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HARRISBURG, PA — In an effort to enhance energy efficiency and reduce utility costs for homeowners, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced a series of listening sessions …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant stride toward equity in energy access, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking …
Unlocking Clean Energy Potential: How New Treasury Rules Could Transform Low-Income Areas Read More
PATTON, PA — In a step towards sustainable energy solutions, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, alongside state park officials, recently dedicated a newly installed …
Discover the Future of Energy: Unveiling Pennsylvania’s Largest Solar Array at Prince Gallitzin State Park Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania households and businesses are set to benefit significantly from newly updated national appliance efficiency standards, projected to bring substantial financial and environmental gains. According to an analysis …
New Appliance Efficiency Standards Promise Savings for Pennsylvanians Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) recently unveiled a new financing program designed to help local governments enhance energy efficiency in municipally-owned buildings. The Municipal Opportunities for …
New Program to Boost Energy Efficiency in Pennsylvania’s Municipal Buildings Read More
WASHINTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has called on President Biden’s administration to extend the scope of hydrogen sources eligible for a tax credit. The intent? To bolster …
Hydrogen Power: A New Economic Powerhouse for Pennsylvania? Read More
YAKIMA, WA — Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small recently announced a significant new investment from the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service aimed at sparking innovation in the wood …
USDA Invests $74 Million in Wood Products Innovation to Boost Economy and Forest Health Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction (PACER) Program was introduced on Wednesday, a brainchild of State Senator Carolyn Comitta and an integral part of Governor Shapiro’s energy …
New Energy Plan May Save Pennsylvanians Money and Create Jobs, Here’s How Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In a commitment to renewable energy and cost reduction, the Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast Pennsylvania (SEPSPA)—comprising of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties—has recently awarded …
Southeast Pennsylvania Counties Forge New Paths with Renewable Energy Collaboration Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten and State Rep. Aerion Abney, both Democrats, initiated legislation on Wednesday to advance the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) and Pennsylvania …
Revving Up Renewable Energy: Pennsylvania Officials Take Bold Steps Towards Cleaner Energy and Climate Goals Read More