Also visit the PennFuture press release archive.

2012
  • PennFuture withdraws petition as PUC leadership pledges to begin process to extend energy savings law
            Read this press release from January 26, 2012.

  • PennFuture heralds State House passage of green buildings legislation
            Read this press release from January 25, 2012.

  • PennFuture details legislature’s unfinished business on Marcellus Shale drilling
            Read this press release from January 17, 2012.

  • PennFuture urges PUC to begin process to extend energy savings law
            Read this press release from January 11, 2012.

  • PennFuture calls for state to release analysis of Guaranteed Energy Savings Program
            Read this press release from January 5, 2012.


    2011
  • PennFuture praises EPA’s plan to protect babies by cutting toxic mercury and other deadly pollution
            Read this press release from December 21, 2011.

  • PennFuture report shows utility energy savings law working wonders
            Read this press release from December 20, 2011.

  • DOE grant to PennFuture, western Pennsylvania coalition will grow solar market, green jobs
            Read this press release from December 7, 2011.

  • PennFuture report shows dirty fuels get $2.9 billion per year in subsidies in Pennsylvania
            Read this press release from December 6, 2011.

  • House Marcellus bill warms drillers’ hearts & fills their pockets
            Read this press release from November 17, 2011.

  • House GOP leadership kills debate on amendments to Marcellus bill
            Read this press release from November 16, 2011.

  • Senator Toomey supports permanent block on clean air standards that protect kids from air pollution
            Read this press release from November 10, 2011.

  • Senator Casey stands up to polluters and supports clean air standards that protect kids from air pollution
            Read this press release from November 10, 2011.

  • Corbett/GOP bill allows drillers to buy private reviews of permit applications
            Read this press release from November 3, 2011.

  • Santa Claus comes early this year for the drillers, thanks to the House Finance Committee
            Read this press release from November 2, 2011.

  • DEP does not know how much air pollution is coming from Marcellus drilling
            Read this press release from November 1, 2011.

  • Governor Corbett’s Marcellus Shale Plan neither fair nor comprehensive, out of step with Pennsylvania voters
            Read this press release from October 3, 2011.

  • PennFuture, other organizations laud Reps. Murt, DiGirolamo for comprehensive and fair drilling tax proposal
            Read this press release from September 21, 2011.

  • PennFuture names UPMC an air pollution scofflaw
            Read this press release from September 16, 2011.

  • PennFuture, Primrose Creek Watershed Association file appeal of New Hope Crushed Stone Quarry permit
            Read this press release from September 12, 2011.

  • Yinzers can do well by doing good, thanks to The Black and Gold City Goes Green Campaign
            Read this press release from September 6, 2011.

  • Solar energy reaches historic century mark in Pennsylvania
            Read this press release from September 5, 2011.

  • PennFuture names University of Pittsburgh an air pollution scofflaw
            Read this press release from August 31, 2011.

  • PennFuture launches citizen initiative to enforce law banning diesel idling; names Allegheny County Health Department as violator
            Read this press release from August 17, 2011.

  • PennFuture condemns DCED Secretary’s proposal to drill all state forestlands; Calls on Governor Corbett to repudiate plan
            Read this press release from August 16, 2011.

  • PennFuture launches campaign to protect clean energy and Pennsylvania jobs
            Read this press release from August 8, 2011.

  • Corbett administration puts clean energy jobs & businesses at risk by cutting successful programs
            Read this press release from August 3, 2011.

  • PennFuture: Proposed EPA rules to reduce air pollution from drilling good first step, but problems remain
            Read this press release from July 28, 2011.

  • PennFuture files federal lawsuit against Marcellus Shale driller Ultra Resources, Inc.for violations of federal and state air pollution laws
            Read this press release from July 21, 2011.

  • Statement by Jan Jarrett, president and CEO, Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture), on secrecy decree on proposals on state’s drilling policy
            Read this press release from July 14, 2011.

  • PennFuture decries budget with major cuts that hurt taxpayers
            Read this press release from June 29, 2011.

  • Statement by Jan Jarrett, president and CEO, Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) on Representative Dave Reed’s proposal for a drilling fee, Oil & Gas Lease Fund
            Read this press release from June 28, 2011.

  • Emerging drilling fee deal ideologue’s dream but taxpayer’s nightmare
            Read this press release from June 20, 2011.

  • PennFuture welcomes Rep. Quinn’s drilling impact fee legislation
            Read this press release from June 15, 2011.

  • PennFuture files lawsuit against Allegheny County Health Department for violations of Pennsylvania Sunshine Act
            Read this press release from June 6, 2011.

  • Solar Jobs Bill will create employment,protect Pennsylvania’s businesses, and clean up our environment
            Read this press release from May 24, 2011.

  • PennFuture files formal objection with Allegheny County Health Department for failure to properly follow Sunshine Law
            Read this press release from May 9, 2011.

  • PennFuture welcomes Scarnati proposal, opening debate on how to make the drillers pay their fair share
            Read this press release from April 28, 2011.

  • PennFuture files formal requests with DEP to determine who is making and enforcing policies and laws on Marcellus Shale drillers
            Read this press release from April 26, 2011.

  • PennFuture calls for shut down of all Chesapeake drilling operations
            Read this press release from April 22, 2011.

  • PennFuture and NRDC: Philadelphia is leading nation in smarter, greener ways to clean up its waters
            Read this press release from April 21, 2011.

  • PennFuture praises DEP for acting to protect water in light of new drilling info, but drillers continue to rack up violations
            Read this press release from April 19, 2011.

  • Groups and businesses call on Governor Corbett to allow Marcellus gas well inspectors to do their jobs
            Read this press release from April 7, 2011.

  • PennFuture applauds defeat of attacks on clean air
            Read this press release from April 6, 2011.

  • PennFuture decries DEP’s plan to take cops off gas drilling beat
            Read this press release from March 30, 2011.

  • PennFuture welcomes Rick Allan as nominee for DCNR Secretary; Urges him to zealously conserve, protect state’s environment
            Read this press release from March 23, 2011.

  • PennFuture lauds proposed EPA rules restricting toxic mercury from coal-fired power plants
            Read this press release from March 16, 2011.

  • PennFuture criticizes Governor Corbett’s failure to propose a drilling tax
            Read this press release from March 8, 2011.

  • PennFuture praises legislation proposed to protect Pennsylvania’s waters from drillers’ damage
            Read this press release from March 7, 2011.

  • Report calls for State budget that boosts jobs, long-term prosperity
            Read this press release from March 3, 2011.

  • PennFuture decries second Corbett Administration rollback of gas drilling regulations
            Read this press release from February 25, 2011.

  • John Quigley joins PennFuture as a strategic advisor and consultant
            Read this press release from February 24, 2011.

  • PennFuture praises Philadelphia court decision as victory for justice
            Read this press release from February 16, 2011.

  • PennFuture beats Clean Wisconsin in Enviro Bowl 2011
            Read this press release from February 7, 2011.

  • Pittsburgh City Council unanimously declares PennFuture Week in city
            Read this press release from February 1, 2011.

  • PennFuture – Clean Wisconsin go head-to-head in Enviro Bowl 2011
            Read this press release from January 28, 2011.

  • PennFuture files notice of intent to sue Cheswick Power Plant owner for plan to resume operation without controls against deadly pollution
            Read this press release from January 18, 2011.

  • PennFuture calls for immediate action by Allegheny County to protect public health from deadly air pollution: Health Department head should make changes by March 1, or resign
            Read this press release from January 11, 2011.

  • PennFuture welcomes Michael Krancer as nominee for DEP Secy, John Hines for Deputy
            Read this press release from January 11, 2011.

  • PennFuture decries Farm Bureau’s attempt to stop clean water rules
            Read this press release from January 10, 2011.

  • PennFuture joins faith, environmental, community development, and citizen action groups in urging Gov-elect Corbett to protect state forests
            Read this press release from January 10, 2011.


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