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U.S. EIA: U.S. Electricity Generation From Natural Gas Now Falling Like Coal In Face Of New, Cheaper Renewable Power Plants

PA Environment Daily

Energy Information Administration reported-- in our January Short-Term Energy Outlook , we forecast that rising electricity generation from renewable energy resources such as solar and wind will reduce generation from fossil fuel-fired power plants over the next two years. electric generators averaged $4.88

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Testimony before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce 2021 Texas Grid Failure

Environmental Progress

Some have argued that weather-dependent energies would, paradoxically, make electricity even more reliable. 1] But recent power outages in Texas and California have poured cold water on these arguments. 1] But recent power outages in Texas and California have poured cold water on these arguments. But all else is not equal.

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House Hearing: Shapiro Administration Supports Expanding Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards; Renewables Lower Energy Costs; Increase Grid Reliability; More Work Needed To Improve Gas Reliability

PA Environment Daily

On December 11, DEP told the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee the Shapiro Administration supports expansion of the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards to increase renewable energy generation, authorization of a community solar program and expanding energy storage in the Commonwealth.

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Bucknell University Dedicates 1.76 MW Solar Energy Facility In Union County

PA Environment Daily

The event celebrated the operation of the array, which will supply up to seven percent of the University’s electricity and will move Bucknell a step closer to achieving climate neutrality goals, such as being carbon neutral by 2030. “We Encore Renewable Energy is a community-scale renewable energy project developer.

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PA Chapter American Planning Assn. Recognizes 2021 Pennsylvania Great Places

PA Environment Daily

Among the amenities are restrooms, solar powered pedestrian crossing lights, bike share, access point electric charging stations, and handicap accessibility. A Master Site Plan, completed in 2007, has been guiding development of the Park, while also protecting its natural resources.

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Mining Raw Materials for Solar Panels: Problems and Solutions

Union of Concerned Scientists

Solar power is jetting us towards that goal. gigawatts (GW) of solar power, enough power to provide electricity for one third of the households in Los Angeles. The growth in solar power has been exponential in the past decade and isn’t stopping. By 2010, the US had installed 2.6

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Minnesota: Will This Be the Year for a 100-Percent Carbon-Free Electricity Policy?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Now it’s on to the state Senate, where the question is: Will this be the year Minnesota sets a path toward 100-percent carbon-free electricity? Minnesota can join other leading states By enacting a standard for 100-percent carbon-free electricity by 2040, Minnesota can join other leading states who have updated their clean energy policies.