PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

Homer City based its decision on several factors including the low price of natural gas, a dramatic spike in the cost of its ongoing coal supply, unseasonably warm winters and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. On April 3, Homer City Generation, L.P. Homer City will see tiered layoffs as a result.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

To avoid the possibility of “sticker shock” from high bills during the coming cold months, the PUC reminds residential and commercial customers that the start of winter is an important time to compare prices for electric generation, evaluate competitive supplier options and explore ways to conserve and save. cents to 7.98 cents to 7.98

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Brian Sneeringer From Adams Conservation District [PaEN] -- Gov. Billion Endowment -- Inside Climate News: In Dimock, Susquehanna County, A PA Town Riven By Fracking, Concerns About Ties Between A Judge And A Gas Driller Over Recent Attorney General Settlement -- Better Path Coalition Hosts Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

“My district has a lot of apartment buildings and multi-tenant homes, and right now they’re being excluded from a renewable, affordable energy source just because they don’t have a single family home in the suburbs,” said Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Allegheny County Conservation District , Tree Pittsburgh , Sustainable Pittsburgh , Green Building Alliance and Allegheny Land Trust are hosting five workshops for municipalities and citizens to promote sustainability , secure funding for climate-resilient, vibrant communities and enhance resident health. Registration coming soon.

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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. Natural Gas Is An Intermittent Generator Rep. The issues were actually at the wellhead. “It

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Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 62

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Natural Gas Outages Of the 47,000 MW of generation outages on December 23-25, PJM now says natural gas accounted for about 63 percent, coal 28 percent, oil 4 percent, nuclear 2 percent, hydro 1 percent and “other” 1 percent, according to PJM’s latest report. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

Currently, 59% of its electricity generation is fueled by natural gas, which has almost entirely displaced coal in the state’s energy mix. Only about 4% of in-state generation comes from renewable energy. The natural gas industry and its advocates would like to keep it that way.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Yaw Announce Bill To Withhold Gas Drilling Impact Fees To Municipalities That Set More Protective Standards On Natural Gas Development Than State Law, And While There Is a Legal Challenge To Local Restrictions Observer-Reporter Letter: There’s Another Side To The 'Shale Gas Revolution' Beaver County Residents Invited To Join An Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% In 2010, the mix was 48% coal, 34% nuclear, 15% gas and 2% renewables.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

billion in investment in clean, reliable energy sources. Under PACER, 70% of the revenue will be directed back to Pennsylvania residents as a rebate on their electric bill – more than any other cap-and-invest program in the nation – resulting in long-term, price relief on energy costs. That’s why Gov.

Electricity 118

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 118

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Wolf: Proposed EPA Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards To Help Pennsylvanians Breathe Easier, Save Money -- New Conservative Energy Network Poll: 84% Support Govt.

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Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Climate Change 64

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Of Health Alerts Parents To Possible Lead Exposure From Children’s Painting Toy -- DEP Accepting Applications For 2023 Recycling Performance Grants Thru Dec.

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Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources Clean Energy 111

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 12 Webinar On Project Management For Agricultural Conservation [PaEN] -- Appalachian Regional Commission Awards $18.5 7 DCNR Grants Webinar; More!

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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Natural Gas Natural Resources Recycling Clean Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Community Advocates For Clean Energy Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program. DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. Noon to 1:15 p.m.

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Nuclear Power Natural Resources 2025 Natural Gas 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

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Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 108

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Legislation like this was vetoed by Gov. Wolf in 2022. Read more here. -- Expanding Bureaucracy/Cost Of DEP Permit Reviews: Senate Bill 185 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) expanding existing permit review bureaucracy and cost by adding a third-party review of DEP permit applications.

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Natural Gas Clean Energy Conservation 2019 75

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Million To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments Switching To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Now Accepting Applications [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn., Partners Host Aug. Partners Host Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

The April 3 PA Environment Digest is now available. PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation Clean Energy 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Climate Envoy Kerry: No Rolling Back Clean Energy Transition PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Inquirer: 100 Days: A Look At Shapiro’s ‘Common Ground’ Approach To Governing One Of The Nation’s Most Politically Divided States -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania’s House Takeover - A Tale Of Two Speakers - By Fmr Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2021

Comitta and Report Herrin are introducing legislation to guide how revenue generated from the RGGI program will be reinvested in efforts to help communities and workers during the transition to clean energy, environmental justice areas and other initiatives. “A A climate crisis is happening before our eyes. Click Here to read more.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

Million Gallons/Day Environmental Defense Fund, Clean Air Council, Environmental Health Project Sponsor Ad Campaign To Finalize Strong EPA Oil & Gas Methane Emission Limits To Protect PA's Health & Climate Shell Petrochemical Plant Had 3-Hour Emergency Flaring Event To Burn Off Flammable Gases In Beaver County Allegheny County Health Dept.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Waste Conservation 93

PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2024

Bartolotta Seek Legislation To Eliminate Environmental Hearing Board Appeals Of DEP Permits For Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities Damascus Citizens: Do You Live In An Oil & Gas Wastewater Disposal Facility?

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2024 Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 94

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

17 Online Press Event - One Year After Pitt Shale Gas Health Impacts Studies And The Failure To Fulfill Essential Promises Made To Residents [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute, Black Appalachian Coalition Host Sept. 26 Climate Change & Penn's Woods; Oct. Master Watershed Stewards Host Oct. 26 Climate Change & Penn's Woods; Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2021

30 [PaEN] -- Westmoreland Conservation District: Announces 2021 Conservation Award Winners -- Middle Spring Watershed Assn. For Producing Energy? PaEN] -- Martha and Richard Coyle Partner With Berks Nature To Preserve 94.5 PaEN] -- Martha and Richard Coyle Partner With Berks Nature To Preserve 94.5

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Conservation Natural Gas Recycling 2021 64

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

Outlines 10-Year Plan For Parks, Trails, Open Space In Allegheny County -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center Hosts Earth Day Volunteer Day -- Cameron County Chamber Of Commerce: Sinnemahone Paddle Results Available; Register For Remaining Triple Crown Events -- Natural Lands: May 20 Field Jam - Music Without Walls Series.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day Waste 110

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

19 Webinar: A Year Later: Have Leaders Addressed Health Concerns From Natural Gas Development Raised In University Of Pittsburgh Public Health Studies? DEP Oil & Gas Technical Advisory Board Meets Sept. Million To Restore, Conserve Habitats In Chesapeake Bay Watershed Conservation Innovation Fund, Kennett Twp.,

Conservation 91

Conservation 2024 Natural Gas Natural Resources 91

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Shapiro Must Acknowledge Health Risks Of Natural Gas Development And Take Meaningful Action To Protect The Public Physicians For Social Responsibility PA: Gov. 17 - PA Boroughs Clean Energy Community Choice Aggregation DEP Extends Deadline For Submitting Concept Papers For PA Grid Resilience Funding To Nov.

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Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Conservation 78

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire August 7 PA Environment Digest 97 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Pennsylvania Envirothon Team Places 2nd In International NCF- Envirothon Competition!

Clean Energy 93

Clean Energy Natural Gas 2023 Conservation 93

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2022

Here are 30 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Sen.

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Conservation Carbon Dioxide 2021 2025 64

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2021

On December 15, Chad Forcey of the PA Conservative Energy Forum told members of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee it is “commited to clean and renewable energy and energy diversity in the Commonwealth.” Quoting former U.S.

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Conservation Renewable Energy Clean Energy Recycling 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- We Remember Sept. 28 [PaEN] Help Wanted -- Help Wanted: Armstrong Conservation District - Agricultural Technician [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Our Pocono Waters Hosts Sept. to 3:00 p.m.

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Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 84

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2024

Of Energy Awards Western PA/WV/OH ARCH2 Hydrogen Hub $30 Million Appalachian Voices Urges Congress To Reject Proposed Changes To Federal Energy Permitting That Reduces Opportunities For Communities To Challenge Projects; Bill Clears US Senate Committee PJM Electricity Auction Price 9 Times Higher Than Previous Auction-- $269.92/MW-Day

Electricity 90

Electricity 2025 Natural Resources Conservation 90

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

27 Online Lunch & Learn With Laurie Barr About Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $2,671,044.75 27 Online Lunch & Learn With Laurie Barr About Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $2,671,044.75

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Recycling Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Billion Endowment -- DEP Issued 754 Notices Of Violation For Defective Oil & Gas Well Casing, Cementing, The Fundamental Protection Needed To Prevent Gas Migration, Groundwater & Air Contamination, Explosions [PaEN] -- PA Assn. Imagine A Clean Energy Future 5th to 12th Grade Student Competition Submissions Due Feb.

Clean Energy 85

Clean Energy Natural Gas Earth Day Conservation 85

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

Acquires PA-Based Plants & Goodwin Well Plugging Firm To Create Methane Emission Offsets House Environmental Committee Holds May 22 Hearing On Hydrogen Hubs & Climate Change PUC Alerts Consumers To Electricity Price Changes Coming June 1-- From 20.7%

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Natural Gas Conservation Electricity Renewable Energy 92