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.

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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.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Permits - Comments: -- Constellation Energy Generation, LLC - Limerick Nuclear Power Plant: DEP invites comments on renewal of an NPDES wastewater permit impacting the East Branch Perkiomen Creek located in Bedminster Township, Bucks County. ( 21, 2025. ( Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2025

Families like mine are in danger because of MarkWests Harmon Creek facility, which has a history of violating protective air pollution regulations while processing fracked ethane gas for use in the overproduction of plastics.

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 91

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. We have told regulators over and over that more should be contracted for. 5] The U.S.

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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.

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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. 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. 21; Annual Dinner Sept. 25 [PaEN] -- Registration Open!

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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 MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Data Centers, Plus 6 Other Open Meeting Takeaways -- Reuters: New US Energy Council Chief Calls On Power Plants To Produce 10% to 15% More Electricity To Meet A.I., Ohio- $2.92

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

4 On Federal Disaster Response; Regulating Water Supplies; Roadside Springs [PaEN] -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay Host Dec. 4 On Federal Disaster Response; Regulating Water Supplies; Roadside Springs [PaEN] -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay Host Dec.

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Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2025 Carbon Emissions 83

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.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Consider The Price Pennsylvania Pays For Fracking - By Katie Jones, FracTracker Alliance , Johnstown -- Guest Essay: Protecting Public Health Means Enforcing Environmental Regulations While Helping Businesses Thrive - By Jessica Shirley, Acting DEP Secretary [PaEN] -- WNEP: Gov.

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Natural Gas Politics Recycling Nuclear Power 85

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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Conservation Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 80

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

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Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 118

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

James Struzzi (R-Indiana) introduced House Bill 2573 establishing an Independent Energy Office headed by a new Energy Advocate with the authority to veto any regulation, policy or action of any state agency that “may harm energy reliability and affordability.” from other sources. Read more here. Read more here.

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Natural Gas Electricity Regulations Nuclear Power 112

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

NOVEMBER 27, 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.

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Electricity Natural Gas 2024 Nuclear Power 90

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Comitta: New PUC Pipeline Safety Regulations To Be Published As Final This Month For Public Utility Hazardous Liquid Pipelines [PaEN] -- PUC Invites Comments On Accelerated Removal, Replacement Of Older Plastic Pipe In Natural Gas Distribution Systems [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Aug. 31 to Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2022

On March 30, the House voted 126 to 72 to pass House Bill 637 (Struzzi-R-Indiana) designed to block the final DEP regulation establishing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants that’s consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. At least $12.5 Read more here. Read more here. One of the stated reasons Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2025

Shapiros plan introduces the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), which will attract federal investments in the Commonwealth and keep utility costs low in the long-term by building out the reliable, affordable fleet of power sources we will need for the decades to come. from other sources. Read more here.]

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

19 Meeting On Emergency Plans 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- AAA Gasoline Prices: National- $3.13 Ohio- $3.03 Ohio- $3.03 Ohio- $3.03 Ohio- $3.03

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Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Nuclear Power 2025 54

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

PA Environment Digest has already outlined significant changes needed in the way Pennsylvania regulates oil and gas well development and pipelines. Rethinks Uranium Supply For Nuclear Plants; Much Of Global Supplies To Fuel Plants Is Controlled By Russia --TribLive: Biden Administration Again Encourages U.S. Read more here.

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Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 90

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

Here are 141 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Million In Growing Greener Plus Grants From DEP -- Volunteers Needed!

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

12 On Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Reductions; Hydrogen Hubs [PaEN] -- WHYY: ‘No Seat At The Table:’ Why Environmental Justice Activists Like Zulene Mayfield Fear Republican Presidential Win -- Environmental Quality Board To Consider Proposed Spill Notification Regulation; Blasting; NOx & VOC Corrections Nov. Shapiro -- Gov.

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Conservation Air Pollution Recycling Natural Gas 84

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

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. Finally, the premature closure of nuclear power plants, often in the name of fighting climate change, results in greater air pollution.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Posted: March 23, 2025] PA Environment Digest Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed! 1 At The Southeast Agricultural Research Farm In Centre County [PaEN] -- Lehigh Valleys Wildlands Conservancy Highlights April Educational Programs; Tree Planting; Hikes; Summer Camps -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Its Spring!

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Drawing Up Regulations For Possible Solar Energy Facilities -- Williamsport Sun Editorial: Old Lycoming Twp. By Jane Fonda [ PDF of Article ] -- Financial Times: Is Nuclear Energy The Zero-Carbon Answer To Powering AI? 28 to Oct. Solar Energy Facility Permit Good For Energy Needs, Liberty -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn.:

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Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Waste 84

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.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan. 16 Webinar On Forest Carbon Markets And Payment Programs Expert Panel [PaEN] -- PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts Jan.

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Conservation Natural Gas Electricity 2024 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

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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Conservation Nuclear Power Clean Energy Natural Gas 54

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

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.

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Natural Gas Nuclear Power Regulations Conservation 54

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. Nevertheless, to date, federal regulation of methane emissions from the oil and natural gas sector has been fairly limited.

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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 85

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Natural Resources Waste 85

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Greg Vitali, Majority Chair House Environmental Committee -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - March 2 to 8 - 119 Conventional Well Abandonment Violations; Pipeline Land Slips; Ignored Orders [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front/PublicSource: Pittsburgh-Based EQT Gas Drilling Expansion In WV Sent 4 Families Reeling, While State Regulators Trusted (..)

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