Press Release

PUC to Host Pennsylvania Statewide Sustainable Energy Board Annual Meeting

Published on 2/3/2020

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 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Hearing Room 5 in the Atrium of the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North St., Harrisburg.  In the event of inclement weather, the annual meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at the same location and time.

The meeting will provide updates from the regional Sustainable Energy Funds (SEFs) and update Commonwealth agencies and other interested groups on the funds’ activities. Some of the projects being discussed at the meeting will include the following:

The PECO Sustainable Development Fund will review its loan and grant portfolio in 2019 as well as discuss its work on implementing the 2018 and 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, C-PACE, community solar and other energy policy initiatives.

The Metropolitan Edison Co. and Pennsylvania Electric Co. SEF will discuss 2019 grant and program-related investment approvals, including those related to energy audits and workforce development, and discuss a new funding program that will roll out over the next year.

The West Penn Power Co. SEF will provide a summary of its funding activities during the last 24 months and planned future activities.  The Fund will showcase how high-performance buildings are being used to have a broad community impact while promoting sustainable energy technologies and practices.

The PPL Sustainable Energy Fund will provide information on the progress of its Net Zero Building project and Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing work.

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.

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Contact:

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