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Allegheny Conference Of Community Development: A Major Win - Mainspring Energy Receives DOE Grant For Linear Generator Sustainable Energy Manufacturing Facility

PA Environment Daily

They use a flameless reaction with near-zero NOx (nitrogen oxides) emissions using any gaseous fuel. Mainspring expects to break ground in 2025. Linear generators represent an advanced new category of power generation. The product can switch from one fuel to another seamlessly without hardware changes.

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Our Solar PA Coalition Highlights How Community Solar Energy Legislation Is A People-Centered Solution For Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

Solar panels do not emit carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen oxides, or other harmful air pollutants when theyre working. Community solar will grow Pennsylvanias capacity to get energy from the sun, which will improve air quality and reduce our reliance on more polluting energy sources, said Alice Lu, Policy Analyst at Clean Air Council.

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DEP Posted 92 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In March 8 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

19, 2025. ( The revised permit would increase the acreage by 1.3 acres in the Unami Creek Watershed (High Quality). ( Contact: Brie Sterling, bsterling@pa.gov or (717) 783-9469. Luzerne County. ( Received Aug. 18, 2023, Issued Feb.

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DEP Invites Comments At April 30 Hearing On RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Tennessee Gas Pipeline Compressor Station 307 In Howe Twp., Forest County

PA Environment Daily

PA Bulletin, page 2390 ) The station is classified as a major facility for RACT purposes having the potential to emit greater than 100 tons per year of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and 50 tons per year of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Registration to testify will close at 5:00 PM on April 23, 2025.

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House Environmental Committee Reports Out Bill To Require DEP To Consider Cumulative Impacts Of Certain New Sources Of Pollution On Already Impacted Communities

PA Environment Daily

The amendment would cover pollution from major oil and gas infrastructure and pipelines, power plants and many other facilities that emit these air pollutants.

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Accelerating Freight Decarbonization

Legal Planet

The emissions from these trucks, such as particulate matter & nitrogen oxides, can contribute to poor air quality in these communities. The Netherlands’ Green Deal serves as a successful example, with 30-40 cities committing to implementing ZEZ by 2025.

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These Are the Critical Issues to Track with the New “Tech-Neutral” Clean Electricity Tax Credits

Union of Concerned Scientists

While the changes are slated to go into effect for facilities placed in service on or after January 1, 2025, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) still have some complex—and deeply consequential—issues left to resolve.