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HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, Department of General Services (DGS) Secretary Curt Topper officially broke ground on a Guaranteed Energy Savings Act, or GESA, project that will improve the energy …
Wolf Administration Breaks Ground on Major Project to Improve Energy Efficiency of State Buildings Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf this week announced that Pennsylvania is working with energy, organized labor, and environmental stakeholders to support a path forward for industrial sector decarbonization with …
Gov. Wolf Announces Aggressive Push to Secure Clean Hydrogen Hub in Pennsylvania Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nearly 200 Pennsylvanians joined PennEnvironment, State Senators Amanda Cappelletti and Katie Muth, and State Representative Chris Rabb for a recent webinar to discuss the need to tackle …
Hundreds Join State Sens Amanda Cappelletti and Katie Muth, State Rep. Chris Rabb, and PennEnvironment Read More
EXTON, PA — With rising energy costs, and new energy and infrastructure policy affecting more business sectors than ever, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is inviting professionals across …
Energy Leaders to Discuss Top Trends at Chester County Economic Development Council’s 10th Annual Energy Briefing Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania ranks 23rd in the nation for growth in solar power generation and 19th in wind power generation since 2011 according to a new report released today …
New Report: As Renewable Energy Booms in States Across the Country, Pennsylvania Lags Behind Read More
ERIE, PA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that the Climate and Sustainability Plan for Presque Isle State Park, which is celebrating its …
DCNR Announces Climate and Sustainability Plan Will Take Presque Isle State Park to Net Zero Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D- Montgomery, Delaware), Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks, Chester, Montgomery), Representative Christopher Rabb (D-Philadelphia), and Representative Danielle Friel Otten (D-Chester) recently joined Flora …
Legislators, Advocates Call on the Commonwealth to #Go100PA Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched the Local Energy Action Program (Communities LEAP)—an initiative designed to help environmental justice communities and communities with historical ties …
DOE Announces $16 Million to Support Community-Driven Pathways to Clean Energy Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Imagine a renewable energy facility that could produce enough electricity for Chester, Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties. The Chester County Commissioners brought that possibility a step …
Chester County Joins Neighboring Counties in Pursuing Renewable Energy Power Purchasing Agreement Read More Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) this week hosted a roundtable, “Investing in America’s Energy Sector: An Opportunity to Recover and Build Back Better” to share the findings …
DOE Finds Strong Opportunity For Job Growth In Energy Sector Post-Pandemic Read More