Legal Planet

JUNE 27, 2024

NEPA remains the workhorse of natural resource litigation today. Clean Air Act. Provides approximately $370 billion dollars for clean energy and other climate-related programs. This law, signed on the first day of 1970, requires agencies to disclose the environmental effects of their actions. Reader’s Choice.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 23, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources marked a major sustainability milestone celebrating 30 years of conservation leadership by unveiling its 30th solar array on public lands. For 30 years, DCNR has been managing Pennsylvanias natural resources with sustainability at the forefront.

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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. Both moves could help get more clean energy onto the grid. of the proposed generation in the queue. of the proposed generation in the queue.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

On January 15, the Shapiro Administration said the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has made significant progress in sustainably managing and enhancing Pennsylvanias public lands. Resource Links: -- Gov. For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNRs website.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2024

On June 11, the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee unanimously reported out House Bill 2338 (Fiedler (D-Philadelphia) updating the duties and powers of the PA Energy Development Authority to use billions of federal climate and clean energy dollars to incentivize investments in Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Megawatt And 7 Megawatt Projects In Lancaster County Contingent On PA Passing Community Solar Legislation [PaEN] -- USDA Announces Investment Of $24 Million In 112 Clean Energy Projects In PA; $20.5 Related Articles: -- SolarBank's First 2 Community Solar Projects In PA: 13.8-Megawatt

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed three motions earlier this month that will start a process of phasing out existing oil and gas drilling on unincorporated land within the County, prohibiting new oil and gas extraction wells , and implementing a strategy to transition workers to stable jobs in the clean energy economy.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Source: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission This is not the first time price swings have happened, but this time they triggered MISO and its stakeholders to work together and agree on the need to better understand how energy resources get paid for this “insurance” they provide to the grid and how the market might be improved.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 21, 2025

Municipalities like St Helens (UK), Turku (Finland), and Riverside (USA) are hosting community planning sessions on clean energy. Earth Aid Live A global concert series, held in cities such as London, Rio de Janeiro, Los Angeles, Nairobi, and Mumbai.

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Legal Planet

JULY 10, 2024

Innovative investments in creating a clean energy workforce, bolstering wildfire resilience, and building climate-resilient water supplies were just a few of the priorities. The California Natural Resources Agency estimates that annual climate-related costs could rise to $113 billion by 2050.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2025

Pennsylvania needs proactive solutions to meet the growth in energy demand with cleaner generation. Pennsylvania has one of the most diverse energy portfolios in the United States. "I The bills now go to the full Senate for consideration.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. 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

MAY 18, 2023

On May 18, the Natural Resources Defense Council released a new report illustrating how the PJM Interconnection plans to speed up the queue for new generation projects will likely be insufficient for states committed to renewable portfolio standard requirements. Read more here.]

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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. If the goal is balanced energy independence, such a provision would be helpful.

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NRDC

MARCH 6, 2024

An event being organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in association with Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Shapiro Threatens To Pull Pennsylvania Out Of PJM If It Does Not Protect Consumers Against Soaring Power Prices [PaEN] -- Pennsylvanias Electric Grid Is Dependent On One Fuel To Generate 59% Of Our Electricity; Market Moving To Renewables + Storage [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction Price 9 Times Higher Than Previous Auction-- $269.92/MW-Day

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

PJM said in July 95% of the 260,000 MW of electricity projects in its project queue are renewable energy generation, battery storage or a hybrid of both. The Natural Resources Defense Council issued a report in May outlining how the slow PJM Interconnection project queue process threatens the development of renewable energy in the PJM region.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

On September 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced DCNR will produce or purchase 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. gigawatt hours -- all from renewable energy sources. gigawatt hours -- all from renewable energy sources.

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Physics World

MAY 17, 2022

In this webinar, Dr Reza Javaherdashti will discuss the relationship between the efficient management of corrosion protection and clean-energy strategies. Any factor that can assist “clean-energy-based strategies” has to be seriously considered. One of the most interesting of these factors is corrosion management.

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Cresforum

MARCH 13, 2024

Jen Kiggans, a Conservative Climate Caucus Vice Chair, CRES Clean Energy Champion and Vice Chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and industry experts, who discussed what Congress can do to help strengthen U.S. The event was kicked off by Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2023

The departments of Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection would participate in the new program to provide veterans with apprenticeship training and the opportunity to enter the workforce in the sustainability sector. billion annually in economic activity.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 9, 2022

Despite their concerns over nuclear waste, tribal leaders are celebrating a $46 million grant from Minnesota’s Renewable Development Fund, which will allow them to draft a new clean energy plan based on solar and geothermal energy. Fresh from the Great Lakes News Collaborative.

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E2 Law Blog

JULY 13, 2023

On June 14, 2023, the IRS released proposed and temporary regulations and additional guidance describing rules for eligible taxpayers to benefit from clean energy projects through selling any of the 11 eligible U.S. federal income tax credits to an unrelated taxpayer in exchange for cash.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2025

Shapiro Threatens To Pull Pennsylvania Out Of PJM If It Does Not Protect Consumers Against Soaring Power Prices [PaEN] -- Pennsylvanias Electric Grid Is Dependent On One Fuel To Generate 59% Of Our Electricity; Market Moving To Renewables + Storage [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction Price 9 Times Higher Than Previous Auction-- $269.92/MW-Day

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E2 Law Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Greenberg Traurig’s Energy Project Finance & Development Practice is pleased to present the recording of the webinar, “Clean Energy Tax Credits: Direct Pay and Transferability – New Guidance Explained.” For more details on the program, view our earlier blog post. Click here to view the recording.

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E2 Law Blog

JULY 13, 2023

On June 14, 2023, the IRS released proposed and temporary regulations and additional guidance describing rules for applicable taxpayers to benefit from clean energy projects through electing to receive direct payment for the amount of the 12 applicable U.S. federal income tax credits.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Pennsylvania voters broadly favor the clean energy industry and express concerns about air and water pollution. 16 In-Person Program In Waynesburg, Greene County On Protecting Public Health, Resources From Shale Gas Development [PaEN] -- Sen. Click Here for poll results narrative. Click Here for presentation slides. 28 to Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award [PaEN] -- Dept. 18 Tree ID Hike In Forest Echo Bird Sanctuary, Luzerne County -- Jan.

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Washington Nature

APRIL 24, 2023

Policies to Further Climate and Conservation Action Establishing an interagency clean energy siting coordination council to help improve siting and permitting of clean energy projects. We’re thrilled to see it across the finish line this year. Coho salmon on the Sol Duc River, WA.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2024

Poll after poll shows that Pennsylvanians from all walks of life—Democrats, Republicans and Independents—support increasing renewable energy production and tackling climate change," said Cardoni. As a major energy-producing state, the Commonwealth should be leading the way in cutting harmful emissions and investing in clean energy.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Pathways Alliance is a consortium of six of the biggest tar sands producers in Canada: Suncor, Cenovus, MEG Energy, Imperial Oil, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. The Pathways Alliance spent millions of dollars misleading the public with ads about “greening” its fossil fuel production. and ConocoPhillips.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Three years later, energy production emerges as a force to be reckoned with by fishermen, clean energy advocates, those focused on the endangered Right Whale, and everyone who depends upon the Gulf of Maine (hereafter referred to as “GOM”) and its future. Fortunately, Maine is up to the challenge.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 26 Climate Change & Penn's Woods; Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Contact: Lucas Hershey, luchershey@pa.gov.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Panelists include-- -- Kati Austgen, Nuclear Energy Institute -- Joseph Kerecman, Calpine -- Darren Olagues, Talen Energy -- Liz Robinson, Philadelphia Solar Energy Association -- Robert Routh, Natural Resources Defense Council -- What can the PUC do to ensure resource adequacy for electric distribution customers?

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