PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

GW Of New Electric Generation Capacity; Reviews To Be Completed By 2026; List Of Projects Not Available Now [PaEN] [Posted: March 27, 2025] PA Environment Digest

2025

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

The March 25 e xplosion involved a production storage tank and occurred at 10:25 a.m while the well tender was blowing out the well. DEP arrived on site at 11:30 a.m. Mercer County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On 401 Water Quality Certification For Rover Pipeline Rover-Bulger Compressor Station, Harmon Creek Meter Station Expansion In Smith Twp.,

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

-- PJM Interconnection Opens Next Electric Capacity Auction Bidding Window Of July 9 to 15 For 2026-27 Electric Prices; Hold Your Breath! PaEN] -- WESA - Rachel McDevitt: As More A.I. GW Of Power In Lackawanna County -- The Derrick: Aqua Pennsylvania Details $5.5 PaEN] -- WESA - Rachel McDevitt: As More A.I.

2026

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

What does it mean for the electric vehicle transition? A quick refresher: Automobiles and trucks are among the leading causes of climate- and lung-destroying air pollution worldwide, and shifting from gasoline-powered to electric vehicles is a key strategy (among many) to cut these emissions.

Fossil Fuels

Law Columbia

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The case involves EPAs 2024 Vehicle Standards that set new air pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model year 2027 through 2032 Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles, which have been challenged by states and industry groups. In 2007, the Supreme Court held in Massachusetts v. Moreover, the Court of Appeals for the D.C.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2025

The initial phase will be the background phase of the air monitoring, where DEP will initially monitor for two air pollutants that are associated with natural gas development volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fine particulates (PM2.5) until the construction of the well pad begins in early 2026. VOCs and PM2.5

Natural Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Californias Advanced Clean Car II (ACCII) regulations are set to go into effect starting with model year 2026 vehicles. Californias clean car rules will save drivers money at the pump, slow the damage from climate change, and reduce exposure to harmful air pollution for everyone in the state.

2026

Law Columbia

JULY 7, 2025

The OBBB Act ushers in a consequential shift for local governments and community groups building clean energy projects, investing in electric vehicles (EVs) and, in some instances, navigating IRA grant programs. Cities must place EV charging infrastructure in service before June 30, 2026 in order to claim the credit. Solar and wind.

2026

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 21, 2025

Decades of government vehicle standards to improve vehicle efficiency and cut down on tailpipe pollution have saved car and truck drivers trillions of dollars at the pump, saved countless lives from reduced exposure to toxic air pollution , and avoided the extraction and burning of billions of barrels of oil. Whats at stake?

Nitrogen Oxides

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 12, 2025

This long struggle to get cleaner air in California is one of necessity; pollution from Californias millions of cars and trucks, combined with its unique climate and geography have led to the state having consistently the worst air pollution in the nation.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

Data Centers Impacts On Electricity Grid -- Utility Dive: PJM Fast-Track Interconnection Process Draws 26.6 An explosion of the production storage tank occurred at 10:25 a.m while the well tender was blowing out the well. DEP arrived on site at 11:30 a.m.

2025

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2025

Daily Grind Of Living Next To Oil & Gas Industry Continues The daily grind of spills, polluted water supplies, smell of natural gas in the air, noise, air pollution, explosions, landslides, truck traffic, radioactive waste, gas flares, erosion problems, dust, lights, road dumping waste, abandoned equipment and wells continues.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

Shapiro, Republicans Appear Headed For Energy Showdown -- PUC Launches Review Of Electric Grid Impacts From Data Center Growth, Sets April 24 Hearing [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: PA Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing On A.I.

Conservation

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Battery-electric tractor trucks at a charging depot near the Port of Oakland. The rule does not place any requirements on consumers to purchase ZETs, does not prohibit anyone from operating combustion-powered trucks, and does not apply to truck dealerships, despite some misleading information from bad actors meant to undermine the rule.

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Mercer County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On 401 Water Quality Certification For Rover Pipeline Rover-Bulger Compressor Station, Harmon Creek Meter Station Expansion In Smith Twp., Washington County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Permit For A MarkWest Liberty 4.5

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

23 Hard-To-Recycle Collection Events In Allegheny County [PaEN] -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay: Sept. 4 Webinar - Rewild Your Yard: How Meadows Support Pollinators And Clean Water [PaEN] -- Call For Posters: Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay 2025 Chesapeake Watershed Forum Nov. 7, 21, Sept.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2025

Electricity Bills Are Projected To Surge 20% This Summer [ PDF of Article ] -- WESA - Rachel McDevitt: As More A.I. .; Electricity Bills Are Projected To Surge 20% This Summer [ PDF of Article ] -- WESA - Rachel McDevitt: As More A.I. PaEN] -- Reuters: PJM, America’s Largest Power Grid, Is Struggling To Meet Demand From A.I.;

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

Kober [PaEN] -- Erie Times: US Attorney Moves To End Prosecution Of Erie Coke [Coal] Plant Chief, Further Curtailing Case Involving Felony Charges Brought By A Grand Jury For Illegal Air Pollution -- WHYY: Philly Schools Delayed Asbestos Inspections And ‘Knowingly’ Failed To Make Repairs: US Dept.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

Residents Will Have Drinkable Water By 2026 -- Courier Times: PA State Attorney General Investigates Energy Transfer/Sunoco Pipeline Leaks For Potential Environmental Crimes In Bucks County [Convicted Of Other Criminal Charges, Penalized Over $48.1 Million In Growing Greener Plus Grants From DEP -- Volunteers Needed!

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2025

Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well Permit In McKean County [PaEN] -- Warren Times Editorial: Pennsylvania Needs A New Plan For Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells; Increasing Bond Amounts Only Part Of Solution [PaEN] -- PUC Seeks $395,000 Penalty Against UGI Utilities For 2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Suburban Harrisburg; $50,000 (..)

Carbon Dioxide

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

Far too many Pennsylvania families like mine are surrounded by polluting oil and gas infrastructure. Air pollution from the oil and gas industry can cause respiratory diseases, asthma attacks, increased hospitalizations, reproductive problems, blood disorders, neurological problems, and cancer.

Natural Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A key component of the rules is the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, a set of regulations that ensures that automakers make electric vehicle models available for sale in increasing numbers, starting with model year 2026 vehicles. Moving from burning gasoline to using clean electricity saves lives and money.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

Shapiro Touts Plan To Expand Energy Markets In PA While York County Seeks Balance -- The Center Square: Watch: Former DEP Leader Stumps For Shapiro Energy Plan -- TribLive Guest Essay: You Deserve Affordable Electricity [Not Gov.

Natural Gas

Law Columbia

APRIL 3, 2025

Installing solar energy and battery storage systems within communities can help to reduce local air pollution, combat climate change, improve the reliability of electricity services, and reduce costs (among many other benefits). These initiatives will deliver real benefits to communities all across the country.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2025

Lynch said the methane plan “is a tangible opportunity to right past failures, creating real change and strong protections, decreasing oil and gas air pollution in communities that have been inundated by fracking.” Read more here She pointed to the Grand Jury Report as documenting past failures.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 24, the Public Utility Commission held a public hearing to explore the impact of data centers and other large load customers on the states electric grid. Michael Fradette, Principal, Energy Service s The rapid growth of electricity demand presents both challenges and opportunities for the US energy infrastructure.

Carbon Emissions

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

This testimony was presented by Patrice Tomcik , mother, Butler County resident and Senior National Field Director for Moms Clean Air Force -- My name is Patrice Tomcik, and I am the Senior National Field Director for Moms Clean Air Force—a community of over 1.5 I am the mother of two boys living in Gibsonia located in Butler County.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

Shapiro, Republicans Appear Headed For Energy Showdown -- PUC Launches Review Of Electric Grid Impacts From Data Center Growth, Sets April 24 Hearing [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: PA Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing On A.I.

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2025

Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) announced plans to introduce legislation to accelerate DEP and other permits for data centers and dedicated power plants that are “behind the meter” that meet or exceed federal air pollution and other standards. The guarantee that standards are exceeded would only be the stamp of an engineer, with A.I.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

to 11% UGI Gas Rate Hike Request -- Courier Times: Shocked By Your Higher PECO Electric, Natural Gas Bill? to 11% UGI Gas Rate Hike Request -- Courier Times: Shocked By Your Higher PECO Electric, Natural Gas Bill?

Conservation

Legal Planet

JULY 22, 2025

billion in funding for CPB for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 — money already allocated. A district court judge in the Central District of California found the rule was not preempted by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), even though it effectively prohibits gas appliances, because the rule applies to air pollution.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2025

Air Quality Permits - Comments -- Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC - Buck Township Facility: DEP invites comments on the renewal of a Title V Air Quality Permit for multiple sources of air pollution at the facility located Buck Twp., Luzerne County. ( PA Bulletin, page 5017 ) -- Vicinity Energy Philadelphia, Inc.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 4408 ) Air Quality Permits - Comments -- Laurel Mountain Midstream Operating, LLC - Brown Compressor Station: DEP invites comments on the renewal of a State Only Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Greene Twp., Bucks County. ( Greene County. ( Lycoming County. Received May 13, Approved June 9. (

Natural Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Production of the gift itself and packaging contribute to pollution, however, I wanted to better understand this “last-mile” delivery impact. How would that change if I hopped on the electric bus route at the end of my block? Would the footprint of my choices be greater if I shopped online versus driving to a local store?

Nitrogen Oxides

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 3, 2023

According to the California Energy Commission, more than one in five of all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the state at the start of this year was a zero-emission vehicle, which includes plug-in hybrids, battery electric, or fuel cell electric vehicles. More than 16 percent of new cars sold this year are fully electric plug-ins.

Electricity

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 24, 2023

Over the past several years, the USPS worked to plan the replacement of its aging delivery truck fleet with a mix of both electric and combustion vehicles. If electric delivery vehicle deployment is maximized, this transition could have significant positive impacts on both air quality and the larger adoption of commercial electric vehicles.

Air Pollution

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 1, 2022

DTE’s proposal, known as an integrated resource plan, describes how the utility intends to fulfill its customers’ electricity needs over the next 20 years. These types of long-term energy plans include forecasting the amount of electricity customers will need and examining different options for supporting that need.

Clean Energy