Energy

Eco-Explainer: Why Methane Matters

Methane is the only pollutant that is also a commodity (natural gas) and it isn’t released during combustion, it just…

3 years ago

The Energy Co-op announces new Board of Directors

Local nonprofit's board features local energy leaders The Energy Co-op recently held an election at their Annual Members Meeting to…

3 years ago

50 low and moderate income households went solar thanks to new program

The Philadelphia Energy Authority announced their energy & economic milestone on Earth Day The Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) announced the outcomes of their…

4 years ago

Step one to lowering your carbon footprint at home: Pick a sustainable energy supplier

PA residents can choose how their homes are powered. Here's why that matters. On the 51st Earth Day, President Joe…

4 years ago

Swarthmore & local schools leading the way for renewable energy efforts

Colleges nationwide continue to energy & electric vehicle efforts, according to PennEnvironment 2020 has been a bad year, but there’s…

4 years ago

Got Panels? Get $250 off & a Solar ‘EZ’ Permit

L&I just announced changes to streamline the solar process Getting solar in Philadelphia just got a little bit easier. The…

4 years ago

10 Ways to Save Money on your Utility Bill & Be Energy Efficient

Energy Efficiency Day was officially Wednesday, but every day's a good day to save on your bills. There are simple…

4 years ago

Today is Energy Efficiency Day in Philadelphia

Councilmember Katherine Gilmore introduced the resolution to make October 7, 2020 as Energy Efficiency Day Councilmember-at-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson introduced…

4 years ago

New Solar Panels for Germantown Daycare Center Announced as Philadelphia Solar Week Highlight

A local company issued a timely announcement during Philadelphia Solar Week, August 17-23. It will be installing a solar array…

4 years ago

How Local College Leaders & Student Activists Are Working Towards 100% Renewable Energy

PennEnvironment brought together collegiate experts and organizers to share how their institutions are switching to renewable energy sources. Here’s what…

4 years ago