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The Pennsylvania Energy Partnership, an initiative of the Local Development District Network of Pennsylvania, delivers energy education, training and technical assistance throughout the 52-county region it serves. PEP's goal is to help reduce energy operating costs and consumption through a focus on energy efficiency project implementation and conventional energy demand reduction. Visit our Success Stories page to learn more!
Upcoming Events
- Bucknell Solar Scholars Renewable Energy Workshop
Interested in solar for your home, business, non-profit or local government? Want children to know more about renewable energy? Come listen, look at learn at the Elaine Langone Center on the Bucknell Campus. Cost is $25 at the door. To register, click here.
May 12, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
- Natural Gas Vehicles: The Road Ahead in Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension conference and networking opportunity on utilizing natural gas as a transportation fuel. See Agenda here.
June 11, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Penn State Lehigh Valley - Marcellus Business-to-Business Expo
An opportunity for businesses and entrepreneurs to exhibit and network among some of the natural gas industry's most important contacts and supporting industries. Held at Alparon Park. Open to the public. For exhibiting and sponsorship information, click here.
June 23, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Troy, PA.
News
| Funding and Financing Local Government Clean Energy Programs A series of three webcasts will be offered by the EPA's State and Local Government Climate Program. Part I (May 16, 2-3:30 pm) will consider the larger questions and issues on funding energy investments in the post-ARRA world. Part II (May 30, 2-3:30 pm) covers seed funding versus sustainable funding through a series of case studies. Part III (June 13, 2-3:30 pm) will discuss financing mechanisms that help leverage existing funds and meet the needs of different program sectors. To see more info and to register, go here. |
| Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education This is a 20-page document that focuses on seven core areas of energy understanding that are essential for all citizens, and can be used as appropriate for various learning audiences and settings, from a 3rd grade classroom to a museum to a community education program. Contributors and reviewers include numerous teacher and educational associations, science centers, and federal agencies. |
| Green Leases for Commercial Buildings The Energy Department launched an online resource on March 20th to assist commercial buildings owners in developing "green leases", to encourage energy efficiency. Green leases are also called energy-aligned leases, high performance leases, or energy efficient leases, and with the guidance, case studies and toolkits offered on the website, owners and tenants will be better equipped to align their energy conservation interests. DOE will hold a webinar on March 26th to highlight strategies and educate users on the resources in the library. |
Last updated: 04-May--2012 |
