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. Examining Supply-Side Options to Achieve 100% Clean Electricity by 2035.)

Electricity 353

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 353

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

The new NRDC report, Waiting Game: How the Interconnection Queue Threatens Renewable Development in PJM , shows that even under ongoing reform proposals, the pace of renewable development in PJM just barely meets minimum clean energy demands of state RPS laws through 2027. However, this new process is not expected to begin until 2026.

Renewable Energy 74

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 74

Renewable + Law

OCTOBER 27, 2023

H2Hubs is a federal program established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide funding to create regional networks of hydrogen producers, consumers, and local infrastructure to accelerate the use, delivery, and storage of hydrogen across the United States.

Renewable Energy 52

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 2026 Natural Gas 52

Acoel

JUNE 29, 2022

EPA’s latest proposed rule targeting NOx emissions from fossil-fueled electric generating units (EGUs) is a classic study of diminishing returns. Posted on June 29, 2022 by Eugene M. It marks the seventh round of NOx controls for the EGU sector since 1990. The downwind air quality benefits are minimal.

Ozone 40

Ozone Clean Air Act 2026 2015 40

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2022

It could look like large-scale storage projects using batteries or compressed air in underground salt caverns, smaller-scale projects in warehouses and commercial buildings, or batteries at home and in electric vehicles. Currently only 4 percent of US electricity comes from solar. Energy storage has big obstacles in its way.

Clean Energy 298

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Technology Technology 298

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2023

Billion Over 4 Years -- Independent Fiscal Office: Budget Impact Of New Union Contract FY 24-25 - $696 Million -- The Center Square: In-State Tuition At Penn State, University Of Pittsburgh Among Costliest Nationwide -- York Dispatch: Dr.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2026 2023 98

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. Still, how does a local government tap in?

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

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 13, 2022

First commercialized in 1991, their cost has declined by a remarkable 97 percent over the last three decades, enabling the rapid growth of mobile phones, laptops and more recently, electric cars. The Biden administration, which wants half of all new vehicles sold in the United States to be electric by 2030, has taken notice.

Electricity 305

Electricity Recycling Renewable Energy 2028 305

Greenbuilding Law

MARCH 26, 2023

There is a move toward all electric buildings as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. The state of Maryland is leading the way in this movement, including several local jurisdictions adopting all electric building code laws. So, the change to all electric buildings is not a simple issue.

Electricity 52

Electricity Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Greenhouse 52

Circle of Blue

MAY 19, 2022

Barges up to 300 feet long and 90 feet across will carry 12 miles of spooled electrical cable, navigation equipment, a tall crane and a specialized crew. The project’s winding path underscores the grinding pace and tough choices of building new energy infrastructure as the state transitions from fossil fuels.

Electricity 264

Electricity 2012 Fossil Fuels 2020 264

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

Shapiro Promised 30% Renewable Electricity By 2030, Will That Happen? -- PUC Hosts Feb. 1 Virtual Stakeholders Meeting On Distributed Energy Resources Participation In Wholesale Electricity Markets [PaEN] -- PUC Stakeholders Feb. 15 Webinar Update On Large-Scale Solar; What Is Agrivoltaics? -- PUC Hosts Feb. National- $3.08

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

1 Hearing On Water Withdrawal Requests, Including 8 Related To Shale Gas Development; And On Cooperative Fish Nursery General Permit [PaEN] -- Senate Environmental Committee To Hold 2nd Joint Hearing With Ohio Legislature On Electric Grid Reliability Feb. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? PaEN] -- PA Cong.

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

Legal Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

West Virginia portended significant changes in federal administrative law in general and environmental law in particular, given the breadth and ambition of many of core federal environmental statutes and the current Court’s clear interest in restricting agency authority. I filed an amicus brief in the case ( Texas v.

Clean Air Act 130

Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels Regulations Politics 130

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2022

Bipartisan Federal Infrastructure Law -- Sen. Casey: Announces $2.1

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Conservation 64

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

House passed compromise legislation that would make 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. billion for EQIP, $6.75 billion for the RCPP, $3.25

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Climate Change Air Pollution 52

ESA

APRIL 11, 2022

Report finds there is no hope of slowing global warming without a radical shift to electrical energy and carbon removal. 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. In this issue: 5 Takeaways from U.N.

2022 98

2022 Fossil Fuels Clean Water Act Climate Change 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

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. Wolf To Investigate Health Impacts Associated With Natural Gas Fracking -- EPA Honors Energy-Efficient Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.

Conservation 64

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 64

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2022

Senate passed compromised legislation that would make 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. Republicans voted against the bill. The bill now moves to the U.S.

Clean Energy 80

Clean Energy Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 80

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Request To Burn Tires To Fuel Its Cryptocurrency Mining Operation At The Panther Creek Power Plant [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: US Electricity Load Growth Forecast Jumps 81% Led By Data Centers, Industry -- EPA/DOE Award DEP $44.4

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