PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Pennsylvania Celebrates Conservation District Week April 28 to May 4 [PaEN] -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock Haven Express: Centre County Celebrates Envirothon Winners, Conservation District Week -- Republican Herald: Team From (..)

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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. Once again the UK government has talked up increasing the deployment of renewables , but they would do well to invest in the most powerful low-carbon technology we have; energy efficiency.

Wind Power 98

Wind Power Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 98

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online.

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Natural Resources 113

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Maybe [Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Restart] Background On Issues -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. Celebrate Trees And Streams ! PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: Mt. 21 [PaEN] -- Shale Gas Industry Experts, Execs Gather In Erie Sept. 4 Hearing, Meeting Set [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project: State Dept.

Nuclear Power 81

Nuclear Power 2028 Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 81

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. Not this time. Compared to IEA’s regular reports, this study reversed the logic.

Fossil Fuels 162

Fossil Fuels Politics Technology Technology 162

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

1 At The Southeast Agricultural Research Farm In Centre County [PaEN] -- Lehigh Valleys Wildlands Conservancy Highlights April Educational Programs; Tree Planting; Hikes; Summer Camps -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Its Spring! Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!

Recycling 66

Recycling 2025 Conservation Waste 66

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

February 27-- House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing: 10:00- Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Of Environmental Professionals Host March 18 Webinar On Emerging PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Treatment Technologies [PaEN] -- Call For Presentations: PA Assn. House Floor.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Natural Resources Carbon Dioxide 80

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Maybe [Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Restart] -- PA Capital-Star:/Grist: As Pennsylvania Chooses Next President, Its Unions Are Choosing Clean Energy -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pennsylvania Saw 4.6% Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Clean Energy Nuclear Power Politics 108

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On December 21, the Conservative Energy Network released a new poll showing 73 percent of all voters would be more likely to support a Republican candidate who embraces new technologies and innovation in addressing climate change and clean energy issues. The Pennsylvania Conservative Energy Forum is part of the CEN network.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Climate Change Conservation Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

Technology Center, Room 243, 200 Innovation Blvd, State College. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Room B-31 Main Capitol. Click Here to watch online. April 24-- DCED PA Grade Crude [Oil] Development Advisory Council meeting.

Earth Day 53

Earth Day Natural Gas Air Pollution Natural Resources 53

Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

These amazing facts really shouldn’t amaze us because we often see efficiency gains when we transition from one technology to another. Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) use about 70 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs, the oldest technology. Powering electric cars requires both the generation and distribution of electric energy.

Electricity 98

Electricity Climate Change Fossil Fuels 2030 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Technology Center, Room 243, 200 Innovation Blvd, State College. 5 Webinar: Moving Towards Sustainable Consumption - Navigating The Holidays [PaEN] -- PennLive: Cumberland County Conservation Sets Jan. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2025 Carbon Emissions 82

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Schuylkill County Linked To Abandoned Mines -- Kleinman Center For Energy Policy: Realizing Technologys Full Potential To Improve Energy And Environmental Policymaking - By John Quigley, Senior Fellow, Kleinman Center -- Inquirer: How Bad Is Air Quality In Underground SEPTA Transit Stations?

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Politics Electricity 83

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The legislation was referred to the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee. This bill was also referred to the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee. We depend on one fuel to generate 59% of our electricity-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4%

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Electricity Regulations Nuclear Power 110

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

Most of the carbon allowances are auctioned and the proceeds of those auctions are typically used to promote energy conservation and renewable energy programs. Clearly, the diversion of RGGI proceeds to the general budget and for workforce development is at odds with these requirements. More information about the program is available here.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2017 2009 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2025

DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Click Here for options for joining the meeting remotely. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Contact: cnrac-admin@growconservation.com.

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas 2025 Nuclear Power Natural Resources 76

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 83

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

House Hearing On Appliance Efficiency The House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing November 14 on House Bill 1615 (O’Mara-D-Delaware) that would set energy and water conservation standards for commercial and residential appliances. Click Here to watch live.

Recycling 77

Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Shapiro’s plan introduces the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), which will attract federal investments in the Commonwealth and keep utility costs low in the long-term by building out the reliable, affordable fleet of power sources we will need for the decades to come. General Richard Zilmer, USMC (Ret.),

Electricity 89

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 89

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

The legislation has strong environmental support as well, including from the Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, PennFuture and PennEnvironment. Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for Vote Solar Elowyn Corby said solar energy can help solve the climate crisis and improve the lifestyle of students and families in school districts.

Renewable Energy 94

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

With 2024 Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award [PaEN] -- WVIA: Bernie McGurl, Lackawanna River Conservation Assn. - Schiffman, Esq. Grants -- EPA Opens Regional $1.5 Grants -- EPA Opens Regional $1.5

Renewable Energy 82

Renewable Energy Conservation Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 82

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. 27 Western PA Conservancy Webinar: Benefits Of Water-Thirsty Trees Sept. 30 Manada Conservancy Hosts Sept.

Conservation 52

Conservation Nuclear Power 2009 Waste 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2022

At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5 million for sewer and water infrastructure and stormwater mitigation, including riparian planting for carbon dioxide reduction, stream buffering and streambank restoration. -- $62.5

Regulations 57

Regulations Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nuclear Power 57

Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

As for nuclear energy, both Republicans and Democrats have for 60 years recognized it to be the world’s most important dual-use technology. is in the process of ceding the entire global market for nuclear power plant construction to our geopolitical rivals, China and Russia. And yet the U.S. In their attacks on me, Rep.

Renewable Energy 54

Renewable Energy Politics Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 54

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

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’s electricity system operators have been planning for this drop in nuclear capacity for a long time. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . Source: IESO [link].

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Technology Upgrade: Update systems to modernize consolidate permit review programs and enhance security. Enhanced Training for Staff: Ensure staff are trained on latest technology and programs to ensure efficiency. And the use of technology that we're talking about, that the big ask may never come.

Clean Energy 97

Clean Energy Natural Resources Technology Technology 97

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5 million for sewer and water infrastructure and stormwater mitigation, including riparian planting for carbon dioxide reduction, stream buffering and streambank restoration. -- $62.5

Carbon Dioxide 40

Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Nuclear Power 40

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

If, instead, load-shedding had not occurred, with all expected demand being fulfilled by better operation of gas, coal, and nuclear plants, the wind output observed would have been only 5.9 percent of the grid’s power. 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

JANUARY 19, 2025

-- 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. Robert Little -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan.

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 83

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

CBD said that even if rehearing were not granted, the court should modify its “overbroad” conclusion that EPA’s Guidance for Determining Best Available Control Technology for Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Bioenergy Production (Bioenergy BACT Guidance) was rational. motion for leave to amend Oct. 17, 2016; motion to expedite Oct.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

Shapiro Marks Milestone Of Plugging 300 Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells Over 2 Years; New Technology Finding More Abandoned Wells [PaEN] -- Observer-Reporter: Gov. Shapiro Touts Capping Of 300th Conventional Oil & Gas Well At North Franklin Twp., Washington County Site [ PDF of Article ] -- Gov.

Conservation 58

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2025 58

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Greg Vitali (D-Delaware), Majority Chair House Environmental & Natural Resources Committee [ PDF of Article ] -- PennLive Letter: Where Did $100 Million In State Conservation Funds Go? - Luzerne County [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: Using Live Stake Nurseries To Engage Communities In Stream Health [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!

Conservation 53

Conservation Recycling 2025 Natural Gas 53

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2025

Yaw For Ag Conservation Leadership [PaEN] -- Lancaster Farming: PA Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program Is Helping Ag Conservation Projects Get Done -- PA Dept. Martin, Sen. Hopes To Buy, Preserve Farm Site Of Controversial Proposed Development For $9.4

Conservation 53

Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Recycling 53

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Shapiro Formally Nominates Jessica Shirley To Be DEP Secretary [PaEN] -- Inquirer: Fred de Long, Longtime Director Of Community Farm Program For Willistown Conservation Trust, Has Died At 55 -- Republican Herald: Appalachian Trail Conservancy Turns 100 In March -- The Derrick: Aqua PA Spells Out Venango Water Co.

Conservation 70

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity 2025 70

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

9 [PaEN] -- TribLive: Stop Polluting Sewickley Creek, EPA Tells Max Environmental Yukon Landfill Operator -- TribLive: Hazelwood Green Brownfield Developer Announces Plans For First Housing Component -- TribLive: Remediated Industrial Property, Wetland Near Former Cheswick Power Plant In Springdale Twp.

Conservation 82

Conservation Nuclear Power Electricity 2024 82

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Technology Center, Room 243, 200 Innovation Blvd, State College. 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. Contact: Todd Wallace at twallace@pa.gov or by telephone at 717-783-6395.

Nuclear Power 81

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