PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Energy Efficiency Alliance , Environmental Entrepreneurs , Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia , and Sustainable Pittsburgh will host an August 16 webinar Shaping Pennsylvania's Clean Energy Workforce Future starting at 2:00 p.m. But the business community also faces significant workforce shortages.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 21, 2024

The IRA was passed into law to propel our nation’s clean energy transition forward. Treasury and the IRS were granted statutory authority to determine the appropriate approach to resolving these issues, and they have a responsibility to do so rigorously, accurately, and, in the face of uncertainty, conservatively.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2023

On August 8, The Nature Conservancy-PA released the results of a bipartisan statewide survey that found majorities of Pennsylvania voters and labor union households support gradually transitioning to 100 percent of energy being produced from clean and renewable sources over the next 15 years. One that benefits people and nature."

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 16, 2023

Read the full story in the Washington Post.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 26, 2023

Treasurer Ball has wasted no time in implementing SB205 to push forward this fossil-funded agenda and has named 11 financial institutions that could be subject to divestment for engaging in so-called “energy boycotts.”

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Energy Politics 345

Washington Nature

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This is a big deal, with historic investments in climate, clean energy, natural infrastructure, coastal restoration, forest restoration and resilience programs, including more than $200 billion in priority programs that The Nature Conservancy has been advocating for over the past year. via @conserve_wa. CLICK TO TWEET.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) included a major—forthcoming—refresh for one of the biggest policy drivers of the nation’s clean energy transition to date: tax credits subsidizing the deployment of clean electricity resources. These incentives aren’t just historically important.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 11, 2022

To secure her vote for a major Democratic Party priority — a $369 billion climate, spending, and tax reform bill that will be the largest federal investment in clean energy programs — Arizona Sen. The second is to reduce water demand and use through conservation and efficiency projects like drip irrigation.

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Law and Environment

JANUARY 7, 2022

On January 12 and 13, Foley Hoag attorneys will lead a series of discussions about the significance of New York Climate Action Council’s recently-released draft Scoping Plan to the state’s continuing clean energy transformation. Join us on January 12 and 13 to learn more about New York’s plan for clean energy future.

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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.

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Electricity Renewable Energy Law Regulations 246

Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

To meet our climate goals, a massive acceleration in the global deployment of clean- energy technologies is needed now. These two key ocean-climate solutions were featured at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum (GCEAF) which brought together clean-energy leaders from around the world to accelerate the clean-energy transition.

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Clean Energy Ocean Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 60

Legal Planet

JULY 10, 2024

Proposition 4 would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $10 billion pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a variety of projects combating climate change, increasing resiliency, and supporting climate solutions. Some of the notable investments include: $3.8 billion for wildfire and forest programs, and $1.2

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2025

February 27-- House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing: 10:00- Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Snowden at dsnowden@pa.gov or (717) 783-8846. House Floor.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Brian Sneeringer From Adams Conservation District [PaEN] -- Gov. 21 Webinar On DEP's Federally-Funded Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program [PaEN] -- Energy Future PA Names Former Rep. -- Environmental Hearing Board Chief Judge & Chairman Thomas W. 23; Transportation- Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2022

-- PA Environmental Council Recognizes DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn With Lifetime Achievement Award [PaEN] -- PA Wilds Launches Initiative To Attract Remote Workers To Region For A Lifestyle Experience [PaEN] -- 3-Part Webinar Series Highlights Importance Of PA's Outdoor Recreation Industry, Starting April 19 [PaEN] -- PA County Conservation Districts (..)

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Conservation Earth Day Renewable Energy Clean Energy 84

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2024

Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Conservation Award Winners [PaEN] -- PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Celebrate Successes Spotlight: Neshaminy Watershed Assn. Thank you for your leadership! -- PA Assn.

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Conservation Natural Gas 2023 Clean Energy 81

Legal Planet

JUNE 4, 2021

The corporate insurgents were seeking a sharp shift in corporate strategy, embracing clean energy rather than defining itself in terms of fossil fuels. Some other encouraging news stories: Indiana, a deeply conservative state with significant coal mines, now has more solar generators requesting to connect with the grid than California.

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Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change Carbon Emissions 246

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Batteries are key to enabling the renewable energy transition. When the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing, batteries help store clean energy to continue supplying electricity to the grid and to customers consistently and reliably. Want Clean Energy? Washing copper ore in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Recycling 210

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.

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Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Waste 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Million+ To Benefit PA [PaEN] -- Reminder: State Conservation Commission Seeking Proposals To Reduce Nutrient, Sediment Loads In Priority Watersheds, Due Nov. Million+ To Benefit PA [PaEN] -- Reminder: State Conservation Commission Seeking Proposals To Reduce Nutrient, Sediment Loads In Priority Watersheds, Due Nov. 11; Sets Nov.

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Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 84

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Pennsylvania Celebrates Conservation District Week April 28 to May 4 [PaEN] -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock Haven Express: Centre County Celebrates Envirothon Winners, Conservation District Week -- Republican Herald: Team From (..)

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Conservation Nuclear Power Waste 2024 83

PA Environment Daily

JULY 16, 2023

23 [PaEN] -- Republican Herald: Tri-Valley Teacher Helps Promote Green Energy In 3rd Trip To South Africa -- University Of Pittsburgh Names 5 Finalists In Pitt Sustainability Challenge [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: University Of Pittsburgh Names Finalists Advancing In Pitt Sustainability Challenge -- US Dept.

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Conservation Air Pollution Natural Gas Clean Energy 73

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These two pieces of legislation have historic amounts of funding available for climate work, clean energy, clean water, dealing with legacy pollution issues, really a lot of money and a lot of opportunity. “So, Visit DEP’s Oil and Gas Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law webpage for more information. million. “

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Clean Energy Air Pollution Greenhouse Electricity 79

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

2-6 [PaEN] -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. . -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Sept. -- We Remember Sept. 20 Webinar On Making Climate-Friendly Appropriations A Priority In The Federal Budget -- Warren Times Editorial: Renewables Are Barely A Blip On State Electric Grids -- USDA Awards PA Partnership $7.85

Conservation 80

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change 2001 80

PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2023

-- PennLive: PennLive Outdoors Reporter Marcus Schneck Honored With Posthumous Award From PA Parks & Forest Foundation -- Winners Of 14th Annual PA Parks & Forests Foundation Awards -- Fish & Boat Commission Announces Awards For Outstanding Achievements In Law Enforcement By Waterways Conservation Officers -- Pittsburgh Business Times: (..)

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Conservation 2018 Clean Energy Electricity 68

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 27, 2023

At the international and federal levels, significant progress was made on climate action, plastic waste, toxic chemicals and biodiversity conservation. They could be paired with hydropower from Quebec, conservation, battery storage and a smarter electricity grid to meet our needs. You can read more here.

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2024 Fossil Fuels Government Electricity 142

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Steel -- 37 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- Gov. Setting PFOA/PFOS Drinking Water Standard And The First MCL Developed By DEP [PaEN] -- 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- What Can We Expect From Gov.

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Conservation 2023 Natural Gas Waste 87

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Shapiro, State Legislature Must Act As Bulwark Against New Republican Environmental Rollbacks - By Molly Parzen, Conservation Voters Of PA -- Post-Gazette/AP: 3.5% Shapiro -- PennLive: Josh Shapiro Faces New Harrisburg Reality - A Republican Attorney General -- Bucks County Beacon Guest Essay: Gov. Ohio- $3.03

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

26 Webinar On Federal And State Financial Resources For Going Solar [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Energy Essentials: Feb. 1 Virtual Stakeholders Meeting On Distributed Energy Resources Participation In Wholesale Electricity Markets [PaEN] -- PUC Stakeholders Feb. Schuylkill County -- PA Solar Center Jan.

Conservation 80

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Electricity 80

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 26, 2024

Diversification Of Energy Sources Is The Key To Prevent Spikes, Lower Prices Read more here. -- Bloomberg: Is Natural Gas A Fossil Fuel Trap Or A Bridge To Clean Energy? Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 109

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

[PaEN] -- Lancaster Clean Water Partners To Begin Accepting Applications For Clean Water Implementation Grants On Jan. Wolf: Proposed EPA Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards To Help Pennsylvanians Breathe Easier, Save Money -- New Conservative Energy Network Poll: 84% Support Govt.

Conservation 62

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Climate Change 62

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

1 Webinar: Discussion Of Proposals To Use Part Of PA’s $7 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding For Conservation. 7 - Streambank Stabilization For Residential Landowners. 7 - Streambank Stabilization For Residential Landowners.

Conservation 62

Conservation Greenhouse Climate Change Clean Energy 62

Washington Nature

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Nature Conservancy in Washington will be a part of that bustle and working to keep people and nature at the forefront of policy and budget decision-making. To this end, we’re working in partnership to support new policy approaches and funding that will move us closer to the clean and resilient energy future we must have.

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2023 Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Conservation 98

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

By Jennifer Danis , Yesterday, the Sabin Center, Environmental Defense Fund, and New Jersey Conservation Foundation submitted comments to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (“BPU”) proceeding investigating the state’s current and mid-term future supply and demand for gas. NJBPU Docket GO20010033.) Why is planning so essential?

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Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2030 Conservation 74

Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Battery and Flywheel Energy Storage Projects : Unlike solar PV projects and power lines, battery and flywheel energy storage systems do not currently have their own categorical exclusions.

Clean Energy 64

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Greenhouse Conservation 64

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [Ottawa, ON] – Today the Government of Canada released a plan to end new public finance for fossil fuels abroad and instead prioritize clean energy projects. Tamara Morgenthau, Senior Attorney at the Center for International Environmental Law.

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Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Renewable Energy Government 124

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

In addition to his work with the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, Mr. Dawes owns a purebred Angus farm in Huntingdon County where he employs sustainable and conservation farming practices. from Villanova University School of Law. Kraybill has played a significant role in several clean energy initiatives in Pittsburgh.

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