From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): As massive wildfires scorch the west and record-setting temperatures roast the nation, we can’t afford to keep relying on old, polluting sources of fuel. But the administration just released a power plan that will dump millions of … Continued
From Food and Water Watch (http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/): We’re excited to share that Food & Water Watch released a report today on renewable portfolio standards – highlighting the urgent need to clean up RPS programs across the country. To sum up (read … Continued
Posted at http://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2018/07/lancaster-to-be-site-of-first-100-solar.html Posted: 11 Jul 2018 11:05 AM PDT High Hotels Ltd. announced Wednesday it is installing a $1.5 million solar array that will generate 100 percent of the electrical power required to operate the 133-room Courtyard by Marriott-Lancaster. … Continued
From the League of Conservation Voters (https://www.lcv.org/): Don’t let Trump dismantle our clean energy progress. Sign the petition today at https://p2a.co/Od4aLWp. News recently broke that Donald Trump is pushing MASSIVE budget cuts to successful and popular renewable energy and energy … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-12-28/energy-policy/solar-power-continues-to-grow-in-pa/a60817-1 December 28, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Installing solar systems will return an estimated 8 to 10 percent on the initial investment. (PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Solar power is … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): We are now just a little over a week away from our annual Cool Congregations Challenge. The entry deadline is December 15, 2017. Enter for a chance to win $1,000 for your congregation. Your congregation … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), wants to repeal the Clean Power Plan. There is a comment period now and people of faith need to speak up and be counted! … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/11/09/new-study-shows-urgently-needed-100-renewable-transition-more-feasible-ever Published on Thursday, November 09, 2017 by Common Dreams A complete transition from fossil fuels would create millions of jobs and save money while protecting planet from harmful emissions By Julia Conley, staff writer At the COP23 … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/10/23/electric-cars-and-surging-solar-spell-market-doom-fossil-fuels Published on Monday, October 23, 2017 by Common Dreams Analyses show how demand for electric vehicles and rapidly falling renewable energy prices could take down oil and gas industry By Jessica Corbett, staff writer The cost of … Continued