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Critical Energy Efficiency Bill Passes PA Legislature 10/08/2008

Harrisburg, PA - With concerns about global warming and the economy continuing to make headlines across Pennsylvania, the state House and Senate took a critical step towards addressing both issues by voting to pass House Bill 2200, a PennEnvironment-backed bill which will establish a new statewide energy efficiency and conservation program.

Clean Energy Tax Incentives Extended 10/03/2008

As part of the federal bailout package passed through Congress today, critical tax incentives were extended for wind, solar and other clean energy solutions. PennEnvironment's Nathan Willcox issued the following brief statement...

U.S. House Votes to Clean Up Toxic Pollution in Great Lakes 9/28/2008

The U.S. House passed critical legislation on Sunday which will clean up toxic pollution in Lake Erie and throughout the Great Lakes. PennEnvironment Director David Masur issued a statement in response...

Most Recent Reports

Jason Altmire: Clean energy 9/30/2008

Pennsylvanians in the 4th district have a clear choice this November in the election for U.S. Congress. Rep. Jason Altmire has been a leader in embracing a new energy future for America—one in which we use energy wisely and get more of our energy from clean, homegrown renewable sources.

Chris Carney: Clean energy 9/30/2008

Pennsylvanians in the 10th district have a clear choice this November in the elections for U.S. Congress. Rep. Chris Carney has been a leader in embracing a new energy future for America—one in which we use energy wisely and get more of our energy from clean, homegrown, renewable sources.

Patrick Murphy: Clean energy 9/30/2008

Pennsylvanians in the 8th district have a clear choice this November in the election for U.S. Congress. Rep. Patrick Murphy has been a leader in embracing a new energy future for America—one in which we use energy wisely and get more of our energy from clean, homegrown renewable sources.

Our Issues in the News

Editorial: Pa. energy use - Philadelphia Inquirer - 10/10/2008

The Philadelphia Inquirer editorialized applauding the state legislature's passage of the PennEnvironment-backed energy efficiency and conservation bill.

WCU efforts applauded - West Chester Daily Local - 9/26/2008

To see geothermal energy and other clean energy resources significantly expand, leadership from Congress is critical. Specifically, we need to be increasing the amount of government subsidies going to these clean energy solutions.

Going green may bring job boom in state - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 9/10/2008

Pennsylvania could gain about 86,000 jobs by investing in clean energy technologies, according to a report released Tuesday by a coalition of labor and environmental groups.

Read the Fall 2008 PennEnvironment newsletter online.