PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

4 -- PUC Urges Natural Gas Customers To Explore Ways To Reduce Heating Costs; All But One Major Gas Utility Has Increased Cost Of Gas In PA [PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: NYMEX Natural Gas Price Up 14% Last Week To $3.75; Heading For $4.30?

Conservation 81

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 2024 81

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2023

Conventional oil and gas operators do not pay these fees or any fees other than minimal permit review fees. County and municipal governments directly affected by drilling will receive a total of $157,349,593 for the 2022 reporting year. 17,889,950 will be distributed to state agencies, as specified by Act 13.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Solar Power 2011 2022 97

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

By investing in retrofits, between 2022 and 2030 Ontario could see more than $15.2 Expand hydro capacity, increase intermittent renewables including wind and solar power, create more grid scale storage, increase rooftop solar capacity on buildings, and major grid interconnection with Quebec and Manitoba to enable electricity imports.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 98

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 25, 2022

On September 21, 2022, the New York Times published an essay by Gabriel Popkin titled “Are There Better Places to Put Large Solar Farms Than These Forests?” For comparison, nearly 3% of solar power is currently sited in urban areas. [1]. By Matthew Eisenson.

Carbon Dioxide 131

Carbon Dioxide Solar Power Renewable Energy Electricity 131

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2022

By Sharon Pillar, Executive Director PA Solar Center The recently passed [federal] Inflation Reduction Act offers a number of incentives that make transitioning to solar power very attractive to homeowners, businesses, and other organizations.

Solar Power 97

Solar Power Law Renewable Energy Natural Gas 97

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This conclusion came from adding up the emissions from coal used to power the production process, natural gas-based fertilizer and diesel fuel used to farm and transport the corn and ethanol. The CI of an electric vehicle charged with solar power is zero, and most of the biofuels fall somewhere in the middle [i].

Fossil Fuels 330

Fossil Fuels Regulations Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 330

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2023

Are To Blame For One Of The Grid’s Biggest Vulnerabilities When Weather Gets Rough -- The Guardian: Solar Helps Texas Carry Energy Load As Heatwave Puts Power Grid To Test; Atypically Large Number Of Coal, Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants Have Failed Amid Temperature Spikes -- Utility Dive: Texas Electric Grid Has Remained Stable Despite 9.6

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Clean Energy Solar Power Carbon Emissions 97

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

EIA: 'Increasing Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources Contributes To Lower Power Prices' In 2023 [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: New Energy Co-Op Helps Make Switch To Solar Power Easier, More Affordable In Lancaster -- Nebraska Examiner: U.S.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

FRIDAY Noon: PA Solar Center Webinar On Solar Guidebook For PA Landowners - Leasing Property For Large-Scale Solar Development. 2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County [PaEN] -- WPXI: Mayor Of Economy Boro, Beaver County, Expresses Frustration At Ongoing Natural Gas Outage -- US DOE Awards $3.5

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Solar Power Carbon Emissions 101

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

Shapiro Provides Fresh Support To Key Changes Recommended In 2020 Grand Jury Report To Tighten Regulation Of The Natural Gas Drilling Industry To Better Protect Public Health, Environment Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Waste Climate Change 98

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key findings of the report Include: -- Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power Dominate: Fossil fuels, along with nuclear power, currently provide nearly all the power (92%) in the PJM grid. [ 1 -- Utility Dive: PJM Electric Capacity Prices Hit Record Highs, Sending Build Signal To Generators-- $14.7 Billion Up From $2.2

Fossil Fuels 85

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity 85

Enviromental Defense

MAY 7, 2024

Last week, Capital Power, a major energy company with natural gas, waste heat, wind, solar and, until this week, coal assets, announced that it’s scrapping plans for a $2.6 billion carbon capture facility at its Genesse power plant west of Edmonton. It’s called wind and solar power.

Fossil Fuels 132

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Solar Power 132

A Greener Life

JUNE 30, 2023

By Anders Lorenzen The renewable energy sector experienced record growth in 2022 of 1%. 2022 was dominated by turmoil in energy markets , as Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine helped to boost gas and coal prices to record levels in Europe and Asia. In 2022, emissions were up 0.8%, reaching a new high of 39.3

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 2022 Paris Agreement 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Today, over 6 million students now attend more than 8,400 schools nationwide that utilize solar power. Solar energy offsets electricity at nearly 1 in 10 (9%) K-12 schools in the United States. The report found that 87% of solar power installed at U.S. The report found that 87% of solar power installed at U.S.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Solar Power Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

Multiple lines of analysis make clear that regardless of how cheap wind and solar power get, without directly addressing pollution from coal and gas plants, the country’s clean energy transition will not happen fast enough. The Supreme Court clipped the agency’s wings in its 2022 West Virginia v.

Clean Air Act 244

Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 244

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 92

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2022

PA Natural Gas Exports Bind America To The World [And Spiking World Prices] -- WSJ: High U.S. Gasoline, Diesel, Natural Gas Exports Contributing To Spike In U.S. PA Natural Gas Exports Bind America To The World [And Spiking World Prices] -- WSJ: High U.S.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Solar Power Fossil Fuels Electricity 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2022

On March 17, the Community College of Allegheny County officially “flipped the switch” to solar power. The extensive new 543-kilowatt solar installation will produce enough electricity to power 30–40% of CCAC North Campus’s electrical energy needs. Solar (Galvanizing our Energy Transition) program.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Solar Power 2030 Electricity 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Endangered Species Act Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 83

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 25, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- 3 Days That Shook Washington County: Natural Gas Plant Explosion; Pipeline Leak Of 1.1 And Pennzoil Company In Elk County [PaEN] -- Bloomberg: Drought Impact On Panama Canal Threatens Disruption In U.S.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Waste Electricity Greenhouse 84

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 26, 2024

While I can’t imagine anyone balking at a cash deposit towards clean-up, it is curious that no such requirement exists for the oil and gas industry, where an estimated $ 30+ billion worth of reclamation work has been left to the Alberta taxpayer to manage.

Renewable Energy 124

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Government Solar Power 124

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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.

Renewable Energy 90

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy 90

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2022

. -- Senate Budget Hearings: PA’s Experience With New Pipeline Construction Shows State Laws Not Strong Enough To Prevent Environmental Damage, Protect Public Safety [PaEN] -- The Epoch Times: Republicans Urge Gov.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Recycling 2008 Conservation 62

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2022

Frank Burns (D-Cambria) The Guest Essay first appeared at TribLive.com on April 15, 2022 -- As the Ukrainian people fiercely defend their nation and fight for their freedom, Pennsylvanians are eager to do what they can to weaken Russia and help Ukraine’s freedom fight. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny) & Rep. NewsClips: -- Bloomberg: U.S.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Solar Power Regulations Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Beaver Dams The Blueprint For Conservation - Freshwater Research Institute -- PA Capital-Star: Millions In Federal Farm Conservation Funds In Jeopardy For PA Farmers If Programs Eliminated By Congress -- TribLive: Stream Restoration Work Being Done Along Powers Run Road In Allegheny County -- Gettysburg Times: Watershed Alliance of Adams County Reports (..)

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Climate Change Conservation Endangered Species Act 81

Enviromental Defense

JUNE 17, 2024

Alberta: Speak Up For a SAFE Climate: Take Action Here How Climate Action Makes Life More Affordable Renewable energy, including solar and wind power, is much cheaper and less polluting than burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, oil and coal. Shifting that $4.8

Climate Change 111

Climate Change Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Wind Power 111

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Center for Coalfield Justice Public Meeting On PA Health Studies Of Natural Gas Development In Southwest PA. DEP Virtual Hearing On Proposed Transco Natural Gas Pipeline Regional Energy Access Expansion Project In Eastern PA. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Updated - Read more here. WEDNESDAY 7:00: Virtual.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Politics Solar Power 2020 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Greg Vitali Named Majority Chair Of House Environmental Committee; House Appoints Committee Members [PaEN] -- DEP Methane Overflight Research Study Resulted In Voluntary Reductions In Oil & Gas, Landfill Facilities; Coal Industry Uncooperative [PaEN] -- The Guardian: One Of The Worst Global Methane Leaks In 2022 Was In PA - Equitrans In Cambria (..)

Conservation 82

Conservation Endangered Species Act Natural Gas Electricity 82

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Kaitlyn Spangler, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Geography at Penn State, will deliver the talk "Towards solar justice in Pennsylvania: tensions of land, farming, and power" at 4:00 p.m. Spangler’s talk is part of the fall 2022 EESI EarthTalks series, “Exploring the Multiple Dimensions of Solar Energy.”

Solar Power 52

Solar Power Renewable Energy 2030 Natural Gas 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2023

Are To Blame For One Of The Grid’s Biggest Vulnerabilities When Weather Gets Rough -- Vermont State Police: Joint Investigation Into June 1 Natural Gas Tanker Fire Finds Truck Was Destroyed And Damaged U.S.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Climate Change 80

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 25, 2023

Washington County Contaminated Water Supply, Releasing Natural Gas In And Next To Hillman State Park -- DEP To Hold July 25 Hearing On Proposed Roulette Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well In Potter County [PaEN] -- TribLive: Grant Twp.,

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Recycling 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2022

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: March 7, 2022] Wolf Announced PA Received $26.5 Wolf Announced PA Received $26.5 PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events. Click Here to search back issues of the Digest.

Conservation 52

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2022

However, despite this growth, less than 2% of K-12 schools (108 total) generate solar power, which means many more school districts could be enjoying the cost-saving and other benefits solar offers. Solar is accessible for schools of all budgets “Solar is a huge win for Pennsylvania schools.

2020 52

2020 Carbon Dioxide Solar Power Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

House returns to session Dec. 13, 14, 15 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session Dec. 13, 14, 15 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session Dec.

Solar Power 62

Solar Power Natural Gas Natural Resources Politics 62

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Again Claims It Lacks The Financial Ability To Comply With DEP’s 2nd Order To Cleanup Conventional Oil Well Wastewater Spill That Contaminated The Village Of Reno’s Water Supply In Venango County [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. 30 to Oct. 30 to Oct. 30 to Oct.

Conservation 82

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling 82

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

During the four days of emergency operations during the cold snap, from early February 15th to midnight February 18th, output levels of nuclear, natural gas, coal, and wind to the grid were 79.3 For natural gas it was 40%, or 46% based on winter adequacy expectations. percent, 47.4 percent, 51.5 percent, and 13.7

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

20 & 27 By The Southwestern PA Water Network [PaEN] -- Exceptional Value Water Quality Designation, State Forest Land, River Honors Were Not Enough To Protect Loyalsock Creek From Natural Gas Drilling & Pipelines In Lycoming County - By Friends Of The 'Sock [PaEN] -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Oct.

Conservation 48

Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution Electricity 48