England just closed its last coal plant. We can quit coal power too.
The soot-stained era of coal power in England is over. America should work toward the same.
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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
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Heat pump water heater sales soar
More than 190,000 heat pump water heaters were shipped in the United States last year, representing a 35% increase over 2022.
RELEASE: Dept of Energy’s new appliance efficiency standards will save PA households $128 annually
A typical household in Pennsylvania stands to save an average of $128 annually on utility bills over the next two decades, thanks to newly updated national appliance efficiency standards
Almost 160,000 Pennsylvanians saved money on their taxes this year thanks to home solar and energy efficiency projects
158,550 Pennsylvanians claimed more than 260 million in tax credits
Renewable energy provides more than 30% of nation’s electricity
Wind and solar energy grew in first 4 months of 2024, while dirty energy sources declined