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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service recently issued guidance providing an extension of the safe harbor for taxpayers developing renewable energy projects offshore or on federal …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a Federal Register notice (FRN) announcing final amendments to the agency’s Energy Labeling Rule (Rule). The …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority awarded $1.7 million in COVID-19 Restart Grants to 11 energy efficiency, solar energy, …
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PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania ranks 35th in the nation for percentage of solar and wind in the state’s electricity mix and 22nd for growth in solar energy production since 2010, according …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration released the 2020 Pennsylvania Clean Energy Employment Report, showing that clean energy is a leading creator of quality jobs in Pennsylvania. The sector added …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released the Energy Storage Grand Challenge Draft Roadmap and a Request for Information (RFI) seeking stakeholder input on the Draft …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $11 billion in energy-cost savings by more than 950 public and private sector organizations in DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative. To …
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PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Last night, State Representative Melissa Shusterman joined PennEnvironment, Conservation Voters of PA, and other local groups for a “Climate on Tap” event at Crowded Castle Brewing Company …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Commissioners voted today to appoint 15 individuals to the County’s new Environmental and Energy Advisory Board. The members of the Board include Chester …
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HARRISBURG, PA — On the first anniversary of signing an executive order establishing the first statewide goal to reduce carbon pollution, Governor Tom Wolf announced a 3 percent reduction in …
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