PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

But smarter approaches, if carefully applied, could help to reverse costly reliance on gas, and accelerate the clean energy transition in PJM, and nationwide. Department of Energy estimated that unrestricted exports of LNG will increase wholesale domestic gas prices by over 30% by 2050. of the proposed generation in the queue.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Their results are supported by a separate study by FEV Consulting, commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), comparing the labor hours required to build the Volkswagen (VW) ID.4 And in other sectors, like those in the petroleum and fossil fuel industry, the number of jobs will decline.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 25, 2023

With an outsized credit for the lowest-carbon tier, the incentive’s aim is clear: Drive deployment of hydrogen production technologies that will be needed by, and aligned with , the nation’s overall clean energy transition. How do biomethane, lifecycle carbon accounting, and the tax credit interact?

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Most of the relevant IRA and EPRA provisions that mandate fossil fuel leasing (minimum offshore lease sales, and the provisions that tie clean energy development to fossil fuel development) have sunset provisions ranging from 2029 to 2032.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

This is despite the clean energy progress the power sector has experienced to date—and despite the groundwork laid for more progress from leading states, as well as the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). One critical tool for forcing that reckoning comes from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

By John Quigley, Senior Fellow, Kleinman Center Next year, the electricity bills for twenty percent of Americans will start reflecting the high cost of failing to transition to clean energy. Massive amounts of clean energy generation and storage projects are backlogged in PJM. Partners Host Aug.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The comment period for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposed greenhouse gas emissions standards for power plants closed on August 8, and headlines indicate that the industry is fractured. Read the full story from the Rocky Mountain Institute. EPA’s proposed standards help accelerate that shift.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2025

By Matthew Carroll, Penn State News Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar will require better ways to store energy for use when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. But startup costs currently limit commercial development of these projects, the scientists said.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2025

On March 10, Mom Clean Air Force , local partners and community members announced they will be testifying against MarkWest Energy's application for a third expansion to its cryogenic facilities at the Harmon Creek Gas Processing Plant, Smith Township, Washington County.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 90

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 22, 2024

Earth Day began under the Nixon Administration in 1970 as a day to support environmental protection and has grown to include nations and communities around the world in appreciation of Mother Earth. At UCS, we’re working to ensure effective and equitable implementation of key clean energy and clean transportation provisions.

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Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

To avoid the worst impacts of the climate crisis, it’s crucial that we shift energy production away from the unsustainable fossil fuels that cause climate change and towards those that release little to no greenhouse gases (GHG), such as solar and wind power. Clean energy is key to national security.

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Clean Energy Ocean Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 58

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 27, 2023

They will have to fight to fend off a provincial government and oil and gas industry determined to stop progress on climate action, the creation of clean energy jobs, and a responsible approach to protecting the public from the toxic and expensive consequences of expanding oil extraction. You can read more here.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 25, 2024

Department of the Treasury (Treasury) to carefully implement multiple new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits, including the Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen (“45V”). Upstream methane emissions are a potentially substantial share of the overall emissions rate of fossil fuel-based hydrogen production facilities.

Clean Energy 214

Clean Energy Waste Greenhouse Clean Air Act 214

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

He was appointed as a mediator by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to work with the environmental community and industry to establish better regulations for water quality monitoring in areas impacted by coal ash. Kraybill has played a significant role in several clean energy initiatives in Pittsburgh.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 31, 2024

I am grateful to have met and learned from people who experience on a daily basis the devastation wrought by fossil fuel production and fossil fuel-driven climate change—and who are now campaigning for a fossil-free Niger Delta.

Fossil Fuels 283

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Renewable Energy 2030 283

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2023

This year’s webinar topics will include grid-scale solar overview; solar development from the perspectives of the landowner, the developer and the municipality; Public Utility Commission considerations; and PJM Interconnection electric grid considerations.

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Law Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity 109

Vermont Law

APRIL 9, 2025

The law, passed by Governor Phil Murphy in 2020, requires the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to evaluate the environmental and health impacts on overburdened communities (OBCs) when reviewing applications for new facilities. However, its effects are far from underwhelming and are instead trailblazing.

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Law and Environment

MARCH 14, 2023

In the same release, Rhode Island Acting State Energy Commissioner Christopher Kearns added: This will help our regional New England grid make the transition to clean energy, reduce our collective carbon emissions significantly, and deliver a major victory in our fight against climate change.”

Clean Energy 130

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Technology 130

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas 2001 Fossil Fuels Politics 107

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2023

“Hydrogen hubs are manufacturing centers for producing hydrogen fuel from liquified natural gas (LNG). Proponents of these centers tout them as clean energy hydrogen hubs, but this is misleading. If renewable energy were used, it would produce green hydrogen, which would be a clean energy source.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 30, 2022

It is even harder if these investments mean much less money is available to invest in the new fossil-free businesses that are ready to take off. Our money is also at risk if it is being held and invested in fossil fuel projects that must be shut down soon in order to address climate change.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

They recommend that state regulators not approve any new gas plants “except in the extremely limited cases when there are no viable clean energy solutions for grid reliability,” and that no new gas plants should be approved in environmental justice communities. Reprinted from the Kleinman Center website.)

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This leads to an important distinction between fossil fuels specifically produced or merely traded by Shell, as discussed in more detail below. Therefore, there is no room for new investment in fossil fuel supply and a need to decommission existing assets. To achieve this goal, rapid phase-out of fossil fuels is required.

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Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement 2030 Climate Change 80

Circle of Blue

MAY 31, 2022

NOAA says that La Niña conditions are one factor helping to fuel what is expected to be another above-average hurricane season. EPA Proposes Protection for Salmon-Rich Bristol Bay. The Pebble Partnership, the mine developer, had a different view, saying the proposal is a “giant step backward” for clean energy goals.

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Clean Water Act Fossil Fuels Deforestation Clean Energy 130

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Comitta called for hearings on the failure of the Commonwealth to invest in the state's clean energy infrastructure. We've all agreed that environmental health does not need to come at the cost of economic health, and vice versa. "If Pennsylvania is a net energy exporter. “And that is Climate Change. Thank you.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Economic development policy is environmental policy. The number of supporters on this letter demonstrates the strength and breadth of public support for eschewing the Commonwealth's dependence on fossil fuels and for prioritizing an equitable transition to an economy fueled by clean energy and energy efficiency innovation.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 26, 2024

said Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. In addition to removing the threat that old wells pose, some active wells could find new life as geothermal wells, capturing buried heat for clean energy.”

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Shapiro Will Not Execute Any Inmates While He Is In Office, Calls For Repeal -- TribLive: Sen.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy 109

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While disappointing, it was not unexpected, as our Legislature has-- unfortunately-- been consistently supporting the fossil fuel industry over our children’s health and the lives of those affected by the pollution the industry generates. It’s well past time to transition to a clean energy economy.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2023

history,” is also providing monies in the form of tax credits, grants and subsidies to help increase our energy efficiency and decarbonize our economy. But how clean is it really? Because fossil fuels are used both to produce blue hydrogen and to operate its carbon capture technology, its carbon emissions are quite high.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Yaw To Introduce Bill Promoting Carbon Capture, Utilization And Sequestration -- Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Another tool is carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS), which removes CO2 at the source -- industry and fossil-fuel-burning power plants -- before emissions have the chance to enter the atmosphere and cause warming effects.

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Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions Atmosphere 104

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Air Quality Permits -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 11 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Title V Air Quality RACT III Permit for the Montour LLC Coal/Natural Gas-fired Power Plant located in Derry Twp., Susquehanna County. ( Montour County. Montour County. Clearfield County.

Natural Gas 112

Natural Gas Air Pollution Recycling 2024 112

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Act 14 Notices To Municipalities Many communities and citizens are not aware that a state law passed in 1984 gives them the first chance to comment on Department of Environmental Protection permit applications even before they are submitted to the agency. Read more here. 31 to Sept.

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Natural Gas 2028 Electricity Fossil Fuels 116

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin the final technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities is now available and effective.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2025

Our mission is to improve policy and regulations for the oversight of fossil fuel extraction and use; to educate, empower and organize coalfield citizens; and to protect public and environmental health. CCJ has over three thousand members and supporters and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Air Pollution Regulations Waste 77

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2022

On April 7, the Department of Environmental Protection appealed the April 6 Commonwealth Court order blocking publication of the final regulation establishing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to the PA Supreme Court. Read more here. Read more here.

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