PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2024

10 Telephonic Hearing On PPL Proposal To Construct New Three Mile Island - Chanceford 500kV Transmission Line and Chanceford - Peach Bottom 500kV Transmission and Other Related Transmission Lines -- Washington Post: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Owner Seeks $1.6

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AUGUST 12, 2024

16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug. 16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug. 22, 23, 24 PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals Hosts Aug. 5 PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts Aug. 28 To Oct. 6 DCNR To Host Aug. Of Environmental Professionals Hosts Aug.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

By Anders Lorenzen Even though Germany significantly ramped up its coal consumption in the wake of the decommissioning of its nuclear power plants, Turkey is on track to surpass Europe’s economic powerhouse as the continent’s biggest coal consumer. In 2023, the Mediterranean country generated a record 117.6

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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. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2023

DEP issued notices of violation and gave the operator until November 12, 2023 to submit a written report on how they will bring the well back into compliance. [ The October 6, 2023 DEP inspection report said-- “there was no evidence observed indicating that the release was not properly remediated.” and found they were both abandoned.

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hydrogen production is also supported through key programs such as the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs, whose awardees were announced on October 13, 2023. On Friday December 22, 2023, the U.S. The 45V production tax credit (PTC) is tiered based on the lifecycle emissions of the hydrogen production process utilized.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2023

NewsClips: -- AP: Hydrogen Tax Credit Rules Give Most Credits To Projects With Clean Energy Sources; Meaningful Credits Still Going To Fossil Fuel-based Projects -- Reuters: US Unveils Clean Hydrogen Plan, Nuclear Power Role Uncertain -- Bloomberg: Hydrogen Tax Credits Worth Billions Includes Strict Environmental Safeguards -- Bloomberg: Hydrogen Tax (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Despite these claims, burning waste coal is still just burning fossil fuel and results in the emissions of significant amounts of air pollution including ozone precursors, fine particulates, acid gasses, heavy metals, and vast amounts of carbon pollution. Nuclear In August of 2021, Talen Energy Corp. Visit the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

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

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2023

Despite these claims, burning waste coal is still just burning fossil fuel and results in the emissions of significant amounts of air pollution including ozone precursors, fine particulates, acid gasses, heavy metals, and vast amounts of carbon pollution. Nuclear In August of 2021, Talen Energy Corp. PAhomePage/WBRE.)

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

15 Online Discussion - Rethinking Our Connection To Fossil Fuels [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Last 3 Hearings On Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy [PaEN] [Posted: November 11, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

14 Hearing On Air Quality Permit For Energy Transfer Natural Gas Liquids Marcus Hook Terminal In An EJ Area, Delaware County [PaEN] -- Better Path Coalition: Oct. 16 Webinar On Lawsuit Challenging Law Preventing DEP From Protecting Public Health, Environment From Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells [PaEN] -- House Committee Meets Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

Craig Williams (R-Delaware) noted the PUC’s testimony said natural gas provides 53% of elected generation in Pennsylvania in 2021, nuclear power 33%, coal just 12% and renewables and other sources the remainder. Natural Gas Is An Intermittent Generator Rep.

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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.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Environmental Health Project “Whether it’s the continued operation of fossil fuel power plants, the increased risk from new pipelines and underground storage of carbon, or locking in more toxic air and water pollution from shale gas development, the public will have to bear the significant health burden of this hydrogen hub” said Alison L. “The

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A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

Japan, a long-time supporter of nuclear power, now has serious hydrogen ambitions. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be powered by hydrogen. Hydrogen may have lost the race to fuel electric cars but it looks a likely contender to replace fossil fuels in trucks, ships, planes and heavy industry. By Fred Pearce.

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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. I think nuclear, as you mentioned, is one of the significant ones. I think there's a lot of ways to get there. “I

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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. Issues $307,800 Stipulated Penalty Against U.S.

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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 Pleasant Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Posted: March 12, 2023] PA Environment Digest Start In The Swimming Pool -- Forests For Chesapeake Bay: Forests Responding To Unseasonable Conditions; Volunteer Tree Plantings, Tree Talk - Black Cherry; More! Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

EIA: 'Increasing Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources Contributes To Lower Power Prices' In 2023 [PaEN] -- Bill Setting Decommissioning Rules For Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facilities Passes The Senate [PaEN] -- Senate Passes Bill Blocking Local Elected Officials From Moving To Cleaner Energy Sources To Combat Climate Change [PaEN] -- Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2023

Energy Information Administration March 7 Short-Term Energy Outlook forecasts a drop in wholesale electricity prices in 2023 that "reflects the forecast drop in natural gas prices from 2022 to 2023." In addition, EIA said, "increasing electricity generation from renewable sources contributes to lower power prices."

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

Posted: March 26, 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.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2024

Bullock To Resign To Head Project HOME -- WESA: Will Young Pittsburgh-Area Democrats Rally Behind Biden’s Reelection?

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

. -- March 6 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- Sen.

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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.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

At the same time, Germany is having to find ways to reduce its reliance on Russian fossil fuels and readjust its long-planned energy transition. Dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Germany is a large net importer of fuel. Germany is a large net importer of fuel. What is the outlook for the energy transition?

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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.

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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 (..)

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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 (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

By Council To Modernize Governance -- The Allegheny Front: New Book Takes On Radiation Dangers In Oil & Gas Industry [PaEN] -- ABC27: Environmental Advocacy Groups Rally At Capitol For Action On Gas, Oil Industry -- Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2024

PA Exports Electricity The Independent Fiscal Office reported in March Pennsylvania generated 236 million MWh of electricity in 2023 and exported 83 million MWh to other states. It was just in November of 2023, the Public Utility Commission alerted the public to huge price swings in the cost of natural gas-- 149% increase to 64.2%

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In October 2023, Sen. Yaw announced the introduction of legislation prohibiting the distribution of Act 13 impact fees to any county “that is actively suing over fossil fuel use.” The IFO reported calendar 2023 revenue was $179.1 Read more here. Read more here. Although not yet introduced, Sen. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2023

Coal, Gas Power Plants Reflect ‘Urgency’ Of Climate Crisis PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PennLive: Election Officials In Central PA Expect Smooth Sailing With Primary Results Tuesday -- PA Capital-Star: PA House Republican Budget Maven Calls For Reforms In 2023-24 Budget Process -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

13 -- Penn State Extension Offers 3-Part Webinar Series On On-Lot Septic Systems Starting Oct. 11 Webinar On $396.1 CEO’s For Sustainability C-Suite Sustainability Summit, Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

9 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation [PaEN] -- South Mountain Partnership Holds Annual Power Of The Partnership Program Sept. 16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County [PaEN] -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug. WeConservePA Environmental Advisory Council Fall Gathering Oct. 28 To Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Sen. By Jane Fonda [ PDF of Article ] -- Financial Times: Is Nuclear Energy The Zero-Carbon Answer To Powering AI? Whose Capital Is Going To Help Underwrite The Risk?] -- Washington Post: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Owner Seeks $1.6 28 to Oct. 28 to Oct.

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