Category: Energy
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Innovative and Eco-Friendly Energy Storage Solutions
As Pennsylvania’s Oil Region and other areas with industrial legacies begin to shift focus to cleaner energy, the role of sustainable energy storage becomes crucial. As we’ve seen over the last two weeks, nickel-zinc batteries have emerged as a safer, recyclable alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries, showcasing how new technologies can support grid stability, local… Read more
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Powering Progress: Cleaner Energy Storage Solutions for a Greener Future
Last week, we heard from Caleb Dawson of Advanced Power & Energy on the cleaner, safer, and more reliable energy storage solution found in nickel-zinc batteries. Here in the Oil Region, we are surrounded by the beauty of both our landscapes and waterways. It’s something that we want to protect—to steward. And this area is… Read more
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Advanced Power & Energy: Nickel-Zinc Batteries
Over the last two weeks, we’ve reflected on Pennsylvania’s historical contribution to energy and how our Commonwealth can help lead the next energy revolution with new green energy technologies. We’ve covered the growth in the renewable energy job market, and last week, we looked at what these changes mean for local economies. Today, I want… Read more
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Pennsylvania Poised to Become an Energy Leader Again – Part 2
Selina Pedi-Smith with Guest Writer: Colin Russ of RAD Solar Last week, we discussed Pennsylvania’s proud energy history and how renewables are offering new opportunities. Let’s explore further why now is the time to embrace this shift. Recent developments in energy pricing highlight why moving toward renewables isn’t just a choice but a necessity. The… Read more
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Pennsylvania Poised to Become an Energy Leader Again – Part 1
Selina Pedi-Smith with Guest Writer: Colin Russ of RAD Solar Despite some uncertain weather conditions, we had a great turnout at the Bright Futures Fall Fest! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about our work, and for those who couldn’t make it, we invite you to join us at our next… Read more
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3D Printed Homes: The Future of Affordable, Sustainable Living?
Imagine watching a house being built—not with hammer and nails, but by a machine that “prints” it, layer by layer, just like your home printer creates an image on a page. It may sound futuristic, but 3D printing is becoming a reality in construction, with a skilled team of professionals working behind the scenes to… Read more
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What is a Microgrid and Why Does It Matter?
If you’ve heard us talk about the exciting new LEAP grant project coming to Venango County, you’ve probably heard us say that a microgrid is a key part of its design. But what exactly is a microgrid, and why should you care about it? What is a Microgrid? A microgrid is a small, local energy… Read more
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Agrivoltaics, what’s that?
Whenever solar comes up in conversation, something that I often hear is the concern about putting solar arrays on land that could be used for other things, particularly farm land. Sure, we can avoid this by putting solar panels on roofs, but is that the only way? Enter agrivoltaics (or agrisolar, agrophotovoltaics, dual-use solar). Agrivoltaics… Read more
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Kickoff Meeting for Communities LEAP Initiative: Paving the Way for Energy Resilience and Job Creation in Venango County
On Wednesday, July 10th, at 3 PM, a pivotal kickoff meeting was held to mark the commencement of a groundbreaking project under the Department of Energy’s Communities Local Energy Action Program (Communities LEAP). The meeting brought together an impressive array of representatives from the Pellere Foundation, the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), Venango County, DBS… Read more
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Local Foundation Selected for DOE Local Energy Action Program (LEAP)
Oil City, Pennsylvania – [3/27/24] – The Pellere Foundation is proud to announce its selection into the second cohort of the federal Local Energy Action Program (LEAP). This marks a significant opportunity for Oil City, a designated LEAP Eligible Community. A LEAP Eligible Community, as defined by the Department of Energy (DOE), is one that… Read more
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Vertical Farming
In our exploration of sustainable landscape practices, we looked at vertical gardens. Now, let’s go bigger and see how that concept has morphed into vertical farms! Vertical farming has the potential to allow us to increase food production while keeping the same or smaller physical footprint. By 2050, the world population is estimated to exceed… Read more