Keystone Edge Turns 100: A Milestone Full of Energy
The energy sector has thrust PA back into the national spotlight, and while mid-term elections have many caught up in partisan politics, it is hard to ignore the state's recent record on energy development and the need to keep it in the forefront.
Plant near Gettysburg to make electricity from chicken manure
A plant next to a Gettysburg-area egg farm, which will be the first of its kind in the United States, will produce electricity and turn chicken manure into fertilizer.
Armstrong World Industries partnering with New Jersey company on advanced lighting system
Imagine stepping into a room where the ceiling, walls and floor seem to glow, providing just the right amount of light. Thanks to the partnership between Armstrong World Industries and a New Jersey firm, that vision could become reality.
Faces of Energy: Dan Arnett, Ernst Biomass
His company is pioneering the use of switchgrass as feedstock for alternative energy, and his mission is to educate those who can someday help make that a reality. He'll even drive the tractor without air conditioning.
Energy Innovation Hub grows as U.K. firm announces move to Philadelphia Navy Yard
Less than two months since $122 million was announced to create an Energy Innovation Hub at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, the project is already taking shape.
Punxsutawney-area auto technicians specialize in compressed natural gas
When John Rensel ran an auto-service shop in DeLancey, customers would often ask him to convert their cars to run on compressed natural gas. Now he and his cousin run a business that does just that.
Western PA power plant to test sewage sludge as fuel
An Ohio company has figured out a way to turn biosolids into electricity-generating fuel, and a power plant between Erie and Pittsburgh is going to try it out.
St. Joes receives $1 million to study fuel sources and green roofs
After receiving a $1 million grant, St. Joes professors prepare for alternative fuel studies and continue green roof materials testing.
Companies in Erie and State College partner on biodiesel production project
Three Pennsylvania companies are developing a more efficient way to make biodiesel. Together they plan to design and build a system for putting that process to work.