Clean energy dollars are flowing into Pa., but results remain to be seen Rachel McDevittDecember 12, 2023 Private companies have committed $3 billion for clean energy projects in Pa., but many are still in the planning phases. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
What’s the current state of the energy transition? Reid FrazierDecember 8, 2023 While wind and solar are cost-effective, local opposition, lack of transmission lines and land use restrictions are slowing down renewable development. Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update
Rural Pennsylvania receives $3.6 million for renewable energy WVIANovember 9, 2023 Small farms and businesses can get up to 75% of renewable energy projects funded by USDA's Rural Development Program. EnergyFood and Agriculture
How Pennsylvania churches are addressing climate change by tapping the power of the sun StateImpact PennsylvaniaNovember 7, 2023 Churches say solar is part of their response to climate change and “creation care” called for in the Bible. Climate ChangeCultureEnergyYour Environment Update
What the autoworkers tentative agreement means for electric vehicles Julie GrantNovember 7, 2023 One expert said the tentative agreement is kind of a "landmark" in climate policy because "this is what a just transition looks like." Climate ChangeEconomyTransportationYour Environment Update
Hydrogen is coming to Pennsylvania. Now what? Reid FrazierOctober 23, 2023 Analysts say the hydrogen hubs will take at least 10 years and billions more in private money and tax breaks to develop. Climate ChangeEnergy
Pittsburgh groups awarded $10M to support green manufacturing efforts Glynis BoardOctober 18, 2023 Mini-grants up to $10,000 are anticipated to help 1,000 local manufacturers. The money comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Climate ChangeEconomy
Federal money prioritized for Pa. communities marked as high risk for climate-related disasters Rachel McDevittOctober 10, 2023 The new “community disaster resilience zones” will have prioritized access to federal money for resilience and mitigation projects. Climate Change
Pa. communities get influx of federal cash to plant trees Rachel McDevittOctober 3, 2023 The funds from the Inflation Reduction Act are for planting trees, combating extreme heat and climate change and improving access to nature. Climate ChangeConservation
Pa. to get $6 million in grants for climate change planning from EPA Rachel McDevittApril 21, 2023 The federal money will help smaller Pennsylvania communities with fewer resources create climate change plans. Climate Change
