Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future explained

PennFuture
Abbreviation:PennFuture
Headquarters:Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Leader Title:Board Chair
Leader Name:Scott E. Tobe, CAP
Leader Title2:President and CEO
Leader Name2:Patrick McDonnell
Board Of Directors:Scott E. Tobe, CAP; Ann Foster; Joyce Marin; Stephen McCarter; Suzette Munley; Cecily Kihn; Ellen Lutz; Dr. Jennifer Swann; Michael E. Mann; John L. Vanco; Corey C. Wolff
Website:https://www.pennfuture.org/

Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) is a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2021, the organization has five offices across Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Mt. Pocono and Erie.

History

PennFuture was founded in 1998 with the mission to work to "create a just future where nature, communities and the economy thrive. We enforce environmental laws and advocate for the transformation of public policy, public opinion and the marketplace to restore and protect the environment and safeguard public health. PennFuture advances effective solutions for the problems of pollution, sprawl and global warming; mobilizes citizens; crafts compelling communications; and provides excellent legal services and policy analysis."[1]

In February 2008, Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future announced that Teresa Heinz, Chair of The Heinz Endowments, Rebecca Rimel, President of The Pew Charitable Trusts, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore would speak at the organization's 10th Anniversary Gala in Philadelphia.[2]

In July 2022, Patrick McDonnell assumed the role of president and CEO of PennFuture. He replaced former president and CEO, Jacquelyn Bonomo.[3]

Issue stances

Some of the policies endorsed by PennFuture include clean energy, air quality, and water quality, and mining. According to PennFuture, "air pollution is shortening lives, contaminating fish, killing streams and forests, and inexorably warming the global climate. Watersheds are thoughtlessly being undermined and paved over, and good water quality is becoming a rare commodity. Thousands of acres of land are defiled by past coal mining, and communities, streams, and families still suffer from destructive mining techniques."[4]

To achieve success in their mission, the organization is "working to replace old outdated dirty sources of power with clean renewable Pennsylvania-made electricity, fighting factory farm pollution, helping to stop damage from mining, protecting watersheds from sprawl and pollution, reducing global warming pollution, watchdogging state government, and providing $2 million per year of free legal services to protect the environment."

Additional Accomplishments

PennFuture has been involved in the passage of the $625 million Growing Greener Bond in 2005, the enactment of the state's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard mandates, and the enactment of state rules to cut mercury pollution and ease the purchase of "clean" cars. PennFuture also holds frequent campaigns to contact legislators about specific legislation, hosting "Lobbying Days" in the Capitol, and providing pre-written letters for its grassroots activists to send to lawmakers.

PennFuture has received more than $900,000 from alternative energy companies during the past five years, much of which the eco-activist group has used to lobby for tax breaks, subsidies and mandates for the wind and solar industries. Foundations led by the Heinz and Haas families have donated generously.

Press

Legal Issues

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nonprofit Organization Profile. donoredge.tfec.org. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20071008014518/https://donoredge.tfec.org/viewAnonymousReport.do?organizationId=1018044. October 8, 2007.
  2. Web site: 10th Anniversary Gala Reception and Dinner . www.pennfuture.org. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090105172900/http://www.pennfuture.org/gala. January 5, 2009.
  3. Web site: Rachel . McDevitt . FORMER PA. ENVIRONMENT SECRETARY TO LEAD GREEN LOBBYING GROUP . The Allegheny Front . 14 September 2022 . The Allegheney Front . 23 September 2022.
  4. Web site: Penn Future - Causes We Support - Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future: Working to Protect Pennsylvania's Environment and Economy. www.pennfuture.org. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070510212324/http://www.pennfuture.org/aboutus_c.aspx. May 10, 2007.
  5. Web site: PennFuture Files Endangered Species Act Petition Against Bush Administration Due to Loss from Global Warming . www.pennfuture.org. February 1, 2007. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070928162105/http://www.pennfuture.org/media_pr_detail.aspx?MediaID=732&TypeID=2&Archive=. September 28, 2007.
  6. Web site: PennFuture, Environmental Integrity Project Launch Legal Action to Stop Massive Air Pollution from Bruce Mansfield Power Plant. www.pennfuture.org. May 22, 2007. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070928162059/http://www.pennfuture.org/media_pr_detail.aspx?MediaID=772&TypeID=2&Archive=. September 28, 2007.
  7. Web site: New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Energy Independence. www.pennfuture.org. June 18, 2007. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070928162053/http://www.pennfuture.org/media_pr_detail.aspx?MediaID=784&TypeID=2&Archive=. September 28, 2007.
  8. Web site: PennFuture Lauds Court Decision Striking Down Federal Mercury Rule. www.pennfuture.org. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110724232132/http://www.pennfuture.org/media_pr_detail.aspx?MediaID=864&TypeID=2&Archive=. July 24, 2011.
  9. Web site: PennFuture praises state House for moving Pennsylvania into national leadership with passage of energy savings bill. www.pennfuture.org. February 12, 2008. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110724232116/http://www.pennfuture.org/media_pr_detail.aspx?MediaID=865&TypeID=2&Archive=. July 24, 2011.
  10. Web site: Jan Jarrett named PennFuture president and CEO as John Hanger becomes Pennsylvania DEP Secretary. www.pennfuture.org. August 19, 2008. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090912071354/http://www.pennfuture.org/media_pr_detail.aspx?MediaID=930&Archive=. September 12, 2009.
  11. Web site: PennFuture offers opportunity for citizen input on global warming plan. www.pennfuture.org. January 22, 2009. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090912065148/http://www.pennfuture.org/media_pr_detail.aspx?MediaID=978&Archive=. September 12, 2009.
  12. Web site: PennFuture: Harrisburg's Lobbying Launderers. www.commonwealthfoundation.org. July 9, 2013. August 3, 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402190720/http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/issues/research_detail.asp?id=1361 . 2015-04-02 .
  13. Web site: PennFuture Appoints George Jugovic, Jr. President and CEO. businesswire. March 5, 2012. August 3, 2020.
  14. Web site: PennFuture seeks to ensure clean water and restore migrating fish to local streams. October 4, 2013. April 20, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160830094036/http://susquehannafishing.com/pennfuture-seeks-to-ensure-clean-water-and-restore-migrating-fish-to-local-streams/. August 30, 2016. dead.
  15. Web site: PennFuture Asks Pennsylvania House Committee To End The Dirty Diesel Loophole. www.bizjournals.com. November 20, 2013. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150427142830/http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/prnewswire/press_releases/Pennsylvania/2013/11/20/DC21172. April 27, 2015.
  16. Web site: Switching on: Installing LED streetlights to save Pennsylvania taxpayers money. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. March 25, 2014. Sanserino. Michael. August 3, 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181205191410/https://www.post-gazette.com/business/powersource/2014/03/25/switching-on-installing-led-streetlights-to-save-pennsylvania-taxpayers-money/stories/201403250025 . 2018-12-05 .
  17. Web site: Audit blasts DEP's handling of gas-well industry. articles.philly.com. July 24, 2014. Worden. Amy. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140801234339/http://articles.philly.com/2014-07-24/news/51956601_1_audit-report-dep-secretary-gas-drilling. August 1, 2014.
  18. Web site: Pittsburgh Hosts Hearing on EPA's New Greenhouse Gas Proposals. stateimpact.npr.org. July 31, 2014. Phillips. Susan. August 3, 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140802112935/http://stateimpact.npr.org:80/pennsylvania/2014/07/31/pittsburgh-hosts-hearing-on-epas-new-greenhouse-gas-proposals/ . 2014-08-02 .
  19. Web site: Environmentalist group says health registry needed. www.witf.org. August 18, 2014. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140905204355/http://www.witf.org/news/2014/08/gas-drilling-health-complaint-process-enhanced.php. September 5, 2014.
  20. Web site: PennFuture Files Second Appeal Over Anadarko Permit in Lycoming County. www.naturalgasintel.com. August 21, 2014. Passut. Charlie. August 3, 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210121042513/https://www.naturalgasintel.com/pennfuture-files-second-appeal-over-anadarko-permit-in-lycoming-county/ . 2021-01-21 .
  21. Web site: Despite ups and downs, solar power still shining in Pennsylvania. www.newsworks.org. October 8, 2014. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141014141953/http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/homepage-feature/item/73358-despite-ups-and-downs-solar-power-still-shining-in-pennsylvania. October 14, 2014.
  22. Web site: PennFuture Appeal Settlement Improves DEP Stormwater Management Program. paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com. November 20, 2014. August 3, 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150427171622/http://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2014/11/pennfuture-appeal-settlement-improves.html . 2015-04-27 .
  23. Web site: PennFuture calls for state-specific methane regulations. April 20, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150222035631/http://www.hazmatmag.com/hazmat/pennfuture-calls-state-specific-methane-regulations/1003272940/. February 22, 2015. dead.
  24. Web site: John Quigley: 'There's a real opportunity to get [Marcellus Shale] right']. www.pennlive.com. January 5, 2019. August 3, 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210505104008/https://www.pennlive.com/politics/2015/01/john_quigley_theres_a_real_opp.html . 2021-05-05 .
  25. Web site: Wolf bans new gas drilling leases on public land as promised. Huffington Post. January 29, 2015. Jackson. Peter. August 3, 2020. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307071238/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20150129/apfn-pa--gas-drilling-public-lands/. 7 March 2016.
  26. Web site: PennFuture commends proposal to 'reinvigorate' clean energy investments. Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal. March 31, 2015. August 3, 2020.
  27. Web site: Environmental Group Estimates State's Fossil-Fuel Subsidies. Pittsburgh CityPaper. April 15, 2015. O'Driscoll. Bill. August 3, 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150427143315/http://www.pghcitypaper.com/Blogh/archives/2015/04/15/environmental-group-estimates-states-fossil-fuel-subsidies . 2015-04-27 .
  28. Web site: Gilliland. Donald. December 21, 2011. PennFuture returns more than $138,000 to Pennsylvania because of contract violations. live. August 3, 2020. www.pennlive.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20210121072811/https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2011/12/pennfuture_returns_more_than_1.html . 2021-01-21 .

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