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PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY HARVAST PROGRAM INVESTING $6 MILLION.

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Pennsylvania is using Governor Edward G. Rendell's Energy Harvest Grant Program to create a diversified energy base, support clean energy technologies and lessen the nation's dependence on foreign oil.

Governor Rendell announced the investment of $5.9 million to support 34 projects that will enhance energy security, promote advanced technologies, spur economic growth and improve the environment.

"Pennsylvania is developing and supporting homegrown solutions through the Energy Harvest program to lessen our dependence on foreign oil," Governor Rendell said. "We can't wait for the federal government to establish a policy that gives us back our energy independence. Instead, we are acting."

"Our investment in clean energy solutions has attracted nearly three times as much private-sector investment. That is capital that is creating new jobs and supporting our communities. We can all be proud of Pennsylvania's leadership."

Since its inception in May 2003, the Pennsylvania Energy Harvest Grant Program has awarded $15.9 million and leveraged another $43.7 million in private funds. The grants provide the last increment of funding for clean and renewable energy projects to be built in the commonwealth from sources such...

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