May 2023: the Sylvanian
April 15, 2023
Welcome to the online-only Pennsylvania Chapter newsletter, the Sylvanian! Please read our May 2023 issue!
Landmark PA Solar Power Purchase Agreement Nears Completion in Centre County
April 6, 2023
Local governments in the Centre Region are nearing the finish line to sign a solar power purchase agreement (SPPA) that will commit municipalities, authorities, county government, and one school district to use solar to power their energy needs.
Celebrate Earth Day 2023!
March 24, 2023
Much has been written about Earth Day since it was first held on April 22, 1970, so rather than attempt to write something new about Earth Day and its origins, it seemed better to direct you to two useful resources: the EPA’s history of Earth Day,...
Legislative Update
March 24, 2023
After a very slow start to the legislative session which began on January 3, a lot has happened over the past few weeks. Speaker Mark Rozzi stepped down after the House passed his constitutional amendment, which would expand the statute of...
The Holy Grail of Zero Waste
March 24, 2023
Now that we’ve been at our suburban home outside Philadelphia for a few months, I’ve noticed that the trash is picked up twice a week in large 64-gallon wheeled trash cans offered by the waste hauler. And most of our neighbors do roll out these...
The Impact of Community Cleanups & Community Partnerships
March 24, 2023
In 2021, the Northeast Pennsylvania Sierra Club Group (NEPA) and the Valley Community Library started a unique series of Community Clean-Up events. They partnered with local organizations to bring the community together to pick up litter. Fawn...
Learning to Cook Induction
March 24, 2023
In Philadelphia, many houses like mine use methane gas for cooking, heating and hot water. As a proponent of ‘electrify everything,’ I want to transition off of gas, but it’s a challenge! Our house is completely wrong for solar – it is not oriented...
April 2023: the Sylvanian
March 24, 2023
Welcome to the online-only Pennsylvania Chapter newsletter, the Sylvanian! Please read our April2023 issue!
What's all the buzz about ESGs? Should I Care?
March 21, 2023
By Jim Wylie - PA Chapter vice chair
Because I know I only have, on average, 200 words before you click to the next article/notification/incoming text, I'll jump right to my answer to this question:
Yes, you should care, but don't flip out....
Job Posting: Clean Energy Program Advocate
March 7, 2023
Join our Team to Fight for Clean Energy!
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The Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter is hiring a Clean Energy Program Advocate. This person will develop and execute campaigns to transition to clean energy and to electrify...