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Once a Showcase of American Optimism and Engineering, Hoover Dam Faces New Power Generation Declines

Circle of Blue

Curtailing this source of inexpensive electricity would raise the cost of power in the region while also challenging the integration of renewable energy into the electric grid. In a worst-case scenario, the breach would happen at the end of 2026, just when current operating rules for Lake Mead and Lake Powell expire.

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City Of Reading Begins Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy Project To Save $13.3 Million Over 20 Years; Help Achieve City’s 100% Renewable Energy Goal

PA Environment Daily

On March 6, the City of Reading announced it is now moving into the construction phase as part of a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric to implement a Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) project, reinforcing Reading's commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. The completion of the project is slated for late 2026.

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Steelton-Highspire School District, Tröegs Independent Brewing Show Benefits Of Going Solar, Driving Electric Busses In Dauphin County

PA Environment Daily

In 2011, Tregs Independent Brewing worked with Solar Renewable Energy to install a rooftop solar array large enough to produce 15-20 percent of its annual electricity usage. The 1,628 panels, partnered with a new white roof membrane and added insulation, make the brewery more energy efficient while saving on their electricity bills.

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Morocco: Energy and chemical giants sign important clean energy and infrastructure deal

A Greener Life

The OCP Group has agreed on an essential renewable energy and infrastructure deal with the French energy giant Engie. The agreement could yield investments of up to €17 billion in desalination, renewable energy, and green hydrogen. By 2040, it aims to be fully carbon neutral.

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PJM Interconnection Opens Next Electric Capacity Auction Bidding Window Of July 9 to 15 For 2026-27 Electric Prices; Hold Your Breath!

PA Environment Daily

The auction is to procure electric generating capacity for the June 2026 to May 2027 delivery year. John Quigley , Senior Fellow at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, said, “I think we should brace ourselves for continued high energy prices and more cost increases. What Can We Expect?

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DCED Awards $22.6 Million To 74 Schools To Help Schools Lower Electricity Costs, Create Jobs Under Solar For Schools Program

PA Environment Daily

The Governor is calling for another $25 million allocation in his 2025-2026 budget proposal to ensure the program continues. Governor Shapiros bipartisan 2024-2025 enacted budget allocated $25 million for Solar for Schools grants, which can save our schools hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.

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DCNR Unveils Solar Energy Facility At Gifford Pinchot State Park In York County Cutting Costs, Climate-Changing Emissions On Public Land; Celebrating 30 Years Of Stewardship

PA Environment Daily

Installed at Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County, the project reinforces DCNRs commitment to clean energy and cost-saving innovation, as well as the Commonwealths progress as a national leader in renewable energy. Click Here for video/photos from the event.