PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2025

Data Centers Commissioner Kim belly Barrow, Vice Chair of the Public Utility Commission will provide a presentation to Council on the impact of data center development on electricity demands and the grid in Pennsylvania and the region. Posted: January 5, 2025] PA Environment Digest Click Here for more information.

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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.

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 2, 2025

The German example Germany, the economic and industrial powerhouse in Europe in 2023, decided, for ideological and emotional reasons, to wean itself off nuclear power , even though the low-carbon baseload energy source was key to stability and economic output. Ironically, Germany also imports nuclear-produced electricity from France.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2024

30 Webinar - It’s Scary Out Here! 15 [PaEN] -- One United Lancaster: Lancaster Celebrates $1 Million Federal Grant For Street Tree Program -- Schuylkill Action Network To Hold Annual Meeting Nov. 19, April 25 [PaEN] -- One Beautiful Planet Seeks Volunteers For Nov. 16 Levittown Lake Cleanup In Bucks County.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

January 28-- Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee hearing on understanding your electric bill, what are you paying for power? January 27-- NASEO Hosts Webinar On RISE PA Decarbonization Grant Program, PA Energy Programs For Industry. 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Hearing Room 1, North Office Building. 8:30 to 9:30.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

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 utility, you know, the electric people." Posted: March 28, 2025] PA Environment Digest Dick Thornburgh At 3:53 a.m., What's GPU?" "The

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

On September 19, Utility Dive reported the North American Electric Reliability Corp issued a statement that it "remains concerned about maintaining sufficient natural gas supplies to address extreme winter conditions." December could be colder than normal across the northern U.S., from other sources. Read more here. [In Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2025

formal notice ) March 4-- Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, Black Appalachian Coalition, PennFuture, Partners Webinar -- Why Is My Electricity Bill So High? With Nuclear Energy - By Carol Browner, Fmr EPA Administrator -- Financial Times: Is Giving Old Reactors New Life The Future Of Nuclear Energy? And Going Higher?

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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.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The IEA report found that the share of wind and solar in the power generation mix is expected to rise to 35% in 2025 up from 29% in 2022. This is happening even as electricity demand is rising. Good news for another low-carbon energy source, nuclear power production, which is predicted to rise 3.6%

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance, Bucknell University To Host Abandoned Mine Pools As Beneficial Resource Conference June 4 - 5, 2025 -- Kleinman Center For Energy Policy: Sept. Maybe [Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Restart] Background On Issues -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. 8-9 [PaEN] -- Save The Date!

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2025

DEP had planned to do a pilot survey to determine home radon levels, but the March 1979 accident at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant changed the Bureaus priorities. The Philadelphia Electric Company and Bechtel, Inc., Posted: January 9, 2025] PA Environment Digest

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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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Law Columbia

JUNE 27, 2023

Eligible Tax Credits : The tax credits for which a local government may elect to receive direct payment are as follows (numbers are references to the applicable Internal Revenue Code provisions): 30C (alternative fuel refueling property) : up to a 30% tax credit for cost of natural gas, propane, hydrogen, electricity, E85, or diesel fuel blend vehicle (..)

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Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

To accomplish this the bill 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.

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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.

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Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

Congress took questions relating to the security of America’s electricity supply seriously before more than a dozen states experienced energy shortages last month, but those events make this hearing all the more urgent. electrical grids were increasingly “complex and vulnerable.” [2] Shellenberger. 5] The U.S. 5] The U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2025

Meuser Puts Christian School Students On Phone With President-Elect -- The Center Square: Allegiance: A Tale Of 2 Threatened PA Steel Companies 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: January 11, 2025] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2024

On October 14, the PJM Interconnection issued its Winter Outlook on available electricity generation saying PJM has "adequate resources to serve the forecasted demand for electricity this winter under expected conditions, although reserve margins continue to shrink with continued generator retirements and increasing demand."

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2025

Thank you for your leadership! -- Public Utility Commission Urges Consumers To Prepare For Extreme Cold Next Week [PaEN] -- PJM Interconnection: New All-Time Peak Electricity Demand Possible Jan. 2025 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference At Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Online Feb. 27 [PaEN] -- Rep. Ohio- $3.14 Ohio- $3.14

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Read more here on legislation. -- Penn State, Project InnerSpace Report: Leverage Oil & Gas Workers To Generate Enough Geothermal Energy To Meet 100% Of Pennsylvania's Electricity, Heating, Medium Industrial Process Needs [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: A Geothermal Push In Pennsylvania Enlists Oil & Gas Industry: Hot Everywhere Underground (..)

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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."

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Data Centers, Plus 6 Other Open Meeting Takeaways -- Reuters: New US Energy Council Chief Calls On Power Plants To Produce 10% to 15% More Electricity To Meet A.I., Data Centers, Plus 6 Other Open Meeting Takeaways -- Reuters: New US Energy Council Chief Calls On Power Plants To Produce 10% to 15% More Electricity To Meet A.I.,

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

. -- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: Agriculture To Get Greater Voice In Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Effort -- WITF StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: $40 Million+ Heading To PA Farms To Increase Climate Resilience -- Lower Susquehanna Source Water Protection Partnership Holds Virtual Meeting Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Platform In 100 Healthcare Systems -- PennLive Guest Essay: Its Embarrassing To See An American President Bow To Putin - By Mark Singel 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: February 23, 2025] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Of Agriculture Announces 2025 PA Farm Show Theme - Powering Pennsylvania -- Audubon Society Of Western PA, Buffalo Creek Coalition, Penn State Extension Host Oct. 7 [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center Hosts Oct. 18 Webinar On Solar For Schools Grant Program [PaEN] -- Learn How To Save Money On Energy Thru PA Solar Center’s G.E.T.

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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. 20 Progress Report Reception To Celebrate Progress Toward Carbon, Energy Reduction Goals -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Hosts Aug. 10; Training Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Shapiro Highlights PA Permit Fast Track Program In Luzerne County -- Penn State Center For Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training Seeks Input On Shaping Agenda For ACAP Ag Conservation Con 2025 In April [PaEN] -- ClearWater Conservancy Receives $99,000 Grant To Install Forested Riparian Stream Buffers In Centre County; Next DCNR Grant Round (..)

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

to 11% UGI Gas Rate Hike Request -- Courier Times: Shocked By Your Higher PECO Electric, Natural Gas Bill? to 11% UGI Gas Rate Hike Request -- Courier Times: Shocked By Your Higher PECO Electric, Natural Gas Bill?

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Fund would provide low-interest grants and loans to finance the construction, maintenance, modernization and operation of electric generation facilities. Pennsylvania alone supplies nearly 25% of baseload electric generation capacity to the grid,” Sen. Yaw said. “We from other sources. Read more here. “I Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

. -- UPDATED: DEP Discovers Evidence Of Continuous Conventional Oil Well Wastewater Release At McKean County Well Site During Routine Inspection [PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: FERC Approves Rover Pipeline Connection To Energy Transfer Revolution Natural Gas Liquids Cryogenic Processing Facility In Washington County [ PDF of Article ] -- Marcellus (..)

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Regional change in electricity demand 2021-2027. By Anders Lorenzen The worlds thirst for electricity is growing ever more significantly and is forecast to rise at a growth rate of 4% for the next three years. This growth is being led by China , whose electricity demand has grown faster than the overall economy since 2020.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

As a follow-up to a November 25 Technical Conference held by the Public Utility Commission , the Commission is inviting comments from all stakeholders on the adequacy of electricity supplies in Pennsylvania. Click Here for a video of this session. -- What can the PUC do to ensure resource adequacy for electric distribution customers?

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

New Energy Advocate Under House Bill 2573 , the new Independent Energy Office would be charged with “protecting the reliability and affordability of the electricity grid within this Commonwealth and promoting the use of energy produced in this Commonwealth.” Read more here. Click Here for a copy of the March announcement. from other sources.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2025

Zoning Board Holds Hearing On Potential Solar Energy Facility -- WHYY: Philadelphia Receives $11 Million For Electric Vehicle Chargers -- Citizen Voice: Frigid Temps Lead To Ice Jam Concerns On Susquehanna River -- 8 New Videos Feature Ecosystem And Community-Focused Research By PA Sea Grant; Research Grant Proposals Due Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Million DOE Grant To Improve Siting Process For High-Voltage Electric Transmission Lines [PaEN] -- Appalachian Regional Commission Announced It Will Invest $16.9 Of Agriculture Invests $1.5 4 In York County, Sept. CEO’s For Sustainability C-Suite Sustainability Summit, Nov. CEO’s For Sustainability C-Suite Sustainability Summit, Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2025

January 28-- Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee hearing on understanding your electric bill, what are you paying for power? January 27-- NASEO Hosts Webinar On RISE PA Decarbonization Grant Program, PA Energy Programs For Industry. 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Hearing Room 1, North Office Building. 8:30 to 9:30.

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