Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Last month, DOE solicited applications from states to develop clean energy projects. California has now adopted a rule phasing out gas and diesel vehicles by 2035. There are some aggressive milestone requirements: 35% of new vehicles must be electric by 2026 and 68% in 2030. Oregon seems likely to do so soon.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

The following notices were published in the March 29 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. PA Bulletin, page 2565 ) Read more here. -- Tennessee Gas Pipeline - Compressor Station 219: DEP to hold May 7 hearing on Title V RACT 3 Permit for the facility located in Jefferson Township, Mercer County. ( Luzerne County. (

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Natural Gas 2025 Electricity Recycling 104

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

The well-- Wissinger 001-- is owned by Kriebel Natural Gas Co. LLC that also had a conventional gas well explosion and fire on March 19 in Manor Borough, Westmoreland County. Read more here. 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.

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Natural Gas Electricity 2026 Air Pollution 76

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Future reports could focus on how these sports organizations can improve on sustainability measures in the critical years ahead and even partner more with clean energy companies as Big Oil falls away. It’s worth noting that not every team partners with oil and gas companies. Far from it.

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2026 2025 264

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

to 11% UGI Gas Rate Hike Request -- Reuters: US Inflation Increases At Fastest Pace In Nearly 18 Months In January; Gasoline, Natural Gas Prices Up 1.8% -- US EIA Natural Gas Price Forecast For 2025 Now 21% Higher Than Last Forecast At $3.80; 2026 Forecast Now $4.20 -- Gov.

Electricity 65

Electricity Natural Gas 2025 Fossil Fuels 65

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One of the most significant changes to be filed is "enhance resource accreditation" that would more accurately assess the reliability value of natural gas-fired power plants which accounted for 70% of the power plant outages in PJM during Winter Storm Elliot. 13 in order to be implemented for the 2025/2026 BRA.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas 2026 Electricity 2025 83

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

In order for states in PJM to take full advantage of incentives under the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), PJM must remove barriers to meeting the market and policy demand for cheap and clean energy. For context, there were 200 GW of clean energy resources operating in the entire U.S. Read more here.]

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Renewable Energy Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 75

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

On February 12, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the PJM Interconnection, Inc.s Reliability Resource Initiative (RRI) proposal to fast track natural gas power plants at the exclusion of renewable and other clean energy projects, leaving them stuck in the permitting queue. 13 Dept.

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Natural Gas Clean Energy Pollution Control 2013 58

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Despite the clean energy transition that is well underway in the United States, methane gas, or natural gas, remains the largest source of U.S. electricity generation.

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Fossil Fuels Cooling Electricity 2015 271

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

THURSDAY 10:00: Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force hearing on LNG terminal proposal in Philadelphia. THURSDAY 10:00: Independent Regulatory Review Commission meets to consider Final Emergency Regulation Setting VOC/Methane Limits On Conventional Oil and Gas Operations. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

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Earth Day Natural Gas Clean Energy Waste 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

mile, 20-inch natural gas pipeline running through North Fayette Township, Allegheny County and Robinson Township, Washington County and impacting the Montour Trail. ( The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a proposed MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources, LLC 4.5

Natural Gas 50

Natural Gas Electricity 2026 Air Pollution 50

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2023

By the end of 2024, PJM expects to have cleared about 62,000 MW for connection, another 100,000 MW by the end of 2025, and an additional 100,000 MW by the end of 2026. The PJM system’s current total capacity is about 184,000 MW.

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Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 95

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

On March 19, firefighters and DEP responded to another explosion and fire at a conventional well owned by Kriebel Natural Gas Co LLC in Manor Borough, Westmoreland County. Photos: Row -- Oil & Gas MGMT Inc. Response requested by April 9. DEP inspection report Part I. Read more here. & Frederick J.

2025 70

2025 Natural Gas Waste Electricity 70

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

Shapiro: What Labor, Industry, Environmental, Consumer Leaders Are Saying About The Lightning Energy Plan To Secure Pennsylvanias Energy Future -- PublicNewsService.org: PA Works To Counter Presidents Clean Energy Rollbacks With Lightning Energy Plan -- Post-Gazette - Ford Turner: Gov.

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Conservation Nuclear Power Clean Energy Natural Gas 53

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Million Loan Guarantee To Pittsburgh-Based Eos Energy For Next Generation Battery Energy Storage Systems -- Spotlight PA - Stephen Caruso: Chapter 14 Utility Law Will Lapse After PA Legislature Deadlocks On Expanding Consumer Protections [Posted: December 4, 2024] PA Environment Digest Decrease To 31.2%

2030 75

2030 Electricity Natural Gas 2026 75

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In a letter, the governors said -- "In July, we saw the staggering results of PJM’s capacity auction for the 2025/2026 Delivery Year, with clearing prices almost 10 times higher than the previous auction. Billion Hydrogen, Natural Gas Tax Credit, Shapiro Wants To Rewrite The Law To Boost Electricity Production -- Sen.

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Electricity 2026 2025 2027 92

Clean Energy Law

MAY 24, 2022

Covered Entities : The Program regulates manufacturers, electricity importers, suppliers of natural gas, gasoline and other fuels, and CO2 suppliers that emit more than 25,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) annually. Half of all ARBOCs must provide direct environmental benefits to the state of California.

2030 130

2030 Carbon Dioxide 2020 Natural Gas 130

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Failed To Comply With Act 2 Cleanup Standards At The Greenzweig Shale Gas Wastewater Impoundment In Bradford County After 5 Years [PaEN] -- What The Shale Gas Industry Is Leaving Behind: DEP Signs Consent Order With Roulette Oil & Gas To Plug Shale Gas Well Abandoned For 8 Years In Hebron Twp.,

Waste 77

Waste Natural Gas 2013 Regulations 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Seif, Former Administrative Assistant to Gov. McCormick Defended DOGE, President And Called Signal Chat A Mistake In First Tele-Town Hall -- WESA: Collaboration Or Combat?

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power Clean Air Act Natural Gas Natural Resources 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Withdraws Orphan Oil & Gas Well Regulatory Improvement Grant Program To Help Prevent Future Well Abandonments, A Severe Problem In PA [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission: Low Stream Flows Triggering Restrictions On 19 Shale Gas Water Withdrawals, 17 More Approaching Restrictions [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Releases Natural (..)

Natural Gas 59

Natural Gas Electricity 2026 Air Pollution 59

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Withdraws Orphan Oil & Gas Well Regulatory Improvement Grant Program To Help Prevent Future Well Abandonments, A Severe Problem In PA [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Permit For A MarkWest Liberty 4.5

Natural Gas 50

Natural Gas 2026 Electricity Air Pollution 50

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

Nitrogen Oxides 53

Nitrogen Oxides Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 53

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As one of the largest energy producers in the country with a legacy of driving American industry forward, Pennsylvania is well positioned to lead in the clean energy transition,” said John Carlson, Senior Northeast Regional Policy Manager at CATF. “We This funding includes: -- $3.5 billion for large-scale pilot projects. -- $2.1

Clean Energy 84

Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions Natural Gas 84

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Failed To Comply With Act 2 Cleanup Standards At The Greenzweig Shale Gas Wastewater Impoundment In Bradford County After 5 Years [PaEN] -- What The Shale Gas Industry Is Leaving Behind: DEP Signs Consent Order With Roulette Oil & Gas To Plug Shale Gas Well Abandoned For 8 Years In Hebron Twp.,

Natural Gas 50

Natural Gas 2013 Technology Technology 50

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Failed To Comply With Act 2 Cleanup Standards At The Greenzweig Shale Gas Wastewater Impoundment In Bradford County After 5 Years [PaEN] -- What The Shale Gas Industry Is Leaving Behind: DEP Signs Consent Order With Roulette Oil & Gas To Plug Shale Gas Well Abandoned For 8 Years In Hebron Twp.,

Natural Gas 50

Natural Gas 2013 2025 Pollution Control 50

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

15 [PaEN] -- Trout Unlimited: Bipartisan Abandoned Mine Cleanup 'Good Samaritan' Bill Reported Unanimously From US Senate Committee [PaEN] -- The Energy Age Blog - Bob Donnan: Massive Methane Emissions From Coal Mining Detected From Space -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Knox Mine Disaster Documentary To Be Shown At King’s College Jan.

Conservation 80

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Electricity 80

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

2025 70

2025 Natural Gas Electricity 2026 70

Renewable + Law

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The program allocates a total of $8 billion in funding to DOE from 2022 to 2026 to create these regional hydrogen networks. The H2Hubs program is designed to support the production of clean hydrogen from a variety of feedstocks including fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear energy.

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Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 2026 Natural Gas 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1 Virtual Stakeholders Meeting On Distributed Energy Resources Participation In Wholesale Electricity Markets [PaEN] -- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Hosts 10 Winter Artisan Workshops Starting Feb.

Renewable Energy 64

Renewable Energy 2024 Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 64

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Lancaster Cemetery Community Tree Planting & Clean Up Set For Nov. 23 10th Annual SEEDS Free Book Swap In Wayne County Attracts Over 30,000 Books, Breaks Records DEP Extends Deadline For Accepting Applications For Section 902 Recycling Implementation Grants To Oct. PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Host Oct.

Conservation 52

Conservation Recycling 2026 2021 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Of course, to deliver all this clean energy from wind-rich regions in the Midwest and Plains states to major load centers in the East will also require a lot of additional transmission lines. This would require 1,400 to 10,100 miles of new high-capacity lines per year, assuming new construction began in 2026.

Electricity 357

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 357

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2025

To its credit, the Shapiro Administration was able to obtain a 14% increase in DEP funding in the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, while calling for an additional 12% increase in DEP funding in the 2025-2026 budget. Shapiro has spoken extensively about the importance of clean energy.

Fossil Fuels 108

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 2025 Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

On February 14, the President issued an executive order establishing the National Energy Dominance Council to promote the use of crude oil, natural gas, lease condensates, natural gas liquids, refined petroleum products, uranium, coal, biofuels, geothermal heat, the kinetic movement of flowing water, and critical minerals.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Biofuels 2026 2013 82

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.

Clean Air Act 124

Clean Air Act Air Pollution 2026 Greenhouse 124

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

On March 12, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced sweeping plans to reconsider more than 31 major environmental regulations and programs, including pulling back regulations reducing methane emissions and regulating production wastewater from oil and gas operations. Click Here for the announcement.

Regulations 99

Regulations Natural Gas Clean Air Act Technology 99

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2025

. -- DEP published multiple notices in the March 15 PA Bulletin inviting comments on Chapter 105 Encroachment and Chapter 102 Erosion and Sedimentation permits and a Section 401 Certification for the National Fuel Gas Tioga Pathway Natural Gas Pipeline Project in McKean, Potter and Tioga Counties. ( Received Jan. Read more here.

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2025 102

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2023

cranks its air conditioners to get through historic high temperatures , the need for energy that slows, not hastens, climate change is more apparent than ever. Yet, in 2022, almost 40% of electricity in the US was generated by power plants fueled by natural gas. I’ll be using the term “gas” from here on out.)

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Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen Oxides Electricity 246