Citizens to Preserve Ligonier Valley

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Citizens to Preserve Ligonier Valley Exchange ideas. Bring together the love of the Ligonier Valley environment and our planet with the responsibility to make choices that preserve both.

10/02/2026

AN EYE OPENER RE: ELECTRICITY GENERATION!
Albania! Nepal!

Several countries generate around 99% (or more) of their electricity from renewable sources.

Costa Rica: Regularly generates 98% to 99%+ of its electricity using hydropower, geothermal, and wind.

Albania, Bhutan, Nepal, Paraguay, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo: These nations generate over 99% of their electricity from renewables, heavily relying on large-scale hydroelectric systems due to their unique river-rich geographies.
Iceland: Generates nearly 100% of its electricity from a mix of hydropower (approx. 71–75%) and geothermal energy (approx. 25–29%).

Norway: Generates roughly 98% to 99% of its electricity via hydropower.

Uruguay: Generates roughly 95% to 99% of its electricity through a combination of wind, solar, biomass, and hydro.

06/08/2026

With all of the talk about Data Centers, have you wondered what’s happening at our state level?

Two bills in the PA House focus on disclosing how much water and energy data centers use. Why is that necessary?

Estimates about how much water data centers use range from 300,000 gallons per day for mid-sized facilities to 5 million gallons per day for large ones. Which municipalities have that much water to spare?
Info from Westmoreland Marcellus Citizens' Group

04/29/2026

WAREHOUSE ROOFTOP SOLAR

Pennsylvania needs more power now. Demand is rising fast, but most new energy is five or ten years away. Warehouse rooftop solar doesn’t wait. The rooftops are here. No land-use fights. No delays. Just fast power on the grid — delivering $1.8 billion in ratepayer savings by 2031.

04/17/2026

WHAT IS THE DOWNSIDE OF LIVING NEXT TO A DATA CENTER?

Data centers cause noise pollution. First, the heavy equipment used to construct the facilities are loud. Then, once they are up and running, diesel generators plus heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems create a constant hum that can be audible to neighboring residents and wildlife.

04/15/2026

How far away from a DATA CENTER is safe to live?
The Klein report found that a single data center could pose negative health risks for people living at least 0.6 miles away, sometimes further. Data center operations, especially those using DIESEL BACKUP GENERATORS, can cause respiratory issues.

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Ligonier, PA
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