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PA Sunshine Program Pays Out 1000th Rebate after Only First Year

PA Sunshine Program Pays Out 1000th Rebate after Only First Year

After a little more than a year, the PA Sunshine Solar Rebate Program has proved immensely successful and popular, having enabled thousands of Pennsylvania homeowners and small businesses to lower their energy bills with the help of the sun’s power. Those projects are paying dividends for the state’s economy and putting people to work...
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Three Tips for a Greener Garage

Three Tips for a Greener Garage

You may be one of the millions of people making eco-friendly changes around your home, but have you thought about going green in the garage? Garages store more than just cars. They store paint and cleaning supplies, tools and lawn care equipment – all of which can pose environmental hazards. These tips from the...
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Inspections Ordered in Wake of Ash Spill

Inspections Ordered in Wake of Ash Spill

DEP dam safety inspectors found no major structural problems during enhanced inspections of 42 coal ash, slurry and waste impoundments around the state, Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger reported today. Hanger ordered the inspections to ensure the structures are being maintained and operated safely and in compliance with Pennsylvania’s dam safety regulations following the...
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Governor Rendell: Investing in Clean Energy Projects Creates Jobs, Strengthens the economy & cleans the environment

Governor Rendell: Investing in Clean Energy Projects Creates Jobs, Strengthens the economy & cleans the environment

HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced $20.7 million of investments in 25 projects to generate and conserve enough energy to power more than 26,000 homes, reducing carbon emissions equivalent to removing more than 17,000 cars from our roadways. The projects will produce or save 2.2 billion kilowatt hours of electricity over their...
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