The average cost of electricity in Pennsylvania has risen 14.6% over the past year, a new report from the state Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) found, driven by rapidly rising demand that is raising the cost of wholesale power. The report uses the most recent “price to compare” calculated in June for each electric utility for default electric service to help residential customers shop for the best rate for power suppliers. The PTC includes only generation and transmission cos

Lower energy bills and improved comfort for occupants are two big benefits of existing building recommissioning, an expert in the field explained during a recent webinar hosted by the W&J Center for Energy and the Built Environment. “Getting the Most from Your Building: Smart Assessment and Monitoring” was presented by Jim Armstrong, Business Development Manager, Energy Services Northeast, at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, a leading global provider of building energy systems.