On the first anniversary of signing an executive order establishing the first statewide goal to reduce carbon pollution, Governor Tom Wolf announced a 3 percent reduction in state government electricity, natural gas and steam use for commonwealth facilities. That executive order also established the interagency GreenGov Council, which is analyzing state agency energy and sustainability…
Governor Wolf commended the steps taken by the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) to revise two of its energy affordability programs to better assist the commonwealth’s most vulnerable households.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of five projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) that will assist with the construction of new, energy efficient buildings in Lancaster and Beaver counties, and will create or expand agriculture operations. The approved projects, totaling $7.5 million in grants and loans, were funded through…
Newburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf joined Penn State President Eric Barron and leaders from Lightsource BP in Franklin County for a groundbreaking ceremony for one the largest solar projects in Pennsylvania. The 70-megawatt project further supports Pennsylvania’s goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 26 percent by 2025 and expand the use of…
Lehigh Township, PA – Governor Tom Wolf joined Senator John Yudichak, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Dunn and Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Bryan J. Burhans today at the Glen Onoko Falls Trail which closed to the public on May 1. The group discussed how the Restore Pennsylvania proposal could help address…
