PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2025

Harness the Power of the Sun" is a 12 week curriculum diving into energy, electricity, circuits, solar photovoltaics, electric vehicles and more. Visit the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association website for more solar energy education resources. Click Here to download these free resources.

Electricity

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 9, 2025

The opinion nods to the polluter pays principle and names “contributions to just transition plans and strategies, investment in education, adaptation measures, or addressing loss and damage, among others” as examples of obligations that high polluting companies could undertake.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2025

On June 19, the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce is getting support to increase energy efficiency in a USDA/FDA kitchen by purchasing an electric induction stove and Energy Star appliances as a model for restaurants and cafeterias in the region.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2025

Nuclear Waste Dump Cleanup June 5 At Public Meeting In Armstrong County -- TribLive: US Army Corps Says Parks Twp. Over 1st Quarter 2024; Price Of Natural Gas Increased 218% Over 1st Quarter 2024 [PaEN] -- Erie Times Guest Essay: Understaffed DEP Can’t Uphold Law And Protect Public Health - By Rep.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2025

Data Centers, Rising Electricity Prices, Lagging Energy Development [PaEN] -- Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, EEA-NJ Hosts Sept. So Far This Year [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 So Far This Year [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 9 Webinar On Growth Of A.I.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Learn how this Benton, Columbia County-based manufacturer has implemented system controls, electricity management programs, waste heat capture, air quality upgrades, and recycling programs to boost efficiency and sustainability. Click Here to register and for more information.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2025

12-14; July Forest Snapshot; Hope For Our Forests; Woodland Stewardship Webinar Series -- PUC Sets Hearings On Proposed Wellsboro Electric, Valley Energy Natural Gas, Citizens Electric Of 11% to 37.5% Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 19-21, Sept. 19-21, Sept.

Natural Gas

Legal Planet

JUNE 25, 2025

Knowing what I know now, I would have tried to steer toward all-electric,” Bernal said. “I I would have done a heat pump system and electric water heater. They replaced their gas stove with an induction oven, but they too kept gas for heating and cooling and the water heater. We just didn’t know at the time.”

2019

PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2025

10 [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: DEP Approves More Than $1 Million In Grants For Clean Energy Vehicles In Western PA -- NPR: Do You Want Federal Money For An Electric Vehicle Or Home Solar? Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 24 [PaEN] -- Call For Presentations: PA Assn.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Route 220 in Bedford Township is being built for a facility that provides liquid natural gas as fuel for electricity generation, transportation and heat. The renewable energy source has generated more than 959,000 kilowatt-hours of energy, or 76% of the facilitys total electricity.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2025

DeFrank, Chairman, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission PUC: Brace For Higher Electric Bills As A Result Of Soaring Power Use; Consumers Should Review Energy Options PJM Electricity Capacity Auction Bids For 134,311 MW Come It At Highest Price Allowed Under FERC-Approved Cap What The A.I. 6 Hearing, Sept. 6 Hearing, Sept.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 22, 2025

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: June 22, 2025] PA Environment Digest

2025

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

On May 22, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded $1,173,789 in Environmental Education Grants to 68 environmental education projects that will promote environmental stewardship across Pennsylvania. Since its inception the Environmental Education Grants Program has provided more than $15.1

2026

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: June 13, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

Rising electricity demand from U.S. Electricity demand to power these centers is projected to increase as well. The report identifies at least 17 dirty fossil-fuel power plants nationwide that have delayed their anticipated closure or are at risk of being kept open longer than planned to meet increasing electricity demand.

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

The tour was held to educate Spring Mill residents about the benefits of solar energy and how they can go solar if interested. The carport system also powers free electric vehicle charging stations available for market customers. The carport produces enough energy to offset two-thirds of their annual energy usage.

Clean Energy

A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2025

Rio’s favelas: The struggle for electricity access For many families here, access to electricity is a daily struggle. In Babilônia and Chapéu Mangueira, residents say electricity bills can swallow up nearly half of a minimum wage salary. A 2022 study found 43.5%

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2025

On May 15, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released staffs 2025 Summer Assessment on the outlook for energy markets and electric reliability during the June to September time frame. In addition, wholesale electricity prices are expected to be higher this summer as compared to last summer in most regions, especially in Northeast U.S.

Natural Gas

Legal Planet

JULY 31, 2025

For comparison, the International Energy Agency estimates that converting one-third of all vehicles on the road worldwide to fully electric would reduce emissions by only 2.0 million multi-year gift from the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFeeder), the nonprofit arm of the AFIA. Gt CO₂ per year. Gt CO₂ per year.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

On November 11, Energy Justice Advocates announced PECO has agreed to contract for 25 MW of solar energy as part of its default power procurement for electric customers from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2029 as a result of a settlement recently approved by the Public Utility Commission. PECO serves nearly 1.7

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Sustainable Pittsburgh has engaged tech firm Julius Education to build two career maps focusing on clean energy jobs in advanced manufacturing and the construction/electrical sector. One tactical example related to enhancing clean job visibility and training pathways is currently under development for southwestern Pennsylvania.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

PaEN] -- Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay Video: PA Riparian Forest Buffer Projects Plants Its 1,000th Acre! Of Environmental Professionals Host Dec. Million In Grants To Support 307 Recreation, Land Conservation, Tree Planting Projects Across Pennsylvania; Next Grant Round Opens Jan.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy Policy and Management will host a free March 19 webina r on PJM Interconnections role as the Mid-Atlantic regional electric transmission organization in meeting increasing electric demand and ensuring reliable service while the amount of available generation capacity continues to tighten.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 25, 2025

Regional businesses and organizations in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties were encouraged to attend so they could learn how to save money on their electricity bills by going solar. Their solar system covers an estimated 78% of their monthly electricity requirement.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

Related Articles: -- EPA Announces Organizational Changes, $300 Million Cut In Agency Spending -- Reuters: US EPA Plans To Reduce Staff to 1980 Levels, Dissolve Research Office -- AP: EPA Announces Broad Reorganization That Includes Shuffle Of Scientific Research -- WPost: Proposed FY 2026 Federal Budget Cuts By Agency -- Chesapeake Bay Foundation: (..)

Pollution Control

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! Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

Award Winners The 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence were awarded to: -- Center for Science and the Schools, Penn State – AG SEED-Lings: The AG SEED-Lings program was designed to equip students and educators with the ability to provide a high-quality environmental education aligned with PA’s newly adopted STEELS standards.

2025

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2024

1 Electricity Price Changes; Rates Will Vary From 8.4% Decrease To 31.2% 10 - Invasive Toolkit For Landowners Penn State Extension Dec. 12 Webinar - Cost-Benefit of Voluntary Carbon Projects: Online Tool Demo Pennsylvania Forest Seminar Webinar Jan.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2025

Shapiro Announces Investment In Pittsburgh-Based Module Design Sustainable Housing Company PJM Interconnection Opens Next Electric Capacity Auction Bidding Window Of July 9 to 15 For 2026-27 Electric Delivery; Hold Your Breath! Data Centers; But What About ‘Ordinary People’?

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2025

The investments or commitments include-- -- Anthropic committed $1 million over three years to support the PicoCTF program that provides cybersecurity education to middle and high school students. Of Energy Releases Report On Electric Grid Reliability, Security Saying Generation Growth Must Match Needs Of A.I.

Nuclear Power

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 15, 2025

Access to fast public electric vehicle charging is consistently cited as a top concern among car buyers considering the switch to an EV. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program was established to help make progress on this issue, with a focus on travel corridors.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Pollinator Newsletter: York County Habitat Of Merit Award Winner; Late Season Bloomers; Safe Havens For Pollinators; Pollinator Podcast Help Wanted: Foundation For Pennsylvania Watersheds - Grants Program Administrator Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults PA Assn. 26 to Nov.

Air Pollution

A Greener Life

APRIL 21, 2025

Corporate and organisational engagement ScottishPower (Scotland, UK) “In the UK we are investing 12bn in renewable power and the electricity network to connect homes and businesses across the country to clean electricity – Dr. Sam Gardner , Head of Climate Change & Sustainability.

Earth Day

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2025

Data Centers Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania May Not Have Enough Electricity For A.I. Data Center Development In Lackawanna County Guest Essay: Paying The Price For Natural Gas And A.I. 10th Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference Set For Oct. 14 In Bethlehem Resilient Reading Initiative, Green Building Alliance Host Aug.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2025

Solar energy is a fantastic investment especially at a time when electricity costs are forecast to climb higher and higher, said Lisa Shulock, Director of Commercial Programs at the Philadelphia Energy Authority. Adding solar is a particularly smart approach for large energy consumers facing unpredictable and escalating electricity prices.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2025

4-8 [PaEN] -- Penn State University To Host Online Solar Law Symposium Aug. 21 [PaEN] -- Call For Presentations: PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct. 4-8 [PaEN] -- Penn State University To Host Online Solar Law Symposium Aug. 21 [PaEN] -- Call For Presentations: PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2025

Data Centers PJM Electric Auction Impacts: 1 In 5 PA Households Report Problems Now Paying Energy Bills; Electric Utility Shutoffs Up 38.1% So Far This Year PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 Data Centers, Rising Electricity Prices, Lagging Energy Development Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, EEA-NJ Hosts Sept.

Clean Air Act