PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 1949 ) -- Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant: DEP invites comments on the renewal of a State Only Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Salem Twp., Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? Contact: Brie Sterling, bsterling@pa.gov or (717) 783-9469. Luzerne County. ( Received Aug.

Nitrogen Oxides 70

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The EPA Administrator discusses farm issues with state agricultural regulators. The GAO says Congress should work on a permanent fix for the nation’s spent commercial nuclear fuel. The waste is stored at 75 nuclear power sites in the country. The Rundown. News Briefs. EPA and Agriculture. Studies and Reports.

Nuclear Power 147

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 7426 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 244 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Susquehanna County. ( Indiana County. (

Air Pollution 116

Air Pollution Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2024 116

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

On February 20, the Department of Environmental Protection presented six major legislative proposals to the Climate Change Advisory Committee it would like to see adopted to implement the 2024 PA Climate Action Plan. Posted: February 20, 2024] PA Environment Digest

2024 77

2024 Nuclear Power 2030 Electricity 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

Cascading Failures Combined To Produce The Worst Nuclear Power Accident In US History At Three Mile Island - By James M. Seif, Former Administrative Assistant to Gov.

Conservation 53

Conservation Nuclear Power Clean Energy Natural Gas 53

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

With Freshwater Excellence Award [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approved, Renewed 24 Shale Gas Well Pad Water Use General Permits In August; 212 General Permits So Far In 2024 [PaEN] -- October Is Riparian Buffer Month! Visit the Committee webpage for options to join the meeting remotely. Celebrate Trees And Streams !

Nuclear Power 108

Nuclear Power Natural Gas 2028 Waste 108

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2024

Keep PA Beautiful 2024 Summit For Community Stewardship In Scranton Oct. Keep PA Beautiful 2024 Summit For Community Stewardship In Scranton Oct. Here’s What To Know About The Plant’s History Amid Questions About Its Future -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn.

Nuclear Power 106

Nuclear Power Natural Gas 2024 Politics 106

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

Of Revenue Reports February Tax Collections 2.6% More Than Anticipated: Up $76.1

Nuclear Power 107

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation 2024 107

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 25, 2022

Grid modeling tools have a significant real-world impact because utilities, grid operators, regulators and policymakers rely on these tools to make investment and policy decisions. Capacity expansion models are the ones that get all the glory these days because utilities, grid operators and regulators use them to make investment decisions.

Electricity 279

Electricity Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 279

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

28 Webinar On Climate-Smart Ag Project (CARAT) [PaEN] -- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Ad Crable: Pennsylvania To Get Nearly $1 Billion In Federal Funds For Climate-Smart Ag Practices -- Lancaster Clean Water Partners Newsletter: Looking Back On 2024 And Looking Forward -- Ag Conservation Professionals!

Conservation 82

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity 2024 82

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2024

. -- DEP Advisory: DEP’s OnBase Database Manager Will Not Be Available On Wednesday, May 8 From 5:00 p.m. Of Revenue Reports April Tax Collections Were$373.3 Million (7%) Over Their Estimates; Fiscal Year Revenues Up $739.3 Million (7%) Over Their Estimates; Fiscal Year Revenues Up $739.3

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2024 Conservation 108

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

-- WHYY: Flood Risk Is Increasing In Philly Region, Here’s What You Need To Know -- Beaver County Times: State Leaders, Regulators Push For Solar For Former Mine Lands -- Post-Gazette - Bruce Ledewitz: The Republican Reason We’re Not Talking About Climate Change -- WHYY: Limerick Nuclear Power Plant To test Emergency Siren System TODAY -- TribLive: (..)

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Natural Resources 113

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 11, 2022

To accomplish this the law 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.

Regulations 59

Regulations Law Climate Change 2025 59

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key findings of the report Include: -- Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power Dominate: Fossil fuels, along with nuclear power, currently provide nearly all the power (92%) in the PJM grid. [ Billion In Last Auction [Posted: August 27, 2024] PA Environment Digest MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Fossil Fuels 85

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity 85

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Visit the Public Utility Commission website for more information on regulated public utilities in Pennsylvania. Posted: September 4, 2024] PA Environment Digest Each siting application will be evaluated based on the facts and evidence to determine whether individual projects serve the public interest. Click Here for the announcement.

Electricity 80

Electricity Nuclear Power 2020 2024 80

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Help Wanted -- Shapiro Administration Celebrates 2024 DCNR Ranger Trainee Graduates At Little Buffalo State Park -- Help Wanted: Upstream Pittsburgh Water Equity Director -- Adult Mentors Needed! 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 to 5:00 p.m. 28 to Oct. 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt.

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 77

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

formal notice ) [ Note: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning on the agenda.] -- September 23 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. Visit the Committee webpage for options to join the meeting remotely.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Natural Resources Solar Power 106

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2024

Keep PA Beautiful 2024 Summit For Community Stewardship In Scranton Oct. 14 Hearing [If Requested] On Title V Air Quality Permit For Gas-fired Hummel Station Power Plant In Snyder County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Aug. Plans Youghiogheny River Rafting Trip July 28 -- Tom Ridge Environmental Center In Erie Hosts Aug. 21; Annual Dinner Sept.

Nuclear Power 83

Nuclear Power 2024 Carbon Dioxide Conservation 83

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

James Struzzi (R-Indiana) introduced House Bill 2573 establishing an Independent Energy Office headed by a new Energy Advocate with the authority to veto any regulation, policy or action of any state agency that “may harm energy reliability and affordability.” from other sources. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Electricity Regulations 2028 110

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2024

National- $3.66 National- $3.66 National- $3.66

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Recycling 101

PA Environment Daily

JULY 8, 2024

commercial nuclear power industry. The accident occurred at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant Unit 2 near Middletown, a few miles downstream from Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, (PEMA,) had no expertise in nuclear reactors. Dick Thornburgh At 3:53 a.m., Thornburgh.

Nuclear Power 95

Nuclear Power Radiation 2002 Cooling 95

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2024

Of Environmental Educators Announce 2024 Award Winners Republican Rep. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: April 1, 2024] PA Environment Digest Threads PA Environment Digest Feed PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events.

Nuclear Power 96

Nuclear Power Conservation Air Pollution Waste 96

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2024

Shapiro Says Ex-President Should ‘Quit Whining’ 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: June 11, 2024] PA Environment Digest Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept.

Nuclear Power 108

Nuclear Power Radiation Carbon Emissions Natural Resources 108

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Billion That Owns Nuclear Plants In PA -- Post-Gazette: Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant Part Of $3.4 Senate In 2024 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 8, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Shapiro, DEP In Support Of Strong Oil & Gas Industry Methane Emission Controls [PaEN] -- Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community Urges EPA To Move Forward With Strong Regulation Of Vinyl Chloride Under Federal Toxic Substances Control Act, While Calling For A Ban [PaEN] -- Reminder: DEP To Host Nov.

Toxic Substances Control Act 84

Toxic Substances Control Act Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources 84

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

4 On Federal Disaster Response; Regulating Water Supplies; Roadside Springs [PaEN] -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay Host Dec. 4 On Federal Disaster Response; Regulating Water Supplies; Roadside Springs [PaEN] -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay Host Dec.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2025 Carbon Emissions 82

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

In order to steer investment toward environmentally sustainable activities, the European Union launched the Taxonomy Regulation framework to define activities deemed sustainable. The following elements of the Regulation proposal are dealt with in this review. of the proposal) and for existing installation only until 2040 (see §4.28).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2024

20 Progress Report Reception To Celebrate Progress Toward Carbon, Energy Reduction Goals -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Hosts Aug. Posted: August 18, 2024] PA Environment Digest 10; Training Oct. 17] -- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper To Offer Riverwalk Hikes A Sunbury Riverfest Aug.

Nuclear Power 86

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Clean Energy 86

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2024

4 Hearing On Renewal Of Air Quality Permit For Panther Creek Coal Waste-Fired Power Plant In Carbon County [PaEN] -- MCall: Talks Could Bring Amazon Data Center To Lehigh Valley At Site Of Electric Plant And Fmr Portland Generating Station -- DEP Sets Oct. 2 Teacher Training For Junior Solar Sprint -- Tribune-Democrat: Upper Yoder Twp.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Natural Resources Waste 85

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

-- Republican Herald: West Nile Virus Monitoring Starts In Schuylkill County -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces 5 Recipients (..)

Conservation 83

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste 2024 83

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Drawing Up Regulations For Possible Solar Energy Facilities -- Williamsport Sun Editorial: Old Lycoming Twp. By Jane Fonda [ PDF of Article ] -- Financial Times: Is Nuclear Energy The Zero-Carbon Answer To Powering AI? Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Sen. 28 to Oct. 28 to Oct. 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. -- Sen.

Conservation 83

Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Waste 83

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2025

February 4-- Governors Budget Address -- PUC: Calendar Year 2024 Act 13 Drilling Impact Fees To Remain Same As 2023; Dramatic Decline In Financial Support From Shale Gas Industry Continues [PaEN] -- Gov. Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online.

Renewable Energy 71

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Resources Conservation 71

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Posted: September 8, 2024] PA Environment Digest 13 Grants -- Green Building Alliance Awarded $1.48 11 Webinar On $396.1 Million PA RISE Program To Provide Grants, Incentives To Decarbonize Industry [PaEN] -- Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Trees For Graziers Host 2 Silvopasture Farm Walks On Sept. 4 In York County, Sept. 18, Repeated Sept.

Nuclear Power 76

Nuclear Power Electricity Conservation Recycling 76

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

The government’s cost-benefit analysis reveals that prolonging the runtime of its remaining three nuclear power plants is neither advisable technically nor in terms of security. From 2024, newly installed heating systems must be powered by at least 65% renewable energy.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Nuclear Power 98

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.

Conservation 83

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Shapiro’s plan introduces the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), which will attract federal investments in the Commonwealth and keep utility costs low in the long-term by building out the reliable, affordable fleet of power sources we will need for the decades to come. General Richard Zilmer, USMC (Ret.),

Electricity 89

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 89

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We depend on one fuel to generate 59% of our electricity-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% In July, the PJM Interconnection auction for wholesale electricity generation capacity to be delivered in 2025-26 resulted in a 933% increase in electricity costs over 2024-25. Read more here. [ Read more here.

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Electricity 2028 Nuclear Power 89