PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

On September 12, the Public Utility Commission announced it is urging consumers across the Commonwealth to jumpstart #SaveInPA opportunities for the fall and winter heating seasons by shopping now for their natural gas supply – which could result in a savings on the energy portion of their monthly natural gas bills.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

16 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times Editorial: Give Teeth To DEP Environmental Justice Policy [PaEN] -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Sept. 16 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times Editorial: Give Teeth To DEP Environmental Justice Policy [PaEN] -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Sept. -- We Remember Sept. 26 to Sept.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 18, 2023

O n Monday, April 17, 2023, the U.S. The court overturned a District Court ruling to invalidate a Berkeley, California, prohibition on natural gas infrastructure in newly-constructed buildings. In addition, local governments retain any authority over natural gas distribution they may be delegated by their states.

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Acoel

APRIL 19, 2023

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Seth Jaffe On Monday, the 9 th Circuit Court of Appeals held that the City of Berkeley ordinance entitled “Prohibition of Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings” was preempted by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. And I’ve given up predicting what SCOTUS will do.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For College Scholarship Program [PaEN] -- MCall: Can Dogs Be Used To Combat Spotted Lanternfly?

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2023

Project Background The PA General Energy Loyalsock/Shawnee natural gas pipeline and surface water withdrawal construction site is on both sides of Route 87 and the Loyalsock Creek, approximately 8 miles north of Montoursville in Gamble Township, Lycoming County. Read more here. 31 to Jan. Jefferson County; Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

On September 21, The Conservation Fund and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry announced the 436-acre expansion of Pinchot State Forest following final transfer of the land to DCNR. Funding was provided by Williams, DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, and DCNR Bureau of Forestry.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and Heather Houskeeper , the Botanical Hiker, for a Women and Their Woods Plant Identification Workshop on Saturday, October 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Event fee is $20 for Conservancy members or Women and Their Woods graduates, or $30 for non-members. at Prompton State Park in Wayne County, PA.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

Homer City based its decision on several factors including the low price of natural gas, a dramatic spike in the cost of its ongoing coal supply, unseasonably warm winters and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. On April 3, Homer City Generation, L.P. Homer City will see tiered layoffs as a result.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2023

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and BHE GT&S a Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company recently awarded 15 grants, totaling $39,484, to 15 different local environmental organizations in nine different counties across Western Pennsylvania as part of the 2023 Watershed Mini Grant Program. Click Here to support their work.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 26, 2023

million penalty to DEP for the 2018 Revolution Natural Gas Pipeline explosion in Beaver County. Sunoco operates numerous petroleum, natural gas, and hazardous liquids pipelines in Pennsylvania, including the Mariner East 2 Pipeline. see list below) [Energy Transfer Partners also paid a $30.6 Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

In Pennsylvania, electricity rates have been driven by the price spikes in natural gas costs caused by volatile foreign markets.] Billion In Economic Benefits -- Op-Ed: Community Solar Offers Bright Spot Of Revenue Opportunity - PA Conservative Energy Forum [Posted: March 30, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2023

Additionally, they are encouraged to learn more about options for managing energy costs by exploring the Commission’s official electric shopping website, PAPowerSwitch.com, for details on competitive offers for electricity supplies and energy conservation tips. For help in finding better gas prices, visit the PUC’s PaGasSwitch.com website.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The PJM Interconnection , the regional electric grid operator that includes Pennsylvania, has issued a Cold Weather Alert and declared Conservative Operations throughout the PJM footprint for February 3–4 in anticipation of frigid temperatures. Bloomberg reported 70 percent of the almost 46 GW of outages were natural gas plants.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Allegheny County Conservation District , Tree Pittsburgh , Sustainable Pittsburgh , Green Building Alliance and Allegheny Land Trust are hosting five workshops for municipalities and citizens to promote sustainability , secure funding for climate-resilient, vibrant communities and enhance resident health. Registration coming soon.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

The more recent Winter Storm Elliott which brought another severe and sudden cold snap- along with urgent calls for conservation -to our region during Christmas weekend is the latest example of extreme weather affecting the grid. Natural Gas Is An Intermittent Generator Rep. The issues were actually at the wellhead. “It

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2023

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Watershed Conservation Program was awarded the U.S. Forest Service’s Partnership Award for the Conservancy’s long standing watershed work in the Allegheny National Forest and the Allegheny Watershed Improvement Needs (WINs) Coalition. Click Here to see more photos accompanying this article.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Brian Sneeringer From Adams Conservation District [PaEN] -- Gov. Billion Endowment -- Inside Climate News: In Dimock, Susquehanna County, A PA Town Riven By Fracking, Concerns About Ties Between A Judge And A Gas Driller Over Recent Attorney General Settlement -- Better Path Coalition Hosts Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

By Dave Jenkins, Conservatives For Responsible Stewardshi p The following goest essay first appeared in the Erie Times on March 27, 2023 -- We are at an inflection point on energy: 2022 was the first year when global investment in carbon-free sources of energy matched investment in fossil fuels. High overseas demand for U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Natural Gas Outages Of the 47,000 MW of generation outages on December 23-25, PJM now says natural gas accounted for about 63 percent, coal 28 percent, oil 4 percent, nuclear 2 percent, hydro 1 percent and “other” 1 percent, according to PJM’s latest report. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

GW of renewables projects in 2023, nearly doubling the capacity constructed compared to 2022. 21 In Western Region; Conservative Operations Remain In Effect Due To Natural Gas Fuel Restrictions [PaEN] -- Senate Environmental Committee To Hold 2nd Joint Hearing With Ohio Legislature On Electric Grid Reliability Feb.

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Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Waste 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

The LIURP programs are sponsored by electric and natural gas public utilities to provide weatherization and energy use reduction services for low-income customers. The PUC’s existing LIURP regulations apply to natural gas distribution companies and electric distribution companies.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2023

5:15 to 6:15 p.m. -- Philly Voice: Greening Vacant Lots In Philly Raised Surrounding Property Values By 4.3% In First Year, Wharton Business School Study Finds -- TribLive: Pittsburgh Looks To Spend $2.6 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. -- Philly Voice: Greening Vacant Lots In Philly Raised Surrounding Property Values By 4.3%

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2024

million in revenue in 2023 to support this program and direct funding and allocations to local and county governments. They are not based on the amount of gas produced by the wells, like other gas producing states do. 423 new unconventional shale gas wells were drilled in 2023. In 2022, the CFA awarded $18.2

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Allegheny County [PaEN] -- Stroud Water Research Center Highlights Streamside Forests & Climate Resilience; How Many Trees To Protect A Stream?;

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

On April 9, the CNX Resources Corporation announced it is nearing completion of its Kiski Water Line project, which will serve the Company's local operational needs, reduce the local impact of natural gas development, and potentially optimize regional water resources by providing additional reliable water infrastructure to area communities.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- January 1 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

1 -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: 2022 PA Natural Gas Produce Falls Slightly For First Time Since The Fracking Boom -- Pittsburgh Business Times: EQT CEO Plans Unleash Natural Gas LNG 2.0 Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. to -25.7%) ] -- PUC: Proposed Settlement With PPL To Resolve Widespread Consumer Billing Issues, $1 Million Penalty -- MCall: PPL To Pay Fines, Forgive Costs Totaling $17.2 Take A Hike!

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics 2023 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2023

Steel Reaches Tentative Settlement Over Air Pollution Following 2018 Fire At Clairton Coke (Coal) Works Plant [No Specifics Yet] -- WHYY: Philly Officials Say Water Is Safe After Bucks County Chemical Spill, How Do We Know That? Million To Support 22 Environmental Restoration Projects In Southwestern PA [ Jan.

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Natural Gas Earth Day Air Pollution Conservation 94

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2023

27 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Releases Bid Solicitation To Plug 19 Abandoned Conventional Gas Wells In Forest County All At Taxpayer Expense [PaEN] -- DEP Blog: Plugging PA’s Abandoned Conventional Oil And Gas Wells -- Bradford Era: Rep. Senate returns to voting session Feb.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling Waste 108

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

-- EQB To Meet Nov. 14 Webinar On Streamside Tree Planting Effectiveness [PaEN] -- ??

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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Natural Gas Natural Resources Climate Change Conservation 88

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Of Health Alerts Parents To Possible Lead Exposure From Children’s Painting Toy -- DEP Accepting Applications For 2023 Recycling Performance Grants Thru Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Pennsylvania organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the 2023 Pennsylvania River of the Year. I look forward to this year’s competition and seeing public support of our beautiful water trails as the people select the Pennsylvania 2023 River of the Year.” The nomination period is open through November 18.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

Outlines 10-Year Plan For Parks, Trails, Open Space In Allegheny County -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center Hosts Earth Day Volunteer Day -- Cameron County Chamber Of Commerce: Sinnemahone Paddle Results Available; Register For Remaining Triple Crown Events -- Natural Lands: May 20 Field Jam - Music Without Walls Series.

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