PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Bob Donnan Blog: The Story Behind The Yeager Shale Gas Well Pad & Water Impoundment Contamination In Washington County -- PennLive Guest Essay: We Can’t Let Pennsylvania Become The Next Petrochemical Cancer Alley - By Joseph Minott, Clean Air Council -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Lawmakers Debate Proposal (..)

Endangered Species Act 103

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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. With the Cold Weather Alert and a preceding Cold Weather Advisory issued Jan.

Electricity 75

Electricity Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 75

Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

December 14, 2023. General Assembly returned to a very aggressive effort to influence environmental rules in 2023. Farm Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 582) and the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 (House Bill 600) all contained provisions weakening existing environmental protections and in some cases preventing adoption of new standards.

2023 52

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

On August 14, the PA Association of Environmental Professionals announce winners of its 2023 student scholarships-- Elizabeth Bruner and Alysha Ulrich and the first winner of the new Zulene Mayfield Scholarship-- Grace Hassing. GPA, Alysha is majoring in Earth Science and Policy and minoring in Political Science and Environmental Inquiry.

2023 58

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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

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics 2023 102

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

One of the CFR-600s may have reached criticality in mid-2023, though whether it is connected to the electricity grid remains unclear. China’s imports of enriched uranium from Russia in 2022 and 2023 increased compared with pre-2020 levels, as seen in Figure 1. billion in 2023.

Nuclear Power 350

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2023

Yet, in 2022, almost 40% of electricity in the US was generated by power plants fueled by natural gas. We need more electricity to transition our homes and cars off fossil fuels, but we can’t afford to let that electricity come from more gas power plants. States remain widely varied on their reliance on gas for electricity.

Fossil Fuels 246

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Cresforum

MARCH 13, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of renewable energy, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) emerged as a piece of legislation aimed at accelerating the adoption of clean energy practices have become a point of contention among political parties. The panelists agreed finding common ground will allow everyone to find solutions.

Clean Energy 92

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 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. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec.

Politics 88

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 4,258 Stories In 2023 - Environmental & Conservation Leadership, Significant Events In PA [PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council To Discuss The PFOA/PFOS ‘Forever Chemical’ Drinking Water Standard, Hydrogen Hubs In PA At Jan.

Conservation 98

Conservation 2025 Natural Gas 2023 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2023

FERC [Federal Energy Regulatory Commission] needs to take a serious look at how the industry is preparing for cold weather and find the political will to set binding winterization standards, including on natural gas supply. It should be split into seasonal markets that can focus on each season’s unique challenges. Jefferson County; Feb.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Electricity Waste 98

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The partnership between the two companies and countries was sealed during French President Emmanuel Macron ‘s visit to the influential Moroccan city of Rabat, where several business agreements were signed to improve political ties between the two countries. By 2040, it aims to be fully carbon neutral.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Renewable Energy 2028 2027 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Climate Envoy Kerry: No Rolling Back Clean Energy Transition PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Inquirer: 100 Days: A Look At Shapiro’s ‘Common Ground’ Approach To Governing One Of The Nation’s Most Politically Divided States -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania’s House Takeover - A Tale Of Two Speakers - By Fmr Rep.

Earth Day 81

Earth Day Natural Gas Politics Fossil Fuels 81

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

1, Just As Pittsburghers Brace For Winter -- WHYY: Most PECO Electric Customers To See Bills Drop Starting Dec. 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.

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Electricity 2030 Regulations 104

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2023

Billion Over 4 Years -- Independent Fiscal Office: Budget Impact Of New Union Contract FY 24-25 - $696 Million -- The Center Square: In-State Tuition At Penn State, University Of Pittsburgh Among Costliest Nationwide -- York Dispatch: Dr. Oz Repaid Himself $1.2

Fossil Fuels 94

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2026 2023 94

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY, THURSDAY: Penn State's 2023 Ag Progress Days. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

Conservation 82

Conservation Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2023 82

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2024

In October 2023, Sen. In 2023, Cecil Township received $317,453.25 Lower Expectations Of Gas Industry Support In June, the Independent Fiscal Office issued a report on the latest projections of revenue from the Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fee showing a drop in calendar 2023 revenue to $179.1 Read more here.

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Law 2019 105

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts [PaEN] -- Senate Environmental Committee Meets Dec. 8 [PaEN] -- Lancaster County Community Foundation Awards $64,837 In Community Conservation Grants -- Williamsport Sun: Experts In Parks, Green Infrastructure Hired In Williamsport -- National Assn.

Fossil Fuels 92

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 92

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This is enormously valuable for an electricity system,” said Fiestas. This would represent a significant expansion of the country’s total installed capacity across all electricity sources, which surpassed 200 GW in July. It has been approved by the House of Representatives, the lower house of parliament, in November 2023.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Electricity Government 2025 52

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%

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas Carbon Monoxide Conservation Politics 88

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

.: New Middle Susquehanna Paddling Resource To Be Available Next Spring For Snyder, Northumberland, Juniata, Perry, & Dauphin Counties [PaEN] The Feds - New Administration -- Financial Times: How Oil ‘Wildcatters’ Ended Up In Charge Of Republican Administration’s Energy Policy Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Restart -- Reuters: Data-Center (..)

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Politics 2025 Recycling 63

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 88

Natural Gas Clean Energy Solar Power Carbon Emissions 88

A Greener Life

JULY 31, 2024

These range from supply chain disruptions and political dynamics to issues like anti-dumping tariffs and internal instability. Cambodia Solar energy in Cambodia, comprising only 7% of the country’s energy capacity, has emerged as the fastest-growing energy source , expanding over 14% in 2023. GW by 2040.

Solar Power 59

Solar Power Renewable Energy 2030 Electricity 59

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.

Fossil Fuels 82

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Conservation Nuclear Power 82

PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2023

Weekly Natural Gas Rig Count Falls By Most Since 2016 [17 Rigs], Baker Hughes [Gas Prices Plunged 49% So Far In 2023] -- Bloomberg: Natural Gas Drilling Collapses In U.S.

Natural Gas 86

Natural Gas 2023 2016 Greenhouse 86

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2023

House Hearing On Voter Suppression Will Generate Little But Noise -- Spotlight PA: Guide To Candidates For PA Supreme Court 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 21, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity Politics 106

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Contact: Nicole Faraguna 717-346-7636 or nfaraguna@pa.gov. formal notice ) Read more on agenda. -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Nov.

Nuclear Power 82

Nuclear Power Natural Resources 2025 Natural Gas 82

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Ridge Addresses Erie Crowd About Nation’s 250th Birthday Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Threads PA Environment Digest Feed Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: September 16, 2023] PA Environment Digest Shapiro Wants You To Text Him -- Dept.

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas 2023 Conservation Politics 99

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Wolf: 2021 Climate Impacts Report Projects Pennsylvania Will Be 5.9° EV Charging Network To Rivals In $7.5

Climate Change 97

Climate Change Natural Gas 2008 Natural Resources 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

On December 31, 2023, he retired from the Clean Air Council after serving as the organization's executive director and chief counsel for over 35 years. Mr. Minott holds two degrees in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. In 2011, Kraybill purchased his first electric car, a Chevy Volt.

Climate Change 118

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2006 118

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2024

Shapiro’s Energy, Climate Initiatives [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Poll - Pennsylvanians Want Low Energy Prices Above All Else -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Appalachian Methane Initiative Adds More Members Among Oil & Gas Producers -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Fighting Climate Change In The Electrical Grid -- Post-Gazette - Anya (..)

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Climate Change Politics Conservation 84

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2023

-- PennLive Guest Essay: Ensuring Clean And Safe Water Requires Investment - By Jim Seif, Former PA DEP Secretary, EPA Region III Administrator -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Phasing Out Use Of Sulfur Hexaflouride Gas In Electrical Grid Equipment, The Most Potent Greenhouse Gas On The Planet -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Two Of Pittsburgh Region’s (..)

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Electricity Regulations Greenhouse 87

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 84

Natural Gas Natural Resources Climate Change Conservation 84

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? -- NextPittsburgh: DEP Awards $3.7 Million To Support 22 Environmental Restoration Projects In Southwestern PA [ Jan.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Earth Day Air Pollution Conservation 90

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - March 20, 21, 22 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - March 20, 21, 22 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Independent Fiscal Office Posts Budget Hearing Documents -- KDKA: (..)

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Air Pollution Earth Day 2023 63

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

Natural Gas Prices Expected To Increase 30% In 2024 -- US EIA: Eastern US Wholesale Electricity Prices Expected To Be 50% Lower In 2023 As A Result Of Lower Natural Gas Prices -- US EIA: Increased US Renewable And Natural Gas Electric Generation Likely To Reduce Summer Coal Demand PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PA Capital-Star: Here’s What (..)

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2026 Conservation 83

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

17 [PaEN] -- NRCS-PA: Pennsylvania State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Jan. 18 [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PUC Commissioners Ask For Permanent Federal Low-Income Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Woods & Water Film Series Jan. 19 & Feb. 19 & Feb.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas 2028 Fossil Fuels 2023 80