PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

In order for states in PJM to take full advantage of incentives under the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), PJM must remove barriers to meeting the market and policy demand for cheap and clean energy. For context, there were 200 GW of clean energy resources operating in the entire U.S. Read more here.]

Renewable Energy 75

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 75

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

One of the most significant changes is "enhance resource accreditation" that would more accurately assess the reliability value of natural gas-fired power plants which accounted for 70% of the power plant outages in PJM during Winter Storm Elliot.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 85

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

Homer City based its decision on several factors including the low price of natural gas, a dramatic spike in the cost of its ongoing coal supply, unseasonably warm winters and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. A fourth plant-- Montour (1,504) -- announced plans to stop burning coal in 2025.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas 2028 Fossil Fuels Electricity 98

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. At the most recent auction, the clearing prices for the 2025/26 delivery year, soared to $269.92 Read more here. "At

Electricity 85

Electricity Natural Gas 2025 Fossil Fuels 85

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Graphic by: Danielle Anz With the help of UCLA Emmett Institute student researchers, I surveyed reported deals within the NFL, MLB, MLS, NHL, NBA, and WNBA using 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Commercial Guides published by SportsPro Media , a sports media and events firm that tracks industry deals. Far from it.

Fossil Fuels 260

Fossil Fuels 2025 2026 Climate Change 260

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2024

MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day Million To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments Switching To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Now Accepting Applications [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn., MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day Partners Host Aug. Partners Host Aug.

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 2024 111

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2024

Second, coal and natural gas-fired power plants that are work horses of the grid are retiring prematurely both because of the climate policies of some states (not Pennsylvania) and because the federal government discourages or bans fossil-fuel power plants and give preferential treatment to renewable energy. Read more here.]

Renewable Energy 85

Renewable Energy Electricity 2028 2025 85

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

November 13-- Moms Clean Air Force: Advocates To Call On Gov. Community Advocates For Clean Energy Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program. DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. Shapiro, DEP To Stop Toxic Facilities Targeting PA. In-Person State Capitol Rotunda, Online.

Nuclear Power 103

Nuclear Power Natural Resources 2025 Natural Gas 103

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

17 Hearing On PA One Call Underground Utility Notification Program Reauthorization; Almost All Conventional Gas/Oil Pipelines Specifically Excluded [PaEN] -- PUC Publishes Final Public Utility Owned Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards In Sept.

Natural Gas 124

Natural Gas 2024 2016 2025 124

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). I’ll start off with the good.

Fossil Fuels 251

Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides 251

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% In 2010, the mix was 48% coal, 34% nuclear, 15% gas and 2% renewables.

Electricity 116

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 116

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

On the ground field work will follow in 2025 to verify the location of wells detected and to measure methane emissions. The project will begin in mid-October and run through the end of November (after the leaves are down and before rifle hunting season).

Natural Gas 119

Natural Gas Clean Energy 2024 2016 119

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2024

Casey Cosponsors Bill To Find, Clean Up Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells, Improve Detection, Plugging Tech [PaEN] -- PUC Seeks To Accelerate Removal, Replacement Of Older Plastic Pipe In Natural Gas Distribution Systems [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction Price 9 Times Higher Than Previous Auction-- $269.92/MW-Day

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Electricity 2024 2021 92

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 14, 2024

The Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” is a dangerous and detailed guide to undermining our democracy and a broadside attack on our health and well-being, not to mention our economic prosperity.

2025 363

2025 Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Energy 363

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2024

. -- CNX Midstream Operating Company, LLC - 2 Pipelines: 13-Mile Long 24-Inch Natural Gas, 3.9-Mile PA Bulletin, page 6332 ) -- CNX Midstream Operating Company - 2 Pipelines: 13-Mile Long 24-Inch Natural Gas, 3.9-Mile Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups Coterra Energy, Inc. Read more here. Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2025 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2024

Casey Cosponsors Bill To Find, Clean Up Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells, Improve Detection, Plugging Tech [PaEN] -- PUC Seeks To Accelerate Removal, Replacement Of Older Plastic Pipe In Natural Gas Distribution Systems [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction Price 9 Times Higher Than Previous Auction-- $269.92/MW-Day

Natural Gas 116

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Recycling 116

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Yaw Announce Bill To Withhold Gas Drilling Impact Fees To Municipalities That Set More Protective Standards On Natural Gas Development Than State Law, And While There Is a Legal Challenge To Local Restrictions Observer-Reporter Letter: There’s Another Side To The 'Shale Gas Revolution' Beaver County Residents Invited To Join An Oct.

Toxic Substances Control Act 91

Toxic Substances Control Act Conservation 2025 Natural Gas 91

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2023

By the end of 2024, PJM expects to have cleared about 62,000 MW for connection, another 100,000 MW by the end of 2025, and an additional 100,000 MW by the end of 2026. The PJM system’s current total capacity is about 184,000 MW.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 95

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As one of the largest energy producers in the country with a legacy of driving American industry forward, Pennsylvania is well positioned to lead in the clean energy transition,” said John Carlson, Senior Northeast Regional Policy Manager at CATF. “We

Clean Energy 85

Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Carbon Emissions 85

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2024

30 Hearing On The Proposed 2025 Fee Schedule; Water Withdrawal Requests, Including 4 Supporting Shale Gas Development [PaEN] -- DEP Posted 72 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In October 5 PA Bulletin [PaEN] Related Articles This Week: -- DEP Begins Accepting Grant Applications Oct. Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Senate Passes Sen.

2024 97

2024 Natural Gas Air Pollution 2023 97

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

Now is the time for our legislators to bolster that progress, particularly given that Pennsylvania lags behind other states in offering incentives for energy and emissions reductions, and our building codes do not include the most updated standards for energy efficiency.

Carbon Emissions 98

Carbon Emissions 2030 Paris Agreement Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2024

Of Energy Awards Western PA/WV/OH ARCH2 Hydrogen Hub $30 Million Appalachian Voices Urges Congress To Reject Proposed Changes To Federal Energy Permitting That Reduces Opportunities For Communities To Challenge Projects; Bill Clears US Senate Committee PJM Electricity Auction Price 9 Times Higher Than Previous Auction-- $269.92/MW-Day

Electricity 91

Electricity 2025 Natural Resources Conservation 91

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 31, 2022

To improve the lives of all Chicagoans, the plan prioritizes environmental justice, household savings, public health, and clean energy. Many buildings in Chicago use natural gas—methane—to run furnaces, boilers, hot water heaters and cooking stoves. billion Chicago Recovery Plan. Building Retrofits.

Renewable Energy 264

Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Electricity 2008 264

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2022

Cheswick is one of only a half-dozen remaining coal-fired plants in Pennsylvania, and the state Department of Environmental Protection predicts that none will operate after 2025. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions To Increase In 2022, 2023, Including From Natural Gas -- Utility Dive: 2022 Outlook: U.S.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

On August 1, the Public Utility Commission moved to accelerate the process for identifying, removing, and replacing older plastic piping and components in Pennsylvania’s natural gas distribution systems. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas 2024 Natural Resources Waste 110

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 31, 2022

And in late-breaking news , the California Legislature will vote tonight on a bill that would extend the life of the state’s last nuclear power plant , Diablo Canyon, to help alleviate anticipated grid reliability shortfalls in 2025. All that being said, it’s still 2022 and September is upon us.

Solar Power 299

Solar Power Fossil Fuels Electricity 2020 299

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 19, 2024

Million In Funding To Plug Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells DEP To Hold Information Sessions On New Orphan Conventional Oil & Gas Well Plugging Grant Program Aug. Of The Interior Announces Pennsylvania Eligible For Up To $152.6 10; Training Oct. 5 Penn State Master Watershed Stewards Host Sept. Of Agriculture Invests $9.9

Conservation 96

Conservation 2025 2024 Natural Gas 96

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

23 - 24 In Pike County; 60th Anniversary Of Site Dedication [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh Ranks Among 10 Best Small Cities For Outdoor Enthusiasts -- PA Solar Center To Honor 10 Organizations For Their Solar Energy Leadership In Chester County On Sept. 26 to Sept. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 111

Clean Energy Law

MAY 24, 2022

Covered Entities : The Program regulates manufacturers, electricity importers, suppliers of natural gas, gasoline and other fuels, and CO2 suppliers that emit more than 25,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) annually. Half of all ARBOCs must provide direct environmental benefits to the state of California.

2030 130

2030 Carbon Dioxide Regulations 2020 130

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

If you live near this location and could be affected, contact DEP’s Eastern District Oil and Gas Office in Williamsport at 570-321-6650.

2024 111

2024 Natural Gas 2016 2011 111

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

Of Delaware River Basin Announces 2023 Award Winners University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health Will Release Results Of Shale Gas Development Health Impact Study On Aug. Potter County To Sept. 16 Webinar: Why Should We Care About, Advocate For A Climate-Friendly Federal Farm Bill? Potter County To Sept.

Fossil Fuels 97

Fossil Fuels Conservation Solar Power Renewable Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Under Governor Wolf, we’ve accelerated and expanded work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to equip Pennsylvania’s communities, businesses, and individual residents to address climate change impacts occurring now and projected for the near future. Clean energy is the fastest growing energy job sector in Pennsylvania.

Climate Change 59

Climate Change Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 59

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2024

21 On New 16-Inch Natural Gas Pipeline Being Built In Springfield, Troy, West Burlington & Granville Townships, Bradford County [PaEN] -- The Energy Age Blog: Range Resources Applies For More Shale Gas Wells In Cecil Twp., Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Senate Passes Sen.

Waste 56

Waste 2024 Natural Gas 2025 56

A Greener Life

MAY 20, 2022

However, specialists are calling for a broader restructuring of entrenched economic and energy models, which depend largely on the exploitation of fossil fuels – primarily natural gas – as well as the distribution of the resources derived from their sale, and the subsidised supply of hydrocarbons to the domestic market.

Solar Power 98

Solar Power Fossil Fuels Radiation Natural Gas 98

Law Columbia

JUNE 27, 2023

Direct pay – which is already in effect as of January 1, 2023 – allows tax-exempt entities, including local governments, to claim the value of certain clean energy and other tax credits as a cash payment, rather than as an offset to tax liability that they do not have.

Regulations 107

Regulations Renewable Energy Government Clean Energy 107

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

By Zoe Read, WHYY, with Jon Hurdle of NJ Spotlight contributing This article first appeared on WHYY.org September 9, 2022 -- The Delaware River Basin Commission on Thursday approved a three-year permit extension for a controversial project to build New Jersey’s first terminal for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) along the Delaware River.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Sea Level Atmosphere 98

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2021

The company also continues to prioritize innovative energy efficiency programs, which in 2020 helped customers save money on their energy bills and reduced usage by 22.3 million megawatt hours, or the equivalent energy use of 932,000 average homes for a year.

Climate Change 59

Climate Change 2030 Electricity 2005 59