PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

24-26 At Shale Insight Conference -- PA Resources Council, Partners Host 3 Electronic Waste Collection Events In Delaware, Montgomery Counties Starting Sept. Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance, Bucknell University To Host Abandoned Mine Pools As Beneficial Resource Conference June 4 - 5, 2025 -- Kleinman Center For Energy Policy: Sept.

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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

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

TODAY 2:00 : DEP To Announce Opening Of Growing Greener Plus Grant Round In Schuylkill County. April 24-- Susquehanna River Basin Commission hearing on water withdrawal requests, including renewal of two shale gas water projects in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. SRBC Offices, 4423 North Front Street in Harrisburg.

Earth Day 54

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

Governor Shapiro also highlighted key components of the plan while visiting Penn England Farms in Blair County, where a methane digester is turning farm waste into clean energy, cutting electricity costs, and generating revenue. Read more here ] The Lightning Plan will expand access to shared digesters to help more farmers benefit.

Natural Gas 48

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

DEP Low-Level Radioactive Waste Advisory Committee meeting. formal notice ) [ Note: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning on the agenda.] Of Agriculture Announces 2025 PA Farm Show Theme - Powering Pennsylvania -- Dept. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Room 205 Ryan Building. October 1-- NEW.

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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

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

. -- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: Agriculture To Get Greater Voice In Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Effort -- WITF StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: $40 Million+ Heading To PA Farms To Increase Climate Resilience -- Lower Susquehanna Source Water Protection Partnership Holds Virtual Meeting Dec.

Natural Gas 82

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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!

Nuclear Power 83

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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 86

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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 83

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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.

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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. 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

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Billion Susquehanna River Hydroelectric Project -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Hearing Begin On Proposed Peoples Natural Gas Rate Increase Of Up To 21.4%

Renewable Energy 82

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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 83

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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. ( of Energy under the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Received Dec.

Nuclear Power 93

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2025

2025 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference At Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Online Feb. Bucks County On The PA Priority List Of Hazardous Sites [PaEN] -- Tribune-Democrat: DEP To Outline Plans To Remove Waste Telephone Poles, Railroad Ties From Elk Lick Twp. 27 [PaEN] -- Rep. Ohio- $3.14 Ohio- $3.14

Conservation 83

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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. 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.

Nuclear Power 54

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 54

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee holds a hearing on waste to fuels. House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider House Resolution 565 (Pielli-D-Chester) directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to do a study on wil native terrestrial invertebrate management ( sponsor summary ).

Nuclear Power 82

Nuclear Power Politics Conservation Waste 82

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2025

Of Agriculture Expands Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Area To Bradford, Sullivan, Venango, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- The Nature Conservancy - PA/DE Adds 509 Acres To Protected Land Along Susquehanna River Water Gaps In Dauphin County [PaEN] -- MCall: Lower Macungie Twp. Hopes To Buy, Preserve Farm Site Of Controversial Proposed Development For $9.4

Conservation 54

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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!

Conservation 58

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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.,

Natural Gas 54

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Conservation Regulations 54

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2025

Game Commission Warrantless Searches] Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Restart -- The Derrick: Tempers In Frenchcreek Township Subside Over Nova Energy LLC Cryptocurrency Mining Operation In Venango County [ PDF of article ] 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables -- AAA Gasoline Prices: National- $3.21

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Conservation Natural Resources 73

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

. -- DEP: Abandoned Shale Gas Water Impoundment Not Used For 7 Years Cited For Not Being Restored In Clarion County [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - April 19 [PaEN] -- DEP Posted 96 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In April 19 PA Bulleti n [PaEN] -- PennVEST Approves $242.8

Nuclear Power 54

Nuclear Power Ozone 2025 Climate Change 54

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 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 -- Berks County-based Rodale Institute Named One Of Fast Companys (..)

Conservation 54

Conservation Recycling 2025 Natural Gas 54

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 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. from other sources.

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Electricity 2024 2028 89

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

This en banc hearing, approved by a unanimous vote of the Commission on March 27, 2025, examined how to ensure a fair, transparent, and forward-looking approach to connecting high-energy users to the grid while protecting existing utility customers. All comments are due on or before May 27, 2025. M-2025-3054271. million U.S.

Carbon Emissions 70

Carbon Emissions Natural Gas Electricity 2025 70

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Companies For Natural Gas Power -- PennLive: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Owner Says Reopening Of Plant Is On Schedule -- WITF/LancasterOnline: New Owner Plans A.I. Data Centers In Former Donnelley Printing Plants In Lancaster -- Financial Times: Pollution From Big Techs Data Centre Boom Costs US Public Health $5.4

Conservation 70

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 70

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2025

Eric Nelson To Introduce Bill To Accelerate Data Center Permitting 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables -- Warren Times: Instead Of Drill, Baby, Drill, US Rig Counts Falling, Layoffs Increasing -- Pittsburgh Business Times: EQT Corp.

Earth Day 54

Earth Day Natural Gas 2025 Natural Resources 54

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 82

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2025

Buildout -- Reuters: Tech Selloff Deepens As Chinas DeepSeek Upsets Global A.I.

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas 2025 Nuclear Power Conservation 73

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 78

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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 83

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 83

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2025

Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Restart -- Bloomberg: Presidents Tariffs Herald Higher Costs For A.I. Yaw Touts Carbon Capture Bill To Boost Electric Grid Reliability -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Rep.

Nuclear Power 68

Nuclear Power Conservation Electricity Politics 68

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2024

26, 27 & 30 [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute: The Peril, Politics And Price Of Shale Gas Development, Fracking Waste - By Eric de Place And Julia Stone -- TribLive Letter: PA Must Make A Stronger Plan For Reducing Methane From Oil & Gas Facilities -- TribLive: Indiana Twp.

Conservation 81

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Potter County [PaEN] -- Governors Updated Regulatory Agenda Includes Proposed Annual Permit Fee For Shale Gas Wells; Updated Conventional Waste Disposal and Coproduct Waste Regs. Of Agriculture Invests Nearly $6.7

Conservation 80

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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.]

Electricity 57

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Shapiro -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: PA’s Second Lady Keeps Busy With Steelers Nation, State Duties, Being A New Mom -- Budget 2025 -- State Treasurer Transfers $737 Million To State Rainy Day Fund, Balance Now Totals $7.04 Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov.

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