07.23.10 Marcellus Shale Could Create 100,000 Jobs and $1 Billion in Taxes

According to a recent study by Wyoming’s Natural Resource Economics Inc., Marcellus Shale has the potential to create 100,000 jobs and $1 billion in tax collections in the next decade.

6.23.10 Northeast PA Energy Solutions Expo focuses on Conservation

Education on energy conservation will be the focus of the Northeast PA Energy Solutions Expo.

3.8.10 Steelton may be home of new biomass energy plant

A midstate-based renewable energy company is considering building a new plant on a portion of the former Bethlehem Steel property in Dauphin County.

2.24.10 $2.7M federal grant to help Fayette County land ‘green’ jobs

A $2.7 million federal grant will be used to create a job-training program to prepare 250 disadvantaged Fayette County residents to work in so-called “green” jobs.

2.22.10 Pennsylvania Invests $5m In 4 MW of Solar Projects

Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell announced 13 new solar energy projects in the state today. The projects were made possible by more than $5 million from the Alternative Energy Investment Fund, in turn made possible by federal ARRA funds earmarked for renewable energy.

2.21.10 Planned turbine project gets $10 million federal grant

A planned 23-wind turbine project for Fayette County to generate electricity that was put on hold late last year is back on track thanks to a $10 million federal economic stimulus grant.

2.22.10 Plans for solar power plant grow

A solar project proposed in Nesquehoning may nearly double in size over the original plans.

2.18.10 Progress continues on gas pipeline that will carry Marcellus Shale deposits through Potter County

Progress continues to move slowly on a new pipeline that will travel through several townships in Potter County and carry the gas produced by the Marcellus Shale deposits.

2.17.10 Obama’s nuclear push could boost PPL plans

Federal loan guarantees may help company with two projects in Pennsylvania