PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

As of 2020, the three largest sources of emissions in Pennsylvania are: -- Electricity Generation (29% of gross emissions) -- Transportation Fuel Consumption (22% of gross emissions) -- Industrial Emissions (19% of gross emissions) Emissions from electricity generation decreased 10.4% from 2019 to 2020 and 44.4% from 2005 to 2020.

Climate Change 81

Climate Change 2024 Natural Gas Electricity 81

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2025

The application includes seven (7) 633 MWe combined cycle combustion and ten (10) 25 MWe simple cycle aeroderivative natural gas turbines, three (3) 67 MMBtu/hr auxiliary boilers, emergency generators, emergency fire water pump engines, cooling towers and fuel gas heaters.

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Electricity 77

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 14, 2023

Regardless of where we live, we should all have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits provided by electric vehicles. These benefits range from the reduced cost of operation , the reduced need for maintenance and the improved performance, to the fact that electric vehicles have no tailpipe emissions.

Electricity 240

Electricity 2020 Air Pollution Technology 240

Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Nearly a third of our current carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions come from burning fossil gas for electricity, home heating and other uses! BONUS – COOL TECH ALERT! The companies selling fossil gas want you to believe that our electrical grid needs gas-plants because they can be fired up quickly to meet spiking demand.

Natural Gas 116

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Electricity Carbon Emissions 116

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 3862 ) Air Quality Permits -- Hamilton Liberty LLC - Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant: DEP invites comments on proposed renewal of a Title V Air Quality Operating Permit for the facility located in Asylum Twp., Lycoming County. ( Bradford County. ( PA Bulletin, page 3888 ) -- Jim Smith - Former BP Terminal No.

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Natural Gas Waste Radiation 98

PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2024

Of Environmental Professionals Karl Mason And Walter Lyon Awards Feature: Rock - Water - Air: The Quecreek Mine Rescue 22 Years Later No One Warned A Cameron County Family Their Water Well Was Contaminated By A Seneca Resources Shale Gas Wastewater Pipeline Rupture Penn State Extension Aug. 2024 Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept.

Conservation 96

Conservation 2024 Recycling Air Pollution 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed! Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed! .:

Recycling 66

Recycling 2025 Conservation Waste 66

Greenbuilding Law

AUGUST 20, 2023

As directed by a state law enacted in 2021, as HB 1286, the Colorado Health Department’s Air Pollution Control Division developed the newly finalized standards. It’s a major step forward in protecting both public health and clean air.” Last week, Colorado established mandatory energy performance standards for large buildings.

Law 52

Law 2026 Pollution Control 2030 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Leib, Pittsburgh -- PA Capital-Star: Environmentalists, Advocates Urge Shapiro To Stay The Course On RGGI Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan -- Scranton Times Editorial: Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan Serves Economy, Environment [RGGI] -- TribLive: Pittsburgh To Get $1.5

Conservation 84

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 84

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Million Investment In 33 Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction Projects In 21 Counties EPA, PennVEST, Aqua Pennsylvania Highlight Importance Of Taking Action Against Lead Water Service Lines At Chester County Event DEP Awards $3.4 Of Agriculture Invests Over $6.7

Toxic Substances Control Act 91

Toxic Substances Control Act Conservation Natural Gas Natural Resources 91

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

It complements Phoenix Contact’s Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power (CCHP) system, which generates about half of the facility’s electric requirements. Phoenix Contact estimates the solar power installation will reduce the company’s electricity costs by approximately $150,000 per year.

2023 108

2023 Conservation Electricity 2022 108

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Renewable Electricity Surpassed Coal In 2022 Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Conservation Fossil Fuels Climate Change 79

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2022

Million Fine Against U.S. Million Fine Against U.S. Million Fine Against U.S.

Conservation 48

Conservation Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Electricity 48

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Siegel, Esq., Barley Snyder [PaEN] -- The Green Cities: 6 Black Philadelphians Leading The Environmental Movement -- PA Cap-Star: Philly Playground Exhibit Honors City’s Black Leaders, Legends -- PG: Allegheny Health Dept.

Conservation 48

Conservation Electricity Law Air Pollution 48

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2021

million kilowatt hours of electricity from solar energy. million kilowatt hours of electricity from solar energy. The academy installed 1,080 solar panels that generate a half megawatt of electricity, providing a third of the power for the facility and 100 percent of the power to run AgWorks. The lab is open to the public.

2021 54

2021 Air Pollution Recycling Conservation 54

Manning Law

JUNE 8, 2020

During the lockdowns, we saw air pollution clear and nature coming out of hiding – from penguins wandering the streets of Cape Town to kangaroos bouncing through Adelaide. Colombia adopted national strategies on the circular economy, electric mobility and low-carbon development. These benefits are in clear and present danger.

2020 40

2020 Paris Agreement Deforestation Climate Change 40

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 26, 2022

California’s Central Valley consistently experiences the country’s worst air quality, and climate change is poised to make air quality even worse. In a region known for its exceptional agricultural productivity, climate change is quickly amplifying a dangerous type of climate risk in California’s Central Valley: air pollution.

Climate Change 340

Climate Change Ozone Air Pollution Particle Pollution 340

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The legislation committed nearly $400 billion to support, among other things, wind and solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles, and other clean energy technologies that will make a significant dent in US heat-trapping emissions. First, decarbonizing the electricity sector mainly with wind and solar to replace coal and fossil gas.

Carbon Emissions 331

Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2030 331

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 8, 2022

SG: One great example of progress is the dramatic decline in coal-fired electricity in the United States. In 2012, coal accounted for 37 percent of US electricity, while natural gas and renewables—including hydropower—accounted for 30 percent and 11.7 percent respectively, according to US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.

Clean Energy 306

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change 306

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

Further, the going price of gas can be volatile and generally tracks very closely with US wholesale electricity prices, since the country grew so over-reliant on gas power plants throughout the 2010s. Last year, for the first time ever, US renewable electricity generation surpassed coal-fired electricity generation.

Fossil Fuels 265

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2014 Climate Change 265

Legal Planet

JULY 12, 2022

As the state moves toward all-electric buildings, replacing older gas-powered furnaces and air conditioning units with heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions and indoor air pollution while increasing efficiency, comfort and resiliency, especially as extreme heat events increase.

Cooling 130

Cooling 2030 Electricity Natural Gas 130

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 24, the Public Utility Commission held a public hearing to explore the impact of data centers and other large load customers on the states electric grid. Michael Fradette, Principal, Energy Service s The rapid growth of electricity demand presents both challenges and opportunities for the US energy infrastructure.

Carbon Emissions 77

Carbon Emissions Natural Gas Electricity 2025 77

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The cost of electricity generated from solar panels fell by 89 per cent between 2010-2022. Both onshore wind and solar are less than half as expensive as the cheapest fossil-fired electricity sources. In the winter, homes are drafty, windows leak in cold air, and heating bills are skyrocketing.

Fossil Fuels 136

Fossil Fuels Cooling Climate Change Electricity 136

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 16, 2024

A recent report found that one in five premature deaths is caused by air pollution from burning fossil fuels. Kicking fossil fuels out of our homes and our modes of transportation – with electric heat pumps, electric vehicles and electric buses – is key to addressing the cost of living crisis.

Fossil Fuels 136

Fossil Fuels Electricity Renewable Energy Government 136

Breezometer

JULY 27, 2021

Wildfires create a toxic mix of pollution that appears as smoke and ash and pollutes the air we breathe, as well as soil and water. Dry hot air functions like a sponge - it sucks humidity from vegetation. When everything is dry, there is less evaporation which means less cooling.

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Climate Change Technology Technology 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Luzerne County [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: Using Live Stake Nurseries To Engage Communities In Stream Health [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!

Conservation 53

Conservation Recycling 2025 Natural Gas 53

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2023

Residents Concerned About Planned Shale Gas Drilling Well Pad Near High School In Allegheny County -- UPDATED: Susquehanna River Basin Low Stream Flows Trigger SRBC Water Withdrawal Restrictions On 46 Oil & Gas Drilling Operations & Other Water Users [PaEN] -- Independent Fiscal Office Reports PA Natural Gas Production Peaked In 4th Quarter (..)

Conservation 76

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Air Pollution 76

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

Million Settlement With Residents Living Near Edgar Thomson Steel Plant Over Air Pollution Complaint -- WHYY: Montgomery County Residents Protest DOGE Cuts In Aftermath Of SPS Industrial Fire, Environmental Oversight Is Crucial: Whos Going To Be Keeping An Eye Out For Us?

Conservation 53

Conservation Natural Gas Solar Power Renewable Energy 53

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2022

. -- Oil & Gas Industry And Their Politicians Are Pushing Hard To Hook Us To Volatile Foreign Energy Markets Where There Is No Limit On What They Can Charge You [PaEN] -- AP: PUC Judge: Sunoco/Energy Transfer Failed To Protect Delaware County Community During Construction Of Mariner East Pipeline, $51,000 Penalty Proposed [PaEN] -- PA Supreme Court (..)

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Conservation 62

Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Even if renewables will become the first global electricity source in the next three years , our energy transition won’t be successfull until we drastically slash per capita energy consumption in G20 countries. in the 2010s to a required 4% in Net Zero scenarios. Then there is the entire topic of primary vs final energy.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Waste Renewable Energy Conservation 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2022

Republicans said the final regulations will increase the cost of electricity for individuals and businesses, have a negative impact on jobs and will not significantly reduce carbon pollution. And in those states RGGI energy efficiency investments of $2.8 billion have produced nearly $13.5 for every dollar invested.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Climate Change Electricity Greenhouse 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Million Fine For Clairton Coke [Coal] Works Air Pollution Violations -- TribLive: ‘This Is What Money Smells Like;’ $2.2 Million Fine For Clairton Coke [Coal] Works Air Pollution Violations -- TribLive: ‘This Is What Money Smells Like;’ $2.2 Westmoreland County? Chapter Host 20th Washington Cherry Pike Hike Feb.

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 83

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2024

This investment will help us reduce toxic air pollution, create thousands of jobs, invest in our energy sector, and continue Pennsylvania’s legacy of energy leadership.” All of these projects would cut pollution and address climate change while creating good jobs and helping companies cut costs.

Environmental Protection 108

Environmental Protection Greenhouse Climate Change Air Pollution 108

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

While close to 50 percent of Massachusetts neighborhoods (2,604 of 4,985 census block groups) classify as  EJ neighborhoods , more than 80 percent of existing polluting electricity generating units—with their associated health risks—are located in or within one mile of an EJ neighborhood.

Clean Energy 251

Clean Energy Electricity Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 251

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2022

TODAY 10:00: House Consumer Affairs Committee hearing on House Bill 1789 (Sankey-R- Clearfield) further providing for price and other disclosures related to competitive electric and natural gas shopping. Click Here to watch online. Room 205 Ryan Building.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Electricity 62

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2024

12 -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Newsletter Highlights Chesapeake Bay Report Card; Tioga River Mine Drainage Treatment Project; eDNA; New Cooling Tower Tech [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Aug. 21 Webinar - Water Testing Through Penn State's Ag Analytical Lab [PaEN] -- Learn How You Can Qualify For Free Well Water Testing During Aug.

Conservation 48

Conservation Recycling 2024 Waste 48

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2025

formal notice ) TODAY 6:00: Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, Black Appalachian Coalition, PennFuture, Partners Webinar -- Why Is My Electricity Bill So High? Contact: Geoff Bristow, gbristow@pa.gov or (717) 783-8411. And Going Higher? 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. March 6-- In-Person.

Cooling 53

Cooling Natural Gas Waste Nuclear Power 53