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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a landmark $180 million investment in clean energy systems and biofuel infrastructure through 586 projects across 42 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, …
USDA Invests $180 Million to Expand Clean Energy and Biofuel Infrastructure Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced that its Shared Energy Manager Program helped 22 local governments identify over $2.8 million in annual energy savings in …
Pennsylvania DEP Program Saves Local Governments $2.8 Million in Energy Costs 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
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
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has called on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to provide clearer guidance on the clean energy bonus tax …
Senator Casey Pushes for Clarity on Clean Energy Bonus Tax Credits Read More
ERIE, PA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently marked a significant milestone at Presque Isle State Park, unveiling newly installed solar arrays that will …
Presque Isle State Park Powers Up with New Solar Arrays, Leading Pennsylvania’s Renewable Energy Push Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a surge of environmental activism, Pennsylvanians are urging for concrete climate solutions to be a non-negotiable part of any final budget agreement. This plea was echoed …
Pennsylvanians Rally for Climate Solutions, Demand Emphasis on Environment in Budget Agreement Read More