PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2025

2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 3 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Violations continued for pipe and other equipment left on the site. DEP inspection report. Read more here.

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2025 Natural Gas 2024 Waste 105

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 19, 2018

recyclable materials, most notably plastic waste and unsorted paper. Recycling companies in high-income countries are scrambling to divert shipments. Towns across North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia are sending recyclable material to incinerators and reversing landfill bans. Recycling Is Not . contaminated.

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Recycling Waste 2018 Government 52

Earthava

MAY 17, 2021

Green technologies are eco-friendly inventions that’ concerned with energy efficiency, recycling, renewable resources , and more. In the transportation sector, green tech solutions include electric vehicles, such as eco-friendly electric scooters and e-bikes, and vehicle sharing, among others.

Biofuels 95

Biofuels Carbon Emissions Carbon Monoxide Air Pollution 95

Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 27, 2019

December 27, 2019. Section 1 of the bill exempts electric vehicle charging stations from the definition of “public utility” as long as the owner simply resells electricity supplied by a regulated public utility. Utilities Commission under laws applied to Duke Energy and other electricity providers.

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2019 Law Renewable Energy Electricity 40

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.

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2025 Natural Gas Waste Electricity 70

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- TribLive: DEP Declares TODAY Code Orange Air Quality Alert For Liberty/Clairton, Allegheny County = -- FERC Approves PJM $1.25

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Politics 108

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

3–4 Postponed: PennDOT National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Applications PennTAP: Apply Now For USDA Rural Energy For America Renewable Energy, Efficiency Improvement Loans, Grants PA Solar Center Webinar: Feb. 28 to Feb. 3 PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Feb.

Conservation 102

Conservation Recycling 2023 Air Pollution 102

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2024

DEP Recycling Fund Advisory Committee + DEP Solid Waste Advisory Committee joint meeting. Million Settlement Of Air Pollution Violations For 2019 Philadelphia Refinery Explosion, Fire; Public Comments Invited [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: EPA Reaches $4.2 Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.

2019 81

2019 Waste 2025 Air Pollution 81

The Energy Law

JULY 15, 2021

4] In West Virginia, Senate Bill 492, which went into effect on July 9, 2021, provides for the establishment and implementation of a program to decommission and reclaim wind and solar electrical generation facilities upon closure. [5] 6] See 2019 N.C. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3] 4] [link]. [5] 5] [link]. [6] 7] RCW 70A.510.010.

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Natural Resources 2019 Law 2021 105

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.

Clean Energy 87

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Electricity 87

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

Shapiro, Republicans Appear Headed For Energy Showdown -- PUC Launches Review Of Electric Grid Impacts From Data Center Growth, Sets April 24 Hearing [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: PA Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing On A.I.

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Conservation Nuclear Power Clean Energy Natural Gas 53

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

18 Webinar On Unlocking The Power Of Hydrogen [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project Executive Director Alison Steele Selected For Indo-Pacific Leadership Lab Climate Change And Adaptation Initiative -- Appalachian Region Independent Power Producers Assn.

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Natural Resources Climate Change Conservation 102

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Angie Well Pad 2: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with petroleum products in Auburn Twp., The following DEP notices were published in the February 4 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Susquehanna County. ( Bradford County. (

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Renewable Energy 113

E2 Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

In 2019, the state’s landmark climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which prohibits administrative approvals and decisions from state agencies from disproportionately impacting disadvantaged communities (DACs), was signed into law.

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Law Waste Regulations Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

House returns to session Nov. 15, 16, 17, Dec. 13, 14, 15 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session Dec. Yaw’s Senate Bill 284.

Nuclear Power 62

Nuclear Power Recycling Fossil Fuels Pollution Control 62

Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

We all used Chinese electricity mixes for c-Si PV. Mariutti had previously critiqued Leccisi and Fthenakis’ analysis in his self-published piece, noting that while the electrical input of solar was modeled according to a Chinese scenario, thermal input remained European. But what she told Mariutti was not reassuring.

Electricity 134

Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 134

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- UGI Utilities - Allen Manufactured Gas Plant: DEP received Intent To Remediate soil and groundwater contaminated by volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, and lead in City of Allentown, Lehigh County. ( Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Luzerne County. (

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Regulations 2019 Recycling 96

Washington Nature

JANUARY 9, 2023

© Breanna Oakley/TNC Photo Contest 2019. Pinnacle Peak at Mount Rainier National Park. a budget for people and nature In addition to the importance of spending Climate Commitment Act dollars wisely, the legislature must continue to invest in successful programs and projects.

2023 98

2023 Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

DEP also reported the percentage of wastewater recycled or reused in production and fracking at other natural gas wells dropped from 93% in 2021 to 88% in 2022. billion in nonperformance penalties on natural gas-fired and other electric generators in the PJM Interconnection electric grid region. Read more here.

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2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste 113

The Energy Law

JULY 15, 2021

4] In West Virginia, Senate Bill 492, which went into effect on July 9, 2021, provides for the establishment and implementation of a program to decommission and reclaim wind and solar electrical generation facilities upon closure. [5] 6] See 2019 N.C. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3] 4] [link]. [5] 5] [link]. [6] 7] RCW 70A.510.010.

Natural Resources 52

Natural Resources 2019 Law 2021 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2024

Construction of the pipeline, which spanned through Washington, Allegheny and Beaver Counties, began in January 2019 and brings ethane feedstock from natural gas to the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County. [In DEP’s inspection report [Hyskell 1 example] continued the earlier violation, but had no follow-up actions for the well owner.

2024 103

2024 Waste Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 103

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2023

MarkWest disclosed the spill because they are cleaning it up under the state’s Act 2 Land Recycling Program that requires formal notices of that fact to be published in the local newspaper, given to the municipality where the spill happened and in the PA Bulletin. Click Here for video/sound of a typical release from 2012 to 2019.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas 2022 2012 Environmental Protection 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

15 Webinar On Evaluating Ecological Risk Under PA's Land Recycling Program [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Feb. Yaw: Senate Environmental Committee To Join Ohio Legislators For Feb. 1 Hearing On Energy Reliability, Sustainability, Affordability [Will They Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities? ] -- PA Assn.

Air Pollution 83

Air Pollution Natural Gas Conservation Renewable Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Wesley Silva , former Council President Marianna Borough, Washington County [PaEN] -- YaleEnvironment360 - Jon Hurdle: As Evidence Mounts, New Concerns About Fracking And Health -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Natural Gas Drilling Ban Supporters See Wider Effort In Allegheny County Towns -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Massive Natural Gas Leak In Cambria (..)

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Politics 2022 2019 62

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

PA Statewide Watershed Conference Oct. 29-30 In Altoona [PaEN] -- Early Bird Registration! 14-16 -- Save The Schuylkill, Partners Seeking Volunteers For Schuylkill River Cleanup Aug. 9 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Aug.

Conservation 75

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 75

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2021

21 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. -- PG: Study: Great Allegheny Passage Trail Is ‘An Economic Highway’ That Generated $121 Million In 2019 -- PG Editorial: Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail Leads To Economic Growth -- PG: Pittsburgh Regional Asset District Budget Invests $7.8

Conservation 48

Conservation 2021 Carbon Emissions 2022 48

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

Read more here ] -- 274 New Brownfield Sites In 2024: In 2024, DEP received or acted on 274 Act 2 Land Recycling Program notices and reports covering the cleanup of contamination at primarily shale gas facilities, meaning this industry is creating new brownfields wherever it works. 30 to Dec. 26 to Nov. 28 to Oct. 31 to Sept.

Air Pollution 109

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas 2023 109

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2022

From 2018 to 2019, US capacity increased from 234 to 402 megawatts (MW), mostly in California. It could look like large-scale storage projects using batteries or compressed air in underground salt caverns, smaller-scale projects in warehouses and commercial buildings, or batteries at home and in electric vehicles.

Clean Energy 324

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Technology Technology 324

Circle of Blue

MARCH 14, 2022

Instead it begins with this: A brief on how adept engineering for dams and aqueducts, government subsidy, technological development for pumps and water recycling, surpassing marketing, and an advantageous assemblage of natural resources – sun, warmth, blue sky, and open spaces – produced one of the greatest desert civilizations in human history. .

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2004 2019 2012 Climate Change 306

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

13 Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program [PaEN] -- TribLive: Plum School District Working To Cover Costs Of Adding Electric Buses To Fleet -- WHYY: Philly Property Owners Could Soon Face Fines If Their Electric Vehicle Chargers Don’t Work Help Wanted -- Sustainable Pittsburgh Executive Director Joylette Portlock, Ph.D

Clean Energy 84

Clean Energy Toxic Substances Control Act Conservation 2025 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

Shapiro, Republicans Appear Headed For Energy Showdown -- PUC Launches Review Of Electric Grid Impacts From Data Center Growth, Sets April 24 Hearing [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: PA Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing On A.I.

Nuclear Power 53

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 53

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2024

House Game & Fisheries Committee holds informational meeting on Game Commission 2019 Performance Audit and recommendations by State Auditor General. Room 523 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. June 4-- NEW. National- $3.55

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas 2024 Renewable Energy Natural Resources 109

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2022

million kWh/yr. -- Fayette County for Fayette County Recycling Program : Fayette County, with the leadership of Sheila Shea, developed a robust countywide recycling program over the course of the last two years. Because of these bins, every one of Fayette County’s 42 municipalities now has access to recycling in some form.

2022 84

2022 Recycling 2020 Nitrogen Oxides 84

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

DEP’s Oil & Gas Compliance Database shows D & B Gas Prod LLC had no violations in 2019, 2020 and 2021, one minor violation in 2022, no violations in 2023 and one violation prior to these in 2024. No wells were listed as abandoned before this action. In March, DEP issued violations to Medina Res Dev Co. Read more here.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas 2024 Natural Resources Waste 109

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2025

2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 49 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Original violations issued August 6, 2019. No response requested. DEP inspection report. Greylock holds 57 permits. Read more here. Monitoring to continue.

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2025 Natural Gas 2023 2024 89

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2023

The Borello Family was very familiar with this sound because from 2012, when the facility was first built, through mid-2019 the Pigging Station was doing deliberate blowdowns-- releases of natural gas, liquids and hazardous air pollutants-- three times a day, seven days a week. Yes, three times a day, seven days a week for nearly a decade.]

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2012 2019 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

House Game & Fisheries Committee holds informational meeting on Game Commission 2019 Performance Audit and recommendations by State Auditor General. House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 2241 (Siegel-D-Lehigh) providing for the recycling of lithium batteries ( sponsor summary ).

Nuclear Power 104

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 104