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How to save energy and make your home more comfortable this winter

There are ways to make sure you are heating your home efficiently and saving money this winter. Some upgrades may even qualify for a rebate or tax credit. 

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pa. House bill sets efficiency standards for new water fixtures, commercial appliances

Environmentalists hailed the bill as a conservation effort that could help address climate change, while opponents argued it is an example of government overreach that will drive up costs.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

York pilot program prepares students for green energy jobs

Graduates leave prepared to do home energy audits, seal air leaks, and install insulation.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

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Home energy use can be expensive and contribute to climate change. New programs aim to cut bills and emissions

New federal money and state programs that aim to help people save on their energy bills while reducing planet-warming emissions.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

Lights out for Philly’s famous Boathouse Row, for now

Starting Monday, the lights will be switched off and taken down as work gets underway on a $2.1 million replacement project expected to last eight months.

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press