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While the game might be changing, Pennsylvania is still leading the pack in the energy industry. PA is investing $650 million to expand the state's sector with a focus on alternative fuels, clean energy sources, new technologies and energy efficiency. PA also ranks among the national leaders in job creation and capital investment produced by energy projects. There are 5,000 manufacturers across the Commonwealth contributing to the sector, including a burgeoning class of biofuels companies.

Energy Features

KE-TV: Visitor Spending in PA Wilds Grows to More Than $1B

Spending is up more than 11 percent, the PA Wilds Artisan Trail has doubled its locations and 13 PA Wilds award-winners were named last week.

Inventing the Future: Making Scientists Outside the Lab

"I Love My Science Job" hopes to spark young people to pursue careers in life sciences, a vital element of Philadelphia's new economy.

Modena Makers: Pennsylvania's Tiny, Groovy & Green Borough

A few eco-conscious businesses are remaking this Chester County town, revitalizing a close-knit community's stagnant economy.

KE-TV: Pennsylvania-Made Coaster Charges Your Smartphone

Tommy Joseph's New Castle-based Epiphany Labs has launched a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign that's about to crush its goal.

Master Planners: Why Philadelphia's Navy Yard is a Leader in Sustainability Strategies

With its Master Plan update, the Navy Yard pushes the envelope on green development and stormwater management.
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Energy Videos

LoRes-TV: Foot's on the TechCelerator in Carlisle

There's a need for speed in Central and Northern PA, and the regional Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) contingent there has just put its collective foot on the 'TechCelerator.'

LoRes-TV: The 'Living Laboratory' at Mason Dixon Farm

The eighth-generation dairy farm near Gettysburg is adapting to new technologies that help it produce its own electricity and be better neighbors and businesspeople.

LoRes-TV: Enviro Bowl pits Penn Future against Clean Wisconsin

While you're gearing up to watch the super Steelers on Sunday, help PA's leading environmental organization collect more donations to keep the Packers and their Cheeseheads off Penn Future's Facebook page.

LoRes-TV: Why PA is Faring Better Than Other States

Record-high exports, strength in life sciences, agriculture and energy, and a global approach are among the reasons why state treasurer Rob McCord believes PA is weathering the difficult economy better than most.

LoRes-TV: PJM Interconnect Heats Up

No one will fault you for turning on the air conditioner, especially this summer, but this look at PJM Interconnect power grid dispatch center in Valley Forge gives you an idea what the flip of that switch means, from Chicago to the Atlantic Ocean.
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Energy Founders

Doug Baldasare

Doug Baldasare

City: Philadelphia

ChargeItSpot offers a win-win for both retailers and smartphone owners with low batteries, and aims to be within two blocks of everyone in Philadelphia.

Andrew Daga

Andrew Daga

City: Malvern

This high-achieving free thinker is developing wireless technology to electrically power large vehicles for military and mass transit.

Dustin Eplee

Dustin Eplee

City: Lancaster-York

Energy Wall is focused on innovative high-efficiency energy recovery.

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