Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 25, 2022

Here are a couple examples of recent UCS studies that have used capacity expansion models: Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits utilized the ReEDS model to evaluate several federal tax credit policies, assessing their impact on the buildout of renewable energy resources and power sector global warming emissions.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

Posted: March 16, 2025] PA Environment Digest Acre Wildfire Near Popular Trail At Codorus -- TribLive: Under Pressure: Water Flow Issues Can Cripple Firefighters Who Rely On Patchwork Of Unregulated Hydrants -- PA Dept. Shapiro Touts Capping Of 300th Conventional Oil & Gas Well At North Franklin Twp.,

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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. [ MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day Click Here for a copy of the report.

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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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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2024

10 Telephonic Hearing On PPL Proposal To Construct New Three Mile Island - Chanceford 500kV Transmission Line and Chanceford - Peach Bottom 500kV Transmission and Other Related Transmission Lines -- Washington Post: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Owner Seeks $1.6

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Cascading Failures Combined To Produce The Worst Nuclear Power Accident In US History At Three Mile Island - By James M. 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.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

formal notice ) Read more on agenda. -- Moms Clean Air Force: Pennsylvanians Call On State Leaders For Protection From Fossil Fuel And Plastic Industry Expansion [PaEN] -- JD Supra: Federal District Court Sends PA Oil & Gas Royalty Dispute To Trial -- PA Solar Center Hosts Nov. Of Environmental Professionals Host Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

22 , 1:00 p.m. . -- French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust Partners With Raymond & Kathleen Nester To Permanently Preserve 24-Acre Farm In Chester County [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun - Bill Bower: Reflections In Nature - It’s Hard To Predict When Leaves Will Change Their Colors -- Williamsport Sun: 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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Natural Gas Politics Recycling Nuclear Power 85

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. Read more here.

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Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Finally, the premature closure of nuclear power plants, often in the name of fighting climate change, results in greater air pollution. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez last year called for the closure of US nuclear power plants. The US could lose half to two-thirds of its nuclear energy over the next decade.

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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. 18 Winter Feeding Pasture Walk In Newville, Cumberland County [PaEN] -- Dept.

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Conservation Nuclear Power Electricity 2024 82

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Capacity market enhancements to the PJM Tariff aim for implementation beginning with the 2025/2026 Base Residual Auction (BRA), scheduled for June 2024. 14 Hearing On Air Quality Permit For Energy Transfer Natural Gas Liquids Marcus Hook Terminal In An EJ Area, Delaware County [PaEN] -- Better Path Coalition: Oct.

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Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 84

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? -

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

‘It Simply Should Not Happen, Period’ [PaEN] -- Stars and Stripes Guest Essay: Pause On Permits For New LNG Gas Export Facilities Right Move For National Security - Rivals Like China Are Using US LNG To Build Influence - By Steve Anderson, US Army Brigadier General - Retired [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: A Rescue Plan For American Energy And (..)

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Renewable Energy Conservation Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 83

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2024

A Third, A Third, A Third The IFO said Pennsylvania is now dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% It expects to clear another 26 GW of capacity in 2024 and 46 GW of new generation in 2025. Read more here. from other sources.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2025

Yaw To Introduce Bill To Use Revenue From Taxing Gambling Skill Games To Support Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program [PaEN] -- PASA Sustainable Agriculture Recognizes Innovation, Collaboration In 2025 Pasabilities Awards [PaEN] -- Take Action Now! Ohio- $3.01 Ohio- $3.01 Ohio- $3.01 Ohio- $3.01

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2025

4:00 p.m. -- The Allegheny Front: Amendment To PA Solar Bill Puts Industry On Edge -- TribLive: Solar Projects Go Commercial, Growth Up, Power Costs Down -- Scranton Times: Scranton Zoners Approve Citys First Solar Energy Facility -- TribLive: East Huntingdon Twp. Hopes To Buy, Preserve Farm Site Of Controversial Proposed Development For $9.4

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

18 - Energy Industry And Its Impacts On Freshwater Resources [PaEN] -- North Central Grassroots Conservation Fair March 14 Wellsboro, Tioga County [PaEN] -- PA American Water Charitable Foundation Accepting Applications For 2025 Water & Environment Grants [PaEN] -- Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grant Letters Of Intent Due Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Of Agriculture Invests $1.5 4 In York County, Sept. 11 In Lebanon County [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts 5-Part Webinar Series On Woodland Stewardship - Guided Engagement With Your Land, Starting Sept. CEO’s For Sustainability C-Suite Sustainability Summit, Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

More Background Pennsylvania’s electricity generation lacks the stability and lower costs brought by diversity in our fuel mix. We depend on one fuel to generate 59% of our electricity-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

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Natural Gas Electricity 2024 Nuclear Power 90

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

On March 25, the United States and the European Commission came to an agreement on how to address Europe’s need for natural gas through the next two winters by diversifying liquefied natural gas supplies “in alignment with climate objectives” to end Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Read more here. Read more here.

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Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 90

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Don Ritter -- Post-Gazette: Canadian Nuclear Fuel Firm Buying Into Westinghouse Electric Co. Nuclear Power] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Mawson Infrastructure Group To Sell Georgia Bitcoin Mining Facility And Focus On Beaver County Bitcoin Facility -- Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Allowance Auction On Dec.

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Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Politics 63

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2025

To Certify School Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Ban Compliance By All K-12 Schools In State Or Lose Funds -- Planet Philadelphia Radio Show: April 4 - Will We Be Stuck With Dirty Fossil Fuel Forever? Billion In Products To China , $2.6 Billion In Products To China , $2.6 Billion In Products To China , $2.6

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2025

Wins 2nd Court Case Over Warehouse, Manufacturing Development In Northampton County -- MCall Guest Essay: PA Must Protect Citizens Health By Removing Lead Water Pipes - By Food & Water Watch -- WNEP: Wildfire Season Underway Across The State -- Williamsport Sun: DCNR: Forest Landowners Should Plan For Spongy Moths -- Williamsport Sun: March 15 (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2025

Visit the Board webpage for options on joining the meeting remotely. Contact: Todd M. Wallace, twallace@pa.gov or (717) 783-6395. Shapiro Touts Capping Of 300th Conventional Oil & Gas Well At North Franklin Twp., Glenn Thompson Talks About Helping US Agriculture Weathering $28 Billion In Retaliatory Tariffs -- Beaver Times: USDA To Cut $36.7

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Legal Planet

MARCH 14, 2024

Who will lead the Senate in 2025? Cornyn’s Senate website emphasizes expansion of fossil fuel production but also touts Texas as a “trailblazer in renewable energy.” The odds are that it will be a Republican. Democrats have a slim margin and face some close races, while all the GOP seats seem secure. John Cornyn (TX).

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office in January 2025, his second presidency will have widespread implications for the energy industry, especially new investments, but not necessarily in the ways his supporters might expect. Renewable Energy Vs. Fossil Fuels Renewables or fossil fuels?

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2025 Fossil Fuels Politics Renewable Energy 130

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

On January 20, 2025 otherwise known as Day One of Trump 2.0 At the same time, the natural gas industry was in disarray, coal burning was damaging the environment, and the nuclear power industry collapsed. The resulting fall of natural gas prices made it the fuel of choice for electricity producers, and coal use declined.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Finally, a word on the stark choice America is faced with now embrace a clean energy future or double down on the fossil fuel industries of the past. In my city of Los Angeles, the cost of the January 2025 wildfires is estimated to exceed $250 billion. Wind power would do well in such a comparison with fossil fuel energy.

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