PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

DeFrank to convene a public hearing exploring the growing impact of large-scale electric customers including data centers and other high-energy users on the states electric grid. The hearing will feature three expert panels representing electric distribution companies, large load customers, and public advocates.

Electricity 86

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy 2025 86

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 25, 2025

Full commercial operations are on track for early 2026. lithium-ion battery manufacturer for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). Million In CY 2024 Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Fees To Communities, Statewide Programs; $15 Million Less Than Last Year [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. Million In Sen.

2026 83

2026 Natural Gas Clean Energy 2024 83

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

Speakers highlighted the Summit's failure to focus on clean renewable energy-- an essential part of the solution to meet rising electric grid demand and costs generated by A.I. There was also no mention of the impact on consumer electric bills. So adding more demand on the electrical system only puts increasing pressure.

Electricity 84

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Clean Energy 84

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

Note: Equitrans Rager Mountain Gas Storage Area leak of 1.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas.] I live in Cambria County, Pennsylvania which recently made national news for a massive leak at a storage well. After detection, the leak was not properly plugged for almost two weeks. 4 [PaEN] -- Upper Makefield Twp.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Regulations Waste Fossil Fuels 80

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

to hear why your electricity bill is so high and why it is expected to surge even higher to the tune of billions of dollars paid by everyday Pennsylvanians and their families. Learn more about who's in charge of your electricity and how we can work to make it more affordable. Join a March 4 webinar from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Electricity 65

Electricity Natural Gas 2026 2025 65

PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2025

The uprates apply to existing natural gas (1.978 GW), nuclear (496 MWe), coal and onshore wind resources. Of the new projects, half are gas (6.143 GW), five are batteries (2.275 GW) and one is nuclear (887MWe). MW - 2030 in service Lackawanna County -- Lackawanna - PPL - Uprate Natural Gas - 78.6

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas 2027 2026 Electricity 77

PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2025

. -- Enbridge will invest $1 billion to expand their gas pipelines into Pennsylvania with projects to be announced over the next six to 18 months. -- Equinor announced an investment of $1.6 billion to transform the former Bruce Mansfield coal powerplant into a natural gas power station in Shippingport , Pennsylvania.

Nuclear Power 114

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity 2028 114

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

The capital improvements include things like a new well, new water storage tanks, replacing lead service lines, new water meters, electrical and other safety repairs to the systems. The company has 127 customers with an annual revenue of $52,675 in Cooperstown Boro & Jackson Twp., Venango County; Washington Twp.,

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Electricity 2023 Environmental Protection 107

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

The cryptocurrency mining facility must remove the ash pile by September 2026-- 14 months sooner than initially required. With Nuclear Energy - By Carol Browner, Fmr EPA Administrator -- Financial Times: Is Giving Old Reactors New Life The Future Of Nuclear Energy?

Waste 93

Waste Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Solar Power 93

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

On July 25, Patrick Cicero, former PA Consumer Advocate and counsel to the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project and Robert Routh, PA Policy Director for the Natural Resources Defense Council will host a July 25 webinar commenting on the impact of record high prices from PJM's latest electric capacity auction starting at 11:00 a.m.

Electricity 59

Electricity Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 59

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2025

On May 12, Senate and House Committees held hearings on how the rapid increase in demand for electricity to power data centers filled with computers is impacting the price and availability of electricity for ordinary people on the regional electric grid operated by the PJM Interconnection. Read more here. MW-day to $269.92/MW-day--

Electricity 77

Electricity Natural Gas 2024 2030 77

PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2025

Data Centers Already Flocking Into Pennsylvania And Locking Up PA Power [PaEN] -- Rise Of The Machines: Senate, House Members Express Concern That Demand For Power To Run Computers Is Impacting The Price And Availability Of Electricity For ‘Ordinary People’ [5.12.25] -- US Dept. GW Natural Gas Power Plan, A.I.

Natural Gas 74

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 74

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

On May 22, the Public Utility Commission suspended proposed rate increases filed by three affiliated utilities serving residents and businesses in north-central Pennsylvania: Wellsboro Electric Company, Valley Energy [Gas] Inc. and Citizens Electric Company of Lewisburg. million (22%). to $168.97 (18.4%). to $168.97 (18.4%).

Electricity 61

Electricity Natural Gas 2026 Clean Energy 61

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy Policy and Management will host a free March 19 webina r on PJM Interconnections role as the Mid-Atlantic regional electric transmission organization in meeting increasing electric demand and ensuring reliable service while the amount of available generation capacity continues to tighten.

Electricity 65

Electricity Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2025 65

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

To Host July 15 In-Person Town Hall With DEP On Energy Transfer/Sunoco Petroleum Pipeline Contamination In Bucks County [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun Editorial: Pennsylvania Needs A New Plan For Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells; Increasing Bond Amounts Only Part Of Solution [PaEN] -- The Derrick: Aqua Pennsylvania Details $5.5

Air Pollution 91

Air Pollution Natural Gas Climate Change Regulations 91

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

Billion, Consolidates Grip On Southwest PA Natural Gas -- Reuters: APA Corp Said It Curtailed US Natural Gas, Liquids Production In 2nd Quarter On Weak Prices [Posted: July 10, 2025] PA Environment Digest 4 [PaEN] -- Upper Makefield Twp.

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Environmental Protection 2026 2025 79

PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection published notices in the July 19 PA Bulletin inviting comments on four water quality permits for the Texas Eastern Transmission, LP Appalachia to Market 3 natural gas pipeline upgrade project in Reading Twp., Adams County and Washington Twp., York County. (

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Electricity 2026 Regulations 77

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2025

On June 10, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it is reviewing additional permits for the drinking water treatment facility that will provide clean, safe drinking water to 21 homes in Dimock, Susquehanna County that have had their water wells impacted by natural gas drilling. Read more here.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas 2022 2020 2026 109

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2025

Shapiro Announces Investment In Pittsburgh-Based Module Design Sustainable Housing Company PJM Interconnection Opens Next Electric Capacity Auction Bidding Window Of July 9 to 15 For 2026-27 Electric Delivery; Hold Your Breath! Data Centers; But What About ‘Ordinary People’? Data Centers; But What About ‘Ordinary People’?

Natural Gas 45

Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation Electricity 45

PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2025

. -- PJM Interconnection Issues Maximum Generation Alert For July 15; Natural Gas Accounted For Most Generation Outages In June Generation Alert [PaEN] -- PJM Interconnection Opens Next Electric Capacity Auction Bidding Window Of July 9 to 15 For 2026-27 Electric Delivery; Hold Your Breath!

2026 82

2026 Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity 82

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

Resource Links: -- DEP Determines Rulemaking Petition Submitted By Environmental, Health Groups To Adopt More Protective Setbacks From Shale Gas Wells Is An Action The Environmental Quality Board Has Statutory Authority To Take [PaEN] -- Environmental, Health Groups Submit Petition To Environmental Quality Board For More Protective Setbacks From Shale (..)

Regulations 100

Regulations Natural Gas 2026 Recycling 100

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 12 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a State Only Air Quality Permit for the proposed 218 MW Wyalusing Energy Center , a natural gas-fired power plant in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County to be used to power a data center. ( 4 [PaEN] -- Upper Makefield Twp.

Natural Gas 65

Natural Gas Electricity 2026 2018 65

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection published notices in the June 28 PA Bulletin related to permits and approvals needed for the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company’s Northeast Supply Enhancement Quarryville Pipeline Loop and compressor station projects in Chester and Lancaster counties. ( Million In Sen. Million In Sen.

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Environmental Protection 2024 2026 105

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

At the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), our job is to make sure that essential utility services-- electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and transportation-- remain safe, reliable, and affordable for Pennsylvanians. It’s the kind of event that doesn’t just inform-- it inspires.

Electricity 70

Electricity Clean Energy Natural Gas 2025 70

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

Million In CY 2024 Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Fees To Communities, Statewide Programs; $15 Million Less Than Last Year [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. Million In Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fees; $25.1 Million In Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fees; $25.1 Million In Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fees; $25.1

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas 2026 2012 2024 71

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

The final road restoration is expected to be completed by early 2026. Construction on the new water treatment system is expected to be completed by mid-2026, with home connections finalized soon after. Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4% Thank LNG Gas Exports - By Lt.

2026 65

2026 Electricity Clean Energy Natural Gas 65

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 28, 2025

Million In CY 2024 Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Fees To Communities, Statewide Programs; $15 Million Less Than Last Year [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. Million In Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fees; $25.1 Million In Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fees; $25.1 Million In Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fees; $25.1

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Technology Technology 2024 106

PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2025

Data Centers Already Flocking Into Pennsylvania And Locking Up PA Power [PaEN] -- Rise Of The Machines: Senate, House Members Express Concern That Demand For Power To Run Computers Is Impacting The Price And Availability Of Electricity For ‘Ordinary People’ [5.12.25] -- US Dept. GW Natural Gas Power Plan, A.I.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 81

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

Million In Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fees; $25.1 Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. Million In Sen.

Recycling 80

Recycling Conservation Renewable Energy Electricity 80

PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2025

Billion, Consolidates Grip On Southwest PA Natural Gas -- Scranton Times: Solar Energy Facility Proposed In Scott Twp., Dan Meuser Will Not Run For Governor In 2026 -- Inquirer Column: Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity Can’t Champion Rural Hospitals While Cheering A Bill That Will Shut Them Down -- WITF: Manheim Twp.

2026 75

2026 Clean Energy Natural Gas 2025 75

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.

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas Electricity 2026 Air Pollution 76

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

On June 28, the Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the PA Bulletin it will hold an eighth public hearing July 22 to accept comments on the proposed state plan to implement an EPA federal rule 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts OOOOb and OOOOc Reducing Emissions Of Methane and Other Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Regulations 2023 2024 92

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2025

Million In CY 2024 Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Fees To Communities, Statewide Programs; $15 Million Less Than Last Year Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3 Million Over 4 Years; Next Round Of Local Mine Reclamation Grants Open Sept. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3

Recycling 45

Recycling Conservation Environmental Protection 2026 45

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

Million To Settle Lawsuit By Investors Who Claimed EQT Overstated The Benefits Of Its Rice Energy Merger In 2017 -- Marcellus Drilling News: Integrated Lithium Production Plant Coming To PA In 2026 Using Oil & Gas Production Wastewater [PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: Avonlea Lithium Corp. Million In Sen.

Conservation 70

Conservation Recycling Electricity Renewable Energy 70

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

To Host July 15 In-Person Town Hall With DEP On Energy Transfer/Sunoco Petroleum Pipeline Contamination In Bucks County [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun Editorial: Pennsylvania Needs A New Plan For Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells; Increasing Bond Amounts Only Part Of Solution [PaEN] -- The Derrick: Aqua Pennsylvania Details $5.5

Natural Gas 53

Natural Gas Regulations Environmental Protection 2026 53

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

Speakers highlighted the Summit's failure to focus on clean renewable energy-- an essential part of the solution to meet rising electric grid demand and costs generated by A.I. There was also no mention of the impact on consumer electric bills. specialized data center can demand more than 100 megawatts of electricity.

Fossil Fuels 59

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Electricity Carbon Dioxide 59

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 26, 2025

Contact: Ian Irvin, Executive Director, iirvin@pa.gov or (717) 787-8171 -- Senate Confirms Jessica Shirley To Lead The Department Of Environmental Protection; Committee Questions On Environmental Justice, RESET Energy Board [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council Receives 2025 Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence For Hard-To-Recycling Collection Events (..)

Nuclear Power 53

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Recycling 2027 53