GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES ENERGY PROJECT GRANT WINNERS, URGES AEPS SOLAR POWER INCREASE

Governor Rendell reported yesterday that $20.5 million in state and federal funding will be directed to 40 renewable energy projects across Pennsylvania, creating 1,400 jobs and generating or saving the equivalent of 10 billion kilowatt hours over their lifetimes. The governor said the state investments will leverage more than $211 million in private investments. The projects are funded through three sources – Growing Greener II, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and Duquesne Light Co. settlement funds, which accounted for $2.5 million for eight projects in the Pittsburgh area. Governor Rendell added the return on investments for the state on such projects will include increased tax revenues over time as a result of jobs created, in addition to the ripple effect through the supply chain. Check out the Press Conferences section of the PLS Capitol Toolbox to read the full story.

ONORATO LAYS OUT MARCELLUS SHALE SEVERANCE TAX POLICY

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Dan Onorato held a press conference in the east wing of the capitol building yesterday to discuss his Marcellus Shale severance tax policy. Onorato said the issue of Marcellus Shale is

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