PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

On April 22, in celebration of Earth Day, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined students, educators, and local leaders at Pottstown High School in Montgomery County to plant trees and highlight the role of green infrastructure in building healthier, more resilient communities.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

By Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Efforts to slow or stop global warming involve many strategies working together. One strategy is to counterbalance carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that contribute to climate change by drawing an equal amount of carbon out of the atmosphere, such as through planting trees.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2022

million square feet, released its 2021 Progress Report detailing efforts by partners who have committed to a dramatic reduction in energy use and carbon emissions in their buildings by the year 2030. In 2021, Erie 2030 District partners reduced energy usage to 22.4% million in 2021 (annualized) energy savings.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2023

Billion In PJM Interconnection Winter Storm Elliot Nonperformance Penalties [Primarily Natural Gas-Fired Generation] -- TribLive: Claims For Property Damage Caused By Cheswick Coal-Fired Power Plant Smokestack Implosion Due Friday Evening -- WKBN: PA U.S. From Baseline; Savings Of $59.7 From Baseline; Savings Of $59.7

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2022

“Members of industry and labor, understandably, see vast potential for our commonwealth’s economy and job growth, while environmentalists questioned whether this is an actual pathway to clean energy or a detour away from embracing renewable energy. Meanwhile, experts from environmental groups raised concerns. “We

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Josh Shapiro joined Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil, Constellation President & CEO Joseph Dominguez, and Lightsource bp Senior Vice President Alyssa Edwards to unveil the Commonwealth’s renewable energy initiative, the Pennsylvania Project to Utilize Light and Solar Energy (PA PULSE).

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The Energy Law

JUNE 3, 2022

In response to various pressures on the energy industry to reduce the environmental impact associated with excess carbon dioxide emissions, many energy companies are investigating carbon capture and sequestration projects as a means of reducing their carbon emissions.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

. -- Natural Gas In Homes: Over half of Pennsylvania households use natural gas as their primary home heating fuel, and the state’s 48 underground gas storage sites–the most for any state–help meet regional heating demand in winter. -- Electricity Exporter: Pennsylvania is the second-largest net supplier of total energy to other states, after Texas.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2022

Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the budget for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Never has DCNR’s mission to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania’s natural resources for present and future generations’ use and enjoyment been more important. I’m proud of them.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2025

Million In Energy Costs In 2024 [PaEN] -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Critics Slam Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant For Not Reporting Fire In Damaged Unit 2 Reactor Building Feb. 11-13 In State College -- Penn State Master Gardeners: Ken & Mee Park In Montgomery County Recognized With Pollinator Habitat Of Merit Award; Aug. And Saved $44.2

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The floating offshore wind market has several advantages, whether it is the availability of untapped energy resources or the additional opportunities for energy companies to participate in the renewable energy sector. Click here to read more about different oil majors’ investments in wind energy. [1]

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

According to estimates from the Natural Resources Defense Council, Pennsylvania has missed out on more than $1.67 And we’ve lost a significant opportunity to reduce the carbon emissions that are making the Climate Crisis worse every single day. “And because of that, we’re missing out. We’ve lost a lot of money.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In addition, recently enacted Louisiana Revised Statute § 30:1108 expands eminent domain authority over surface and subsurface rights to CCS operators that have obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Office of Conservation (“Office of Conservation”).

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 10, 2024

Amends the definition of “priority resource concern” to include natural resource concerns or problems identified by Tribal governments and that represent significant concerns on Tribal land. Improves program outreach to limited resource producers. 11207, 11601).

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2023

6 RiverWatch Video Report -- AP: Witnesses To FBI Hunt For Civil War Gold On DCNR State Forest Land Describe Heavily Loaded Armored Truck, Signs Of Night Dig -- PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In September Now Available [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: PJM, 80 Parties Agree To Trim Winter Storm Elliott Penalties By 31.7%

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The floating offshore wind market has several advantages, whether it is the availability of untapped energy resources or the additional opportunities for energy companies to participate in the renewable energy sector. Click here to read more about different oil majors’ investments in wind energy. [1]

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

19 EarthTalks Webinar: The Economic Impact Of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme On Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. 27 Webinar Creating An Assessment Method For PA Old-Growth Forests. . -- Save PA Forests Webinar Feb.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In addition, recently enacted Louisiana Revised Statute § 30:1108 expands eminent domain authority over surface and subsurface rights to CCS operators that have obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Office of Conservation (“Office of Conservation”).

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Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

State Air Resources Board , No. Second Circuit Rejected Challenges to Connecticut Renewable Energy Programs. Allco is an owner, operator, and developer of solar energy projects throughout the country, including in Georgia and New York. S241948 (Cal. June 28, 2017). PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP , No. 451962/2016 (N.Y.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 19, 2022

A Pennsylvania judge blocks the governor’s attempt to put a price on carbon emissions. A pivotal decision last week brought New York one step closer to achieving its clean energy goals. This is a big win for New York City…It’s a down payment on the renewable energy future we’ve been promised.”.

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E2 Law Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

Some in Congress are advocating a proposal to establish a carbon tax on certain imports to fight climate change and protect domestic production. A more specific carbon border tax plan has also been proposed by Sen. The proposals come shortly after Europe announced its proposal for the world’s first carbon border tax.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 28, 2022

It provides for private contributions to existing funds “for the purposes of addressing the changing climate, sequestering carbon, improving wildlife habitat, protecting sources of drinking water, and addressing other natural resource priorities.” There is also $685 million to find new ways to cut carbon emissions from industry.

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Environmental law, or sometimes known as environmental and natural resources law, is a term used to explain regulations, statutes, local, national and international legislation, and treaties designed to protect the environment from damage and to explain the legal consequences of such damage towards governments or private entities or individuals (1).

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

To increase energy reliability and security, the Authority seeks to promote-- -- The development of energy resources indigenous to Pennsylvania. Click Here for a copy of the draft Plan. Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more background and instructions on how to submit comments. And Saved $44.2 And Saved $44.2

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Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. California significantly expanded its use of renewable energy starting in 2011.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

“There is no better place to do [both carbon capture and storage] than right here in Pennsylvania,” Denise Brinley, executive director of the Pennsylvania Office of Energy, told state senators at a March meeting. Critical questions The practice of carbon storage is hotly debated. Some scientists and energy experts say the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2025

Other Events -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Allegheny County Ready To Develop Brilliant Trail Across Allegheny River At Aspinwall -- Williamsport Sun: Susquehanna Trout Unlimited to Hold Stream Cleanup April 19 On Lycoming Creek -- Gettysburg Connection: Gettysburg Nature Alliance Hosts April 26 Stream Cleanup Event At Sachs Bridge -- The Derrick: (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

A report by Energy Innovation found that approving pending LNG export terminals would increase natural gas costs for American households, businesses, and industry by 9 to 14% each year. China is the world leader in producing electricity from renewable energy sources and a major exporter of solar and wind energy technology.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

“MAREC Action, and our member companies building and operating grid-scale solar, wind and storage projects, applaud Governor Shapiro’s plan—it starts a real conversation about Pennsylvania's energy future,” said Evan Vaughan, Executive Director, MAREC Action. “A Shapiro's announcement of these targeted goals, proposing 35% renewables by 2035.",

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2023

On January 11, the PA Audubon Council announced the release of Guidelines For Municipalities On Bird-Friendly, Environmentally Responsible Utility Scale Solar Energy Facilities. The Guidelines were developed by the Council's Renewable Energy Committee and presented to PA Audubon Chapter leaders in a webinar on December 6.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Proposal To Construct 2 Solar Energy Facilities To Provide Electricity To Compressor Stations In Columbia, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. 23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- Penn State Hosts Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2024

A report by Energy Innovation found that approving pending LNG export terminals would increase natural gas costs for American households, businesses, and industry by 9 to 14% each year. China is the world leader in producing electricity from renewable energy sources and a major exporter of solar and wind energy technology.

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Acoel

JULY 3, 2024

Therefore…. Independence Day fireworks, which nationally introduce 42 percent more pollutants into the air than are found on a normal day. Independence Day fireworks, which nationally introduce 42 percent more pollutants into the air than are found on a normal day.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2023

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is proposed to receive an additional $56 million from the Oil and Gas Lease Fund doubling investments to $112 million in State Park and Forest infrastructure improvements, $2.8 Shapiro unveiled his first proposed state budget that includes $5.75 We will be there as long as it takes.”

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