Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study shows that it would take less than 1 percent of the land in the Lower 48—that’s an area comparable to or even smaller than the fossil fuel industry’s current footprint. Rooftop solar deployment, meanwhile, doesn’t require any land. times current levels by 2035.

Electricity 353

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 353

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

PJM filed its proposal with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission after more than a year of stakeholder meetings followed by an accelerated and intensive stakeholder process that began in February.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 84

Law Columbia

AUGUST 22, 2022

The bill is sprawling, covering climate and energy topics as diverse as electric vehicles, building decarbonization, clean energy manufacturing and supply chains, agriculture, and greening the electricity system, all through a range of tax incentives and direct grants.

2026 121

2026 Clean Air Act Air Pollution Greenhouse 121

Clean Energy Law

MARCH 11, 2021

The MOU indicates that the specific entities required to comply with the TCI-P’s allowance requirement will be “State Fuel Suppliers,” which are defined as holders of “Affected Fuel” at fuel terminals. Affected Fuel” is defined as “the fossil fuel components of motor gasoline and on-road diesel fuel.”

Carbon Emissions 130

Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels Regulations Greenhouse 130

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2022

On August 16, President Biden signed the new federal climate, energy and healthcare bill into law making the largest federal investment-- $375 billion-- in climate change fighting strategies, including investments in renewable energy production, tax rebates for consumers for energy efficiency and electric vehicles and more.

Law 59

Law Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Energy 59

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

1 Virtual Stakeholders Meeting On Distributed Energy Resources Participation In Wholesale Electricity Markets [PaEN] -- PUC Stakeholders Feb. 1 Virtual Stakeholders Meeting On Distributed Energy Resources Participation In Wholesale Electricity Markets [PaEN] -- PUC Stakeholders Feb. -- PUC Hosts Feb.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Electricity Politics Natural Resources 109

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

One year ago, UCS worked in coalition with many other organizations to help pass the landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a law with historic climate provisions that includes numerous programs, policies, and a $369 billion investment that will drive significant cuts in heat-trapping emissions across our economy.

Fossil Fuels 301

Fossil Fuels 2026 Clean Energy Government 301

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

26 Webinar On Federal And State Financial Resources For Going Solar [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Energy Essentials: Feb. 1 Virtual Stakeholders Meeting On Distributed Energy Resources Participation In Wholesale Electricity Markets [PaEN] -- PUC Stakeholders Feb. Schuylkill County -- PA Solar Center Jan.

Conservation 98

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Waste 98

Law Columbia

MARCH 13, 2023

In 2022, Texas, along with several other states and industry groups representing fuel manufacturers (together, Petitioners), challenged EPA’s new emissions standards in court. In 2020, the Trump Administration promulgated a new rule for model years 2021 through 2026 that reduced the required emissions reduction to only 1.5%

Clean Air Act 57

Clean Air Act Air Pollution Climate Change Regulations 57

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

Key provisions include-- -- Clean Energy Investments: $30 billion for solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, geothermal plants and advanced nuclear reactors, including tax credits over 10 years. Senate Climate, Energy and Healthcare bill-- “With today’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by the U.S.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Climate Change Air Pollution 52

ESA

APRIL 11, 2022

Despite the panel’s regular reports about the consequences of burning fossil fuels, between 1990 and 2019 global emissions rose 54 percent and they are still rising. or 2 degrees without a radical reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and electrifying many of the things that currently run on fossil fuels. The EU, the U.S.

2022 98

2022 Fossil Fuels Clean Water Act Climate Change 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Scavello Introduces Bill Authorizing Community Solar Projects; $2 Billion Worth Of Projects Waiting For It To Pass -- Business, Environment, Energy Groups Praise Introduction Of Bipartisan Bills Increasing Solar Energy Mandate From 0.5% -- Natural Lands, Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Host Feb.

Conservation 64

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 64

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2022

Key provisions include-- -- Clean Energy Investments: $30 billion for solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, geothermal plants and advanced nuclear reactors, including tax credits over 10 years. billion for EQIP, $6.75 billion for the RCPP, $3.25 billion for the CSP, $1.4 billion for EQIP, $6.75 billion for the RCPP, $3.25

Clean Energy 80

Clean Energy Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 80

ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

Bill increases authorized funding for the National Science Foundation to $29 billion by FY 2026. This bill creates a new technology directorate at the National Science Foundation and increases NSF’s overall authorized funding level to $29 billion by fiscal year (FY) 2026. Greg Abbott signed into law – The Texas Tribune.

2021 98

2021 Endangered Species Act Ocean Climate Change 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

Shapiro Talks Nippon Steel, Steelers, Tourism And Biden -- Scranton Times: Gov.

Conservation 100

Conservation 2024 Waste Natural Gas 100

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

7-8 On Act 129 Statewide Evaluator Energy Efficiency Baseline Studies And The 2026 Reference Manual [PaEN] -- PA GreenGov Council, Penn State Sustainability Host 4-Part Sustainability Webinar Series Starting Jan.

Conservation 106

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels 106

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Washington -- TribLive Guest Essay: Protecting Our Firefighters From PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ And Other Dangerous Chemicals -- LancasterOnline: ‘Wishcycling’ Or Willful Disregard For Recycling Practices? -- PA Capital-Star: House Committee Revisits Water Utility Privatization Law As Consumers Face Soaring Water, Sewer Bills -- National Assn.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Conservation Climate Change Solar Power 83