Mechanicsburg-based Pennsylvania American Water is accepting applications for its 2023 Environmental Grant Program for projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and groundwater supplies in local communities.
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Lancaster research facility testing Lehigh University carbon capture technology
Advanced Cooling Technologies is working with Lehigh University to test a process to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air.
Read More »Grant applications for EV infrastructure open next month
Applications for grants to build the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure will open next month for organizations looking to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain EV Station Infrastructure sites.
Read More »HNTB chosen to lead state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure project
HNTB's Pennsylvania office in Allentown will develop and implement the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
Read More »DCNR to use 100% electricity from renewable sources by 2030
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will produce or purchase 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Read More »Air Products continues efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions
Air Products is furthering its commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Read More »Wegmans eliminates use of plastic bags to help environment
Wegmans, which has stores in Lehigh and Northampton counties, today announced it will eliminate plastic bags companywide by the end of 2022 after a pilot program in New York proved successful.
Read More »RGGI receives IRRC approval and now heads to the state General Assembly
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade program that would reward power companies that reduce carbon dioxide emissions, was approved by the Independent Regulatory Review Commission of Pennsylvania and will now go the General Assembly for debate.
Read More »Grand Central Landfill to host public meetings on $42M expansion plan
With potential approval of its $42 million landfill expansion looming, waste disposal company Grand Central Sanitary Landfill of Plainfield Township plans to host several meetings to inform the public about the project.
Read More »Air Products promotes exec to global sustainability position
Air Products and Chemicals of Trexlertown said it promoted Simon Moore, vice president of investor relations and corporate relations, to an expanded role where he will lead the company’s global sustainability efforts.
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