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Public Service Announcement
PSA 1: Stay Warm PA
PSA 2: Governor Rendell
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April 6, 2010
New Home Heating Equipment Rebate Program to Open April 21; Details Now Available Online
Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that a new rebate program designed to help consumers save money and energy by making it more affordable to upgrade a home heating system will open April 21. Learn more.
March 29, 2010
Governor Rendell Announces 2-Week Extension of Home Heating Assistance for Low-Income Families; New Deadline is April 16
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced a two-week extension of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, better known as LIHEAP. The application period, originally set to end April 2, will now close April 16. Learn more.
February 3, 2010
Governor Rendell Announces Increased Home Heating Grants for Many Low-Income Pennsylvanians
Governor Edward G. Rendell today directed that additional federal funds be used to provide a $100 increase in grant amounts for the most vulnerable households enrolled in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program: those over 60, with a disability or with children aged five and under.
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January 21, 2010
DEP Says Turning Down Water Heater Thermostats, Sealing Off Drafts Will Increase Energy Savings
The Department of Environmental Protection is reminding the public that small energy conservation steps taken around the home can add up to significant savings and help consumers stretch their heating budgets. Learn more.
January 12, 2010
Low-Income Heating Crisis Grants Now Available
The Department of Public Welfare today reminded Pennsylvania families that federally-funded crisis grants are now available for low-income families facing a heating crisis such as a broken furnace. Learn more.
January 5, 2010
Efficient Management Allows Expansion of Home Heating Program for Low-Income Families
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced significant changes to Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – better known as LIHEAP -- that will help keep low-income families warm this winter. Learn more.
December 1, 2009
DEP Says Home Energy Audits Can Help Consumers Reduce Winter Heating Bills
As colder weather arrives and as electric rates for many consumers are expected to rise by as much as 30 percent next year, help is available for Pennsylvanians who are trying to stay warm this winter. Learn more.
November 5, 2009
Natural Gas Utilities, Suppliers and Experts Brief PUC on Reliability for Winter
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) held its annual Winter Reliability Assessment Meeting today where presenters reported that natural gas companies across Pennsylvania are equipped to meet the conditions forecasted this winter. Learn more.
October 29, 2009
Federal Weatherization Funds to be Released Nov. 2; Funds Will Help Struggling Families, Put People to Work
Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that the first installment of $123 million in federal Recovery funds for weatherization will begin to be released Nov. 2, part of $253 million that the state will use for this purpose. Learn more.
October 29, 2009
Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to Open on Nov. 2
The federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP, will accept applications for cash grants starting Nov. 2, Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle B. Richman today reminded Pennsylvanians. Learn more.
October 29, 2009
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to Consumers: Now is the Time to Talk with Utilities to Restore Utility Service
As the weather forecast continues to tease at winter weather, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) urges consumers without electric and natural gas service to respond to outreach efforts by their utility that could lead to having service restored. Learn more.
October 29, 2009
Natural Gas Utilities, Suppliers and Experts to Brief PUC on Reliability for Winter
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced its annual Winter Reliability Assessment meeting, which provides a snapshot of various conditions that may affect natural gas supply, price and service reliability for the upcoming winter, will be held Nov. 5 in Harrisburg. Learn more.
October 20, 2009
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Urges Electric, Natural Gas Utilities to Help Consumers 'Prepare Now'
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today urged electric and natural gas utilities to take extra steps to help consumers “Prepare Now” for winter heating costs. Learn more.
Dec. 15, 2008
Governor Rendell Announces Three New Steps to Help Pennsylvanians in Need
Canned Food Drive, Weatherization Kits, New Web Site Designed to Provide Assistance
During Difficult Times
Governor Edward G. Rendell announced three steps the commonwealth is taking beginning today to help Pennsylvanians who are in need as winter approaches and the economy continues to struggle. Learn more...
Oct. 30, 2008
Pennsylvania Will Open Low-Incomer Home Energy Assistance Program Nov. 3
More Pennsylvania families will stay warm this winter with additional federal funding allocated to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – better known as LIHEAP – which opens Nov. 3, Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle B. Richman said today.
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Oct. 14, 2008
Governor Rendell Convenes Statewide Summit to Ensure Pennsylvanians Stay Warm; Announces Expanded LIHEAP Funding, Eligibility
Governor Edward G. Rendell enlisted more than 350 community leaders from across the state today to help ensure that every Pennsylvania family can safely heat their home this winter while coping with skyrocketing energy costs.
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Oct. 10, 2008
Governor Rendell Announces Statewide Summit to Help Pennsylvanians Stay Warm All Winter
Governor Edward G. Rendell will convene a statewide summit of local government, community, religious, labor and volunteer leaders on Oct. 14 to develop strategies to help Pennsylvanians stretch their heating resources so that they can stay warm all winter.
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Oct. 6, 2008
DEP Says Efficient Heating Systems, Conservation Measures Can Save Money, Energy
Homeowners can help protect themselves from the expected record-high heating costs this winter by inspecting their home heating equipment and by following simple, effective energy conservation measures, Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary John Hanger said today.
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