PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals!

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2025 Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2025

The House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee is scheduled to meet April 7 to consider House Bill 109 (Vitali-D-Delaware) establishing an environmental justice permit review program in DEP to consider cumulative impacts of pollutants on communities already burdened by pollution. See bill language for more details.]

Natural Resources 63

Natural Resources 2024 2023 Environmental Protection 63

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Now that I have reached the extent of my white-water rafting knowledge, here is a recap of our very productive session: Electric vehicle directionality stalled but will return UCS co-sponsored Senator Nancy Skinner’s Senate Bill 233 (SB 233) which would have required all electric vehicles to be bidirectional by 2030.

2023 294

2023 Renewable Energy Electricity Fossil Fuels 294

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

On November 21, the Public Utility Commission announced it will hold a technical conference on the adequacy of electricity supplies in Pennsylvania Monday, November 25 from 9:00 a.m. The agenda for the conference includes three sessions-- -- What are the right mix of resources and how do we get them online? M-2024-3051988.

Electricity 88

Electricity Natural Gas Natural Resources Clean Energy 88

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2024

The Pennsylvania Envirothon announced a five-member team from North East High School in Erie County won the 2024 Statewide Envirothon and will represent the Commonwealth at the 34th NCF Envirothon international competition July 28 – August 3 at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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2024 2003 2001 Conservation 112

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 1 Electricity Price Changes; Rates Will Vary From 8.4%

Conservation 86

Conservation Electricity Natural Resources 2024 86

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

By John Quigley, Kleinman Center For Energy Policy , University of Pennsylvania The challenge of decarbonizing the electricity grid while ensuring its reliability is acute in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth is the nation’s third-largest electricity producer , and exports more of it than any other state. per year over the next ten years.

Electricity 115

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 115

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Rate design has been a site of experimentation and contestation since the earliest days of electricity provisioning. In the earliest days of electricity provisioning, fixed charges were common in residential rates due to the limits of metering technology. Regulators and policymakers began to reevaluate their approach to rate design.

Electricity 247

Electricity Regulations 2017 Technology 247

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Natural Resources Greenhouse 84

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 26 to Nov. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events.

Air Pollution 95

Air Pollution Recycling Natural Gas Conservation 95

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

-- Chesapeake Bay Journal: Volunteer Laurie Barr Leads Hunt For Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells In Pennsylvania - By Ad Crable [PaEN] -- FracTracker Alliance Announces 2024 Community Sentinel Award Recipients To Be Honored Dec. Of Environmental Professionals Host Dec.

Conservation 85

Conservation Electricity Recycling Waste 85

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 1, 2024

On August 1, PennFuture released this statement related to the latest PJM Interconnection electricity auction that resulted in a dramatic increase in electricity prices in the PJM footprint for delivery in 2025-26. per megawatt-day, a staggering increase of over 9 times compared to the 2024/25 clearing price of $28.92.

Electricity 85

Electricity Natural Gas 2025 Fossil Fuels 85

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

By John Quigley, Senior Fellow, Kleinman Center Next year, the electricity bills for twenty percent of Americans will start reflecting the high cost of failing to transition to clean energy. The cost of lining up those resources has skyrocketed—by a factor of almost seven—to a record high level. Partners Host Aug.

Clean Energy 113

Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 2025 113

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Josh Shapiro joined the governors of Delaware, Illinois, Maryland and New Jersey in calling on the PJM Interconnection to take "swift action" to change its electricity generation capacity auction rules to "prevent unnecessary increases in capacity costs" for their residents and businesses. On October 25, Gov.

Electricity 94

Electricity 2026 2025 2027 94

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

PJM’s recent capacity auction, in which PJM secures commitments from generators to provide electricity in the future, produced higher than usual prices. Billion Hydrogen, Natural Gas Tax Credit, Shapiro Wants To Rewrite The Law To Boost Electricity Production -- Sen. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Electricity 75

Electricity Natural Gas Natural Resources Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

On March 19, firefighters and DEP responded to another explosion and fire at a conventional well owned by Kriebel Natural Gas Co LLC in Manor Borough, Westmoreland County. Amer Natural Resources holds 49 permits. An explosion of the production storage tank occurred at 10:25 a.m while the well tender was blowing out the well.

2025 70

2025 Natural Gas Waste Electricity 70

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2025

On November 21, 2024, FERC granted York Energy Storage a preliminary permit to study the construction of a pumped storage facility at Cuffs Run along the Susquehanna River. Virgin Islands. Project Impacts The $2.3 billion project proposed by York Energy Storage LLC would involve construction of a 1.8-mile

Conservation 73

Conservation 2027 2026 2010 73

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

The 2024 current environmental issue focused on-- Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future. Natural Resources Conservation Service. Click Here for the complete announcement. Visit the NCF International Envirothon Competition website for more information on the competition.

2003 114

2003 2001 Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 114

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

By next year, Pennsylvania will get 50 percent of its electricity from ten new solar arrays around the Commonwealth – making Pennsylvania the first state in the country to commit to getting half of its energy from solar power. Click Here to learn more about Gov. Shapiro’s Energy/Climate Plan.

Electricity 85

Electricity Government Clean Energy Renewable Energy 85

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2025

On April 7, the House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee amended and reported out House Bill 109 (Vitali-D-Delaware) establishing an environmental justice permit review program in DEP to consider cumulative impacts of pollutants on communities already burdened by pollution by a vote of 14 to 12-- Republicans opposing.

Air Pollution 57

Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Natural Resources 57

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 2, 2022

Saltwater is poised to intrude and render five more wells unusable by 2024, said the Hilton Head Public Service District. Saltwater mapping with electrical resistivity imaging in the southern coast of Rhode Island by a team of University of Rhode Island students. Picture credit: Soni M. Pradhanang.

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Sea Level Ocean Climate Change 2018 340

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

Continuing Conventional Well Abandonment Problem In 2024, DEP issued 860 new or continued violations to conventional oil and gas well owners for abandoning and not plugging their wells. Growing Shale Gas Well Abandonments In 2024, 47 violations were issued or continued to 12 shale gas well owners for abandoning and not plugging their wells.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 12, 2024

The federal ministries most frequently targeted by lobbyists were Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and Finance Canada (FIN). NRCan staff participated in at least 313 meetings with oil and gas lobbyists, including 34 with Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson present.

Fossil Fuels 145

Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Climate Change Government 145

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Politics 2024 Conservation 109

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2024

By Terry Fitzpatrick, Energy [Utilities] Association Of PA This guest essay was first published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on August 6, 2024 -- What can Pennsylvania lawmakers do about a looming regional power shortage that they didn’t cause and can’t easily fix? This dilemma poses the most important energy issue facing the Commonwealth.

Renewable Energy 85

Renewable Energy Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 85

Law and Environment

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Responses to the RFP will be evaluated by various state agencies and the electric distribution companies (“EDCs”), with the ultimate selection to be made by the Commissioner of DEEP. Responses to all three solicitations are due to the respective states by January 31, 2024.

Renewable Energy 147

Renewable Energy Natural Resources Environmental Protection Electricity 147

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2023

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Endangered Species Act 105

Endangered Species Act Natural Gas Electricity Politics 105

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 19, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Natural Resources Climate Change Politics 109

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 28 to Oct. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events.

Nuclear Power 95

Nuclear Power Natural Resources Electricity Solar Power 95

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

Washington County Latest Township To Realize Current Gas Well Regulations Aren’t Enough To Protect People -- Farm & Dairy: Cecil Twp., Washington County Latest Township To Realize Current Gas Well Regulations Aren’t Enough To Protect People -- Farm & Dairy: Cecil Twp.,

Air Pollution 104

Air Pollution Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Natural Gas 104

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Electricity 92

Electricity Natural Resources Conservation Clean Energy 92

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

Washington County Latest Township To Realize Current Gas Well Regulations Aren’t Enough To Protect People -- Farm & Dairy: Cecil Twp., Washington County Latest Township To Realize Current Gas Well Regulations Aren’t Enough To Protect People -- Farm & Dairy: Cecil Twp.,

Air Pollution 107

Air Pollution Waste Electricity Natural Resources 107

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

PWT said this timely and critical report examines the current state of the PJM electric grid system, highlighting the challenges it faces and the potential consequences if immediate action is not taken. The findings are clear—our current path is unsustainable, and it's time to address the realities facing our electric grid."

Fossil Fuels 87

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity 87

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 per kilowatt hour in Pennsylvania as the state’s share of natural gas increased by 16%.

Regulations 132

Regulations Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity 132

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This region is one of eight conservation landscapes identified by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Posted: September 3, 2024] PA Environment Digest Keystone Hiking and Outdoor Weekend allows visitors and local residents to explore PA's beautiful and unique Susquehanna Riverlands.

Natural Resources 111

Natural Resources Conservation Electricity 2024 111

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

DEP’s Climate Change Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on February 21 to discuss a proposed scope of work for the 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment and state Climate Action Plan as required by Act 70 of 2008. Wolf: 2021 Climate Impacts Report Projects Pennsylvania Will Be 5.9° EV Charging Network To Rivals In $7.5

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Natural Gas 2008 Natural Resources 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. National- $3.53 National- $3.53

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation Natural Resources 110