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Stay in the Fight for RGGI! Environmental groups, Philly city and state representatives, local advocates came out to demand Governor Shapiro & state lawmakers reject a budget deal that kills Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in PA.

We have a new Policy Brief available today!

“Following the Law to Protect Communities” by Clean Air Campaign Manager Nickolas Bartel explains how the Allegheny County Air Pollution Permit fee increase tackles industry air pollution and protects communities.

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URGENT 🚨 RGGI could be negotiated away in the PA Budget as early as Wednesday. Take Action: send a letter to your representatives now to save RGGI! #pennsylvania

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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)- which helps over 300,000 Pennsylvania families warm their homes during cold months- will be delayed until at least December 3 and will remain closed due to the government shutdown.

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🧵We want to get the record straight about renewable energy and Pennsylvania's energy grid:

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PennFuture’s Policy Manager for Sustainable Economics
Donna Kohut takes a look at the nonprofit Team PA and its influence in economic development projects in PA.

Join us December 4 for a webinar on our take on PA’s strategy for AI and energy.

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Shapiro Admin Announces Historic $547.1 Million Investment in Clean Water Shapiro Admin Announces Historic $547.1 Million Investment in Clean Water

PA gets $547M, the largest PENNVEST investment ever for clean drinking water + water infrastructure improvements across 23 PA counties!

While this is a great step, PA needs sustained, long-term water funding to ensure safe, affordable water for everyone.

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Local news coverage of our Harmful Algal Blooms presser in Erie, PA.

Read more here to learn how climate change is impacting Lake Erie: yourerie.com/news/local-n...

#ActOnClimate #AlgalBlooms #LakeErie

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Today, PennFuture & @conservationpa.bsky.social Erie Civic Engagement Coordinator Neel Singh joined @bobmerski.bsky.social, Rep. Harkins & local advocates to discuss how climate change increases the impacts of Harmful Algal Bloom on Lake Erie’s environmental & tourism front.

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We had a great time with @deluzio.house.gov and @repvenkat.com to showcase CCAC's solar array as well as their EV apprenticeship program!

Clean energy projects, energy efficiency upgrades, & electric vehicles can cut energy costs, create energy jobs, & tackle climate change!

#ActOnClimate

Rep. Summer Lee, Pa. Democrats call on EPA to preserve climate regulations The administration wants to overturn the Endangerment Finding, which provides the basis for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to regulate pollution that contributes to climate change.

We are so happy to see this: @repsummerlee.bsky.social leads the effort to call on the EPA to preserve climate regulations!

We are grateful for @fetterman.senate.gov and others for also signing on to protect the Endangerment Finding.

#ActOnClimate

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Ask DEP to Deny the Homer City Air Permit Take action now to tell the PA DEP to deny the air permit for the massive Homer City fracked gas plant which could power a massive data center. This project would threaten the health of surrounding co...

Tell the PA Department of Environmental Protection to DENY the Homer City fracked gas plant air permit!

This will be one of the largest fracked gas plants in the country and it will power an energy-sucking data center.

Take action by Sept. 29th: secure.everyaction.com/DztxH0ymAUW5...

Critics of renewables often point to land use as a reason not to invest in wind & solar. Land use IS a real issue for all energy assets incl renewables (unless on-site).

But what critics conveniently forget is the huge land impact of fossil fuels. Aerial view of fracking sites in Wickett, Texas. 👇

Oppose EPA's proposed repeal of the Endangerment Finding This finding serves as the basis for the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, such as setting emission standards for cars & power plants. Take a moment to tell the EPA y...

Tell the EPA that you oppose the repeal of the Endangerment Finding, which provides the legal basis to regulate climate change emissions from car pollution & dirty power plants.

Climate change is already impacting PA- Take Action: secure.everyaction.com/L6lbxzHkqU2o...

#ActOnClimate

Lancaster city data centers face zoning hearing, possible new regulations Meanwhile, the city’s zoning hearing board has also scheduled a hearing for next month on a resident’s appeal of the city’s finding that two proposed data centers in the city

What you need to know about the #datacenter challenge in #Lancasterpa

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Tell Your State Rep to Invest in PA's Clean Energy Future Send a message now urging your State Representative to stand strong for PA communities by supporting PRESS and investing in Pennsylvania's clean energy future.

Did you know that only 4% of PA's energy comes from clean energy?

🌞 Legislation called PRESS helps PA increase that to 35% by 2035!

💵 Contact your rep to tell them to support PRESS to help lower Pennsylvanians’ energy bills & create good paying jobs: action.conservationpa.org/a/hb501?ms=SMT

Ever wonder how environmental laws actually get passed — or why they sometimes don’t? Here’s your chance to see it up close and make a difference

On Monday, 9/29, CVPA & @pennfuture.bsky.social are hosting our first-ever joint Lobby Day in Harrisburg

RSVP: action.conservationpa.org/a/2025-harri...

Second worker found dead after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works Authorities said 10 other workers required hospital treatment — including five listed in critical but stable condition — after an explosion Monday morning at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works. The ca...

Searchers on Monday night recovered the body of a second worker who died earlier in the day in an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works — a blast so powerful that Clairton city officials say it could be felt at least two miles from the sprawling industrial complex on the Monongahela River.

WEBINAR: State of Solar in Pennsylvania Join us for this webinar on Wednesday, August 27th at 6 PM to hear from experts on the latest on what’s happening in Washington D.C., how it’s impacting the renewable industry in Pennsylvania, and pat...

🌞Join PennFuture & @conservationpa.bsky.social on Aug. 27th!

💸Electric bills are rising-we need cheap & reliable solar energy!

How can PA step up to be a clean energy leader as the federal government tries to halt the booming solar industry?

Register: action.conservationpa.org/a/state-sola...

BREAKING: At 10:51 AM today, an explosion occurred at US Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. A mass casualty incident has been declared with multiple injuries. Nearby residents should stay indoors to avoid exposure to the dispersing plume. We'll post updates as they become available.

HAPPENING NOW: PennFuture's Senior Director for Energy & Climate is testifying at the PA House Hearing on Coal Waste.
PA House Hearing on Coal Waste

In short: the owners of the waste coal are the winners, and Pennsylvanians are the losers. It shouldn’t be this way.

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We need to fight for more programs like this in the Commonwealth - our climate and pocketbooks depend on it.

Solar For All money, which would have provided residential solar and financial assistance to low-income and disadvantage communities in PA while creating good-paying energy jobs - is at risk!

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

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#solar #solarenergy #solarpower #solararray #pennsylvania #pennsylvania_igers #centralpa #nepa #eriepa #westernpa #lancasterpa #yorkpa

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

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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.

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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