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qrpc t1_jdd3n39 wrote
Reply to comment by TheWizardInRedd in We have been misled. We do not have a state animal, but two state amphibians. by Razoray20
It’s also called the “snot otter”
qrpc t1_jd023oz wrote
Reply to comment by IamSauerKraut in Can I get tax credits for installing a new heat pump system in 2023? by thewitt33
For those not with PPL, check your utility webpage for rebates. The larger utilities offer various rebates through the Act 129 energy efficiency program.
qrpc t1_ja31vgi wrote
Reply to Pennsylvania Makes Progress Toward Public Employee Pension Sustainability by greenhousecrtv
When the stock market was up, the legislature figured there was no need to contribute more. When the market was down, they claimed they couldn’t afford it. Meanwhile, the employees kept paying their share the whole time.
qrpc t1_j80wr06 wrote
I wouldn't qualify for the low-income rebate, but I got $400 from PPL through the Act 129 program and will get the 30% tax break for 2023.
qrpc t1_j612ifn wrote
Reply to Comparing oil and electric prices for home heat? Debating buying a bunch of space heaters by Salty_Kangaroo_4522
If spot heating key areas while they are in use allows you to set-back the whole-house temperature, that can save a good bit. Electric heaters, pellet stoves, etc. can all be used that way.
As others have said, electric heat pumps tend to be much cheaper than oil and there are potential tax incentives or rebates right now that can make them more affordable.
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Reply to comment by vinnie5451 in America’s first nuclear-powered Bitcoin mining center to open in Pennsylvania by leperpepper
I didn’t say it was illegal. Claims it is clean are greenwashing.
We can have crypto and blockchain tech without wasteful proof of work.
qrpc t1_j5pu15j wrote
Reply to America’s first nuclear-powered Bitcoin mining center to open in Pennsylvania by leperpepper
Diverting carbon-free energy from powering the grid to wasteful Proof of Work crypto operations isn't "clean"
qrpc t1_izcnzge wrote
Reply to Fellow Pennsylvanians, we must join our neighbors from r/Maryland to defend our territory from the Delawarean scourge! by MPA_Dad
We already kicked Connecticut's ass in a war. Delaware better not get cocky.
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Reply to comment by RipTide275 in PECO sending emails warning customers their winter energy bills will be significantly higher by kosherdog1027
>cleanest of all the fossil fuels.
I guess you think putting a little less sewage in our water just as good as clean water too.
> Democratic policies of increasing taxes,
In case you missed it, the Democrats haven't been in charge of our state legislature since 1993.
>telling the companies they are ending the industry
Funny how more PA coal plants announced their closure during Trump's term than the 8-years Obama was President.
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Reply to comment by RipTide275 in PECO sending emails warning customers their winter energy bills will be significantly higher by kosherdog1027
Supply and demand.
Over production during the fracking boom drove fracked gas prices down.
That drove our electric generation to shift from less than one percent gas to more than 50% gas. In addition, our legislature has passed billions worth of subsidies to companies that buy gas. When demand increases, prices increase.
Short-sighted republicans want us to subsidize more gas production through lax regulation, tax breaks, etc. Aside from the idiocy of subsidizing both the supply and demand side of the same industry, this would just start the boom-and-bust cycle all over again.
Sane people want to invest in alternatives like wind and solar so we are less dependent on dirty fossil fuels in the first place.
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Reply to comment by RipTide275 in PECO sending emails warning customers their winter energy bills will be significantly higher by kosherdog1027
Rising prices of fracked gas drive electricity prices higher and republicans conclude that more dependence on fossil fuels, more profits for the fracked gas industry, and more pollution is the solution. What a bunch of mental giants.
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Reply to comment by Varolyn in PECO sending emails warning customers their winter energy bills will be significantly higher by kosherdog1027
Most of the electricity in Pennsylvania comes from fracked gas plants these days and increasing gas prices is driving increase in electricity.
I'm glad my all-electric house has solar.
qrpc t1_iw5pord wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in So glad I purchased a few case’s before coming home! Love me some YUENGLING! by [deleted]
This is PA. We fight over our divided loyalty to convenience store chains and beer is way more important than that.
qrpc t1_iw5jzm1 wrote
Tröegs has more umlauts (and better beer).
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Reply to Need travel suggestions for somewhere Awesome 2-3 hours outside Philly. Driving from Cleveland. by FreeThinkk
The Pole Steeple trail at Pine Grove Furnace State Park is a good day hike.
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Reply to The Pennsylvania State Coat of Arms is badass and underrated by EMF911
It's not a bad coat of arms, but coats of arms in general shouldn't be on flags.