 13, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a groundbreaking $6 billion investment to expand clean energy access and infrastructure in rural America. Delivered through the Empowering Rural America …

National

USDA Invests $180 Million to Expand Clean Energy and Biofuel Infrastructure

January 15, 2025January 13, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a landmark $180 million investment in clean energy systems and biofuel infrastructure through 586 projects across 42 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, …

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania DEP Program Saves Local Governments $2.8 Million in Energy Costs

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced that its Shared Energy Manager Program helped 22 local governments identify over $2.8 million in annual energy savings in …

National

$4.37 Billion USDA Investment Could Change Rural Energy Forever—Here’s How

December 29, 2024December 28, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s rural landscape is on the verge of an energy revolution. Earlier this month, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a massive $4.37 billion in loans and grants through …

National

USDA Unleashes $78.3 Million in Loans to Revolutionize Rural Energy—A Bold Push for Clean Power and Jobs

December 28, 2024December 27, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration is betting big on clean energy innovation, and rural America is at the center of the action. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a groundbreaking …

Climate Change / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Lags Behind in Renewable Energy Growth, Opportunities for Improvement Remain

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent report by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center has unveiled Pennsylvania’s position as 48th in the nation for growth in solar, wind, and geothermal energy …