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!

Nuclear Power 83

Nuclear Power 2028 Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 83

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.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 85

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.

Nuclear Power 109

Nuclear Power Politics Conservation Waste 109

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.

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Law 2025 Electricity 52

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 2025 Law Climate Change 59

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 (..)

Regulations 107

Regulations Renewable Energy Government Clean Energy 107

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.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions 98

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.

Electricity 100

Electricity Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2019 100

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."

Natural Gas 86

Natural Gas Electricity 2028 Nuclear Power 86

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 82

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity 82

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.

Conservation 108

Conservation Nuclear Power Electricity 2024 108

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.

Nuclear Power 88

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation 2025 88

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 (..)

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Politics 2025 Recycling 90

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.

Natural Gas 118

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 118

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.

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Electricity Regulations 2028 113

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.

Conservation 108

Conservation Electricity Nuclear Power Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Martin -- DEP Briefs Water Resources Committee On Proposed Changes To PAG-13 General Permit For Small Municipal Stormwater Dischargers; Latest Emerging Contaminants Sampling Results; Microplastics Study [PaEN] -- PUC To Host Nov. 24 Meadow Seeding For A Hands-On Stormwater Solution.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Clean Air Act Nuclear Power Electricity 109

Law Columbia

AUGUST 23, 2022

For example, the IRA extends and expands existing tax credits for renewable electricity production, and creates a new credit for electricity production at certain nuclear power plants. The IRA also provides billions of dollars for grant, loan, and similar programs to be administered by various federal agencies.

Carbon Dioxide 103

Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Regulations 2016 103

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2022

million for assisting workers and communities impacted by electric generation or manufacturing plant closures, including training projects, extended unemployment benefits and investments in projects to redevelop the closed plant sites. . -- $62.5 At least $12.5

Regulations 59

Regulations Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nuclear Power 59

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

8 On Hydrogen Hubs, Data Centers, Food Processing Residuals, PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Regulation [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Nuclear Energy Growing, But Power Demand Still A Problem -- Inquirer Guest Essay: Nuclear Power At Three Mile Island Plant Is No Climate Solution, Why Would Anyone Tempt Fate? -

Conservation 110

Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Waste 110

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2024

Yaw: State’s Efforts Are ‘Positively Transforming’ Chesapeake Bay Watershed -- Discover NEPA: Keep NE PA’s Rivers & Streams Clean With PA Environmental Council -- TribLive: Franklin Regional Science Teacher Joins Research On Lake Erie -- Patch.com: New Hope-Solebury Students Awarded Aquetong Watershed Scholarships In Bucks County -- PA Assn.

Conservation 104

Conservation Nuclear Power 2024 Electricity 104

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

NERC continued, “While the natural gas industry is making progress on commercial practices and voluntary commitments to improve winter preparedness, supplies to electric generators remain vulnerable in extreme cold temperatures in many parts of North America, placing electric reliability at risk. “As from other sources. Read more here.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Electricity 2025 2024 90

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

US electricity sector emissions decreased 34 percent from 2005 to 2019, including an astonishing 10 percent in 2019, which is the largest year-on-year decline in history. By contrast, the Obama administration’s proposed carbon regulation of the power sector, the “Clean Power Plan,” proposed emissions reductions of 32 percent — by 2030.

2020 95

2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas 95

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2024

Shapiro’s Energy Proposals Will Add Clean Energy Generation, Improve Electric Grid Stability - By Dana Siler, Citizens’ Climate Lobby -- PennLive Guest Essay: We Can Only Manage Climate Change If We Acknowledge Its Devastating Impact On Poor People - By Raiyan Bakshi, Intern, World Affairs Council Of Harrisburg and PennLive -- PennDOT Announces $7.1

Conservation 107

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Energy 107

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

4 Webinar: Our Work Helps The Allegheny River Thrive -- TribLive: Nature Focus Of Artwork Featured In Loyalhanna Watershed Association’s 40th Annual Auction -- Registration Now Open For PASA 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Conference Feb. 5-7 In Lancaster [PaEN] -- Wilkes-Barre Times: DEP Reduced Permit Backlog By 67% Under Gov. Shapiro -- Gov.

Conservation 111

Conservation Air Pollution Recycling Natural Gas 111

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Of Energy Awards DEP $16.2 Of Energy Awards DEP $16.2 2 -- Schuylkill Action Network To Hold Annual Meeting Nov.

Conservation 103

Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Clean Energy 103

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 112

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Natural Resources Waste 112

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

22 In Washington County -- FirstEnergy, Dominion Energy, American Electric Power Reach Joint Planning Agreement To Propose Regional Electric Transmission Projects Across PJM Footprint -- KDKA: Only 17% Of Pittsburgh’s Garbage Gets Recycled, Here’s Why -- Courier Times: Farm v. 22 , 1:00 p.m.

Nuclear Power 105

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Recycling Natural Resources 105

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

. -- November 18 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov. Climate Target ‘Deader Than A Doornail’ Experts Say -- Bloomberg Guest Essay: If 1.5C Is Dead, Why Are We Still Talking About It?

Nuclear Power 101

Nuclear Power Natural Resources Conservation 2025 101

PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2024

Washington County [ PDF of Story ] -- TribLive: Westmoreland Water Authority Target Of Vendor Impersonation Scheme, Lost Significant Amount Of Money -- PA Assn. Seif, Former Administrative Assistant to Gov.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2024 Conservation 109

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Cartwright Introduces Bill To Improve Readiness For Extreme Weather -- PennDOT, DEP, PPL, Partners Hosting 8 In-Person Stakeholder Sessions On State Plan For National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Starting Oct. Don Ritter -- Post-Gazette: Canadian Nuclear Fuel Firm Buying Into Westinghouse Electric Co.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Politics 64

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

EIA Annual Energy Outlook 2022: Renewables Fastest Growing Energy; Falling Costs Means Robust Competition With Natural Gas; Electricity Fastest Growing Energy Source In Buildings [PaEN] National/International -- White House: U.S.,

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 90

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

How Utilities And States Are Responding To PJM’s Record Electricity Capacity Prices [Part 1 of 3] -- PUC Awarded $4.6 Westmoreland County -- Tribune-Democrat: Somerset Twp. Developing Guidelines For Solar Energy Facilities In Somerset County -- Citizens Voice: Developer Makes Pitch For Solar Energy Facility In Hazle Twp.,

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity Conservation 110

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Pippy Named Acting Adjutant General; Fmr State Senator, Lobbyist For PA Coal Alliance -- Budget 2025 -- Dept. By Jane Fonda [ PDF of Article ] -- PennLive Guest Essay: Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Restart Signals Hope For Jobs, Power Grid And PA’s Future - By Rep. Of Revenue Reports September Tax Collections $33.7

Politics 109

Politics Nuclear Power Natural Gas Climate Change 109

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

formal notice ) [ Note: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning on the agenda.] House Republican Policy Committee hearing on PJM’s Electric Capacity Auction, What Needs To Be Done To Prevent Blackouts By 2030. Of Agriculture Announces 2025 PA Farm Show Theme - Powering Pennsylvania -- Dept.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Waste 110

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Shapiro Gives ‘Wait and See’ Response To Republican Pledge To Begin Mass Deportations -- Post-Gazette - Ford Turner: Shapiro’s Path To National Office Runs Through A Still-Divided PA Legislature -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Is Josh Shapiro On Deck For 2028? -- Budget 2025 -- Independent Fiscal Office Reports FY 2024-25 Deficit Of $3.4

Politics 106

Politics Nuclear Power 2028 Natural Gas 106

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Shapiro Releases $600 Million In Redevelopment Assistance Capital Project Funding -- Budget 2025 -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: State Legislators Break Promise To Address Transit Funding ‘Crisis’ -- Dept. Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Gov. Of Revenue Reports October Tax Collections $57.1

Politics 94

Politics Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity 94