Pennsylvania Environmental Council

Conservation through Cooperation

Decarbonizing Power Generation in Pennsylvania

No state exports more electricity than Pennsylvania, and no state has a greater opportunity to reduce power-sector carbon emissions while advancing economically. Since 2007, PEC has helped to move the Commonwealth toward a thriving, zero-carbon economy with a reliable and resilient power system.

Recent News

The latest on PEC’s policy advocacy and program work statewide.

Policy

Backed by the latest science and more than fifty years of accumulated expertise, PEC advocates for environmental protection and restoration at local, state, and federal levels.

Vision Statement

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy. PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities and individuals to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.

Air

Greenhouse gases released by power generation and natural gas production account for the bulk of Pennsylvania’s carbon footprint. Through advocacy for effective emission controls and market-based decarbonization strategies, PEC is working to confront the climate emergency and set the policy agenda for a prosperous, clean-energy future.

Land

Pennsylvania’s 4 million acres of state- and federally-owned land comprise the backbone of a $12 billion outdoor industry, one of the nation’s largest. To support its continued success, and to enrich the lives of the millions of Pennsylvanians who recreate outdoors, PEC fights for ongoing investment in public lands, promoting conservation-focused approaches to local economic development and working with partners to build inclusive and welcoming regional trail networks

Water

Nothing is more vital than clean water. PEC works directly to advance watershed health through education and public outreach, providing support for community-level efforts to protect and improve local waterways, and helping municipalities to sustainably manage stormwater. Through our affiliate, the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR), we also support the Pennsylvania River of the Year and Pennsylvania River Sojourn Mini-Grant programs.

Twitter Feed

Nine scenic trails and 2250 acres of wildlife preserve await you on Moosic Mountain. Find out why @nature_org 's Dick and Nancy Eales Preserve is our "Get Your Tail on the Trail" featured hike of the month: https://pecpa.org/news/take-a-grand-tour-of-moosic-mountain

Tickets are available for PEC's annual awards dinners in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. Stay tuned for details on fall events in Philly and NEPA:
https://pecpa.org/news/save-the-dates-2023-pec-events/

Today may be the first day of spring, but there's still time to experience winter at Black Moshannon State Park. Tips from our Outdoor Guide series with @NEXTpittsburgh
https://pecpa.org/news/outdoor-guide-hold-on-to-winter-at-black-moshannon

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