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Testimony of Sonny Popowsky before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Regarding Wholesale Electricity Markets(pdf), December 18, 2008.

Governor Rendell Signs Legislation To Promote Energy Conservation and Lower Electric Bills, October 15, 2008.

Consumer Tip

Recycling Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs have become popular as a way to save energy and money. However, many consumers have been reluctant to use them because of uncertainty in how to dispose of them properly. Recently, Home Depot announced it will recycle CFL bulbs for free at all of its nearly 2,000 stores.

For more information on CFL bulb recycling options in your area, contact your local solid waste or recycling agency. You can also call the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Hotline at 1-800-346-4242.

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Electric & Natural Gas Shopping Guides

Residential Electric Shopping Guide - learn how to shop for electricity and compare prices for generation suppliers in each major electric utility service territory.

Residential Natural Gas Shopping Guide - how to shop for natural gas and compare prices for gas suppliers in each major natural gas utility service territory.

Electric & Natural Gas Statistics

Electric Shopping Statistics - a quarterly update showing the number and percentage of customers and customer load that are being served by alternative electric generation suppliers throughout Pennsylvania.

Residential Natural Gas Shopping Statistics - a quarterly update showing the number and percentage of residential customers served by alternative natural gas suppliers throughout Pennsylvania.