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Powering the Data Boom: How Will the Grid Keep Up?

Union of Concerned Scientists

We need to plan for energy infrastructure that supports our economy and reduces harmful air pollution. The grid might not meet that demand Electricity for data centers comes from the grid, and by extension, the mix of power plants that supply the grid. Some forecasting models must use observations of young people, no?

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Community Speaks Out Against Expansion Of Harmon Creek Natural Gas Processing Plant In Washington County

PA Environment Daily

Families like mine are in danger because of MarkWests Harmon Creek facility, which has a history of violating protective air pollution regulations while processing fracked ethane gas for use in the overproduction of plastics.

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Sen. Comitta, Sen. Santarsiero, Rep. Friel-Otten, Rep. Abney Introduce Gov. Shapiro's Clean Energy/Climate Plan Bills

PA Environment Daily

This reflects the proceeds expected to come from Pennsylvania electricity customers. -- 30 percent to support energy efficiency projects that reduce air pollution in Pennsylvania, invest in new job-creating clean energy projects, and support low-income energy consumers with their energy bills through a year-round LIHEAP program.

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111 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

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

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DEP Releases 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Update; 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment Report

PA Environment Daily

Rate Increase For Philadelphia Gas Works [PaEN] -- PUC To Investigate Proposed 11.4%

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House, Senate Members Introduce Gov. Shapiro's 'Lightning' Energy Plan To Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs, Protect Pennsylvania From Global Energy Instability

PA Environment Daily

Governor Shapiro also highlighted key components of the plan while visiting Penn England Farms in Blair County, where a methane digester is turning farm waste into clean energy, cutting electricity costs, and generating revenue. Read more here ] The Lightning Plan will expand access to shared digesters to help more farmers benefit.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.28.25

PA Environment Daily

House Bill 969 (Pielli-D-Chester) requires outdoor night lighting practices that reduce light pollution from public facilities. -- Guest Essay: March 28, 1979 At 3:53 a.m. Cascading Failures Combined To Produce The Worst Nuclear Power Accident In US History At Three Mile Island - By James M.