PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

In 2019, Burkholders Country Market worked with SunDirected to install a 581 kW solar carport system with over 1,200 panels. The carport produces enough energy to offset two-thirds of their annual energy usage. The carport system also powers free electric vehicle charging stations available for market customers.

Clean Energy 95

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The United States supports Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners in meeting their clean energy goals. By Leigh Hartman When Son Nguyen lived in the US, he saw rapidly advancing electric vehicle technology and heard stories from back in Vietnam about air pollution. © Zul Kifli / AFP / Getty Images.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 22, 2022

For years, gas has been touted as a cheap fuel and a cheap electricity source. A recent analysis from UCS studied how gas plants operated in regional wholesale electricity markets in the Midwest in 2019. A recent analysis from UCS studied how gas plants operated in regional wholesale electricity markets in the Midwest in 2019.

2019 227

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Patrick McDonnell is the president and CEO of Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future , a nonprofit that focuses on clean energy and environmental issues. Million Settlement, Largest Of Its Kind, Over 2019 Philadelphia Refinery Explosion [Includes Copy Of Proposed Settlement] -- WHYY - Sophia Schmidt: EPA Reaches Historic $4.2

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Toxic Substances Control Act Fossil Fuels 2019 109

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

An ambitious law that promises to accelerate the state’s clean energy transition, CEJA provides a detailed framework for greater utility transparency and accountability to update electricity distribution infrastructure to ensure a clean energy future. Illinois utilities contributed to that trend.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

American Electric Power. Xcel Energy. Net zero by 2050, 50% cut by 2030, and 100% clean energy by 2040. 4) Dominion Energy. Energy Mix (2019): [link]. 6) American Electric Power. Energy Mix: [link]. Energy efficiency/demand response: 3%. Energy mix & Goals. Nuclear 17%.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Here’s more: “California’s climate ambitions will be met only by deploying clean energy and transportation on an unprecedented scale, and China has a lot to offer on that score. China is also a world leader on offshore wind energy production, an area Newsom has sought to emphasize in California.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

On August 27, Ready for 100% Montgomery County announced nearly one-third of the communities in Montgomery County committed to a gradual transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy in its electricity usage by 2035 and in all sectors (heat, transportation) by 2050. This is a collaborative, iterative process.

Clean Energy 87

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Although its track record has some complexities, this timeline of German actions shows just its early and sustained attention to clean energy policy: 1990. Fifteen percent of electricity is renewable. Renewables are a third of electricity consumption. Climate law makes emission targets legally binding 2019.

Nuclear Power 203

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 2030 203

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Like many other public-serving institutions throughout society, electricity and gas utilities are facing calls to be more equitable in their operations, planning, and treatment of customers. How are energy equity and energy justice connected? Energy equity lives under the umbrella of energy justice.

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Energy and Climate Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

One year ago, in October 2019, the European Commission made its position on the reform of the Energy Charter Treaty, the only multinational energy treaty that is in force since 1994, clear to the Energy Charter Secretariat. This shall also apply to electrical energy derived from these materials.

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Physics World

JANUARY 7, 2022

One of the biggest challenges in tackling the climate crisis will be to clean up our transportation networks. Electric vehicles already offer a viable route to zero-emission road travel, but more innovation is needed to build better batteries that enable longer journeys and faster charging – and all within an affordable price tag.

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Renewable + Law

AUGUST 31, 2020

On August 19, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision accepting the 2019 Renewables Portfolio Standard Procurement Plans submitted by four new Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs): Butte Choice Energy Authority; Clean Energy Alliance; the City of Santa Barbara; and San Diego Community Power.

2019 85

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A Greener Life

JUNE 27, 2022

In March, start-up BasiGo became the first company to launch an electric passenger bus in Kenya. We selected BYD because they are the largest manufacturer of electric buses globally and they are known for battery technology that is state-of-the-art,” BasiGo co-founder and CEO Jit Bhattacharya told China Dialogue. million in funding.

Electricity 97

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

As of 2020, the three largest sources of emissions in Pennsylvania are: -- Electricity Generation (29% of gross emissions) -- Transportation Fuel Consumption (22% of gross emissions) -- Industrial Emissions (19% of gross emissions) Emissions from electricity generation decreased 10.4% from 2019 to 2020 and 44.4%

Climate Change 81

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

On August 23, the PJM Interconnection Critical Issue Fast Path Resource Adequacy stakeholder group heard testimony and suggestions on the issue of making electricity market changes to address nonperformance of natural gas and other generators during emergencies and events like Winter Storm Elliot in December. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Renewable Energy 84

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2023

While it is a heavily polluting fossil fuel that is set to continue declining as a fuel source for US electricity generation over the next decade, coal still accounted for roughly 20 percent of the country’s generation in 2022. Fuel transport – Spring floods can hinder the transportation of fuels like coal.

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Fossil Fuels 2011 Climate Change Nuclear Power 219

Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will also launch 12 key initiatives, including a levy on sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon electricity imports. By the end of 2023, Changi Airport generated approximately 4% of its 2019 electricity consumption [ii] through solar power deployment.

Solar Power 130

Solar Power 2019 Biofuels 2030 130

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

The March 25 e xplosion involved a production storage tank and occurred at 10:25 a.m while the well tender was blowing out the well. DEP arrived on site at 11:30 a.m.

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas Electricity 2026 Air Pollution 76

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

This is despite the clean energy progress the power sector has experienced to date—and despite the groundwork laid for more progress from leading states, as well as the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). And more gas is slated to come. In June 2022, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in West Virginia v.

Clean Air Act 205

Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 205

Green Bang

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While Unit 2 remains decommissioned, the nearby Unit 1 was shut down in 2019 due to financial challenges. Now, it is set to resume generating approximately 835 megawatts of electricity for the Pennsylvania energy grid. Three Mile Island is historically significant for experiencing the worst nuclear incident in U.S.

Clean Energy 98

Clean Energy 2019 Electricity 98

A Greener Life

JANUARY 2, 2025

Ironically, Germany also imports nuclear-produced electricity from France. Last month, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its report, Coal 2024, which looks at how coal usage is far from decreasing worldwide. Globally, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing the demand for electricity. billion tonnes.

2027 52

2027 Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Electricity 52

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2023

By Anders Lorenzen Tenders for 250 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy by 2028 are set to be unveiled by the Indian government, according to a government memo. in 2019 to 72.8% India’s rate of renewable energy installation is the second-fastest in the Asia-Pacific region, only beaten by China.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy 2028 Wind Power Renewable Energy 52

Law and Environment

JUNE 16, 2021

Membership fell to twelve when New Hampshire dropped out in 2019. While supporters of the TCI-P tout the public health benefits associated with reduced carbon emissions in from one of the highest greenhouse gas emitting sectors of the U.S. TCI-P was initially comprised of thirteen member states.

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Politics Carbon Emissions Clean Energy Greenhouse 130

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Withdraws Orphan Oil & Gas Well Regulatory Improvement Grant Program To Help Prevent Future Well Abandonments, A Severe Problem In PA [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission: Low Stream Flows Triggering Restrictions On 19 Shale Gas Water Withdrawals, 17 More Approaching Restrictions [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Releases Natural (..)

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas 2025 Electricity Recycling 104

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2024

Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA is partnering with farmers and small businesses to expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Rural Energy for America Technical Assistance Grant Program.

Renewable Energy 84

Renewable Energy Clean Energy 2019 Electricity 84

Law and Environment

JULY 22, 2021

Through the 2018 Clean Energy Omnibus Act, the District of Columbia directed their Public Service Commission (PSC) to consider “the preservation of environmental quality, including effects on global climate change and the District’s public climate commitments.”

Regulations 130

Regulations Climate Change Greenhouse 2018 130

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Wolf: 2021 Climate Impacts Report Projects Pennsylvania Will Be 5.9° Wolf: 2021 Climate Impacts Report Projects Pennsylvania Will Be 5.9° EV Charging Network To Rivals In $7.5 Billion Federal Program -- MCall Guest Essay: What Is Higher Education’s Role In Tackling The Climate Change Crisis?

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Natural Gas 2008 Natural Resources 98

A Greener Life

AUGUST 27, 2021

With fears of energy rationing and rising electricity bills, farmers and livestock breeders opt for sustainability and self-sufficiency. This brings with it the possibility of severe electricity rationing. Faced with this, the family saw solar as an opportunity for economic and energy self-sufficiency.

Solar Power 97

Solar Power Deforestation Electricity Clean Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

Shapiro: What Labor, Industry, Environmental, Consumer Leaders Are Saying About The Lightning Energy Plan To Secure Pennsylvanias Energy Future -- PublicNewsService.org: PA Works To Counter Presidents Clean Energy Rollbacks With Lightning Energy Plan -- Post-Gazette - Ford Turner: Gov.

Conservation 53

Conservation Nuclear Power Clean Energy Natural Gas 53

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2024

“The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has consistently been a strong state to do business in with CPV Fairview coming online in 2019 and CPV Maple Hill, the state’s largest solar project at the time, following in 2023,” said Gary Lambert, CEO of CPV. CPV Rogue’s Wind is expected to reach commercial operation in 2026.

Renewable Energy 82

Renewable Energy Clean Energy 2026 Electricity 82

Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 13, 2020

On November 21, 2019, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) passed Resolution 19-27 , approving several amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program designed to foster stability in the LCFS market and promote access to electric vehicle (EV) transportation for disadvantaged and low-income communities in California.

Regulations 130

Regulations Biofuels Electricity 2019 130

Law and Environment

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Can New York State satisfy nearly 30 percent of its electricity needs with solar projects less than five megawatts in size by the year 2030? Of this, 1,357 MWs would be targeted to an expanded Solar Energy Equity Framework. Representatives from labor and environmental justice organizations also voiced support for the proposal.

2030 130

2030 Clean Energy Regulations 2022 130

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

DEP inspection report ] On February 8, 2019, a DEP inspection report noted Commonwealth Court had issued an order to Tatonka Oil Co. DEP inspection report ] DEP issued the first notice of violation to the Nancy 13 well for abandoning the well without plugging it and operating a well without a permit on June 3, 2019. [

2018 98

2018 2006 Natural Gas Waste 98

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

below the baseline, a slight decrease from the 2021 reduction of 37.1% (accountable due to workers returning to the office), but still greater than the pre-pandemic 2019 reduction of 19.8%. million and reduced water consumption by 32.8% The Pittsburgh 2030 District comprises property partners representing more than 550 buildings occupying 87.1

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Carbon Emissions 2030 Paris Agreement Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

17 Abandoned Conventional Wells Amer Natural Resources LLC - Violations: 7 Wells, Failed to Comply With Plugging Order (63 Months) March 20, 2025 inspections of 7 conventional wells in Allegheny County found them abandoned and not plugged and as a result the owner failed to comply with a DEP order issued on December 12, 2019 to plug the wells.

2025 70

2025 Natural Gas Waste Electricity 70

Vermont Law

APRIL 26, 2019

Less than a year later, on January 18th Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Clean Energy D.C. Mayor Bowser’s Office has projected that this historic legislation will further support her “Clean Energy DC plan”. They project that this will bolster the following goals: 1) 100% of electricity sold in D.C. by two-fold.

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Law Renewable Energy 2018 40