Oct 2, 2026 · 30 min · 12 segments
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Environmental advocates are calling for state lawmakers to pass new efficiency standards for certain appliances.
Bills in the state House and Senate propose new standards for 15 commercial appliances and household water fixtures, including ovens, fryers, toilets, and showerheads.
A new analysis from Penn Environment and the Appliance Standards Awareness Project, or ASAP, says those benchmarks could save Pennsylvanians nearly $300 million per year on their utility bills by 2035.
Brooke Lockwood with ASAP says appliance standards work in the background to save money.
No one would need to switch out their current products.
It would simply work such that when consumers buy a new product, they will be a more energy-efficient version.
The proposed standards could also prevent pollution equivalent to taking 63,000 cars off the road each year.
A bill has passed the statehouse, but the Senate has not called it up for a vote.
People in southwestern Pennsylvania can get a discount on solar energy systems through a group buying program.
The Switch Together Greater Pittsburgh program brings in bids from solar installers to offer systems at a 15 to 20 percent discount.
Rachel Picharka with Solar United Neighbors says participants can choose to buy or lease.
At this point in time without the residential tax credit, sometimes solar leases make more sense economically than upfront cash purchase or a loan purchase.
She says the group program is a good opportunity for people to evaluate solar offers with expert guidance in a low pressure environment.
Environmental advocates are calling for state lawmakers to pass new efficiency standards for certain appliances.
Bills in the state House and Senate propose new standards for 15 commercial appliances and household water fixtures, including ovens, fryers, toilets, and showerheads.
A new analysis from Penn Environment and the Appliance Standards Awareness Project, or ASAP, says those benchmarks could save Pennsylvanians nearly $300 million per year on their utility bills by 2035.
Brooke Lockwood with ASAP says appliance standards work in the background to save money.
No one would need to switch out their current products.
It would simply work such that when consumers buy a new product, they will be a more energy-efficient version.
The proposed standards could also prevent pollution equivalent to taking 63,000 cars off the road each year.
A bill has passed the statehouse, but the Senate has not called it up for a vote.
People in southwestern Pennsylvania can get a discount on solar energy systems through a group buying program.
The Switch Together Greater Pittsburgh program brings in bids from solar installers to offer systems at a 15 to 20 percent discount.
Rachel Picharka with Solar United Neighbors says participants can choose to buy or lease.
At this point in time without the residential tax credit, sometimes solar leases make more sense economically than upfront cash purchase or a loan purchase.
She says the group program is a good opportunity for people to evaluate solar offers with expert guidance in a low pressure environment.
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