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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a sweeping set of initiatives last week aimed at strengthening rural economies, safeguarding American farmland, and prioritizing U.S.-made energy solutions. …
USDA Announces $89 Million Investment in Rural Tennessee and New Policies to Protect Farmland, Prioritize U.S. Energy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a series of sweeping policy reforms last week aimed at bolstering domestic energy production, easing regulatory burdens on oil and gas …
Interior Department Rolls Back Restrictions on Alaska Energy Development, Targets Wind and Solar Favoritism in Broad Energy Policy Shift Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Solar Center is raising concerns about rising electricity prices after PJM Interconnection’s latest capacity auction projected a price increase of up to 5% for most Pennsylvanians. …
PA Solar Center Criticizes Rising Energy Costs Following PJM Capacity Auction Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, June 5, the Pennsylvania Solar Center celebrated 19 organizations across the state for their innovation and commitment to renewable energy at the Lodestar Awards ceremony. The …
Meet the PA Solar Heroes Saving Money, Jobs, and the Planet Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District has been awarded a $167,514 Solar for Schools Grant to install solar energy systems at East Bradford Elementary School, marking …
$167K Solar Grant Powers West Chester School Toward a Greener Future Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is making significant strides in clean energy adoption through its Solar for Schools grant program. Nearly $22.5 million in funding will be distributed to 73 schools …
Pennsylvania Schools Receive $22.5 Million for Solar Energy Projects Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Responding to President Donald J. Trump’s declaration of a National Energy Emergency, the U.S. Department of the Interior has announced sweeping measures to expedite the development of …
Interior Department Accelerates Energy Development Amid National Energy Emergency Read More
LEWISBERRY, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) celebrated a significant achievement on Wednesday, April 23, with the unveiling of its 30th solar array installation at Gifford …
Pennsylvania’s DCNR Marks Milestone with 30th Solar Array Installation Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Four counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania—Chester, Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery—are making significant strides in adopting renewable energy for county operations through their collective effort under the Sustainable …
PA Counties Unite to Lead Bold Transition to 100% Renewable Energy by 2035 Read More
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 …
USDA Unveils $6 Billion Clean Energy Investment to Transform Rural America Read More