PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2025

This program has been a success for these county and municipal governments, and were excited to enroll a new cohort in 2025 to be able to bring these kinds of savings to other places in Pennsylvania. The 2024 Shared Energy Manager cohort concluded in December 2024 and had 22 active participants. .:

Government 103

Government Renewable Energy Natural Gas Solar Power 103

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Public Participation -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 22 [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments At April 30 Hearing On RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Tennessee Gas Pipeline Compressor Station 307 In Howe Twp., Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!

Recycling 67

Recycling 2025 Conservation Waste 67

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. Billion Up From $2.2 Billion Up From $2.2

Fossil Fuels 86

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity 86

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2025

Davis, DEP, Community Celebrate The Opening Of Federal/State Funded Blacklick Creek Mine Drainage Treatment Plant To Clean Up 25 Miles Of Waterways In Cambria, Indiana Counties [PaEN] -- Indiana Gazette: Blacklick Abandoned Mine Drainage Treatment Facility Celebrated Near Vintondale -- DEP Now Accepting Applications For First Round Of Federally-Funded (..)

Nuclear Power 54

Nuclear Power Recycling Conservation Natural Gas 54

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 6, 2022

One is that gas plant contracts signed (or renewed) before 2025 will be able to evade meeting the national CERs beyond 2035 which is when the regulations are supposed to kick in. . This may explain Ontario’s big rush to renew expired or expiring gas contracts now. But there are loopholes.

Renewable Energy 102

Renewable Energy Electricity Wind Power 2005 102

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

Implement Ontario’s first comprehensive zero-emissions vehicle strategy, which in part includes: A province-wide electric vehicle sales target of 15 per cent by 2025, 45 per cent by 2030, and 100 per cent by 2030. Cut current methane levels in half and implement a methane performance standard for Ontario’s natural gas.

Climate Change 91

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 91

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

A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

The Tokyo Olympics will be powered by a fuel with ambition – hydrogen. The Olympic village will be powered by hydrogen made at a solar power plant in the exclusion zone created after the Fukushima nuclear accident a decade ago. Grey is made from natural gas or coal, and has a large carbon footprint.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions 98

A Greener Life

JULY 9, 2021

Energy authorities in Inner Mongolia are aiming to connect 50 gigawatts of renewable power to the grid by 2025. It could then explore local heating systems, using waste heat from factories and power plants rather than building new boilers. The Kubuqi desert. Photo credit: Alamy. Quick decisions needed.

Renewable Energy 85

Renewable Energy Government 2015 2019 85

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The CLCPA also established renewable procurement mandates: 70% renewable energy by 2030, 9,000 MW of offshore wind by 2035, 3,000 MW of energy storage by 2030, and 6,000 MW of solar by 2025.

Regulations 52

Regulations Clean Energy 2030 Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2022

25 PA Lake Erie Forum Webinar On Climate Hazard Mitigation & Climate Migration [PaEN] -- Annual Conference Of Interfaith Power & Light To Focus On Environmental Justice & Human Resilience On Nov. To Host A Virtual Symposium Oct.

Conservation 49

Conservation Renewable Energy 2022 Natural Gas 49

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

1 -- Altoona Mirror: Peoples Gas Natural Gas Rates To Increase Jan. 1 -- Altoona Mirror: Peoples Gas Natural Gas Rates To Increase Jan. Posted: January 6, 2025] PA Environment Digest Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas 2025 2024 Conservation 83

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2025

23 Webinar On Data Centers - How To Ensure AI And Cryptocurrency Mining Don't Delay Transition To 100% Renewable Energy [PaEN] -- Washington & Jefferson College: Feb. 22 On ARCH2 Appalachian Hydrogen Hub , On Campus, Washington, PA, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Project To Hold Open House Jan.

Conservation 110

Conservation Biofuels Electricity Fossil Fuels 110

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 8, 2022

It’s due to a combination of factors, including tremendous demand for clean energy from states, utilities and consumers; federal regulations to reduce toxic air pollutants; and—most important—the simple fact that renewables and natural gas are now the cheapest options to meet our electricity needs. percent; natural gas, 38.3

Clean Energy 306

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change 306

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.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 90

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2025

23 Webinar On Data Centers - How To Ensure AI And Cryptocurrency Mining Don't Delay Transition To 100% Renewable Energy [PaEN] -- Washington & Jefferson College: Feb. 22 On ARCH2 Appalachian Hydrogen Hub , On Campus, Washington, PA, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Project To Hold Open House Jan.

Electricity 84

Electricity Biofuels Fossil Fuels 2025 84

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Of Health, Penn State Medical Webinars On Caring For Persons Living & Working In Communities With Oil & Natural Gas Extraction [PaEN] -- Part II - Health Impacts: State Dept. Data Center Demands -- Pittsburgh Business Times: EQT Sees Growing Demand From A.I.

Conservation 70

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 70

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

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). gigawatts (GW) of planned solar projects expected to come online this year is almost double the previous 13.4 Solar” only includes large-scale solar.

Fossil Fuels 262

Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides 262

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Luzerne County [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: Using Live Stake Nurseries To Engage Communities In Stream Health [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!

Conservation 54

Conservation Recycling 2025 Natural Gas 54

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 11, 2023

And during the rare wintertime “lull” in offshore wind speeds, these studies show that solar power picks up the slack. Given the age and infrequent operation of these facilities, they tend to have higher outage rates when called upon to start than most resources in the fleet.”

Electricity 331

Electricity Solar Power 2022 Wind Power 331

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

Natural Resources 67

Natural Resources Nuclear Power Environmental Protection Solar Power 67

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

Posted: March 9, 2025] PA Environment Digest EQM Gathering OPCO LLC Sue Union Twp., Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Conservation Sea Level Solar Power 82

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. 7] Nuclear plants are among the most reliable components of America’s power grids.

Electricity 100

Electricity Renewable Energy 2019 Nuclear Power 100

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2024

. -- Game Commission Online Pennsylvania Elk Cam Now Available 24/7 -- PhillyVoice.com: PA Elk Cam Goes Live For Annual Mating Season 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- Reuters: Texas Energy Fund Approves Gas-Fired Power Plants For Next Stage (..)

Electricity 110

Electricity Natural Gas 2024 Fossil Fuels 110

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

Million In Solar For All Funding From Self-Imposed Freeze [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front/WPSU: Solar Power Supporters In PA Say Outlook Is Positive, Even As Policies Could Change Under President -- City Of Reading Begins Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy Project To Save $13.3

Conservation 54

Conservation Natural Gas Solar Power Renewable Energy 54

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

18 Winter Feeding Pasture Walk In Newville, Cumberland County [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center Hosts Oct. 18 Webinar On Solar For Schools Grant Program [PaEN] -- PA Environmental Professionals Host Oct. Solar Program In Oct. 7 [PaEN] -- Capital RC&D Hosts Oct. 31 Webinar For Businesses, Nonprofits, Communities [PaEN] -- Dept.

2024 84

2024 Clean Water Act Fossil Fuels Solar Power 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

Billion -- American Gas Association: Presidents Tariffs On Canadian Natural Gas Will Cost US Consumers At Least $1.1 Of Revenue Reports February Tax Collections $44 Million (1.6%) More Than Anticipated; Up $104.3 Of Revenue Reports February Tax Collections $44 Million (1.6%) More Than Anticipated; Up $104.3 Ohio- $2.80

Politics 71

Politics Natural Gas Electricity Government 71

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Rural Communities On The Front Lines Of Solar's Growth -- Sen. Mensch Introduces Bill To Encourage Development Of Clean Vehicle Infrastructure- Electric, Natural Gas, Hydrogen -- 35 Senate, House Democrats Urge Gov.

Conservation 49

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 49

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2025

Of Labor & Industry Reports PA Unemployment In December At 3.6%, Remains Under National Rate [Posted: January 26, 2025] Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. 28 Mid-Year Revenue Update , 1:30. -- Beaver Times: PA Gambling Revenues Hit Record High In 2024 For One Reason - Online Gambling -- Sen.

Politics 104

Politics 2025 2026 Natural Gas 104

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2025

For me, and I believe for many folks, solar power is the poster child of climate action," said Betsy Whitman, Patton Township Supervisor and member of the Solar Power Purchase Agreement Working Group. The number of entities involved in this solar power purchase agreement is likely groundbreaking in Pennsylvania.

Government 106

Government Solar Power Electricity Renewable Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2025

Resource Links: -- Washington & Jefferson: Demand For Data Centers Increasing In Pennsylvania -- PUC House Budget Hearing: We Arent Going To Build Our Way Out Of Electric Generation Shortfalls On PJM Grid; We Need To Diversify Our Generation Sources [PaEN] -- PUC Invites Stakeholder Comments On The Issue Of The Adequacy Of Electricity Supplies (..)

Solar Power 97

Solar Power Electricity Natural Gas 2025 97

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2025

By Sharon Pillar, Pennsylvania Solar Center This guest essay first appeared in the Allentown Morning Call on March 20, 2025 -- In 2025, already soaring electricity costs are predicted to surge up to an additional 29%. Only about 3% to 5% comes from cheaper, home-grown clean energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower.

Solar Power 54

Solar Power Electricity 2025 Clean Energy 54

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2025

Billion -- American Gas Association: Presidents Tariffs On Canadian Natural Gas Will Cost US Consumers At Least $1.1 Billion -- American Gas Association: Presidents Tariffs On Canadian Natural Gas Will Cost US Consumers At Least $1.1

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation Solar Power 73

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2025

Million In Solar For All Funding From Self-Imposed Freeze [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front/WPSU: Solar Power Supporters In PA Say Outlook Is Positive, Even As Policies Could Change Under President -- DEP: Check Your Eligibility Now! EQM Gathering OPCO LLC Sue Union Twp., Ohio- $2.80 Ohio- $2.80

Natural Gas 70

Natural Gas Conservation Solar Power Natural Resources 70

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2025

Impacted By Conventional Oil Well Wastewater Spill] Mine Subsidence Found Under Olympus Energy/Hyperion Natural Gas Compressor Station Construction Site In Penn Twp., Impacted By Conventional Oil Well Wastewater Spill] Mine Subsidence Found Under Olympus Energy/Hyperion Natural Gas Compressor Station Construction Site In Penn Twp.,

2025 45

2025 Conservation Recycling Natural Gas 45

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- EPA Now Accepting Nominations For 2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards, Deadline Dec. 10 On Proposed Stream Redesignations, Laboratory Fee Review [PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Sept.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Electricity Conservation 2024 84

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The cost of clean energy technologies such as wind, solar, and battery technologies BNEF expects to decline further in 2025, in a boost to the viability of the sector. The global benchmarks for wind and solar generation are also set to fall this year at 4% and 2%, respectively. Graph credit: BloombergNEF.

Clean Energy 59

Clean Energy Technology Technology Wind Power 59