Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2023

Yet, in 2022, almost 40% of electricity in the US was generated by power plants fueled by natural gas. Note: “Natural gas” is an industry misnomer; UCS considers methane, fossil gas, and gas to be much more appropriate terms. I’ll be using the term “gas” from here on out.) And now, as the U.S.

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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. It indeed accounts for 40% of the electricity currently generated for the grid.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2023

On July 6, the PJM Interconnection announced its new process for evaluating electrical generation or storage projects for connection to the regional electrical grid will begin July 10. PJM said 95% of the 260,000 MW projects now in its queue are renewable energy generation, battery storage or a hybrid of both. “In

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 95

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. However, one important attribute of gas not directly related to cost is starting to be put under the microscope: gas plants’ reliability.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation - Donate To Your Favorite Team By June 19 [PaEN] -- DEP/EPA AirNOW Forecasts Code ORANGE Air Quality Action Day Friday, June 9 Across PA -- TribLive: Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Issued For Region -- PA Capital-Star - John Micek: What The Wildfires Teach Us - We Might Not Survive Our Own Climate Foolishness, (..)

Natural Gas 102

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

[PJM also said at the same hearing there is such a high percentage of renewable new energy generation seeking to connect to the PJM grid because renewable energy is cheaper than natural gas and nuclear. However, this new process is not expected to begin until 2026. Read more here.] Click Here for a copy of the report.

Renewable Energy 75

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 75

A Greener Life

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Oil for longer The Chinese energy giant predicts that oil consumption will peak a little later between 2026-2030 at 800 million metric tons (MMT), or about 16 million barrels per day (MBD), which they put down to faster-than-expected expansion in the new energy vehicle sector, such as electric and hybrid vehicles.

2025 80

2025 Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 2026 80

Greenbuilding Law

AUGUST 20, 2023

This week’s regulation will drive Colorado’s statutory GHG emission reduction targets of 7% by 2026 and 20% by 2030 for the buildings covered in the program, as compared to 2021 levels. Newer, more efficient buildings may already meet the standards. About 20% of the buildings already meet standards for the 2030 target.

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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.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2022

Location in natural gas-producing regions, calling for at least two hubs in regions of the US with “the greatest natural gas resources” (though it does not explicitly call for using those gas resources). Background on the hydrogen hubs program.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Most studies show that achieving these targets will require an unprecedented increase in wind and solar power to decarbonize the power sector and meet the increased demand for zero- carbon electricity to replace fossil fuels in building, industrial and transportation sectors. times current levels by 2035. Map courtesy NREL: Denholm et al.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Despite assurances from state leaders “that Shell can operate a state-of-the-art facility,” representatives for Shell admitted that the facility won’t be fully operational until 2025 or 2026. Related Articles - Shell Petrochemical Plant: -- DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $2,671,044.75

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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. This project seeks to help decarbonize the agricultural sector’s production of fertilizer, decrease the regional cost of clean hydrogen, and use clean hydrogen for blending with natural gas in power generation.

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Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

To accomplish this the bill advances everything from “food residuals” and organic materials diversion, a new environmental justice litmus test, a solar panel “recovery, reuse, and recycling working group,” an electric school bus mandate, recognizes “nuclear power” as a carbon free energy source, and much, much more. All of which is true, but.

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Law 2025 Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

With passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure law that year, about $12 billion more was allocated over the five years between 2022 and 2026—roughly an eightfold annual increase. And the opportunity to produce hydrogen from natural gas with carbon capture represents a strategic and low-carbon use of the state’s abundant resource.

Clean Energy 85

Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Carbon Emissions 85

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

How would that change if I hopped on the electric bus route at the end of my block? Even when accounting for pollution from electricity generation, electric trucks can significantly reduce air pollution and get us on a better track to addressing climate change.

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Nitrogen Oxides Electricity Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 311

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 11, 2022

To accomplish this the law advances everything from “food residuals” and organic materials diversion, a new environmental justice litmus test, a solar panel “recovery, reuse, and recycling working group,” an electric school bus mandate, recognizes “nuclear power” as a carbon free energy source, and much, much more. All of which is true, but.

Regulations 59

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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.

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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. Wind and solar power can provide green electricity for those facilities, while the low local temperatures can help with cooling requirements. An urgent need for change.

Renewable Energy 85

Renewable Energy Government 2019 2015 85

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 120

2026 Clean Air Act Air Pollution Greenhouse 120

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - Susan Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater for pad located in Auburn Twp., Susquehanna County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Warren County. ( McKean County. ( Butler County. ( Greene County. ( Westmoreland County. (

Natural Gas 114

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2026 Politics 114

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Westmoreland County?

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Natural Gas 2026 Politics 2024 105

Environmental Science

JUNE 15, 2018

It is vital to prospecting for and mining of fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, and crude oil that we convert to fuel our homes, public transportation, and personal vehicles. BLS predicts a job growth of 14% between 2016 and 2026. Geology also has industrial applications. Sponsored Content. Geophysics. Geothermal Energy.

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Fossil Fuels Technology Technology Ocean 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Josh Shapiro joined the governors of Delaware, Illinois, Maryland and New Jersey in calling on the PJM Interconnection to take "swift action" to change its electricity generation capacity auction rules to "prevent unnecessary increases in capacity costs" for their residents and businesses. This would be on top of the $14.7

Electricity 94

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

On February 28, Ohio US Senator Sherrod Brown and Oregon US Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Protecting American Households from Rising Energy Costs Act , legislation that would ban the export of crude oil or liquefied natural gas (LNG) to our biggest adversaries: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 123

Natural Gas 2026 2005 Carbon Emissions 123

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

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On March 15 the PA Utility Law Project will hold a second webinar on the impacts of LNG natural gas exports on energy costs for Pennsylvania families from Noon to 1:00 p.m. 75% Of PA Gas Production Goes Out-Of-State “Pennsylvania exports a ton of gas and electric,” said Marx. It kept a lid on natural gas prices.”

Natural Gas 122

Natural Gas Law Electricity 2023 122

Legal Planet

APRIL 24, 2023

When the Biden Administration ramped up fuel efficiency requirements through 2026, ideologues such as the Heartland Institute and states like Texas were quick to wheel out this attack. No doubt the same attack will be made on the Administration ambitious proposed post-2026 standard. But the resemblance ends there.

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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. Shapiro Promised 30% Renewable Electricity By 2030, Will That Happen? -- 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

DECEMBER 14, 2023

6 to 13 In Harrisburg: ‘Connecting Our Communities’ -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Groups Gain Nearly $65,000 For Clean Water Projects -- Potter Leader-Enterprise: PA Wilds Master Watershed Steward - Several Programs Available For Greener Spaces -- PA Lake Management Society, Wilkes College Host Jan.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Solar Power Fossil Fuels 2023 107

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

26 Webinar On Federal And State Financial Resources For Going Solar [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 ? 22 -- Penn State EarthTalk: Jan. 10 In Clarion [PaEN] -- Agenda Announced!

2024 62

2024 Renewable Energy Natural Gas Waste 62

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 105

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Gene Yaw’s often-said statement-- “You can’t have green energy without fossil fuels.”]

Fossil Fuels 64

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

percent by 2026 under the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. Senate Bill 919 (Laughlin-R-Erie and Costa-D-Allegheny) authorizes electric utilities to establish solar energy subscriber programs ( sponsor summary ). percent to 5.5 Read more here. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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2021 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 59

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Westmoreland County? Westmoreland County? PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb. PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb. PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb.

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