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The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a new State Only Minor Air Quality Operating Permit for the continued operation of the ETC Northeast Pipeline LLC [Energy Transfer] Revolution NaturalGas Cryogenic Processing Plant in Salem Township, Washington County. ( million to DEP.
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Because today, virtually all hydrogen produced comes from naturalgas. From a climate perspective, hydrogen’s reliance on naturalgas as a source means massive emissions upstream of the truck thanks to fugitive methane emissions. Why is that? The story isn’t dramatically improved in the future, either.
#WaysToSave Tip: Every degree you raise your air conditioning thermostat above 72 degrees can save up to 3% on cooling expenses. A variety of energy conservation and savings tips are available on the PUC’s official electric shopping website – PAPowerSwitch.com. Click Here for the complete announcement.
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At any point in the summer, extreme heat could trigger electricity supply shortages and rotating power outages. In reality, a big heat wave could lead to electricity supply shortages and rotating power outages during any summer month, but September is when it’s most likely. How well has California’s grid been performing this summer?
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Energy demand is projected to significantly increase in coming years, as data centers, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and new and expanded manufacturing facilities come online. Utility workers and pipefitters can install and repair geothermal pipes in the same rights-of-way used for naturalgas. Bucknell University.
For naturalgas-fired power, the costs of maintaining outdated and inefficient infrastructure–let alone building new infrastructure–like power plants, production wells, and pipelines add up quickly and largely get passed along to consumers in the form of higher energy bills.
It attempted to move away from fossil fuels and toward zero-carbon sources like solar power to supply electricity. The production and transportation of oil and gas also cause significant environmental impacts, as does the use of enormous amounts of water for cooling the generators. The Plan was Obama’s signature climate policy.
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On December 30, the Observer-Reporter newspaper reported an explosion and fire at Energy Transfer’s Revolution Cryogenic NaturalGas Processing Plant broke out about 7:30 a.m. The article said the fire continued burning at the naturalgas facility for nearly 11 hours.
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. cents per kWh ( up 1.8% ); -- Met-Ed , with an increase from 9.991 to 10.24
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In an attempt to expand its “natural” gas infrastructure across Ontario, Enbridge Gas is telling residents that gas is the cheapest way to heat their homes. Today, we filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau over Enbridge Gas’ deceptive marketing. But now, electric heat pumps are a much cheaper option.
Take for example Ontario’s plans to expand gas infrastructure into rural and northern communities and build more gas plants. Instead of ramping up fossil gas (aka naturalgas) consumption, we need to bring it down. The gas subsidy alone amounts to $26,000 per home! BONUS – COOL TECH ALERT!
Make our lives more unaffordable : Fossil fuels have volatile prices, which are impacted by global supply chains as well as the excessive profits that oil and gas companies are generating. They’re an efficient way to use electricity for both heating and cooling – which means you don’t need a separate air conditioner.
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Enbridge’s marketing materials claim heating with gas is cheapest, though electric heat pumps would save a typical homeowner over $10,000 by comparison. The organizations assert the company is falsely claiming that gas is the most cost-effective way to heat homes.
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