Press Release

Pennsylvania Statewide Sustainable Energy Board to Hold Annual Meeting

Published on 12/2/2008

Filed under: Electric

HARRISBURG –The Pennsylvania Sustainable Energy Board (PASEB), in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, in Hearing Room 4 of the Commonwealth Keystone Building, Harrisburg.  This meeting is being held to update Commonwealth agencies and other interested groups on activities of the regional sustainable energy funds, and the market status of sustainable energy technologies and projects.

The meeting will also provide an opportunity for the regional funds to collaborate on larger projects that may be of interest to collective funds.  The following presenters will provide updates from the Regional Sustainable Energy Funds:

• Joel Morrison, Fund Administrator for the West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund (WPPSEF)
• Mike Kane, Administrator for Penelec SEF and Rich Mappin, Administrator for Met-Ed SEF
• Roger Clark, Manager for Technology and Policy, and Rob Sanders, Fund Manager, PECO Sustainable Development Fund
• Jennifer Hopkins, President, Sustainable Energy Fund of Central Eastern Pennsylvania

Also attending the meeting will be representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Consumer Advocate, the Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council.  Please see the agenda for more information.

The PASEB was originally established by the Commission in 1999 to provide oversight, guidance and technical assistance to the regional sustainable energy boards that fund projects such as wind farms, solar power systems, smart thermostat programs and the construction of buildings using energy efficient technologies.  On Aug. 7, 2003, the Commission issued an order further defining the role of the PASEB.  That order charged the PASEB with holding an annual meeting; enhancing communications among the four funds and state agencies; and establishing bylaws and a “best business practices” model.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities to ensure safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protect the public interest; educate consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; further economic development; and foster new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.

For recent news releases, audio of select Commission proceedings or more information about the PUC, visit our Web site at www.puc.state.pa.us.

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Contact:

• Denise McCracken
  Senior Communications Specialist
  717-787-5722
  demccracken@pa.gov