PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

By Dave Jenkins, Conservatives For Responsible Stewardshi p The following goest essay first appeared in the Erie Times on March 27, 2023 -- We are at an inflection point on energy: 2022 was the first year when global investment in carbon-free sources of energy matched investment in fossil fuels. High overseas demand for U.S. Energy is energy.

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Law and Environment

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The proposed rule would implement the so-called “backstop” provisions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and impose an efficiency standard for general service lamps of 45 lumens per watt. Remember the historical claims that nuclear power was going to be too cheap to meter?

Nuclear Power 130

Nuclear Power Waste Law Electricity 130

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen [PaEN] -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: 45 Years After Infamous Accident, Why Are They Still Cleaning Up Three Mile Island?

Conservation 81

Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 81

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

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. The benefits of PACER will be passed on directly to Pennsylvania consumers.

Electricity 89

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 89

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2025

formal notice ) March 4-- Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, Black Appalachian Coalition, PennFuture, Partners Webinar -- Why Is My Electricity Bill So High? With Nuclear Energy - By Carol Browner, Fmr EPA Administrator -- Financial Times: Is Giving Old Reactors New Life The Future Of Nuclear Energy? And Going Higher?

Natural Gas 70

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Natural Resources Carbon Emissions 70

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

UK’s hugely inefficient housing stock means most homes and buildings do a very poor job of conserving heat. As 42% of the UK’s electricity is generated by gas power plants, it is urgently necessary to make the country better protected against future gas crises by scaling up both renewables and nuclear power.

Wind Power 98

Wind Power Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 98

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Maybe [Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Restart] Background On Issues -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. 21 [PaEN] -- Shale Gas Industry Experts, Execs Gather In Erie Sept. Of Health Seeks Participants In Oct. 4 Hearing, Meeting Set [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project: State Dept.

Nuclear Power 81

Nuclear Power 2028 Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 81

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

House holds Regular Session June 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Now Underway!

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2026 Conservation 101

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas. That means carbon emissions from electricity in Ontario will be rising back up again after years of decline. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . Source: IESO [link].

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Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

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

JUNE 14, 2023

On June 13, Public Utility Commission Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille told the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee Winter Storm Elliot has again demonstrated extreme weather can have a significant impact on electric grid operations in terms of reliability and resilience.

Natural Gas 65

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 65

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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

Nuclear Power 83

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Politics Natural Resources 83

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It is a highly professional and analytically competent organization, rather conservative, and quite sympathetic to the perspectives and business needs of the energy sector, including fossil-fuel producers. Fossil enterprises and political leaders in major fossil producers ranged from politely dismissive to openly contemptuous.

Fossil Fuels 162

Fossil Fuels Politics Technology Technology 162

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2022

PJM Interconnection Senior Vice President of Operations Mike Bryson posted a video statement on PJM’s Twitter account saying “unprecedented” cold weather in the PJM region is causing demand for electricity to increase and urging customers to conserve electricity. Conservation actually, really works,” Bryson added.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity Conservation 52

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Some have argued that weather-dependent energies would, paradoxically, make electricity even more reliable. 1] But recent power outages in Texas and California have poured cold water on these arguments. 1] But recent power outages in Texas and California have poured cold water on these arguments. But all else is not equal.

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

26 Student-Focused Fireside Chat With DEP Secretary Rich Negrin DEP Invites Students Age 9-14 To Submit Entries In Student Radon Poster Contest Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov. 2 In-Person Presentation On A Path Forward - Local Climate Action In Hershey PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Host Oct.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Conservation 98

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 77

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 77

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

But the country changed course as a result of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to the forced shutdown of nuclear power plants and greater reliance on fossil fuels. As of May 2022 , there are 163 operating coal-fired power plants in Japan. As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013.

Paris Agreement 143

Paris Agreement Climate Change 2018 Fossil Fuels 143

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

For those unfamiliar with the program – RGGI is an interstate cap and trade program aimed at reducing CO 2 emissions from the electric power sector. Most of the carbon allowances are auctioned and the proceeds of those auctions are typically used to promote energy conservation and renewable energy programs.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2017 2009 52

A Greener Life

JULY 11, 2024

Borrowing the ‘mission’ terminology popularised by Mariana Mazzucato , Labour has set a target to complete the transition to zero-carbon electricity by 2030. That will include nuclear power and the Small Modular Reactors so beloved of politicians. Electric cars What have we got on transport ?

2024 52

2024 Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2030 52

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

To accomplish this the bill advances everything from “food residuals” and organic materials diversion, a new environmental justice litmus test, a solar panel “recovery, reuse, and recycling working group,” an electric school bus mandate, recognizes “nuclear power” as a carbon free energy source, and much, much more.

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Law 2025 Electricity 52

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

Utilities Commission (NCUC) to “take all reasonable steps” to achieve a 70% reduction in carbon dioxide ( CO 2 ) emissions from electric generating units (EGUs) by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality for the utility generation system by 2050. The reduction goals apply to electric utilities that are: 1.

2021 52

2021 Law Natural Gas 2030 52

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Petitioners challenging EPA’s new source performance standards for carbon emissions from power plants filed their opening briefs in the D.C. Conservation Groups Asked to Intervene in Oil and Gas Trade Association’s Suit to Compel Quarterly Federal Mineral Lease Sales. Coalition for Competitive Electricity v. Zibelman , No.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

Circle of Blue

MAY 17, 2022

This week’ s episode of What’s Up With Water covers water-related financial risks and a mandate to conserve water in California. Those sectors are coal, metals, electric power, and oil and gas. He ordered state officials in March to develop emergency conservation rules. Transcript. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann.

2022 245

2022 Nuclear Power Ocean Conservation 245

Environmental Science

JULY 30, 2018

In the US, almost every aspect of the environment is regulated - drinking water, surface water, air, hazardous waste, new construction, nuclear power plants, factories, and much more. It takes over 20 years to permit a nuclear power plant, and today people have essentially given up trying. Sponsored Content.

Clean Water Act 52

Clean Water Act Waste Clean Air Act Regulations 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2024

Rothman: Legislation Setting Electric Vehicle Fee Set To Become Law -- PennLive: PA’s Electric Vehicle Owners Soon Will Have To Pay Fees Of $200+ Per Year -- PA Capital-Star: Gov. Of Electricity Consumption -- Penn State: Making Rechargeable Batteries More Sustainable With Fully Recyclable Components -- Celebrate The Bloom!

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Politics 106

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 66 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership (..)

Nuclear Power 109

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Politics Cooling 109

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2025

Thank you for your leadership! -- Public Utility Commission Urges Consumers To Prepare For Extreme Cold Next Week [PaEN] -- PJM Interconnection: New All-Time Peak Electricity Demand Possible Jan. 2025 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference At Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Online Feb. 27 [PaEN] -- Rep. Ohio- $3.14 Ohio- $3.14

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of Human Services To Extend Federal Drinking Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance Programs [PaEN] -- WHYY: LIHEAPalooza Teaches Philadelphians How To Lower Utility Bills Friday -- Sustainable Community Network Of SW PA Webinar March 24 - Policy Connection - Environmental Justice.

Conservation 82

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 82

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

20 Webinar [PaEN] -- WITF StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Communities Start To See Impact Of Federal Climate Spending, As Election Casts Doubt On Future Of Programs -- WESA: First Electric Vehicle Technician Apprentice Program Starts At Allegheny County Community College -- Forests For The Chesapeake Bay Halloween Edition!

Nuclear Power 84

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics 84

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2025

DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council. 30 Webinar On New Outdoor Ambassador Program Launching In The Laurel Highlands And Poconos Conservation Landscapes [PaEN] -- Jan. 30 Webinar On New Outdoor Ambassador Program Launching In The Laurel Highlands And Poconos Conservation Landscapes [PaEN] -- Jan.

Natural Resources 83

Natural Resources Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

1 -- The Allegheny Front: Slag Heap Goes Solar: New 15-Acre Solar Energy Facility To Break Ground In Pittsburgh -- LancasterOnline: Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Plant To Test Sirens Dec. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Nuclear Power 81

Nuclear Power Natural Gas 2002 Conservation 81

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. 12 Webinar On State Road Budget Impacts Of Electric Vehicle Transition [PaEN] -- Community Advocates For Clean Energy Host Nov. 9 -- Washington & Jefferson College Hosts Nov. 14, Ends Jan. 14, Ends Jan.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Conservation Recycling 82

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. PA Environment Digest : CLOSED Election Day, Tuesday, Nov.

Nuclear Power 83

Nuclear Power Recycling Natural Gas Natural Resources 83

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

February 27-- House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing: 10:00- Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. House Energy Committee hearing on House Bill 660 (OMara-D- Delaware) setting energy efficiency and water conservation standards for certain commercial and residential appliances.

Natural Gas 45

Natural Gas 2025 Natural Resources Conservation 45

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2025

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

Nuclear Power 48

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources Politics 48

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Electric Grid Stability And Energy Storage In response to a question from Sen. I promise to continue to learn about hydrogen hubs. I think my entire team has been doing that.”

Clean Energy 97

Clean Energy Natural Resources Technology Technology 97