PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. And Community Conserve 51 Acres Connected To Other Public Lands In Montgomery County -- ClearWater Conservancy Conserves Colerain Center Property In Huntingdon County [PaEN] -- Willistown Conservation Trust Acquires 5.6

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Air Pollution Renewable Energy Conservation 97

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

13 to 19; 9 Abandoned Conventional Wells; 4 Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Freshwater Pipeline Break; Ice & Snow [PaEN] -- 4 Months Later, XTO Energy, Inc. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? PaEN] -- PA Cong.

Conservation 80

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Electricity 80

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. gigawatts (GW) was also set recently, and ERCOT urged customers to conserve electricity, partially citing in vague terms an “unexpected loss of thermal generation.”

Fossil Fuels 260

Fossil Fuels Cooling Electricity 2015 260

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2025

Future capacity auctions for delivery in 2026/27 and 2027/28 can still see more increases, but will have a price cap of $325/MW-day and a floor of $175/MW-day as a result of a settlement PJM entered into as a result of a lawsuit brought by Gov. [PPL It takes] approximately five years to build a new natural gas [power plant].

Electricity 77

Electricity Natural Gas 2024 2025 77

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

The auction resulted in this generation mix for the June 2025-May 2026 delivery year: 48% gas; 21% nuclear; 18% coal; 5% demand response; 4% hydro; 2% other resources; 1% solar; and 1% wind/ PJM is severely overreliant on fossil fuels—especially natural gas-fired generation. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Clean Energy 111

Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 2025 111

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 101

Earth Day Natural Gas Clean Energy Waste 101

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2024

. -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the August 24 PA Bulletin announcing its September 12 to consider water withdrawal requests-- including eight shale gas development and a gas power plant-- the FY 2026 budget and procurement regulations. Read more here. Jefferson County. ( Chester County. (

Air Pollution 117

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2024 Waste 117

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2024

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission meets September 12 to consider water withdrawal requests-- including eight shale gas development and a gas power plant-- the FY 2026 budget and procurement regulations. 2023 [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Meets Sept.

Regulations 84

Regulations Natural Gas 2026 2024 84

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec. 9 to 15 - 500 Conventional Abandoned Well Violations; 25 Days Of Shale Gas Water Withdrawals Without Permission; Wastewater Pipeline Spill EPA/DOE Award DEP $44.4 8 Registration Open! 8 Registration Open!

Recycling 96

Recycling 2026 2024 Conservation 96

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 25, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- 3 Days That Shook Washington County: Natural Gas Plant Explosion; Pipeline Leak Of 1.1 And Pennzoil Company In Elk County [PaEN] -- Bloomberg: Drought Impact On Panama Canal Threatens Disruption In U.S.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Waste Electricity Greenhouse 84

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Reilly: Hunters Sought For Study To Identify Contaminants In Local Ducks And Geese Visit the PA Environment Digest website to learn more.

Conservation 44

Conservation 2026 2021 Natural Gas 44

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 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 77

Nuclear Power Clean Air Act Natural Gas Natural Resources 77

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2022

Committee Meets May 25 On Bill To Prohibit Communities From Moving To Clean, Cheaper Energy Sources To Address Climate Change [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: Environmentalists Petition Feds To Reverse Rule Allowing Shipping Liquid Natural Gas By Rail -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Environmental Groups Warn Of Dangers If LNG Is Allowed To Be Shipped (..)

Fossil Fuels 62

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Conservation 2026 62

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 7-8 Meetings On Act 129 Statewide Energy Efficiency Baseline Studies, 2026 Technical Reference Manual Update -- 2024 Woodland Owners Conference Set For Feb.

Renewable Energy 64

Renewable Energy 2024 Natural Gas Waste 64

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Of Agriculture Preserves 1,999 Acres Of Farmland On 21 Farms In 13 Counties DCNR's Conservation & Natural Resources Council Hosts Oct. 20 Webinar On Federal Build Back Better Proposal Manada Conservancy Hosts Oct. The October 18 PA Environment Digest is now available. 26 Plants Rule! 7-8, Webinars Nov.

Conservation 52

Conservation Recycling 2026 2021 52

A Greener Life

JULY 9, 2021

The Energy Foundation China predicts that Inner Mongolia will be one of the last provinces to reach peak carbon, sometime between 2026 and 2030. The National Development and Reform Commission’s Department of Resource Conservation and Environmental Protection said in a statement that energy intensity increased 9.5%

Renewable Energy 85

Renewable Energy Government 2020 2015 85

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

The first direct contact that many businesses with have with this new law, beyond increasing electricity and natural gas rates, will be that commercial, including multifamily, building owners must report GHG emissions to the State annually beginning in 2025. only days from now).

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Law Electricity Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2025

On January 20, the PJM Interconnection announced it continues its preparations for the coldest weather in the region since 2015, PJM on Monday extended its Cold Weather Alert and Conservative Operations declarations through Thursday, Jan. 23, for its entire footprint of 13 states and Washington, D.C.

Conservation 109

Conservation Biofuels Electricity Fossil Fuels 109

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

Conservation 58

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2025 58

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This would require 1,400 to 10,100 miles of new high-capacity lines per year, assuming new construction began in 2026. mi) less than half the area of active oil and gas leases (40,500 sq. NREL found that total US transmission capacity would have to increase by 1.3 times current levels by 2035.

Electricity 357

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 357

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2025

Westmoreland County [PaEN] -- 6-Inch Conventional Natural Gas Gathering Pipeline Rupture Causes Spill In Rostraver Twp., Gigawatt Homer City Generation Natural Gas Power Plant For Data Center In Indiana County [PaEN] -- Gov.

Conservation 53

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels 53

Law Columbia

AUGUST 22, 2022

Energy Policy & Conservation Act (“EPCA”), are specifically tasked with administering two broad rebate programs for which individuals and building owners are eligible. The funding is set to remain available until September 30, 2026. Third , some funds will be routed through states and state energy offices.

Clean Air Act 124

Clean Air Act Air Pollution 2026 Greenhouse 124

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

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 13, 2025

The project is moving forward on schedule for completion in 2026. Note: Residents of Dimock Township have been waiting for reliable, permanent replacement water for their well water contaminated by shale gas fracking more than 20 years ago in the largest groundwater contamination event caused by shale gas development in Pennsylvania history.

2026 70

2026 Natural Gas 2025 Carbon Dioxide 70

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

Shapiro Launches Legislative Push for 'Lightning Plan To Build More Energy Projects, Speed Up Permitting, Lower Costs, Create Jobs For Pennsylvanians [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Ford Turner: Gov. Shapiro Calls For PA Lawmakers To Act On His Energy Proposals -- York Dispatch: Gov.

Natural Gas 53

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Conservation Regulations 53

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

was charged with 48 counts of environmental crimes for their conduct during the construction of the Mariner East 2 Pipeline which carries hazardous natural gas liquids. Natural gas escaped from the pipeline, causing a devastating explosion. Read more here.] Read more here.]

Natural Gas 67

Natural Gas 2018 2026 Regulations 67

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2025

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. January 28-- Penn State Extension Conservation Cornerstone Webinar On Climate-Smart Ag Project (CARAT). Hearing Room 1, North Office Building. Click Here to watch online. 8:30 to 9:30. January 28-- PA Assn. Ohio- $3.01

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas 2025 Nuclear Power Natural Resources 81

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 75

Conservation Natural Gas 2002 Electricity 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2022

Farmers in the region have less than four years left to adopt conservation practices to achieve most of the pollution cuts still needed to restore the Bay and its waterways. Natural Gas Prices Surge With Texas LNG Terminal Set For Fast Restart [Brace For Even Higher Electricity Costs] -- Reuters: U.S. billion for EQIP, $6.75

Clean Energy 78

Clean Energy Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 78

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2025

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Meuser Bring Potential Gubernatorial Pitches To Conservative Conference In Harrisburg -- LancasterOnline: State Sen. Martin Doesnt Rule Out Potential Entrance Into 2026 Governors Race -- Scranton Times: Republican Con.

2026 84

2026 Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 84

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2025

PJM and its member companies took a number of steps before the onset of the frigid cold that helped prepare the system for the most difficult periods Tuesday and Wednesday. 23 Webinar On Data Centers - How To Ensure AI And Cryptocurrency Mining Don't Delay Transition To 100% Renewable Energy [PaEN] -- Washington & Jefferson College: Feb.

Electricity 84

Electricity Biofuels Fossil Fuels Solar Power 84

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

to Noon. -- Penn State Extension Ag Conservation Currents: New Director Of Ag Conservation Training; Funding For Farm Conservation Practices Available; Ag Conservation Assistance Program; More! 6 Lake Management Workshop In Wilkes-Barre , 9:00 a.m. 6 Lake Management Workshop In Wilkes-Barre , 9:00 a.m.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Solar Power Fossil Fuels 2023 106

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas 2024 2026 Natural Resources 104

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Bean, REI Co-op, Orvis, Eddie Bauer [PaEN] -- DCNR: Since 2015 Green Energy, Sustainability Initiatives Will Save $30 Million, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 5,110 Tons A Year [PaEN] -- CONSOL Energy Sets Goals Of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 50% By 2026, Achieve Net Zero Emissions By 2040; Coal Mining Produces More GHG Emissions Than Natural (..)

Conservation 62

Conservation Greenhouse 2026 2021 62

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 17, 2022

House To Take Up Bill Exempting Conventional Oil & Gas Wells From Plugging Bonds Sticking Taxpayers With $5.1 Flynn To Introduce Bill To Temporarily Suspend State Gasoline Tax -- US EIA Expects Significant Increases In Wholesale Electricity Prices Due To Natural Gas Price Spikes -- Natural Gas Intelligence: U.S.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas 2026 Waste Electricity 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 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., Data Centers Impacts On Electricity Grid -- PJM Interconnection Reliability Initiative Attracts 94 Applications For 26.6

Nuclear Power 53

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 53