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Tell EPA Not to Abandon Its Duty to Protect Us from Mercury and Other Toxic Air Pollution Take action now to tell the US EPA that rescinding the 2024 MATS Rule will hurt Pennsylvania families by allowing for more emissions of mercury and toxic air pollution!

Tell EPA that they should not sacrifice cleaner air and a healthier environment so that the dirtiest coal plants can make more money.

Take action now! Comments due Monday, August 11th:

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Tell the EPA: Do NOT Rollback the 2024 Rule that Reduces Harmful Carbon Emissions Take action now to tell the US EPA that rescinding the 2024 Carbon Rule will cause environmental, human, & economic harm in Pennsylvania! Our future rests on our response to climate change now, and th...

You can really feel the impacts of climate change in summer🥵We need protections to ensure the well-being & safety of all Pennsylvanians

Tell the EPA "NO" to rollbacks of the Carbon Rule, which regulates harmful emissions that contribute to climate change
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YouTube video by PennFuture Media Inside a Data Center

PennFuture's 2nd video in our Data Center series is now live on our YouTube channel. This video explores what is inside a data center: its systems and components. #datacenters #Pennsylvania

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Ignoring the evidence won’t stop climate change — it’ll make it worse.

The EPA plans to “reconsider” the Endangerment Finding, a determination that greenhouse gas emissions—like carbon and methane—are reasonably anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.

Full statement: on our homepage.

PennFuture launches new resources on Data Centers to help PA municipalities.

Check out our Model Municipal Ordinance and YouTube series explaining everything about data centers: what they do, water consumption, energy they use, and more.

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#datacenters #pennsylvania

Solar is now 41% cheaper than fossil fuels, UN report shows The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point”, according to two United Nations reports released on Tuesday.

"Solar and wind are now almost always the least expensive and fastest option for new energy generation, according to the UN."

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Why is my ⚡️electricity bill so high? Part 2

Join us on Thursday, July 31 @ 6pm.

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Big electricity bill got you down? Learn more about what's causing these rising rates and what you and our state leaders can do to bring them down!
Join us next Thursday, 7/31 at 6pm.

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As more data centers connect to Pennsylvania's electric grid, some worry prices will spike New data centers could squeeze supply on the electric grid, driving up prices. Advocates want "large load users" to pay their fair share.

PennFuture’s Policy Manager for Sustainable Economics discussed what we need to know about data centers.
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Jumping on this trend. Texas v. Pennsylvania.

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As more data centers connect to Pennsylvania’s electric grid, some worry prices will spike | WITF Massive computing centers proposed across Pennsylvania could be a huge draw on the power grid, causing worries that electric bills will rise for t […]

The Pennsylvania Utility Law Project and PennFuture are both encouraging the PUC to adopt a set of terms and conditions for data centers that will protect other electricity users.

Policy Manager Donna Kohut talks about watchdogging data centers with @wesa.fm:

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We talked about two stormwater runoff bills (HB 990 & HB 991) and the rooftop solar on warehouses bill (HB 1260).

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Successful ACE Meeting with PA State Rep. Dan Deasy in Pittsburgh!

ACE stands for Advocates for Conservation and the Environment. It’s a nonpartisan program that organizes teams of volunteers to educate state and federal legislators about conservation and environmental issues.

Monroe County Court of Common Pleas dismissed a developers’ challenge to an ordinance requiring a 300-foot buffer around all streams, lakes, ponds, and wetlands in Coolbaugh Township.

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Pittsburgh Environmental Action Day 2025 is coming Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to noon! Hope to see you there for a rally, march and concert!!! www.eventbrite.com/e/pittsburgh...

PA Rising Gathering – Maximizing Project Competitiveness with Technical Assistance, Best Practices, Networking and Collaboration - ReImagine Appalachia July 16, 2025 at 9 AM - Organizations and experts will convene at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh to get technical assistance support from RISE PA for their grant applications.

💵Want technical assistance applying for the RISE PA grant that will lower emissions & create jobs? Join @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social July 16 at the Energy Innovation Center for expert tips & hands-on help with your application.

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Check out PennFuture’s new municipal guidebook for solar siting!

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More information on PA House Bill 502 "RESET" and a proposed amendment.

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Over the next few days, PennFuture will share additional information we have on House Bill 502 "RESET" and what PennFuture has been fighting for to improve the legislation. #pennsylvania #solarenergy

See how your energy prices will change because of the GOP tax bill | CNN Republicans’ tax bill would increase Americans’ energy costs in every state in the continental US.

The "Big Beautiful Bill" passed, & as a result, Pennsylvania is projected to see a 4% increase in household energy costs.

More wind & solar on the electric grid helps keep utility bills low, but this bill phases out tax credits that lower the cost to build them.

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Transparency for our Power Grid!

@reprabb.bsky.social ‘s House Bill 1599 passes the PA House with bipartisan support.

This bill aims to eliminate private voting in PJM committees.

PennFuture’s position on PA HB 502 “RESET.” 🧵1/2

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PennFuture has an important update on our position on House Bill 502 "RESET."

Check out this short video from our President & CEO Patrick McDonnell.

Coming up: a slide show explainer later this afternoon.

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PennFuture’s position on HB 501 “PRESS”: hold the line on renewable energy.

We are so close!

Today is the last day to donate to our LEAF Fund to support PennFuture's Legal & Policy Team with a matching $5,000 donation!

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Help fight for Pennsylvania's environment! 🌿
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has a new Secretary: Jessica Shirley!

Jessica has more than 15 years with the PA DEP and has been acting Secretary since 2023. She was confirmed yesterday with bipartisan support.

We congratulate Secretary Shirley on her confirmation!