What is ENERGY STAR and does it matter?
U.S. taxpayers have spent millions of dollars to create and run ENERGY STAR. What have we gotten in return?
Clean air
Our country’s reliance on fossil fuels is leaving millions of Americans with polluted air to breathe.
The Latest on Clean air
Solar strong
STATEMENT: While delaying clean energy projects, PJM calls for exempting dirty power plants from air pollution laws
Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Thousands petition White House to act on efficiency standards
Cleaner school buses are on the way to Pennsylvania
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
What You Can Do
Tell the PA DEP: Rein in global warming pollution from fracking and oil and gas drilling
Featured Resources
PennEnvironment Testimony to the PA DEP on PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard
What can cities and states do to address leaf blowers and other gas-powered lawn equipment?
Interactive map of lawn mower and leaf blower policies
Electric Lawn Equipment 101
The Latest
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Earth Week 2025: PennEnvironment donates induction cooktops to local tool-lending library
The Millvale Tool Library will now offer induction cooktops to community members for pollution-free cooking
Local tour highlights innovative solar and electric bus project at Bethlehem Area School District’s Freedom High School
Representative Samuelson, local officials join statewide enviro group PennEnvironment to learn the benefits of schools going solar and electric
Now you’re cooking with… induction?
A kitchen change that can help the planet, our health, and your wallet.
STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
Environmental and consumer advocates express concerns about environmental harm and costs to consumers in “blind sprint” for AI dominance
New report: Wind & solar energy tripled in US over past decade
Data also shows significant increases in battery storage, EV registrations & charging points; highlights rapid solar growth in southeastern states