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Question of the Week

In 1996, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) opted for government deregulation of electrical power across the state. Along with this deregulation came a rate cap on what consumers pay for their electricity, which has kept prices for electricity artificially low.

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The PUC's rate cap period is scheduled to expire in 2010. In response, both government and consumers are looking for renewable energy options as a way of handling the rising cost of electricity.

Which of the following are considered viable energy alternatives for Pennsylvania?

Check all that apply:

Wind power

Solar power

Geothermal power

Hydropower

 

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Name
County
Dakota Bejster
Westmoreland
Jenn Caldwell
Delaware
Cody Childers
Westmoreland
Avery Crits-Christoph
Chester
Nick Crits-Christoph
Chester
Brenna Curran
Chester
Daniel Dufoe
Chester
Phil Dupont
Delaware
Shayna Fiorina
Westmoreland
Jenna Fisher
Chester
Joshua Gump
Westmoreland
Nichole Klapchar
Delaware
Breana Liberoni
Westmoreland
John Lukon
Westmoreland
Matt Mansi
Delaware
Krystalyn Martin
Westmoreland
Jeannie McGuire
Delaware
Matthew Nitkiewicz
Westmoreland
Dave Nye
Delaware
Liz Richards
Allegheny
Brittney Seevers
Westmoreland
David Seevers
Westmoreland
Heather Sheffler
Westmoreland
Raven Turnage
Westmoreland
Clay Waldie
Delaware
Connor Wege
Westmoreland



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U.S. Department of Energy


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Pennsylvania Environment and Ecology Standard

4.2 Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

 

Activity:

Energy in Motion

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