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Citing the urgent need to cut energy costs, move toward energy independence and stimulate the economy, Pennsylvania is investing $665.9 million to push PA into the top tier of states taking steps to cut consumer energy costs, and significantly expand the alternative fuel, clean energy and conservation sectors. The plan is estimated to cut PA's energy bills by $10 billion over the next 10 years.
 
RadonRadon Action Month
 
January is Radon Action Month in Pennsylvania. Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that occurs naturally through the breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks. It seeps into homes through cracks in basements and foundations, and can build up inside. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Learn how to protect your family by performing a simple, inexpensive test.
 
   
 
  
 
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DEP, Habitat for Humanity Highlight Energy-Saving Home Construction Measures
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DEP to Hold First Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program Workshop
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Montgomery County Textile Finishing Company to Pay $432,700 for Air Quality Violations
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