PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

. -- Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group Update: Industrial Shale Gas Development In Tioga State Forest Prioritizes Industry Profit Over Constitutional Mandate To Preserve, Protect State Forest Land s [PaEN] -- DEP: Some Guidance Now Available To Apply For $396 Million In RISE PA Industrial Decarbonization Grants; Application Period Opens Early (..)

Nuclear Power 73

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 73

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 31, 2022

And in late-breaking news , the California Legislature will vote tonight on a bill that would extend the life of the state’s last nuclear power plant , Diablo Canyon, to help alleviate anticipated grid reliability shortfalls in 2025.

Solar Power 299

Solar Power Fossil Fuels Electricity 2020 299

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

2025 [PaEN] -- DEP Starts Taxpayer-Funded Hazardous Sites Cleanup Process For American Biodiesel Site In Erie County; Hearing Sept. 18 PA Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action [PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug.

Natural Gas 74

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2025 74

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

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

[The Independent Fiscal Office reported in March Pennsylvania’s 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. [In Read more here.

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power 2024 89

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

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. Energy Information Administration.

Electricity 102

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 102

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.

Electricity 279

Electricity Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 279

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.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 81

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

JUNE 15, 2021

For instance, the leaders of the G7 countries pledged to deliver finally on a long overdue promise to deliver $100 billion each year until 2025 to poorer countries to adapt to the impact of climate change. Old pledges dressed up as new ambition. But only two of the countries were willing to pledge more cash.

Paris Agreement 94

Paris Agreement Climate Change Nuclear Power Government 94

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. The Tokyo Olympics will be powered by a fuel with ambition – hydrogen. Production is set to begin in 2025. photo credit: Kim Kyung-Hoon / Alamy. By Fred Pearce.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

After thousands of nuclear weapons tests during the Cold War, we are fortunate to live in a world where every nuclear power except North Korea adheres to the norm opposing explosive nuclear tests. The incoming Trump administration will almost certainly try to change that, if it can.

Radiation 182

Radiation 2025 Nuclear Power Atmosphere 182

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2024

14 Hearing [If Requested] On Title V Air Quality Permit For Gas-fired Hummel Station Power Plant In Snyder County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Aug. Plans Youghiogheny River Rafting Trip July 28 -- Tom Ridge Environmental Center In Erie Hosts Aug. 21; Annual Dinner Sept. 25 [PaEN] -- Registration Open! 16-17 [PaEN] -- PA Assn.

Nuclear Power 81

Nuclear Power 2024 Carbon Dioxide Conservation 81

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.

Fossil Fuels 69

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity 69

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We depend on one fuel to generate 59% of our electricity-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% In July, the PJM Interconnection auction for wholesale electricity generation capacity to be delivered in 2025-26 resulted in a 933% increase in electricity costs over 2024-25. Read more here. [ Read more here.

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Electricity 2028 Nuclear Power 73

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. gigawatts of highly-reliable, low-cost, and low-carbon power. [49] 5] The U.S.

Electricity 100

Electricity Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2019 100

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.

Conservation 97

Conservation Nuclear Power Electricity 2024 97

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. 10; Training Oct. 17] -- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper To Offer Riverwalk Hikes A Sunbury Riverfest Aug. 11 [PaEN] -- Living On A Few Acres - Permaculture & Risk Management Sept.

Nuclear Power 83

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation 2025 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. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 107

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We depend on one fuel to generate 59% of our electricity-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% In July, the PJM Interconnection auction for wholesale electricity generation capacity to be delivered in 2025-26 resulted in a 933% increase in electricity costs over 2024-25. from other sources.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Electricity Regulations 2028 97

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.

Conservation 96

Conservation Electricity Nuclear Power Natural Gas 96

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 methane emissions charge will start at $900 per metric ton of methane emitted in 2024 and increase to $1,200 in 2025 and $1,500 in 2026.

Carbon Dioxide 103

Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Regulations 2016 103

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2022

The new language is an attempt to attract some Democrats to vote for the bill, but the vote on House Bill 2025 in 2020 was about the same-- 130 to 71. At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5

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 103

Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Waste 103

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 88

Conservation Nuclear Power 2024 Electricity 88

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2024

12 Penn State Extension Webinar [PaEN] -- DEP Now Accepting Applications For 2025 Environmental Education Grants [PaEN] -- York Master Watershed Stewards Host Sept. 11 [PaEN] -- Penn State Master Watershed Stewards Host Sept. 5 Webinar On Watching Out For Winter Road Salt [PaEN] -- Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay Hosts Sept.

Conservation 96

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Energy 96

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.

2020 95

2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas 95

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 101

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Natural Resources Waste 101

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 106

Conservation Air Pollution Recycling Natural Gas 106

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

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

Conservation 85

Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Clean Energy 85

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.

Nuclear Power 90

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Recycling Natural Resources 90

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Of Environmental Professionals Host Dec. 10 Webinar On PFAS 'Forever Chemical' Management - Philadelphia Water Department Approach [PaEN] -- Nov.

Nuclear Power 94

Nuclear Power Natural Resources Fossil Fuels 2024 94

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 100

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2024 Conservation 100

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 65

Nuclear Power Natural Resources Conservation 2025 65

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 (..)

Renewable Energy 75

Renewable Energy Conservation Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 75

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Election Results -- PA Dept. Of State Pennsylvania Election Results (Unofficial) -- Gov.

Politics 108

Politics Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2024 108