PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2025

Families like mine are in danger because of MarkWests Harmon Creek facility, which has a history of violating protective air pollution regulations while processing fracked ethane gas for use in the overproduction of plastics.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 92

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 25, 2022

Grid modeling tools have a significant real-world impact because utilities, grid operators, regulators and policymakers rely on these tools to make investment and policy decisions. Capacity expansion models are the ones that get all the glory these days because utilities, grid operators and regulators use them to make investment decisions.

Electricity 279

Electricity Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 279

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 26, 2022

Other backup power sources may be available at Zaporizhzhia in the event of a common-cause diesel generator failure, such as a fossil fuel plant near the site. That could lead to loss of the cooling ponds, which are needed to cool the plant’s diesel generators, enabling them to function.

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Cooling Electricity Radiation Fossil Fuels 354

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

In order to steer investment toward environmentally sustainable activities, the European Union launched the Taxonomy Regulation framework to define activities deemed sustainable. Notably, in the same proposal, the Commission has also included screening criteria for gaseous fossil fuels. 31 1(a)).

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Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key findings of the report Include: -- Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power Dominate: Fossil fuels, along with nuclear power, currently provide nearly all the power (92%) in the PJM grid. [ MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day Billion Up From $2.2

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Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity 86

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2022

On April 7, the Department of Environmental Protection appealed the April 6 Commonwealth Court order blocking publication of the final regulation establishing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to the PA Supreme Court. Click Here for a copy of the appeal.

Regulations 74

Regulations Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 74

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released proposed regulations on the Clean Hydrogen Production Credit established by the federal Inflation Reduction Act. The proposed regulations advance those goals and will support the development of a robust U.S. On December 22, the U.S. clean hydrogen industry.

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Regulations Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

Click Here to watch live. Click Here to read more on agenda.) THURSDAY 9:15: Agenda Posted. . -- March 6 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- Sen.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 108

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

At the same time, Germany is having to find ways to reduce its reliance on Russian fossil fuels and readjust its long-planned energy transition. Dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Germany is a large net importer of fuel. Germany is a large net importer of fuel. What is the outlook for the energy transition?

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Nuclear Power 98

Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

In a nutshell, the European Commission acknowledges that the transition towards a climate-neutral economy will have economic and social impacts, especially on regions that rely on fossil fuels extraction and treatment (e.g. Article 7 of the proposed regulation on JTF sets the legal regime for these plans. Source: the author.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- Senate Committee Meets March 8 To Consider Bill Allowing General Assembly To Kill Regulations By Doing Nothing [PaEN] -- Senate Committee Meets March 6 On Bill Prohibiting Elected Officials In Local Governments From Moving To Cleaner (..)

Nuclear Power 78

Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Conservation 78

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2022

Owners of Pennsylvania coal-fired power plants, a coal industry trade group and labor unions that represent their workers filed a lawsuit April 25 to stop the DEP from enforcing new rules that will require fossil fuel power plants to pay to release carbon dioxide.

Regulations 52

Regulations Carbon Dioxide Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 52

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

Japan is the world’s 5 th largest CO 2 emitter, with 85 % of emissions deriving from the energy sector, which heavily relies on the use of coal-fired power plants. Japan’s dependency on fossil fuel s had been slightly declining until 2010. Both courts took the position that the regulation of GHG emissions was a policy issue.

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Paris Agreement Climate Change 2018 Fossil Fuels 143

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Pleasant Twp., Westmoreland County -- The New Yorker Book Review: Searching For Unfamiliar Terrain In ‘The Nature Book’ By Tom Comitta -- Penn State Extension Hosting Series Of In-Person/Online Private Water Supply Education And Testing [PaEN] -- PA Dept.

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 79

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2023

5: Virtual Keynote & Panel Discussion, 5 Regional Workshop Locations [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Climate Activists Call On PA Lawmakers To End Fossil Fuel Use At ‘PA Climate Convergence’ -- Inside Climate News - Jon Hurdle: At ‘Climate Convergence’ In PA, Environmental Activists Urge Gov.

Fossil Fuels 109

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Conservation Solar Power 109

Vermont Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

While Japan once had one of the world’s most diverse energy portfolios, the loss of its nuclear program has caused a sudden shift towards a fossil-fuel heavy generation industry. On August 11, 2015, the Kyushu Electric Power Company began the restart process on the No. Sendai Nuclear Power Plant.

Nuclear Power 40

Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 2011 Electricity 40

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Despite these claims, burning waste coal is still just burning fossil fuel and results in the emissions of significant amounts of air pollution including ozone precursors, fine particulates, acid gasses, heavy metals, and vast amounts of carbon pollution. Nuclear In August of 2021, Talen Energy Corp.

Nuclear Power 74

Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Waste Air Pollution 74

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

25 to March 3; More Well Plugging Sites Inspected PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - March 4 Independent Fiscal Office Reports 4th Quarter 2022 Natural Gas Production Decreased 1.6%; Average Price Increased By 82.5%

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Climate Change Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 97

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2023

Despite these claims, burning waste coal is still just burning fossil fuel and results in the emissions of significant amounts of air pollution including ozone precursors, fine particulates, acid gasses, heavy metals, and vast amounts of carbon pollution. Nuclear In August of 2021, Talen Energy Corp.

Climate Change 72

Climate Change Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Waste 72

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt.

Nuclear Power 78

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 78

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Clean hydrogen production relies either on electricity, which may be generated through renewable or fossil fuel resources; or directly on fossil fuels, via steam methane reformation (SMR) or coal gasification accompanied by carbon capture, or via methane pyrolysis. According to one estimate , the U.S.

Fossil Fuels 101

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Issues $307,800 Stipulated Penalty Against U.S.

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

13, 14, 15 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 11:00: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 2075 (Knowles-R- Schuylkill) abrogating DEP’s air pollution control regulations covering heavy-duty trucks [Note: DEP already suspended enforcement of these regulations November 6 - Read more here.];

Nuclear Power 63

Nuclear Power Recycling Fossil Fuels Pollution Control 63

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

EIA: 'Increasing Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources Contributes To Lower Power Prices' In 2023 [PaEN] -- Bill Setting Decommissioning Rules For Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facilities Passes The Senate [PaEN] -- Senate Passes Bill Blocking Local Elected Officials From Moving To Cleaner Energy Sources To Combat Climate Change [PaEN] -- Sen.

Renewable Energy 94

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 94

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2022

Wolf’s veto of Senate Regulatory Resolution #1 that blocks the final DEP regulation establishing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5

Regulations 40

Regulations Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nuclear Power 40

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

4] Some energy experts and reporters have contended that Texas regulators did not expect to rely on wind to provide much electricity during the cold snap, and rather had relied on natural gas and other thermal power plants. This hour saw a difference of 28.9 GW between expected demand and delivered generation. [4]

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Fiedler, Labor Leaders, Educational, Environmental Leaders Announce Bill To Create Grant Program To Invest In Solar Energy Facilities At Schools [PaEN] -- Bill Setting Decommissioning Rules For Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facilities Passes The Senate [PaEN] -- The Guardian: One Of The Worst Global Methane Leaks In 2022 Was In PA - Equitrans In Cambria (..)

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Endangered Species Act Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 84

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

4 Hearing In Washington County [PaEN] -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Sept. 24 Program In Washington County On Increasing Setbacks From Oil & Gas Infrastructure [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Will Bunch: Everything You Know From TV About Pennsylvania And Fracking Is Wrong -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Aug. 31 to Sept.

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power Electricity Conservation Recycling 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.

Electricity 90

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 90

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Drawing Up Regulations For Possible Solar Energy Facilities -- Williamsport Sun Editorial: Old Lycoming Twp. By Jane Fonda [ PDF of Article ] -- Financial Times: Is Nuclear Energy The Zero-Carbon Answer To Powering AI? 7 EarthTalk On Sustainable Aviation Fuel And The Policies Impacting Its Development. 28 to Oct.

Conservation 84

Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Waste 84

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

-- Republican Herald: West Nile Virus Monitoring Starts In Schuylkill County -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces 5 Recipients (..)

Conservation 84

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste 2024 84

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

By Council To Modernize Governance -- The Allegheny Front: New Book Takes On Radiation Dangers In Oil & Gas Industry [PaEN] -- ABC27: Environmental Advocacy Groups Rally At Capitol For Action On Gas, Oil Industry -- Sen.

Conservation 84

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2022

Wolf Announced PA Received $26.5

Electricity 63

Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Conservation 63

PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2022

In 2018, CO2 [carbon dioxide] emissions from fossil-fuel-fired power sources were 33% below 2005 levels. In 2021, Pennsylvania exported 35% of the electricity it generated, more than any other state. At the same time, we are making progress in reducing our carbon footprint.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Electricity Carbon Dioxide Nuclear Power 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

Multiple presenters noted the PUC no longer regulated the electric generation market in Pennsylvania as a result of deregulation. Craig Williams (R-Delaware) noted the PUC’s testimony said natural gas provides 53% of elected generation in Pennsylvania in 2021, nuclear power 33%, coal just 12% and renewables and other sources the remainder.

Natural Gas 65

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 65

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Greg Vitali, Majority Chair House Environmental Committee -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - March 2 to 8 - 119 Conventional Well Abandonment Violations; Pipeline Land Slips; Ignored Orders [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front/PublicSource: Pittsburgh-Based EQT Gas Drilling Expansion In WV Sent 4 Families Reeling, While State Regulators Trusted (..)

Renewable Energy 83

Renewable Energy Conservation Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 83

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The plan must specifically address how EPA will consider the effects of Clean Air Act regulation on the coal industry. Healey issued the CID in connection with an investigation into unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce with respect to fossil fuel products and securities. Murray Energy Corp. McCarthy , No.

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