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

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2022

The November 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or BIL, includes an $8 billion “regional clean hydrogen hubs” program that charges the Department of Energy (DOE) with the development of at least four hydrogen hubs to advance the nation’s clean hydrogen sector.

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Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Natural Gas Waste 278

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

Even as some parts of the country transition away from fossil fuel infrastructure, the retirement of gas plants has become another driver of inequity. California recently extended , for the second time, the operations of three gas plants to 2026. These reforms will be a much bigger boon to grid reliability and grid equity.

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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 85

Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Carbon Emissions 85

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 Regulations Natural Gas 130

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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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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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 2026 Recycling 2025 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.

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Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 357

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 120

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 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

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Law Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Energy 59

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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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

Said They Will Plug 4 Shale Gas Wells DEP Found To Be Abandoned And Not Plugged In September [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - January 20 [PaEN] -- DEP: From Jan. 15 Webinar Update On Large-Scale Solar; What Is Agrivoltaics? -- PUC Hosts Feb. National- $3.08

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Electricity Politics Natural Resources 113

PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

Shapiro And The Shale Gas Company CNX -- TribLive: Many West Deer Residents Calling For More Stringent Regulations On Shale Gas Drilling In Allegheny County -- TribLive: Indiana Twp. Rezoning Would Accommodate Fracking Off Route 910 In Westmoreland County -- TribLive: Natural Gas Well Fracking Plans On Hold In Indiana Twp.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Electricity 2024 80

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2023

Of Health Apologizes For Not Listening To Communities Suffering Health Impacts From Shale Gas Development; New Health Study Results ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’ [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Editorial: Who Pays For Natural Gas Development’s Harm? 23 Webinar On Gridscale Solar Energy Facilities -- PennDOT Announces $33.8

Conservation 98

Conservation Natural Gas 2002 Electricity 98

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.

2024 62

2024 Renewable Energy Natural Gas Waste 62

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

. -- October 18 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Advisory Council Critical Of DEP For Working With Penn State On Independent Studies Of Road Dumping Drilling Wastewater They Had Been Aware Of Since August, 2020 [PaEN] -- WESA: ‘Orphaned’ Oil & Gas Wells Are A Problem In PA And There Are More Of Them (..)

Fossil Fuels 64

Fossil Fuels 2026 Natural Gas Clean Energy 64

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 105

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Electricity 105

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Senate Bill 501 (Laughlin-R-Erie, Haywood-D-Montgomery) and House Bill 1080 (Quinn-R-Delaware, Herrin-D-Chester) to raise the mandate for solar energy from 0.5 percent by 2026 under the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. Read more here. percent to 5.5 Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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2021 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 59

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Senate Bill 501 (Laughlin-R-Erie, Haywood-D-Montgomery) and House Bill 1080 (Quinn-R-Delaware, Herrin-D-Chester) to raise the mandate for solar energy from 0.5 percent by 2026 under the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. Read more here. percent to 5.5 Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

2022 75

2022 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the investment of $24 million in 112 clean energy projects in Pennsylvania to create jobs and help lower their energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. USDA is also investing $20.5

Clean Energy 88

Clean Energy Electricity Wind Power 2026 88

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.

Earth Day 102

Earth Day Natural Gas Clean Energy 2026 102

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

7-8 On Act 129 Statewide Evaluator Energy Efficiency Baseline Studies And The 2026 Reference Manual [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Hosts Jan. 22 Webinar On Why Municipalities Should Consider A Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facility Ordinance [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Webinar Dec.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas 2023 2026 2022 97

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

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Ohio River Valley Institute, Black Appalachian Coalition Host Webinar On Environmental Justice & Building A Clean Energy Economy. September 19-- Environmental Defense Fund, Moms Clean Air Force To Hold Public Meeting On A Project To Test New Methods Of Locating Abandoned Conventional Oil, Gas Wells.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Politics 2024 2026 108

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

-- Natural Lands, Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Host Feb. Mensch Introduces Bill To Encourage Development Of Clean Vehicle Infrastructure- Electric, Natural Gas, Hydrogen -- 35 Senate, House Democrats Urge Gov. Rural Communities On The Front Lines Of Solar's Growth -- Sen.

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

Arnold Porter

AUGUST 6, 2021

Transformative investments in clean energy transmission, EV, and hydrogen infrastructure through provisions incorporated in the Energy Infrastructure Act ( S. Clean Corridors Program. Division D—ENERGY. More than $91.1 Overall, the bill invests $7.5 The bill provides $2.5 The bill authorizes $7.5

Electricity 52

Electricity 2021 Recycling Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

Greg Vitali (D-Delaware), Chair House Environmental Committee -- Gas Industry, Sen. Bartolotta Seek Legislation To Eliminate Environmental Hearing Board Appeals Of DEP Permits For Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities [PaEN] -- Damascus Citizens: Do You Live In An Oil & Gas Wastewater Disposal Facility?

Conservation 106

Conservation 2024 Waste Natural Gas 106

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 24, 2023

House holds Regular Session June 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - June 17 to 23 - Federal Well Plugging Project & Dimock Area Shale Gas Well Inspections; Leaking Plugged Conventional (..)

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas 2026 Electricity Clean Energy 88

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

TODAY 10:00: Moms Clean Air Force: Advocates To Call On Gov. Community Advocates For Clean Energy Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program. DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. Shapiro, DEP To Stop Toxic Facilities Targeting PA. In-Person State Capitol Rotunda, Online.

Nuclear Power 107

Nuclear Power 2028 Natural Gas Natural Resources 107

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2022

What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Electricity 2026 64

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts [PaEN] -- TribLive Letter: For Natural Gas Industry, Concern For Health Should Trump Industry Profits -- HEI Energy Hosts Dec. Voters To Be Asked To Approve Open Space Tax; South Whitehall Twp.

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels 109

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts [PaEN] -- TribLive Letter: For Natural Gas Industry, Concern For Health Should Trump Industry Profits -- EPA/DOE Award DEP $44.4 Billion In Federal Funding Up For Grabs, PA Environmental Officials Collect Climate Action Plan Suggestions -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Gov.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Conservation Climate Change Solar Power 84

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Renewable energy already provides reliable power with significant grid penetration at a levelized cost of energy that is comparable to or lower than gas or coal. The energy incentives in the IRA, likely to remain in place, favor more than just renewables like wind and solar power. Gas and renewables often go hand in hand.

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2025 Fossil Fuels Politics Renewable Energy 130