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Governor Rendell Announces Green Energy Works! Projects Will Use Waste Material to Generate Power for 80,000 Homes

Harrisburg, PA - December 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the commonwealth is investing $5 million in federal recovery money in eight innovative alternative energy projects that use biological materials such as sewage, animal and food processing waste to generate enough energy to power more than 80,000 homes.

New Solar Energy Investments to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s “Green” Economy

Harrisburg, PA - December 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Pennsylvania is bolstering its position as a leader in solar energy with new investments of more than $10 million in 12 new projects, Governor Edward G. Rendell said following the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s approval of the projects.

Specter and Casey announce HUD to Award Philadelphia Housing Authority $13.9 million to “Green” Public Housing Apartments

Washington, D.C. - September 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey today announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Philadelphia Housing Authority $13,915,000 to complete a “green” public housing transformation to the Paschall Apartments.

PA’s Solar Capacity to Triple with Help of New State Investments

HARRISBURG, PA - July 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Edward G. Rendell today said Pennsylvania will triple its solar capacity with nearly $23 million in new grants and loans for companies throughout the state that are embracing the renewable energy industry.

Green Affordable Housing Grants

Enterprise announces that Green Community grant funds of up to $50,000 per project are now available for developers committed to providing “green” affordable housing. Applications must be received online by April 11. Awards are expected to be made by the last week of June.