PA Environment Daily

JUNE 24, 2024

Million; Puts Hole In State, Local Budgets IRRC Approves Final Revised PUC Regulations Strengthening Rules For Intrastate Hazardous Liquids Pipelines; Gas Pipelines Fined Over $71 Million, Have Worst Compliance Record Of Any Industry, Including Criminal Charges DEP To Hold July 2 Virtual Hearing On PA General Energy Project To Construct 3.7

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

12 Webinar On Project Management For Agricultural Conservation Call For Presentations: Watershed Congress Along The Schuylkill River March 29 PA Interfaith Power & Light Hosts Oct. 1 USDA Announces Investment Of $24 Million In 112 Clean Energy Projects In PA; $20.5

Toxic Substances Control Act 91

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 22, 2022

For wind and solar energy to be available irrespective of weather conditions, they must be combined with storage systems that make electricity available anytime, especially during peak demand periods. . National Renewable Energy Laboratory notes, storage can take many forms , including: using batteries. As the U.S. The Path Forward .

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Solar Power Wind Power Renewable Energy Electricity 129

Energy and Climate Law

OCTOBER 22, 2020

By Ceciel Nieuwenhout, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Groningen Centre of Energy Law and Sustainability; Lead Author of WP 1 T1.2 Report to the H2020 POCITYF-project A substantial part of energy in the EU is consumed by households , for powering electric appliances and for heating and cooling. Three layers can be discerned.

Electricity 246

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Legal Planet

MARCH 28, 2023

The clean-energy transition that is one focus of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will require big changes in our electric grid. The high-voltage wires must be well insulated, kept cool, and set at a safe distance from any people or obstacles. The IRA also provides $9.7

Renewable Energy 130

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

2023 Watershed Forestry Summit In Altoona [PaEN] -- Inquirer: These Philly High School Kids Are Trying To Clean The Schuylkill River - With Mussels -- Western PA Conservancy Hosts April 18 Webinar On Helping Elk Creek Thrive In Erie County [PaEN] -- PA Society For Ornithology Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation June 9-19, Sign Up Now!

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Conservation Fossil Fuels Climate Change 81

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2024

11-13 In State College [PaEN] -- Delaware Highlights Conservancy Now Accepting Applications For Women And Their Woods Educational Retreat Sept. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. 15-18 [PaEN] Programs/Information -- DCNR State Parks Environmental Education: Take A Deep Breath And Dive Into Summer!

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 2575 ) -- Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining & Marketing LLC - 860 Unit Cooling Tower & Point Breeze South Yard: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum to meet Statewide Health Standards for a project located at 3144 Passyunk Ave., Indiana County. (

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Recycling 2024 114

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2024

26-27 In Bethlehem; Delaware Conservation Fund Symposium Sept. 25 [PaEN] -- Lehigh County-based Wildlands Conservancy Highlights Upcoming Programs: Stream Restoration; Volunteer Opportunities; Wine & Dine Dinner; Student American Chestnut Project -- DCNR Virtual Webinar For Recreation, Conservation Projects Set For Nov.

Recycling 77

Recycling Conservation 2024 Law 77

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire February 14 PA Environment Digest 50 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic Gov. Wolf Announced PA Received The Initial $244.9

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Conservation Cooling Law Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

The more recent Winter Storm Elliott which brought another severe and sudden cold snap- along with urgent calls for conservation -to our region during Christmas weekend is the latest example of extreme weather affecting the grid. Click Here for a copy of the PUC’s written testimony.

Natural Gas 65

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 65

Columbia Climate Law

JULY 9, 2015

4] This system promotes the principles of affordability and conservation by reducing the financial burden on low volume users of electricity and discouraging high volume users from wasting electricity. Understandably, there are concerns that tier flattening does not adequately incentivize efficient use of energy.

Electricity 40

Electricity 2015 Solar Power Renewable Energy 40

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

This is far from the widely touted goal of 100 percent electricity from renewables, and much further from the goal of 100 percent of energy , which includes fuels used for transportation, heating and cooling, and would amount to two to three times more electricity than required today. [17]

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

[PaEN] -- Keep PA Beautiful Celebrating 35 Years Of Supporting Community Improvement Across Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- WGAL: Sara Mueller Has A Passion For Outdoors, Educating Next Generation At Wildlife Leadership Academy -- PA Wilds Accepting Nominations For PA Wilds Champions Until April 7; Awards Celebration July 24 -- Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership, (..)

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Conservation Sea Level Solar Power 83

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

Allegheny Conservation District Explains] -- Trout Unlimited Releases 'Angling For Hope - A Vision For PA's Beech Creek' A Short Film On Efforts To Treat Abandoned Mine Drainage, Bring Back Aquatic Life In This Centre, Clinton County Watershed [PaEN] -- Delaware RiverKeeper Aug. 17-24 -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug.

Fossil Fuels 84

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Clean Energy Waste 84

Washington Nature

MARCH 11, 2022

Joe Nguyen’s bill, SB 5722 , will require performance standards for energy systems in existing buildings and decarbonization of building heating and cooling loads. We will expand on the following in 2023: The Nature Conservancy's Ellsworth Creek Preserve near Naselle, Washington. Finally, we thank state Rep. We’re thankful Sen.

2022 98

2022 Climate Change Greenhouse Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

13 Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program [PaEN] -- TribLive: Plum School District Working To Cover Costs Of Adding Electric Buses To Fleet -- WHYY: Philly Property Owners Could Soon Face Fines If Their Electric Vehicle Chargers Don’t Work Help Wanted -- Sustainable Pittsburgh Executive Director Joylette Portlock, Ph.D 22 , 1:00 p.m.

Clean Energy 85

Clean Energy Toxic Substances Control Act Conservation 2025 85

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2025

Despite assurances from the current administration that federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation for the clean-up of AMD and other conservation projects will continue, as of now virtually none of it has been dispersed; federal reimbursements for projects are months behind.

Conservation 114

Conservation Cooling Clean Energy 2025 114

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2022

Studies are also finding that vegetation planted for grazing under solar panels helps keep the panels cool, boosting energy production. Fuzz & Buzz by Pennsylvania-based Ernst Conservation Seeds combines various nutritious grasses favored by sheep with blooming plants that draw pollinators and improve soil health.

Renewable Energy 59

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 2020 59

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 10, 2024

“We’re going to look back at 2023 and say, man, that was cool,” Dessler said. The question is: when will the toll of heat and severe weather push DeSantis, Abbott and like-minded politicians toward policies to cool the planet? The problem with climate change is, if it hasn’t pushed you over the edge yet, just wait.”

Climate Change 329

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Cooling 329

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Yaw Touts New $154 Million Agriculture Conservation Program In Lycoming County -- Registration Open!

Conservation 85

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 85

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Available Via Zoom -- WESA: Contest Asks PA Kids To Create Art About Tick Bite Prevention -- Pennsylvania's Clean Energy Economy Grew To Over 92,700 Jobs Since COVID Economic Crisis [PaEN] -- Erie News Now: U.S.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 80

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2024

Fiedler: PA School Superintendents Voice Support For Solar For Schools Legislation -- Penn State Extension Energy Essentials: Is A Solar Electric Systems A Good Fit For Me? Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. 11-13 In State College [PaEN] -- State Farmland Preservation Program Invests $9.8

Conservation 49

Conservation Recycling Waste Regulations 49

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2024

Farmer -- Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Highlights Youth Conservation Corps 50-Mile Paddling Perki-Bay Expedition In New Video [PaEN] -- Sen. 14 Hearing [If Requested] On Title V Air Quality Permit For Gas-fired Hummel Station Power Plant In Snyder County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Aug.

Nuclear Power 85

Nuclear Power 2024 Carbon Dioxide Conservation 85

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2023

. -- Help Wanted: Foundation For Pennsylvania Watersheds - Executive Director - John Dawes Retiring [PaEN] -- Bay Journal: Satellites, Drones, Special Cameras Join The Fight Against Methane/VOC Pollution From Oil/Gas Wells, Petrochemical Plants, Landfills, Coal Mines In Pennsylvania - By Ad Crable, Chesapeake Bay Journal [PaEN] -- Environmental Health (..)

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Electricity Carbon Emissions Cooling 103

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Annual Symposium To Focus On Electric Power Transformation - Energy, Environment, Policy & Technology Sept. Appeals DEP’s July Field Order To Clean Up Conventional Oil Well Wastewater Spill Contaminating Village Of Reno’s Water Supply In Venango County; 2nd Appeal May Be Coming [PaEN] -- DEP Finds 2 More Petro Erie, Inc.

Natural Gas 72

Natural Gas Ozone Fossil Fuels Conservation 72

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In particular, I am celebrating two key achievements of this legislation related to clean energy siting and gas overreliance. In particular, I am celebrating two key achievements of this legislation related to clean energy siting and gas overreliance. This is a huge reason for hope and celebration!

Clean Energy 239

Clean Energy Electricity Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 239

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

With Nuclear Energy - By Carol Browner, Fmr EPA Administrator -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Canadian Bitfarms Cryptocurrency Mining Co.

Conservation 55

Conservation Natural Gas Solar Power Renewable Energy 55

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

“Job-killing regulations” is a longtime conservative meme. That attack has now been joined by the claim that major new spending for clean energy is overheating the economy. In fact, we might need even stricter environmental regulations to help cool the economy and cut inflation. billion to $197.4

2027 278

2027 Cooling Regulations Clean Energy 278

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

EPA is reconsidering these regulations to ensure they do not prevent America from unleashing energy dominance and continuing our trajectory as a leader in clean energy and emissions reductions.

Regulations 101

Regulations Natural Gas Clean Air Act Technology 101

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

Solar Energy Facility Draws Resident Opposition -- Scranton Times: Mayfield Twp. 20 [PaEN] -- We’ve Heard This Before: ‘We’re Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs’ - A Brief Review Of Pennsylvania’s Conservation History [PaEN] -- Save The Date! Of Environmental Professionals Hosts Aug. 28 To Oct.

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 111

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Switching electricity generation to renewable and nuclear energy sources, increasing industrial energy efficiency and fuel switching, and increasing use of electric vehicles offer the greatest potential for reaching the 2050 goal. If action isn’t stepped up, Pennsylvania’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2050 will exceed 2005 levels.

Climate Change 40

Climate Change 2021 Greenhouse 2005 40

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. 26-27 In Bethlehem; Delaware Conservation Fund Symposium Sept. 2024 Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept. More Acres In West Vincent Twp.,

Conservation 49

Conservation Recycling 2024 Waste 49

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

20 Lecture, Book Signing Event For Cradle Of Conservation, An Environmental History of Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- DCNR: Study Finds Northcentral Regional ATV Trail Connector Generates $23.5 Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Sen. 28 to Oct. 7 EarthTalk On Sustainable Aviation Fuel And The Policies Impacting Its Development.

Conservation 84

Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Waste 84

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2024

Million Grant To The Energy Innovation Center Institute In Pittsburgh [PaEN] -- WHYY: As Sea Levels Rise, Philly, Camden At Risk Of Being Inundated With Raw Sewage, Study Finds -- WHYY: Philadelphians Missing Out On Flood Insurance Discounts, The City Could Cash In Next Year -- Scranton Times: Scranton Nears $2.7

Conservation 80

Conservation Nuclear Power 2024 Electricity 80

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

1 At The Southeast Agricultural Research Farm In Centre County [PaEN] -- Lehigh Valleys Wildlands Conservancy Highlights April Educational Programs; Tree Planting; Hikes; Summer Camps -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Its Spring! Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!

Recycling 68

Recycling 2025 Conservation Waste 68

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Greg Vitali (D-Delaware), Majority Chair House Environmental & Natural Resources Committee [ PDF of Article ] -- PennLive Letter: Where Did $100 Million In State Conservation Funds Go? - Luzerne County [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: Using Live Stake Nurseries To Engage Communities In Stream Health [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!

Conservation 55

Conservation Recycling 2025 Natural Gas 55