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Does California Need New Nuclear Power Plants?

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 23, 2025

To be more specific, the law forbids the California Energy Commission from issuing a permit to any new nuclear fission power plants until theres a way to dispose of toxic and long-lived nuclear waste. The California Energy Commissions SB 100 report examined various scenarios that reach 100% clean electricity in California.

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Stronghold Digital Mining, DEP, Environmental Groups Settle Appeal, Require Removal Of Unpermitted Scrubgrass Power Plant's Coal Ash Pile 14 Months Faster In Venango County

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

However, in 2023, the Scrubgrass Creek Watershed Association and PennFuture appealed the original agreement , leading to this weeks settlement. The size of the toxic ash pile at the Scrubgrass cryptomining facility had turned waste coal into an even riskier form of pollution, said Patrick McDonnell, President and CEO of PennFuture.

Waste

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California Ready to Take Giant Leap Toward Zero-Emission Trucks

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

Together, these standards will accelerate California’s necessary transition to a cleaner and more efficient freight system, increasing the estimated number of electric trucks on our roads and highways by 70 percent in 2050. A full transition to electric drayage truck operations in 2035. There are more than 1.8 pollution from vehicles.

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DEP Posted 86 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In February 15 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For DEP, the Agenda includes a proposed regulation establishing an annual permit fee for shale gas wells [ Read more here ] and updated waste management regulations covering conventional oil and gas operations [ Read more here ]. Read more here. Lancaster County. ( Westmoreland County.

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Air & Waste Management Assn. Annual Symposium To Focus On Electric Power Transformation - Energy, Environment, Policy & Technology Sept. 26-27 In Pittsburgh

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Air & Waste Management Association will hold its 15th annual Symposium on Electric Power Transformation - Energy, Environment, Policy, Technology September 26-27 in Pittsburgh. Visit the Pittsburgh-based Air & Waste Management Association website for more information on programs, initiatives and other upcoming events.

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Shell Falcon Pipeline LP Pleads No Contest To Criminal Charges For Violating The State Clean Streams Law In Allegheny, Beaver, Washington Counties; Will Pay $300,000 In Penalties

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Shell Petrochemical Plant Penalties In May 2023, the Shell Petrochemical Plant served by the pipeline signed a consent order that included over $17 million in penalties to resolve air pollution violations-- over $12.6 A similar lawsuit preceded the May 2023 penalty settlement. 1 Electricity Price Changes; Rates Will Vary From 8.4%

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Ask A Scientist: What Energy Solutions to the Climate Crisis Are Within Reach?

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 13, 2024

As electric vehicle charging stations sprout like mushrooms along our roads and clusters of new wind turbines come online, these two clean energy solutions to the climate crisis are becoming more commonplace. But beyond more electric cars and solar panels, what can everyday people do?

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Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rig Count Down To 12, Lowest In More Than 17 Years; Community Support Drops; Big Hole In DEP Budget

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Expect Much Less Community Support In June, the Ind ependent 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 In 2023, DEP received just over 663 shale gas permit applications. Read more here.

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A Good Day to Drop Big Oil

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2024

But it also includes deals with lesser-known utility companies that generate electricity predominantly from fossil fuel-burning power plants and that sell fossil gas directly to consumers. The Giants meanwhile were the recipient of the 2022 “Green Glove Award,” which celebrates the team with the “highest waste diversion rate.”

Fossil Fuels

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California’s Progress Toward Recycling Policy for EV Batteries

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As electric vehicle (EV) policies are implemented around the country, and sales continue to rise, a question many ask is if vehicle batteries are recycled. These policies were all supported by the public interest organizations, along with many of the waste industry representatives. Who were the members of the Advisory Group?

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EPA Issues Consent Order To MAX Environmental Technologies To Ensure Compliance With Hazardous Waste Rules At Westmoreland County Facility

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

has agreed to a consent order that includes several actions to ensure compliance with federal and state hazardous waste safeguards at the company’s waste facility in Yukon, Westmoreland County, the U.S. RCRA is the principal federal hazardous waste storage and disposal statute. On April 29, Max Environmental Technologies, Inc.

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DEP Extends Air Quality Permits For Temporary Operation Of Shell Petrochemical Plant; No Schedule Posted Yet For Considering Full Title V Air Quality Permit

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

DEP’s Office of Environmental Justice has also been engaged with this facility since a $10 million penalty agreement was signed with Shell in May 2023 covering air quality violations at the facility. DEP has not yet published a notice of a complete application nor opened an initial public review period for the application. Read more here.

Natural Gas

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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - March 1 to 7: Cryptocurrency Facility, 9 More Shale Gas Wells Abandoned; Attorney General Investigates Conventional Wastewater Spill; Pipeline Ordered To Provide Clean Water

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2025

DEP said in its inspection reports the well abandonment violates an August 3, 2023 consent order and agreement with Diversified. DEP noted the well abandonments violate an August 3, 2023 consent order and agreement between Diversified Production LLC and DEP. Inactive status expired in May 2023. Read more here. Violations issued.

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Home Depot Has Cut Electricity Consumption by 44% Since 2010. How?

Environmental Leader

JULY 22, 2022

Solar will provide 75% of that by the end of 2023. The post Home Depot Has Cut Electricity Consumption by 44% Since 2010. Home Depot’s stores will run entirely on renewable energy by 2030. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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The GIANT Company, Keep PA Beautiful Award 23 Healing The Planet Grants To Support Food Waste Prevention, Reduction, Recovery Projects

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2023

On June 16, The GIANT Company in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , announced the award of $300,000 to 23 recipients of its 2023 Healing the Planet Grant Program. The grants support projects that address food waste prevention, reduction, and recovery across The GIANT Company’s operating area.

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Governor’s Regulatory Agenda: DEP To Propose Annual Permit Fee For Unconventional Shale Gas Operations; Updated Waste, Other Regulations Covering Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Coming

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2023

On July 22, the Governor’s Office published an update to the Regulatory Agenda of regulations in development that included a new annual permit fee for unconventional shale gas operations and a schedule for the release of updated waste and other environmental standards for conventional oil and gas drilling.

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21 Projects Honored With The 2023 Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Twenty-one school, business and community projects were honored with the 2023 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. Firstly, it removes solid fish waste from the system, thus eliminating waste buildup in the grow beds. Decoupling offers two significant advantages.

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DEP Bans Sale Of Wiltronic Corp (IVIEW) Electronic Products For Violating PA’s Electronic Waste Recycling Law; E-Waste Recycling Law Broken

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 16 PA Bulletin prohibiting the sale of electronic devices by Wiltronic Corp (IVIEW) as a result of violations of the Covered Device Recycling Act-- Pennsylvania’s electronics waste recycling law. ( Read more here.

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Singapore Unveils Blueprint for Sustainable Air Hub

Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will also launch 12 key initiatives, including a levy on sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon electricity imports. By the end of 2023, Changi Airport generated approximately 4% of its 2019 electricity consumption [ii] through solar power deployment.

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UCS Testimony on the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 25, 2024

Department of the Treasury is hosting a public hearing on the December 2023 proposed regulations governing implementation of the Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen. From March 25 to March 27, 2024, the U.S. My comments, to be presented on March 27, are copied below.

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PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Recognizes Janie French, DEP's John Stefanko With 2023 Mayfly Awards; Rahab Of SR81

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference recognized Janie French , Executive Director of the Headwaters Charitable Trust and John Stefanko , DEP Deputy Secretary for Active and Abandoned Mine Operations were recognized with the 2023 Mayfly Award. Presentations can be viewed on the 2023 PA AMR Conference website.

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Save The Date: Feb. 27 - Shale Gas And Public Health Conference, Duquesne University

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The conference will feature sessions on health studies, radiation and waste, water resources and contamination, plastics and hydrogen, and community outreach. Registration information will be provided soon. 27 - Shale Gas And Public Health Conference, Duquesne University [PaEN] [Posted: December 16, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Senate Environmental Committee Holds May 1 Hearing On Electric Grid Reliability Looking At Natural Gas, Other Generation Failures During Winter Storm Elliot In December

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2023

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold its second hearing May 1 on electric grid reliability and the failure of natural gas and other generation to provide power when called on by PJM during Winter Storm Elliot in December. Read more here. Read more here ] Click Here to read more from February hearing.

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Something Stinks: California Must End Manure Biomethane Accounting Gimmicks in its Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A quick glance at the latest data from CARB shows there are three large and growing sources of credits: bio-based diesel, biomethane and electricity. Bio-based diesel, biomethane and electricity are the largest and fastest growing sources of LCFS credits in recent years.

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PUC To Invite Public Comment On Proposed Policy Statement On Use Of Electric Storage To Enhance Grid Reliability And Resilience

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 24, 2023

This action follows the review and analysis of two rounds of public comment on matters related to electric storage, received from more than 30 organizations, advocates, utilities, state agencies, customer groups, and other interested parties. The PUC voted 5-0 to publish the proposed policy statement for public comment. M-2020-3022877.

Electricity

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PJM Interconnection Formally Files Changes To Electric Capacity Market Rules With FERC Based Largely On Unreliability Of Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants During Winter Storm Elliot

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

On October 13, the PJM Interconnection formally submitted proposed electric market reforms designed to support reliability of the electric grid now and in the future amid increasingly extreme weather and a changing generation fleet. Click Here for the complete announcement.

Natural Gas

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Save Carbon County Files Lawsuit In Philadelphia Court Against Stronghold Digital, DEP, Governor, PUC Over Cryptocurrency Operations At Panther Creek Power Plant

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

Stronghold Digital owns two “bitcoin mining operations” in Pennsylvania and these facilities use enough electricity to power approximately 1.15 The Nesquehoning site burns waste coal and tires to produce electricity for its bitcoin mining operation. tons of nitrogen oxide emissions in 2023. million homes per year.

Nitrogen Oxides

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DEP Tentatively Sets May 18 Online Public Conference On Proposed Roulette Oil & Gas Waste Injection Well In Clara Twp., Potter County; Opponents Again Call For Robust Public Participation Process

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

On April 27, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has tentatively scheduled an online "public conference" May 18 on the proposed Roulette Oil & Gas waste injection well in Clara Township, Potter County from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Waste

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Struggle To Plug Tatonka Oil Co. LLC’s Nancy 13 Conventional Well Leaking Gas, Production Wastewater Since 2018; Citizen Complaint Finds ‘Bubbling’ Gas Well

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

On May 17, 2023, a DEP followup inspection at a Tatonka Oil Co. The May 17, 2023 DEP inspection noted the latest phone conversation in February of 2023 with Tatonka staff indicated plugging of the Nancy 13 well would commence in April or May 2023. DEP eFACTS records show Tatonka Oil Co. Tatonka Oil Co.

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PJM’s Preliminary Review Of Christmas Storm Electric Generation Failures Shows Natural Gas Units Failed To Provide Power At Over Triple The Rate Of Other Generation

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2023

Hours From Its Revolution Natural Gas Processing Plant In Washington County [PaEN] -- Guest Essay: Counties, PEMA Need To Include A Complete Vulnerability Assessment Of All Natural Gas Facilities In State, County Hazard Mitigation Emergency Plans [PaEN] -- EPA Invites Comments On Draft Oil & Gas Waste Injection Well Permit In Young Twp.,

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Electricity Waste

Solar Panels may be Hazardous Waste No More

Greenbuilding Law

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

electric generation capacity, compared to just 4% in 2010. Overall, more than 3% of electricity in the United States was produced using solar technologies in 2020. While in use, solar panels safely generate electricity without creating greenhouse gas emissions. In 2020, solar panels provided about 40% of new U.S.

Waste

Waste Recycling Regulations Electricity

DEP Published 67 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In July 22 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 22 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed RACT 2 and 3 Air Quality Plans for the coal-fired Montour, LLC Steam Electric Station in Derry Township, Montour County. A public hearing will be held August 18, if requested. (

Environmental Protection

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PA Enviro Groups File Appeal For Removal Of Coal Ash 'Mountain’ At Stronghold Digital Mining Scrubgrass Cryptocurrency Power Facility In Venango County

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The notice of appeal states that the DEP's consent order and agreement with Scrubgrass fails to include protections required under the state Solid Waste Management Act and the federal Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Rule. uses waste coal to fuel its operations, which results in large quantities of coal ash.

Waste

Waste Carbon Dioxide Environmental Protection Fossil Fuels

EPA Announces Proposed Rule Requiring Cleanup Of Inactive Coal Waste Impoundments, Disposal Areas For Comment

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2023

This proposal will better protect their health and our environment, and it will reflect our broader commitment to reduce pollution from the power sector in a way that ensures a reliable, affordable supply of electricity.” Photo: Little Blue Run coal waste disposal impoundment in Beaver County which is under a DEP agreement to close.

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Home Depot Has Cut Electricity Consumption by 44% Since 2010. How?

Environmental Leader

JULY 22, 2022

Solar will provide 75% of that by the end of 2023. The post Home Depot Has Cut Electricity Consumption by 44% Since 2010. Home Depot’s stores will run entirely on renewable energy by 2030. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

2010

2010 Electricity Renewable Energy 2030

PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 - Five More Abandoned Shale Gas Well Violations; Failure To Disclose Fracking Chemicals; Failure To Report Waste Generation & Disposal; Lawnmower Causes Conventional Pipeline Gas Leak

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Fayette County : Drilled in 2009, Well abandoned, not plugged [original violation April 5, 2023 ]; failure to have emergency response plan on site, gas leak, failed to get a well transfer permit for sale to Big Dog Energy, LLC in 2023, other violations. The wells include-- -- Pritts Unit 1 , Lower Tyrone Twp.,

Waste

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DEP Posts Solicitation For Bids To Plug 23 Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Waste Injection Wells Owned By ARG Resources, Inc. And Pennzoil Company In Elk County

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 16, the Department of Environmental Protection posted two solicitations for bids on BidExpress.com to clean out and plug 23 abandoned, conventional and permitted Class IIR oil and gas waste injection wells in Highland Township, Elk County. One bid package covers 10 wells operated by ARG Resources, Inc. ARG Resources, Inc.

Waste

Waste Natural Gas Environmental Protection Electricity

Ohio River Valley Institute: Pennsylvania Voters Overwhelmingly Support Stricter Regulations On Fracking, New Poll Finds

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Contributes To Rising Electricity Bills Fracking development may also be contributing to Pennsylvanians’ rising electricity bills. From 2009 through March 2024, the average retail price of electricity leapt by $3.21 Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Senate Passes Sen. 28 to Oct.

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PJM Interconnection: Summer Electricity Supplies Should Be Sufficient Under Anticipated Conditions; Higher Than Expected Generator Outages, Extreme Scenarios Could Bring Risk To Reserve Margins

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2023

On May 11, the PJM Interconnection released its annual summer assessment and predicts sufficient supply to meet summer electricity needs for the 65 million people it serves across 13 states and the District of Columbia-- including Pennsylvania-- under anticipated conditions. and particularly the East Coast and Gulf Coast. A record $1.8

Electricity

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 2006

Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 11.23.23

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

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics 2023

PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - October 26

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

15, 2023, approved Aug. Application received April 19, 2023. ( Application received Aug. 15, 2024, approved Oct. 10, 2024. ( PA Bulletin, page 6790 ) -- United Refining Company - Warren Refinery; DEP issued Air Quality Plan Approval for a 5.8 Application received Sept. 19, 2024. ( Bedford County. Westmoreland County. Lycoming County.

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State Fire Commissioner: Improper Disposal Of Rechargeable Batteries Is Leading To More, And More Dangerous Fires

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Pennsylvania’s waste and recycling industry is teaming up with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to raise awareness about a growing epidemic of fires caused by the improper disposal of rechargeable batteries in recycling containers and trash bags. Posted: November 13, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Recycling Waste Environmental Responsibility 2023

Guest Essay: Forestal Or Foresee - The Energy Transition And The Pennsylvania Legislature

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

To make sense of what happened it is important to understand that electricity transmission in Pennsylvania and the MidAtlantic region is run by Valley Forge-based PJM Interconnection. PJM understands extreme weather events can affect any type of electrical power production. Despite increasing challenges, it is a job they do well.

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DEP Posted 71 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In December 2 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 7409 ] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 2 PA Bulletin approving revisions to the Mifflin-Juniata County Regional Municipal Waste Plan. [ 25 telephonic hearing on PPL application for an electric transmission line in Cumberland County.

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Does California Need New Nuclear Power Plants?

Stronghold Digital Mining, DEP, Environmental Groups Settle Appeal, Require Removal Of Unpermitted Scrubgrass Power Plant's Coal Ash Pile 14 Months Faster In Venango County

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California Ready to Take Giant Leap Toward Zero-Emission Trucks

DEP Posted 86 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In February 15 PA Bulletin

Air & Waste Management Assn. Annual Symposium To Focus On Electric Power Transformation - Energy, Environment, Policy & Technology Sept. 26-27 In Pittsburgh

Shell Falcon Pipeline LP Pleads No Contest To Criminal Charges For Violating The State Clean Streams Law In Allegheny, Beaver, Washington Counties; Will Pay $300,000 In Penalties

Ask A Scientist: What Energy Solutions to the Climate Crisis Are Within Reach?

Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rig Count Down To 12, Lowest In More Than 17 Years; Community Support Drops; Big Hole In DEP Budget

A Good Day to Drop Big Oil

California’s Progress Toward Recycling Policy for EV Batteries

EPA Issues Consent Order To MAX Environmental Technologies To Ensure Compliance With Hazardous Waste Rules At Westmoreland County Facility

DEP Extends Air Quality Permits For Temporary Operation Of Shell Petrochemical Plant; No Schedule Posted Yet For Considering Full Title V Air Quality Permit

PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - March 1 to 7: Cryptocurrency Facility, 9 More Shale Gas Wells Abandoned; Attorney General Investigates Conventional Wastewater Spill; Pipeline Ordered To Provide Clean Water

Home Depot Has Cut Electricity Consumption by 44% Since 2010. How?

The GIANT Company, Keep PA Beautiful Award 23 Healing The Planet Grants To Support Food Waste Prevention, Reduction, Recovery Projects

Governor’s Regulatory Agenda: DEP To Propose Annual Permit Fee For Unconventional Shale Gas Operations; Updated Waste, Other Regulations Covering Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Coming

21 Projects Honored With The 2023 Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence

DEP Bans Sale Of Wiltronic Corp (IVIEW) Electronic Products For Violating PA’s Electronic Waste Recycling Law; E-Waste Recycling Law Broken

Singapore Unveils Blueprint for Sustainable Air Hub

UCS Testimony on the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Recognizes Janie French, DEP's John Stefanko With 2023 Mayfly Awards; Rahab Of SR81

Save The Date: Feb. 27 - Shale Gas And Public Health Conference, Duquesne University

Senate Environmental Committee Holds May 1 Hearing On Electric Grid Reliability Looking At Natural Gas, Other Generation Failures During Winter Storm Elliot In December

Something Stinks: California Must End Manure Biomethane Accounting Gimmicks in its Low Carbon Fuel Standard

PUC To Invite Public Comment On Proposed Policy Statement On Use Of Electric Storage To Enhance Grid Reliability And Resilience

PJM Interconnection Formally Files Changes To Electric Capacity Market Rules With FERC Based Largely On Unreliability Of Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants During Winter Storm Elliot

Save Carbon County Files Lawsuit In Philadelphia Court Against Stronghold Digital, DEP, Governor, PUC Over Cryptocurrency Operations At Panther Creek Power Plant

DEP Tentatively Sets May 18 Online Public Conference On Proposed Roulette Oil & Gas Waste Injection Well In Clara Twp., Potter County; Opponents Again Call For Robust Public Participation Process

Struggle To Plug Tatonka Oil Co. LLC’s Nancy 13 Conventional Well Leaking Gas, Production Wastewater Since 2018; Citizen Complaint Finds ‘Bubbling’ Gas Well

PJM’s Preliminary Review Of Christmas Storm Electric Generation Failures Shows Natural Gas Units Failed To Provide Power At Over Triple The Rate Of Other Generation

Solar Panels may be Hazardous Waste No More

DEP Published 67 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In July 22 PA Bulletin

PA Enviro Groups File Appeal For Removal Of Coal Ash 'Mountain’ At Stronghold Digital Mining Scrubgrass Cryptocurrency Power Facility In Venango County

EPA Announces Proposed Rule Requiring Cleanup Of Inactive Coal Waste Impoundments, Disposal Areas For Comment

Home Depot Has Cut Electricity Consumption by 44% Since 2010. How?

PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 - Five More Abandoned Shale Gas Well Violations; Failure To Disclose Fracking Chemicals; Failure To Report Waste Generation & Disposal; Lawnmower Causes Conventional Pipeline Gas Leak

DEP Posts Solicitation For Bids To Plug 23 Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Waste Injection Wells Owned By ARG Resources, Inc. And Pennzoil Company In Elk County

Ohio River Valley Institute: Pennsylvania Voters Overwhelmingly Support Stricter Regulations On Fracking, New Poll Finds

PJM Interconnection: Summer Electricity Supplies Should Be Sufficient Under Anticipated Conditions; Higher Than Expected Generator Outages, Extreme Scenarios Could Bring Risk To Reserve Margins

Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 11.23.23

PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - October 26

State Fire Commissioner: Improper Disposal Of Rechargeable Batteries Is Leading To More, And More Dangerous Fires

Guest Essay: Forestal Or Foresee - The Energy Transition And The Pennsylvania Legislature

DEP Posted 71 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In December 2 PA Bulletin

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