Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 25, 2024

Department of the Treasury is hosting a public hearing on the December 2023 proposed regulations governing implementation of the Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen. The proposed regulations clearly adhere to that framework, fully comporting with a plain reading of the text. From March 25 to March 27, 2024, the U.S.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

According to a study by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), assuming battery packs costs drop to $104/kWh in 2025 and $72/kWH in 2030, upfront price parity is likely to occur in 2024-2025 for passenger vehicles with shorter ranges and in 2026-2028 for those with longer ranges (second chart below).

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 12, 2022

It seems like a long way off to me, but adverts for the most polluting SUVs will be banned entirely from 2028. If you want to help hasten the day, there are plenty of intermediate steps between where we are today and national regulation. Perhaps after a change of government, though they may surprise me.)

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. DEP eNotice: The Only Way You’ll Know When Applications Come In To DEP Did you know DEP can send you email notices when permit applications are submitted to DEP in your community? Click Here to sign up for DEP’s eNOTICE today !

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

A September 4, 2024 inspection report notes DEP received a response from the well owner to a violation issued on August 13, 2024 for failure to notify DEP of the pressure issue as required by regulations, however, the response was not available online. 31 to Sept. Jennifer Wilcox Recognized On The Grist 50 List [PaEN] -- Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2023

The 1,872 MW Conemaugh station is a coal-fired power plant is due to be retired in 2028. EPA is proposing to deny these applications because the owners and operators of the CCR units fail to demonstrate that the surface impoundments comply with requirements of the CCR regulations. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Most Pennsylvania regulated electric utilities are adjusting the price they charge for the generation portion of customers’ bills on December 1 for non-shopping customers, also known as the “Price to Compare” (PTC). The PUC notes that the Commission does not regulate prices for the generation portion of electric bills.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

Causer To Introduce Bill Legalizing It [PaEN] -- Illegal Wastewater Dumping Continues, Even On Mothers Day, Conventional Oil & Gas Well Owners’ Campaign Of Intimidation Of Senate Witness; Now Dumping Before It Rains, On Paved Roads [PaEN] -- National Energy Technology Lab, University Of Pittsburgh Say Oil & Gas Wastewater Can Be Major Source (..)

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Physics World

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

With a power output of 345 MWe that can be boosted during peak demand to 500 MWe, a prototype could be complete by 2028. The speed at which any of these technologies are developed will, of course, be slowed by essential safety regulations and uncertain market demand. It would use liquid sodium both to cool the reactor and store energy.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

Homer City based its decision on several factors including the low price of natural gas, a dramatic spike in the cost of its ongoing coal supply, unseasonably warm winters and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Homer City was the largest coal-fired power plant still operating in Pennsylvania at 1,915 MW.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

EHB Docket #2023-025 ] “In its appeal, Protect PT asserts that the Department’s issuance of the permits allows the introduction of PFAS, PFOA [‘forever chemicals’] and other chemicals into the environment through hydraulic fracturing without properly regulating or limiting their use and fails to require full disclosure of those chemicals.”

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

Biodiesel and renewable diesel are mostly made from vegetable oil Biodiesel and renewable diesel are made from the same starting materials, are both blended into diesel fuel, and are supported by the same regulations. More than 80 percent of bio-based diesel is made from vegetable oil (the rest is mostly animal fats). percent in 2022.

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Currently, the operation of a hydrogen pipeline involves oversight by various federal agencies and a patchwork of federal statutes and regulations. The draft guidance proposes a transitional period for phasing in hourly matching, whereby annual matching would be allowed for electricity generated before January 1, 2028.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The 2023-2028 SHIP was developed in collaboration with the Healthy Pennsylvania Partnership (HPP), with support from Harrisburg University. Of Health Awards $2.5 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 Why Does It Matter? What Can We Do Better To Protect Public Health?

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 11, 2024

The OEB is Ontario’s independent regulator of the electricity and natural gas sectors. On December 21, 2023, the OEB decided not to continue a $250 million a year government payment that Enbridge had requested in its rate application for 2024-2028. Heat pumps, which run on electricity, are now cheaper than gas furnaces.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2022

.-- In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Administrator for fiscal year 2022, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $700,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2028, for activities described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) at marginal conventional wells.”

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. DEP eNotice: The Only Way You’ll Know When Applications Come In To DEP Did you know DEP can send you email notices when permit applications are submitted to DEP in your community? Click Here to sign up for DEP’s eNOTICE today ! Increase Projected For Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Shapiro’s Administration would allow any industry operator to self-regulate its activities. Shapiro Administration Complicity After the zeal with which Attorney General Shapiro investigated and condemned operations of the shale gas industry in Pennsylvania, it is shocking that Gov. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

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Capaccio

APRIL 22, 2024

The SEC defines transition risks as those resulting from regulatory, technological, or market changes; for example, costs resulting from climate-related regulations would need to be disclosed. Physical risks include weather events and longer-term climate conditions, like sea level rise, that could directly impact business operations.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

On August 8, PJM Interconnection and other regional electric grid operators submitted comments on a proposed EPA regulation to cut greenhouse gas emissions from power plants expressing concerns the rule will accelerate retirements of fossil fuel plants without reliable renewable and electric storage technologies to replace them.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

“Pennsylvanians have a constitutional right to clean air and pure water – that’s why my Administration secured this record-breaking agreement with Shell to hold them accountable for violating the laws and regulations that protect our environment,” said Gov. Josh Shapiro.

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A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Data from the agency shows that requests have accelerated since 2022 when a decree was issued regulating the transfer of marine areas from the government to the sector. Unlike Brazil, Colombia is not seeking to pass a specific law to regulate offshore wind companies and is relying on existing electricity generation regulations.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Locher said the Keystone and Conemaugh facilities announced they will close by 2028. The second area that is currently and prospectively adversely impacting the timing of Key Con plant closures are final and pending new environmental regulations.” “Historically, demand has been relatively flat, maybe growing about 1% a year.

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Acoel

JUNE 29, 2022

The 2028 deadline proposed in the less stringent alternative is more realistic, and is consistent with timelines under other federal regulations. Providing this additional compliance time would enhance the prospects for installation of the 32,000 megawatts of SCR retrofits that EPA projects as a result of the rule.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We urge the government to strengthen the regulations, rather than weaken them. The government must finalize the regulations without further delay. The post Statement: Environmental Defence Urges the Government to Strengthen the Clean Electricity Regulations appeared first on Environmental Defence.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

LNG exports from the US are already on track to more than double by 2028, under current law. These changes fly in the face of the intent of this bedrock law, supported across multiple administrations of both parties, as well as recent efforts by the Biden administration to improve NEPA regulations.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 30, 2023

The State of California does not regulate the number of gallons of rainwater that homeowners can collect as long as there are no threats to public health. Homeowners can collect rainwater for non-potable uses, including gardening, landscaping, and washing vehicles. The savings for homeowners under Prop. 72 varies.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

The practice’s deep understanding of US and multijurisdictional regulations impacting diverse clients and the generally accepted economic trends in the markets where those clients operate all contributed to the rise in activity, the practice noted. Issuance of its 0.01% covered bonds due 2028. Total: €500 million.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2024

They may have considerable influence throughout the entire process and may also be able to assist the regulator and the well plugger in locating unmapped wells and infrastructure. Join Extension presenters to learn more about the regulations and process of cleaning up these potential problems on your property.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

Reform utility political contribution and lobbying regulations. Landmark DTE Energy settlement In July, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a momentous sett l e m ent agreement regarding the electric utility DTE Energy’s plan to provide electricity to its 2.3 million customers for the next 20 years.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Shapiro’s Work Group Concludes A Cap-And-Invest Carbon Pollution Regulation Program Would Be Optimal Approach To Reducing Greenhouse Emissions From Power Plants; Scale Up Solar Energy [PaEN] -- AP: Gov. 1-7; PA Climate Convergence Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2024

LNG gas export capacity will double by 2028 resulting in a harder link to international markets and often higher prices with its resulting impacts on Pennsylvania consumers. PJM meets with federal and state regulators and neighboring systems to review winter preparations. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2023

Visit the Authority webpage for instructions on joining the meeting remotely. Contact: Laura Rigge at Irigge@pa.gov or 717-772-5159. 6 [PaEN] -- PA Environmental Council: Cultivating Connections At Rodale Institute On Organic, Restorative Farming Practices -- PA Dept. 23 In Western Region, Including Part Of PA; Aug.

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Acoel

DECEMBER 7, 2023

They saw the impending regulations as crushing the fishery and Maine’s coastal economy. The politically influential lobster industry had strongly objected to the Framework in its original form and now became fully enraged and mobilized.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

James Struzzi (R-Indiana) introduced House Bill 2573 establishing an Independent Energy Office headed by a new Energy Advocate with the authority to veto any regulation, policy or action of any state agency that “may harm energy reliability and affordability.” Read more here. Read more here. Are We Going To Have Enough Gas?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2024

Since then, however, the gas industry—much like the oil industry—has cribbed heavily from the tobacco industry’s playbook to block government regulation by manufacturing doubt about the reality and seriousness of its “NOx problem.” Where did the gas industry pick up the finer points of PR disinformation?

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ESA

MARCH 20, 2023

Before the formal announcement, the Biden administration also announced that it will draft new regulations protecting around 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and withdraw 2.8 The project is expected to produce a peak of 180,000 barrels of oil per day and generate 9.2

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