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Lowering Energy Bills. Building Community Leaders
The Center for Energy Policy and Management at Washington & Jefferson College will undertake a project to address energy inefficiency in area households while fostering youth leadership and environmental stewardship. Thanks to generous financial support from the West Penn Energy Fund, the Center will assemble energy efficiency care packages containing items such as LED light bulbs and weatherization materials. Middle school students participating in the Upper St. Clair School
Feb 18


Weatherization Can Improve Energy Efficiency
Weatherization is a low-cost but underutilized solution fo r reducing emissions in the building sector . Weatherization programs, which...
Jul 24, 2025


U.S. Green Building Council Launches LEED V5
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched the fifth version of its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)...
Jun 4, 2025


Electric Bill Price Hikes Ahead in Pa.
Electric bills for Pennsylvania residents will be going up in June as the wholesale cost of generation continues to rise due to...
May 27, 2025


Switching Electric Providers May Help Limit Rising Bills
In Pennsylvania, consumers can shop around for an electric supplier and are not limited to any default utility company. Using the PA...
May 27, 2025


Energy Should Be Top Priority in Municipal Asset Management
With rising utility costs and growing climate commitments, local governments are turning to energy tracking as a key tool for managing...
May 21, 2025


Pennsylvania Drops Slightly in State Energy Efficiency Ranking
Pennsylvania is ranked 22nd of the 50 states for energy efficiency in a recent report that looks at each state’s policy and program...
Apr 30, 2025
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