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Pennsylvania’s Green & Fair Energy Push | Pittsburgh News
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- Jul 8, 2026
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- 101
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Summary
Pennsylvania’s pushing forward on bold environmental and economic moves—from reviving flax farming for eco-friendly linen to cracking down on utility profits. Governor Shapiro’s targeting big utility earnings, proposing a bill to align them with Wall Street norms, sparking debate over infrastructure investment versus fairness. Meanwhile, Penn researchers are turning food scraps into sustainable building materials, tackling waste and climate change. A landmark utility settlement could protect small businesses and low-income families from soaring electricity costs fueled by booming data centers—and data centers are even contributing to relief. And in a surprising twist, road salt is lingering in waterways for months, prompting calls to use less of it for safer, greener winters. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad88a8171af2034c