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Pennsylvania's environmental advocate and watchdog fighting against potential threats to PA's clean air, pure water, and healthy climate since 1998.

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Uncovering PA’s AI + Energy Strategy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Webinar Join PennFuture for a virtual webinar on Thursday, December 4th at 6 PM ET to uncover Pennsylvania's AI and Energy Strategy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

πŸ“…Join us on Dec. 4th for a webinar entitled, β€œUncovering PA’s AI & Energy Strategy” to learn more about Team PA’s vision for PA’s fossil fuel future.

Fracked gas data centers are coming to PA- learn who is behind this push & what you can do!

Register: secure.everyaction.com/KJ0bLX_NpkWj...

04.12.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌞LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don’t overlook solar in Indiana County’s energy plans

Electricity prices are increasing across the state & higher demand for electricity strains the grid. Adding more affordable electricity generation can help.

Read here: archive.ph/wYKhX#select...

03.12.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œIt’s not just that we fumbled the ball on the 1-yard line, but then [we] picked it up and ran it into the other end zone,” said @pennfuture.bsky.social President and CEO Patrick McDonnell.

02.12.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s Giving Tuesday! Today, please consider a donation to PennFuture to support our work defending the environment and promoting renewable, affordable energy.

Click here to donate! πŸ’šπŸŒ²πŸŒ±

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#givingtuesday2025 #environmentalprotection

02.12.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PennFuture to Host Virtual Webinar Uncovering the Truth Behind AI Data Center Development Scheme in Pennsylvania - Bucks County Beacon Are AI, data center development, and fracking the future we want in the commonwealth?

Thanks for the mention about our webinar this Thursday,
@buckscountybeacon.com

Join us December 4th at 6PM to learn the truth behind AI Data Center Development Scheme in Pennsylvania

buckscountybeacon.com/2025/12/penn...

01.12.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pennsylvanians should not have to go through so many hoops to keep the lights on.

PennFuture & @conservationpa.bsky.social will continue to fight for more cheap and clean energy that will provide relief for Pennsylvanians’ ever increasing energy bills.

01.12.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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More resources to reduce high electric bills for Pennsylvanians-

Shop for a cheaper clean energy provider with fixed rates here:
www.papowerswitch.com

Go through energy efficiency programs in PA to lower energy bills here:
energyefficiencyalliance.org/pennsylvania...

01.12.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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More resources to reduce high electric bills for Pennsylvanians-

Starting December 3rd, you can apply for LIHEAP, a federal cash grant program that helps low-income families heat & cool their homes, make emergency repairs, & prevent shutoffs.

www.compass.dhs.pa.gov/home/#/

01.12.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Resources to reduce high electric bills for Pennsylvanians-

Start out by directly calling your utility provider about affordability programs.

(For instance, PECO is giving away $750 grants for qualifying customers here: www.peco.com/my-account/c...)

01.12.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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You are not alone.

01.12.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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So why are electric bills going up?

Fracked gas and data centers.

01.12.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check to see how much your local rate is increasing based on your provider:

01.12.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ˆPennsylvania electricity rates are set to increase TODAY!

Here's what you should know:

01.12.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Philadelphia Civic Engagement Coordinator Shevell Higgs gives a Philly news roundup of what action the city and local organizations are doing to stop illegal dumping.

Take our survey:
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#philly #philadelphia #phl

28.11.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Air Quality Monitor is now up in the Harrisburg Office. #cleanair   #pennsylvania #airpollution
YouTube video by PennFuture Media The Air Quality Monitor is now up in the Harrisburg Office. #cleanair #pennsylvania #airpollution

We now have an Air Quality Monitor in our Harrisburg HQ front window πŸ™Œ!

#pennsylvania #cleanair

youtube.com/shorts/CLqkJ...

25.11.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mark you calendars! Giving Tuesday - a global generosity movement - is next week. Please consider giving a donation to support PennFuture or give a gift on behalf of someone for this holiday season!

Donate here: secure.everyaction.com/0f80aAxvQE6r...

#Pennsylvania #environment #environmentalist

25.11.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump exempts some coal from Clean Air Act rule President Trump is exempting coal used in steelmaking from Biden-era Clean Air Act regulations for two years.

ICYMI: Trump exempts coal used in steelmaking from Clean Air Act rule.

This includes facilities like U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works

www.wowktv.com/news/trump-e...

25.11.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pittsburgh Region, check this out:

24.11.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Courts, Climate, and the Commonwealth: Breaking Down the Election Results 2025
YouTube video by PennFuture Media Courts, Climate, and the Commonwealth: Breaking Down the Election Results 2025

Missed our webinar yesterday? We have it up now on YouTube!

Check out the breakdown of the November 4 election results, voter engagement in PA this year, and how the courts impact the environment.

youtu.be/z2OSFi6940w?...

#PACourts #VotePA #environmentallaw #Pennsylvania

21.11.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Uncovering PA’s AI + Energy Strategy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Webinar Join PennFuture for a virtual webinar on Thursday, December 4th at 6 PM ET to uncover Pennsylvania's AI and Energy Strategy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

πŸ€” Why are all these fracked gas data centers coming to PA? And who is asking for these?

πŸ“…Join us on Dec. 4th for a webinar entitled, β€œUncovering PA’s AI & Energy Strategy” to learn more about Team PA’s fossil fuel vision for PA’s future.

Register here: secure.everyaction.com/KJ0bLX_NpkWj...

21.11.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank You for Standing Up for Clean Air in Allegheny County! Thank you, Allegheny County Council for standing up for clean air in Allegheny County by making sure polluters pay their fair share!

Allegheny County Council unanimously passed the air permit fee increase, to be paid by polluters!

Please thank Allegheny County Council for listening to our neighbors in communities burdened by industrial pollution by voting in support of clean air.

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19.11.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In PennFuture’s second video on Team PA, Policy Manager Donna Kohut explores their refusal to imagine a future for Pennsylvania less dependent upon fossil fuels - even at the expense of the state’s economy.

#pennsylvania #fracking #oilandgas #westernpa #centralpa #nepa #cleanenergy #datacenters

19.11.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Polluters will pay their fair share to fund the county team that monitors pollution and enforces clean air laws!

19.11.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GREAT NEWS!

Thanks to community clean air advocacy, tonight (November 18, 2025), the Allegheny County Council voted unanimously to approve the Air Permit Fee!

#alleghenycounty #pittsburgh @conservationpa.bsky.social

19.11.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bills promoting solar energy pass out of house committee - Central Penn Business Journal Pennsylvania lawmakers advance two energy bills supporting small modular nuclear systems and solar-ready warehouses to boost clean power and cut costs.

GOOD NEWS!

HB 1260 (The Solar-Ready Warehouse Bill) just passed the House Energy Committee! β˜€οΈ

It's moving! ➑️

Thanks Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler and Rep. Josh Siegel for helping PA generate more clean energy across the commonwealth!

Read more here: www.cpbj.com/bills-promot...

18.11.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please reach out if you have any questions! More information can be found here: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E...

18.11.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Speak Out for Clean Air in Allegheny County! Join PennFuture and CVPA before the 5 PM Allegheny County Council meeting where the Air Quality Permit Fee will be up for a vote. We must encourage County Council Members to vote YES to ensure clean ...

Allegheny County Council is expected to vote TONIGHT at 5 PM about updating Allegheny County's air quality program, the team that monitors pollution and enforces clean air laws.

Join us at our office before the vote as we demand CLEAN AIR FOR ALL: action.conservationpa.org/a/allegheny-...

18.11.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Opinion: Pursuing a clean-energy PA remains a worthwhile goal State Sen. Carolyn Comitta’s remarks on the Senate floor last Wednesday may speak more to the nature of compromise than they do a grave concern for the future of Pennsylvanians.

"Pulling the state away from a years-long commitment to join #RGGI opens up questions about the state’s environmental future that are important for anyone in the commonwealth."
https://www.citizensvoice.com/2025/11/16/our-opinion-pursuing-a-clean-energy-pa-remains-a-worthwhile-goal/

17.11.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Please take a few minutes and tell your county council member that you support fair pollution fees for cleaner air!

Take action here: secure.everyaction.com/COu-BAX-kk6f...

17.11.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Allegheny County's air program is currently $1.2 million short...

17.11.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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