Energy & Climate
Foreign oil. Soaring costs. Global warming. Pennsylvania emits one percent of the world’s greenhouse gases – more than all but 22 nations and more than 105 developing nations combined. And we spend over $36 billion a year on energy. Clearly we need better energy efficiency, more renewable energy and improved technologies. Recognizing both the risks and opportunities these critical issues present, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council has focused its expertise and experience into the Center of Excellence for Energy and Climate, which has three areas of emphasis: energy efficiency, alternative energy and climate change.
To learn more read our Climate Roadmap report.
Energy & Climate Programs
Climate Change Roadmap for Pennsylvania
Stakeholder-driven process produces 38 recommendations for Pennsylvania action -- we're a big part of the problem, we should be a big part of the solution!
Environmental Advisory Council Network
The EAC Network helps local officials make sound environmental decisions within and across municipal boundaries. The Network promotes and supports Environmental Advisory Councils, who are appointed volunteers at work protecting the environment through project implementation,…
Forested Buffer for Environmental Credits Project
Partnership installed a forested riparian buffer to demonstrate how a corporation can fund a conservation project yielding measurable environmental credits that can be recognized by state and/or federal environmental credit registries and potentially be sold…Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards Gala
For the past two years, PEC has hosted a gala dinner in celebration of the recipients of the Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards.
iConservePA Partnership
PEC is a proud partner of DCNR's iConservePA program, which inspires individuals to play a role in protecting and conserving Pennsylvania's treasured lands, rivers, plants and wildlife. PEC encourages our members and partners to become…
Ohiopyle Joint Master Plan and Implementation Strategy
Helpful Reports Posted; landmark project to address sustainability for small community surrounded by popular State Park.
PA DCNR Carbon Management Project
In the summer of 2006, the PA DCNR convened a stakeholder process led by PEC and the Center for Climate Strategies to develop a carbon management plan for the DCNR. The Plan will include recommended…
Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards
Presented by PEC and Dominion, the awards highlight the environmental innovators of western Pennsylvania.