E2 Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal (the Transportation, Economic Development, and Environmental Conservation budget bill (A.8808/S.8308)) 8308)) includes two pivotal energy proposals: the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment Act and the Affordable Gas Transition Act.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

On November 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the agency has added the 2,500-acre Miller Mountain property in Wyoming County, and the property is now included in Pinchot State Forest. Environmental stewardship is core to our values at Williams.

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Law Columbia

JULY 7, 2021

The decision essentially – and subject to possible appeals – answered in the negative the question of whether Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation prohibition on natural gas hookups to newly-constructed buildings (often termed a “natural gas ban”; herein referred to as the “Berkeley Ordinance”) was preempted by the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2024

PJM also issued a Conservative Operations advisory on January 12 that will last through January 17 to maintain electric grid reliability as a result of winter weather impacts and pipeline fuel restrictions reported by natural gas pipeline operators. The natural gas prices changes ranged from a decrease of 64.2%

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2024

On August 14, CNX Resources issued a press release announcing the preliminary results of air emissions monitoring at 14 sites it said "indicate that CNX natural gas development poses no public health risk." Eleven of the sites were monitored for as little as just four weeks up to 24 weeks or less.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

On February 21, the PJM Interconnection and three other regional electric grid operators made a series of 14 recommendations to overcome vulnerabilities in natural gas infrastructure operations to improve electric grid reliability and gas-electric coordination, especially during adverse weather conditions.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

2024), the Ninth Circuit was tasked with determining whether the City of Berkeley’s attempt to prohibit the use of natural gas pipelines in new buildings through a local ordinance conflicted with the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act (“EPCA”), 42 U.S.C. § City of Berkeley , 89 F. § 6297(c).

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2023

PJM is now reporting forced outages of natural gas-fired electric generation accounted for 70% of the total outages, coal 16% and the remainder were oil, nuclear, hydro, wind and solar. A report in April by PJM said natural gas accounted for about 63% of forced outages, coal 28%, oil 4%, nuclear 2%, hydro 1% and “other” 1%.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2022

On July 14, the Bradford Era reported one of two 24-inch natural gas pipeline operated by Tennessee Gas Pipelines ruptured and exploded near Clermont, McKean County on Tuesday, July 12 at about 5:00 p.m. In an initial statement, Tennessee Gas Pipeline said they were notified of a fire in the area at approximately 7:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

On September 12, the Public Utility Commission announced it is urging consumers across the Commonwealth to jumpstart #SaveInPA opportunities for the fall and winter heating seasons by shopping now for their natural gas supply – which could result in a savings on the energy portion of their monthly natural gas bills.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 18, 2023

The court overturned a District Court ruling to invalidate a Berkeley, California, prohibition on natural gas infrastructure in newly-constructed buildings. Berkeley’s so-called “natural gas ban” was the first local ordinance in the country to effectively require all-electric construction of new buildings.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

On January 18, the Department of Environmental Protection presented the final version of technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities to the DEP Water Resources Advisory Committee. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ?

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

16 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times Editorial: Give Teeth To DEP Environmental Justice Policy [PaEN] -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Sept. Ned Ketyer Explains The Results Of New Studies Of The Health Impacts Of Natural Gas Development On Children And Adults [PaEN] -- The Center Square: State Dept. 26 to Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2024

The PA Commission for the US Semiquincentennial (America250PA), in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , EQT Corporation natural gas drilling and pipeline company and the Department of Transportation, announced the eight recipients of its 2024 National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Seth Jaffe On Monday, the 9 th Circuit Court of Appeals held that the City of Berkeley ordinance entitled “Prohibition of Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings” was preempted by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. FWIW, I can imagine other Circuit courts disagreeing with the 9 th Circuit.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2023

Project Background The PA General Energy Loyalsock/Shawnee natural gas pipeline and surface water withdrawal construction site is on both sides of Route 87 and the Loyalsock Creek, approximately 8 miles north of Montoursville in Gamble Township, Lycoming County. Read more here. 31 to Jan. Jefferson County; Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The Creek was also named by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as the 2018 Pennsylvania River of the Year and called a “timeless treasure.” We had a waterways conservation officer that responded to it after the fact, after [we were] notified about it and we're currently investigating it.” Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For College Scholarship Program [PaEN] -- MCall: Can Dogs Be Used To Combat Spotted Lanternfly?

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) preempts a local ordinance in Berkeley, California that prohibits most natural gas hook-ups to newly-constructed buildings. . EPCA sets energy conservation standards for appliances, and preempts state and local energy conservation standards more stringent than the federal baseline.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

On September 21, The Conservation Fund and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry announced the 436-acre expansion of Pinchot State Forest following final transfer of the land to DCNR. Funding was provided by Williams, DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, and DCNR Bureau of Forestry.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2022

On October 13, local, regional, and state environmental groups submitted 28 pages of comments to the Department of Environmental Protection urging the agency to deny Erosion and Sedimentation and Water Encroachment permits through Exceptional Value and High Quality watersheds for the Transco Regional Energy Access Natural Gas Pipeline.

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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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The PA Environment Digest prepared a policy paper in August of 2021 on the issue of requiring natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines to have insurance or financial assurance in place to cover property damage, bodily harm and environmental cleanup resources if a leak or explosion happens. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2022

mile pipeline that starts in Butler County, and is routed through Beaver and Allegheny counties, and connects to a natural gas processing plant in Washington County. was charged with 48 counts of environmental crimes for their conduct during the construction of the Mariner East 2 Pipeline which carries hazardous natural gas liquids.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2023

Additionally, they are encouraged to learn more about options for managing energy costs by exploring the Commission’s official electric shopping website, PAPowerSwitch.com, for details on competitive offers for electricity supplies and energy conservation tips. For help in finding better gas prices, visit the PUC’s PaGasSwitch.com website.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 26, 2023

million penalty to DEP for the 2018 Revolution Natural Gas Pipeline explosion in Beaver County. Sunoco operates numerous petroleum, natural gas, and hazardous liquids pipelines in Pennsylvania, including the Mariner East 2 Pipeline. see list below) [Energy Transfer Partners also paid a $30.6 Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the October 29 PA Bulletin that it has leased 176 acres of Susquehanna River streambed to SWN Natural Gas Production Company in Great Bend Township, Susquehanna County for $704,000.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

In Pennsylvania, electricity rates have been driven by the price spikes in natural gas costs caused by volatile foreign markets.] Billion In Economic Benefits -- Op-Ed: Community Solar Offers Bright Spot Of Revenue Opportunity - PA Conservative Energy Forum [Posted: March 30, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

On November 20, the ClearWater Conservancy of Central Pennsylvania announced it has been awarded a $99,700 grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to install six acres of riparian forest buffers along waterways in the Susquehanna River Watershed. Next DCNR Grant Round Opens Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The PJM Interconnection , the regional electric grid operator that includes Pennsylvania, has issued a Cold Weather Alert and declared Conservative Operations throughout the PJM footprint for February 3–4 in anticipation of frigid temperatures. Bloomberg reported 70 percent of the almost 46 GW of outages were natural gas plants.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and Heather Houskeeper , the Botanical Hiker, for a Women and Their Woods Plant Identification Workshop on Saturday, October 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Event fee is $20 for Conservancy members or Women and Their Woods graduates, or $30 for non-members. at Prompton State Park in Wayne County, PA.

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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

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 30, 2023

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Watershed Conservation Program was awarded the U.S. Forest Service’s Partnership Award for the Conservancy’s long standing watershed work in the Allegheny National Forest and the Allegheny Watershed Improvement Needs (WINs) Coalition. Click Here to see more photos accompanying this article.

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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

On September 14, the Westmoreland Conservation District announced the Lash family farm of West Newton and Ramsey Excavating LLC of Ligonier have been selected as the winners of the 2022 Westmoreland Conservation District awards. The Lash family is the Conservation Farmer of the Year, and Ramsey Excavating is the J.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2023

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and BHE GT&S a Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company recently awarded 15 grants, totaling $39,484, to 15 different local environmental organizations in nine different counties across Western Pennsylvania as part of the 2023 Watershed Mini Grant Program. Click Here to support their work.

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