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HARRISBURG, PA — A recent public hearing at the state Capitol cast a spotlight on House Bill 501 (H.B. 501), known as the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), a …
Pennsylvania Takes Bold Steps Toward a Sustainable Energy Future with H.B. 501 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the RISE PA initiative, a $396 million program aimed at lowering energy costs, reducing emissions, and strengthening the …
Pennsylvania DEP Unveils RISE PA Initiative to Boost Energy Jobs and Support Manufacturers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli (D-Chester) joined local leaders at West Chester University on Thursday to champion clean energy initiatives and spotlight the role of geothermal technology …
State Representative Chris Pielli Advocates for Clean Energy at West Chester University Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled the ambitious “Lightning Plan” on Thursday at Pittsburgh International Airport, setting a new standard for energy leadership in Pennsylvania. This comprehensive and forward-thinking strategy …
Governor Shapiro’s ‘Lightning Plan’ Charts a Bold Course for Pennsylvania’s Energy Future Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — A bold step towards a greener future has solidified Phoenixville’s position as a leader in sustainability. The Borough of Phoenixville announced the completion of solar panel installation on …
Phoenixville Powers Forward with Solar Energy Milestone Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Two years after the landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law, the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are riding a wave of federal …
Philadelphia Powers Forward with $700M in Inflation Reduction Act Investments Read More
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 …
$4.37 Billion USDA Investment Could Change Rural Energy Forever—Here’s How Read More
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 …
USDA Unleashes $78.3 Million in Loans to Revolutionize Rural Energy—A Bold Push for Clean Power and Jobs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Union Energy held its inaugural board meeting on December 4, 2024, in Harrisburg, where representatives from over a dozen unions, the PA AFL-CIO, and the PA Building …
Pioneering the Future: Union Energy Unites for Clean Energy Jobs and Bold 2025 Goals Read More
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 …
Pennsylvania Lags Behind in Renewable Energy Growth, Opportunities for Improvement Remain Read More