UGI’s Hunlock Creek Energy Center Now Operating on Natural Gas

[vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″]Earlier last week WNEP reported on UGI’s Hunlock Creek facility switching over to natural gas. The energy plant has been switched over from coal to running 100% on natural gas.
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″]We’ve already posted about how Panda Power Funds is responsible for one of the largest coal to natural gas conversions in the U.S. The abundant supply of Marcellus Shale natural gas located nearby makes continued conversions, such as at the Hunlock Creek facility, a true no-brainer.
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Brittany Ramos

Brittany was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attended Pennsylvania State University where she earned degrees in Public Relations and Psychology. She recently earned her Masters in Sociology from Sam Houston State University. Brittany works in the External Affairs for Cabot where she manages communications and outreach projects to community members, elected officials, media and online supporters.