PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

House holds Regular Session June 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Now Underway!

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Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2026 Conservation 101

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2024

WeConservePA Is Accepting Presentation Proposals For The April 2-4 PA Land Conservation Conference In State College South Mountain Partnership Holds Annual Power Of The Partnership Program Sept. 16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug. 22, 23, 24 PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals Hosts Aug.

Nuclear Power 96

Nuclear Power Conservation Fossil Fuels 2014 96

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

14 Webinar On Streamside Tree Planting Effectiveness [PaEN] -- ??

Conservation 56

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Recycling 56

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

18 PA Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action [PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug. 17 -- WeConservePA: North Branch Land Trust, Earth Conservancy Highlight Major Conservation Projects In Luzerne County During Site Visit -- Mountain Watershed Assn.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Conservation 90

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

26 Student-Focused Fireside Chat With DEP Secretary Rich Negrin DEP Invites Students Age 9-14 To Submit Entries In Student Radon Poster Contest Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov. 2 In-Person Presentation On A Path Forward - Local Climate Action In Hershey PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Host Oct.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt.

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% from other sources. Read more here. Energy Information Administration.

Electricity 114

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 114

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

House Hearing On Appliance Efficiency The House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing November 14 on House Bill 1615 (O’Mara-D-Delaware) that would set energy and water conservation standards for commercial and residential appliances.

Recycling 77

Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 77

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

29; No Information Yet On Whether Oil & Gas Development Health Risks Will Be Included Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. 27 Western PA Conservancy Webinar: Benefits Of Water-Thirsty Trees Sept. 30 Manada Conservancy Hosts Sept.

Conservation 52

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste Pollution Control 52

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.

Natural Gas 65

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 65

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

January 22, 2023. Instead, the Utilities Commission authorized Duke Energy to take a number of near-term actions in 2023-2024 and created a process for reviewing the electric generation portfolio every two years. A 2021 North Carolina law requires the N.C.

Law 52

Law 2021 Natural Gas 2030 52

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

To accomplish this the bill advances everything from “food residuals” and organic materials diversion, a new environmental justice litmus test, a solar panel “recovery, reuse, and recycling working group,” an electric school bus mandate, recognizes “nuclear power” as a carbon free energy source, and much, much more.

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Law Electricity 2025 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. formal notice ) Read more on agenda. -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Nov. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Noon to 1:15 p.m.

Nuclear Power 82

Nuclear Power Natural Resources Natural Gas Conservation 82

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 66 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership (..)

Nuclear Power 109

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Politics Cooling 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Noon -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Major Pittsburgh Region Projects Move Forward In 2023: Carrie Furnace, Hazelwood Green [Brownfield Redevelopment] -- Keep PA Beautiful: Sen.

Conservation 82

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 82

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2025

-- Public Utility Commission Urges Consumers To Prepare For Extreme Cold Next Week [PaEN] -- PJM Interconnection: New All-Time Peak Electricity Demand Possible Jan. Robert Little -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan. Ohio- $3.14 24 Webinar Q&A On RISE PA Decarbonization Grant Program [PaEN] -- NASEO Hosts Jan.

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Bat Stories; Bat Trivia; Witch-Hazel; News Around The Watershed -- Penn State Extension: The Value Of Bats To Crop Production And Revenue -- Delaware RiverKeeper Nov.

Nuclear Power 84

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

On March 22, DEP presented a 10 point plan for improving DEP permit reviews to the Senate Appropriations Committee as part of Acting Secretary Richard Negrin’s presentation on DEP’s FY 2023-24 budget request. Whether that's going to be enough, I think the data will tell us that next year.” Click Here for a copy of DEP’s Budget Testimony.

Clean Energy 97

Clean Energy Natural Resources Technology Technology 97

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Million Gallons/Day [PaEN] -- WHYY: Connecting With The Schuylkill River, A Walk To Celebrate World Water Day -- PUC Recognizes 2023 Fix A Leak Week -- Sustainable Community Network Of SW PA Webinar March 24 - Policy Connection - Environmental Justice. Posted: March 19, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 78

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 78

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2023

Of Health Distributes Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Around State’s 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants On Aug. Of Health Distributes Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Around State’s 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants On Aug. Of Health Distributes Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Around State’s 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants On Aug.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Energy 2002 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

Armstrong County Nuclear Waste Dump -- Celebrate Pennsylvania Native Species Day May 18 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Audubon Nature Center Tween Trek April 6 -- The Nature Conservancy Receives $4.25 Million In Combined Investments For Appalachians.

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Nuclear Power 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Posted: March 12, 2023] PA Environment Digest Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Endangered Species Act Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2023

The March 27 PA Environment Digest is now available. Penn State Center For Pollinator Research Wants You To Vote In March Madness Bee Of The Year Contest Registration Open!

Nuclear Power 83

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Waste 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Nuclear Waste Dump To Begin Next Summer In Armstrong County; US Army Corps Details The Plan -- PA Municipal League, Sustainable Pittsburgh Host Sustainable PA Conference In State College Nov. 15 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov. 14, Ends Jan. 15 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov. 14, Ends Jan. 15 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov.

Conservation 83

Conservation Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Capitol Is Only Half Done; 1,000 People Arrested For Their Alleged Roles; 1,200 More May Be Charged Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: March 19, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity Politics 106

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2023

Steel Clairton Coke (Coal) Works] -- Post-Gazette: FirstEnergy Seeking Ratepayer Surcharge To Keep Two Coal-Fired Power Plants Open In West Virginia -- PennLive - Letter: We’re At An Energy Crossroads - By Karen Feridun, Better Path Coalition -- PennLive Guest Essay: How Nuclear Power Saved Christmas And The PJM Electric Grid - By Rep.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Waste Nuclear Power Earth Day 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

The legislation has strong environmental support as well, including from the Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, PennFuture and PennEnvironment. Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for Vote Solar Elowyn Corby said solar energy can help solve the climate crisis and improve the lifestyle of students and families in school districts.

Renewable Energy 94

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 94

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Solar Energy Facility Continues In Westmoreland -- Scranton Times: Proposed Newton Township Solar Energy Facilities Rejected -- TribLive: Sewickley Twp Considers Solar Energy Facility Regulations In Westmoreland -- The Guardian: Pennsylvania, 6 Other States Biggest Winners In Landmark Federal Clean Energy Funding -- PublicNewsService.org: York, PA (..)

Conservation 82

Conservation Nuclear Power Electricity 2024 82

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Summer Student Science Academy In Montgomery County [PaEN] -- ReImagine Appalachia: March 23 Webinar: From Fridge To Furnace - Federal Energy Efficiency Help For Faith Groups, Nonprofits. Posted: March 26, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Conservation 80

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- The Guardian: One Of The Worst Global Methane Leaks In 2022 Was In PA - Equitrans In Cambria County; Routine Abandonment, Non-Compliance Of Conventional Gas Wells [PaEN] -- Sen.

Nuclear Power 75

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution 75

Cresforum

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The session explored the vital importance of nuclear assets for the future of energy in the U.S., including the different regulatory environments that nuclear utilities operate in, the deployment challenges that nuclear technologies face and the federal incentives that are helping support a nuclear renaissance in America.

Nuclear Power 66

Nuclear Power Technology Technology Climate Change 66

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2024

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire April 1 PA Environment Digest 94 New Articles - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA (..)

Nuclear Power 96

Nuclear Power Conservation Air Pollution Waste 96

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Bullock To Resign To Head Project HOME -- WESA: Will Young Pittsburgh-Area Democrats Rally Behind Biden’s Reelection?

Nuclear Power 107

Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Climate Change Conservation 107

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

15] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Aug. PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug. 18 PA Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action [PaEN] -- Penn State Master Gardeners Of Cumberland County 2023 Pollinator Festival Aug.

Fossil Fuels 75

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2024

17 -- Lehigh Valley-Based Wildlands Conservancy Highlights September Activities, Education Programs; Birds, Butterflies Migrating -- Heritage Conservancy, Partners Host Aug. 20 Progress Report Reception To Celebrate Progress Toward Carbon, Energy Reduction Goals -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Hosts Aug.

Nuclear Power 86

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Clean Energy 86

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Senate next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 30, 31, Nov. 14 Solar Eclipse -- PUC Holds ‘Be Use’ And ‘Be Utility Wise’ Events In Berks [Oct. 24] And Dauphin [Nov. Senate next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2028 Fossil Fuels 108

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

18 - Energy Industry And Its Impacts On Freshwater Resources [PaEN] -- North Central Grassroots Conservation Fair March 14 Wellsboro, Tioga County [PaEN] -- PA American Water Charitable Foundation Accepting Applications For 2025 Water & Environment Grants [PaEN] -- Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grant Letters Of Intent Due Feb.

Conservation 80

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 80