PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt.

Nuclear Power 78

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 78

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

Million In Rebates To 21 School Districts For Clean School Buses In Pennsylvania Group Against Smog & Pollution Report Finds Allegheny County Health Dept.

Nuclear Power 95

Nuclear Power Natural Resources Electricity Solar Power 95

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% Energy Information Administration. from other sources. Read more here.

Electricity 116

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 116

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

29; No Information Yet On Whether Oil & Gas Development Health Risks Will Be Included Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6% Decline In Energy Use; $4.6

Conservation 52

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste 2009 52

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

As noted in a letter to Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders from a large coalition of environmental groups: The wise stewardship of RGGI funds has ensured the deployment and use of renewable energy and efficiency initiatives. More information about the program is available here.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2017 2009 52

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This year’s list includes a diverse array of topics, from concerns over our energy and transportation infrastructure; housing and land conservation; international and local climate change; food security and contamination; and water quality of our world’s oceans.

2024 40

2024 Ocean Conservation Paris Agreement 40

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. Click Here for a copy of the PUC’s written testimony.

Natural Gas 65

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 65

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

The order takes a conservative approach to acquisition of additional solar generation, authorizing only the amount of solar generation proposed for 2023-2024 out of concern about the cost of connecting more solar more quickly. Pursue extension of federal licenses for existing nuclear power plants serving North Carolina.

2021 52

2021 Law Natural Gas 2030 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2024

Million Grant To The Energy Innovation Center Institute In Pittsburgh [PaEN] -- WITF/AP: Demand For Rare Earth Elements Used In Clean Energy Could Help Clean Up Abandoned Coal Mines In Appalachia -- Penn State Extension Hosts 5-Part Woodland Stewardship Webinar Series - Guided Engagement With Your Land Starting Sept.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Politics Carbon Dioxide 108

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

21 Online Community Engagement And Climate Resilience Planning Workshop [PaEN] -- State Health Dept: Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Be Distributed To Those Living, Working Near State’s 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants Aug. 16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County [PaEN] -- American Chestnut Foundation Hosts Aug. 22, 23, 24 [PaEN] -- PA Assn.

Fossil Fuels 84

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Clean Energy Waste 84

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Coal energy has the highest carbon intensity of fossil fuels, but the electricity that coal provided during the cold snap saved Texas from more widespread blackouts, and possibly more fatalities. [22] should maintain and expand its fleet of highly-reliable, carbon-free, and 94 percent efficient nuclear power plants.

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 28 to Oct.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2024 Renewable Energy 107

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Conservation Groups Asked to Intervene in Oil and Gas Trade Association’s Suit to Compel Quarterly Federal Mineral Lease Sales. Nine conservation groups moved to intervene in Western Energy Alliance’s (WEA’s) action seeking to compel the Bureau of Land Management to hold quarterly federal mineral sales. A148865 (Cal.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Here are 74 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.

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 109

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The rest of our power comes from a mix of nuclear power, renewables like hydro, wind and solar power, and biofuel. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . Ontario’s electricity system operators have been planning for this drop in nuclear capacity for a long time. Ontario has built a clean energy supply.

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Nuclear Waste Dump To Begin Next Summer In Armstrong County; US Army Corps Details The Plan -- PA Municipal League, Sustainable Pittsburgh Host Sustainable PA Conference In State College Nov. 15 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov. 14, Ends Jan. 15 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov. 14, Ends Jan. 15 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov.

Conservation 110

Conservation Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power 110

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Solar Energy Facility Continues In Westmoreland -- Scranton Times: Proposed Newton Township Solar Energy Facilities Rejected -- TribLive: Sewickley Twp Considers Solar Energy Facility Regulations In Westmoreland -- The Guardian: Pennsylvania, 6 Other States Biggest Winners In Landmark Federal Clean Energy Funding -- PublicNewsService.org: York, PA (..)

Conservation 108

Conservation Nuclear Power Electricity 2024 108

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

DCNR Online Workshop On How To Apply For Recreation, Conservation Grants. 13 Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program [PaEN] -- PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In October Now Available [PaEN] -- Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Accepting Campaign Signs For Recycling Thru Nov. November 7-- Virtual.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Recycling Conservation 110

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Program On Increasing Setbacks From Oil & Gas Infrastructure. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. September 25- Agenda Posted.

Nuclear Power 107

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 107

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2024

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. 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. Seif, Former Administrative Assistant to Gov.

Nuclear Power 85

Nuclear Power 2024 Carbon Dioxide Conservation 85

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

12 Webinar On State Road Budget Impacts Of Electric Vehicle Transition [PaEN] -- Community Advocates For Clean Energy Host Nov. 13 Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov. 13 Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Conservation Recycling 84

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2023

2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 2:00: Shaping The Pennsylvania Clean Energy & Efficiency Workforce Future Webinar. 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Energy 2002 98

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

MARCH 22, 2023

Forming Work Group On Climate/Clean Energy, Co-Chairs Announced In response to a question from Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Committee, on DEP’s final regulation reducing carbon pollution from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Acting Secretary Negrin said Gov.

Clean Energy 97

Clean Energy Natural Resources Technology Technology 97

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

11 For Picnic, Update On Conservation Projects -- Keep PA Beautiful Supports 16th Allegheny River & Watershed Cleanup Sept. 11 For Picnic, Update On Conservation Projects -- Keep PA Beautiful Supports 16th Allegheny River & Watershed Cleanup Sept. 13 Grants -- Green Building Alliance Awarded $1.48 11 Webinar On $396.1

Nuclear Power 78

Nuclear Power Electricity Conservation Recycling 78

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2024

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

Nuclear Power 109

Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Climate Change Conservation 109

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2024

17 -- Lehigh Valley-Based Wildlands Conservancy Highlights September Activities, Education Programs; Birds, Butterflies Migrating -- Heritage Conservancy, Partners Host Aug. 20 Progress Report Reception To Celebrate Progress Toward Carbon, Energy Reduction Goals -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Hosts Aug.

Nuclear Power 88

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation 2025 88

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Of Energy Awards DEP $16.2 Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Million To Support Local Electric Grid Modernization Projects; Total Of $474 Million Awarded To States, Tribes -- DEP Eligible For $1.7 Ohio- $2.84 Ohio- $2.84

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Politics 2024 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 10 And Learn About The Watershed Landscape You Live In! PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts 2 Educator Workshops Nov.

Toxic Substances Control Act 111

Toxic Substances Control Act Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources 111

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

“The Solar for Schools Grant Program is a critical piece of legislation that provides us with a chance to invest in our aging school buildings -- while supporting and sustaining good-paying, clean-energy union jobs.

Renewable Energy 94

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 94

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Senate next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 30, 31, Nov. 14 Solar Eclipse -- PUC Holds ‘Be Use’ And ‘Be Utility Wise’ Events In Berks [Oct. 24] And Dauphin [Nov. Senate next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas 2028 Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 110

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Politics 2025 Recycling 90

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

15] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Aug. PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug. 18 PA Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action [PaEN] -- Penn State Master Gardeners Of Cumberland County 2023 Pollinator Festival Aug.

Fossil Fuels 75

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2023

DEP Agricultural Advisory Board , State Conservation Commission and Nutrient Management Advisory Board meeting. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day August 30; September 18, 19, 20; Oct. Room 309, Dept. Of Agriculture Building, 2301 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. 23 In Western Region, Including Part Of PA; Aug.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Ozone 2028 Nuclear Power 95

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock (..)

Conservation 85

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 85

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Of Environmental Educators Highlight Professional Development Opportunities: Dare 2B Tick Aware; Sustainable Agriculture Education & EE -- Pike, Wayne Conservation Districts, Trout Unlimited Chapter Partner On New Stream Keepers Youth Program Oct. Of Agriculture Invests $1.5 4 In York County, Sept. Of Agriculture Invests $1.5

Conservation 108

Conservation Electricity Nuclear Power Natural Gas 108

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

The government’s cost-benefit analysis reveals that prolonging the runtime of its remaining three nuclear power plants is neither advisable technically nor in terms of security. Finance Minister Christian Lindner has called renewables “freedom energies”, alluding to their potential to reduce Germany’s energy dependency on Russia.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Nuclear Power 98