PennFuture Press Releases

PennFuture Press Releases

Agreement PennFuture negotiated with Duquesne Light brings green energy projects to western Pennsylvania, building economy while greening environment

(Pittsburgh, PA – September 1, 2010) – Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) praised the investments announced today by the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) which will save more than 10 billion kilowatt hours of electricity, bring more than $200 million in private investments, and create 1400 jobs while building the state’s clean energy sector.

“These investments are good for the environment and great for our economy,” said

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PennFuture launches “Keep the Promise Tour” to alert public to need for legislative approval of Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling severance tax

(Harrisburg, PA – August 30, 2010) – Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) today announced it is launching the “Keep the Promise Tour” across Pennsylvania, holding town hall meetings to alert residents of the Keystone State to the need to make sure the Pennsylvania General Assembly passes a substantial severance tax on deep natural gas drillers in the Marcellus Shale formation. Members of the General Assembly promised to enact such a tax by October 1, as part

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Green Power Heroes Sought; PennFuture asks Pennsylvania citizens to help honor green leaders at luncheons set for September in Philadelphia and October in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, July 30, 2010) – Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) today urged Pennsylvanians to nominate a Green Power Hero to be honored at the organization’s Green Power Awards luncheons, set for the Hilton Inn at Penn in Philadelphia on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at noon, and at the Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at noon.

“Our annual Green Power Awards luncheons are our way to pay tribute to the visiona

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Letter details egregious errors in Commonwealth Foundation "report" on PennFuture, demands corrective action

(Harrisburg, PA – July 14, 2010) – Robert B. Hoffman of Eckert Seamans, attorney for Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture), sent a letter today to the Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives (Commonwealth Foundation) outlining specific factual errors in the Commonwealth Foundation’s “Report” on PennFuture, asking for immediate corrective action.

The letter quotes from the Commonwealth Foundation’s “Guarantee of Quality

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Statement of PennFuture’s President and CEO Jan Jarrett on Commonwealth Foundation “Report” on PennFuture

(Harrisburg, PA – July 8, 2010) – Jan Jarrett, president and CEO of Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture), issued the following statement today about the Commonwealth Foundation’s publication entitled “PennFuture’s Secret Lobbying”:

“After weeks of attempting to convince reporters and editors throughout the Commonwealth to cover PennFuture’s alleged malfeasance, the desperation of the Commonwealth Foundation (CF) is palpable with the

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Pennsylvania state budget a mixed bag for the environment

Cuts to environmental agencies troubling, but funding for local conservation projects survive

(Harrisburg, PA – July 3, 2010) – Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) thanked legislators for preserving funding for local conservation and restoration projects in the final budget passed today by the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

“A week ago we were looking at budget proposals that would have wiped out the Growing Greener; the Keystone Recreati

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PennFuture hails vindication of Dr. Michael Mann at Penn State; “Time for Matt Brouillette of the Commonwealth Foundation to ‘man up’ and apologize” for pillorying vindicated climate scientist, says PF’s Jan Jarrett

(Harrisburg, PA – July 1, 2010) – Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) hailed today’s vindication of Dr. Michael Mann, one of the world’s preeminent climate scientists, by Penn State University, and called for the Executive Director of the Commonwealth Foundation, Matt Brouillette, “to ‘man up’ and apologize” for pillorying the internationally respected climate scientist and his integrity.

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PennFuture warns proposed budget deal threatens public lands; State parks, forests, and economy will be harmed

Harrisburg, PA – June 30, 2010) – Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) today warned that the proposed deal on the Pennsylvania state budget presents a significant threat to Pennsylvania’s public lands, if the reports on the deal are true.

“The budget that is close to passing contains severe cuts to two of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ vital programs – state parks operations and state forestry operation

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PennFuture to Governor Rendell, legislative leaders: Don’t destroy all your good work now by pillaging environmental funds

(Harrisburg, PA – June 24, 2010) – In the wake of news reports that Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and legislative leaders are considering emptying the state’s environmental funds to fill the hole in the state budget, Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) today urged all parties to recognize their duty to protect the environment, not pillage it.

“After years of bipartisan work to protect and heal Pennsylvania’s environment, Govern

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PennFuture commends IRRC for bipartisan passage of clean water rules

Marcellus Shale drillers, developers given clear
roadmap for keeping drinking water and streams safe.

(Harrisburg, PA – June 17, 2010) — Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) today praised the members of the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) for passage of two key new regulations that will protect drinking water and streams and rivers from pollution from Marcellus Shale drilling and new development projects. The new rules on d

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