PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

Energy Information Administration (EIA)-- -- Natural Gas: Pennsylvania’s marketed natural gas production, primarily from the Marcellus Shale, reached a record 7.6 Yaw did not mention renewable energy in this announcement.] Yaw believes renewables are a problem and not an opportunity.

Nuclear Power 98

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Renewable energy is cleaner, cheaper, and more abundant.” NewsClip: -- AP: Attorney General’s Staff Meets With Dimock, Susquehanna County Residents Indicating Movement On Criminal Case Against Shale Gas Driller Related Articles: -- EQB To Meet Nov. Click Here for the notice of appeal.

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Renewable Energy 104

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

On August 23, the PJM Interconnection Critical Issue Fast Path Resource Adequacy stakeholder group heard testimony and suggestions on the issue of making electricity market changes to address nonperformance of natural gas and other generators during emergencies and events like Winter Storm Elliot in December. Read more here.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Renewable Energy 84

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award [PaEN] -- Dept. 18 Tree ID Hike In Forest Echo Bird Sanctuary, Luzerne County -- Jan.

2025 83

2025 Natural Gas Conservation 2024 83

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The Worth Protecting project reminds us of our innate desire to protect what we depend on: community and natural resources. The online edition includes photos that did not appear in the book due to space limitations.

Natural Resources 98

Natural Resources Climate Change Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

On May 18, the Natural Resources Defense Council released a new report illustrating how the PJM Interconnection plans to speed up the queue for new generation projects will likely be insufficient for states committed to renewable portfolio standard requirements. They include solar, wind or energy storage facilities.

Renewable Energy 75

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 75

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In addition, some new renewable energy projects that have received approval are slow to connect to the grid. This has led Gov. Josh Shapiro to voice concerns about limiting future cost increases after a big jump in PJMs most recent capacity auction prices and to demand changes to PJMs rules.

Electricity 65

Electricity Natural Gas 2025 Fossil Fuels 65

Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Photo © Illinois Department of Natural Resources. According to oversight documents, during 2021 Illinois’ Department of Natural Resources spent an average of $17,000 per acre cleaning up sites abandoned prior to 1977. I just saw a big billboard, ‘Let’s stop natural gas from being produced in America,’” Tiffany said.

Law 258

Law Fossil Fuels Politics Natural Resources 258

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Shapiro made as Attorney General to advance commonsense measures that prioritize public health and safety and ensure the natural gas industry is performing its work in line with the highest standards. The Governor's Office said the agreement helps further a promise Gov.

Natural Gas 120

Natural Gas Waste Air Pollution Environmental Protection 120

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

There is a fourth, unstated reason behind the price spike which, as the Natural Resources Defense Council has said, was foreseeable and preventable—the lack of a clean energy transition in PJM. He served as Secretary of the PA Department of Environmental Protection and of the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Clean Energy 111

Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 2025 111

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Committee On Natural Gas [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: PA Lawmakers Talk Of Requiring Natural Gas Detectors In Buildings After Explosion That Killed 7 In Reading -- TribLive: Residents Of Mt. DeFrank Appointed Chair Of National Assn.

Conservation 82

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity 2024 82

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Room 523 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online.

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Natural Resources 113

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Earth Day 53

Earth Day Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Politics 53

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Clean Energy Support Pennsylvania voters favor the clean energy industry. -- Solar (80%) and wind (73%) are overwhelmingly popular, and a significant majority (84%) support spending taxpayer dollars on wind and solar development to increase renewable energy usage. Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Senate Passes Sen.

Regulations 131

Regulations Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity 131

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2023

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Endangered Species Act 104

Endangered Species Act Natural Gas Electricity Politics 104

Energy and Climate Law

JUNE 11, 2020

But also because hydrogen has been praised as an `energy security weapon´ to strive towards energy independence in a country that is poor in natural resources. There is, however, a problem as hydrogen is often produced from fossil fuels (natural gas, methane) in these countries and can therefore not be considered `green`.

Fossil Fuels 130

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 2030 Government 130

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Who Couldnt Use A Little More Joy!

Natural Gas 53

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Nuclear Power 53

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

Natural Gas Prices Surge 11% After Report Stockpiles Expanded Less Than Analysts Expected -- Reuters: Alberta Wildfires Hit Natural Gas Flow Out Of Canada To U.S.,

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Politics 107

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Month Starting Feb. Month Starting Feb.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Air Pollution Renewable Energy Conservation 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2024

Second, coal and natural gas-fired power plants that are work horses of the grid are retiring prematurely both because of the climate policies of some states (not Pennsylvania) and because the federal government discourages or bans fossil-fuel power plants and give preferential treatment to renewable energy.

Renewable Energy 84

Renewable Energy Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 84

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

Currently, 59% of its electricity generation is fueled by natural gas, which has almost entirely displaced coal in the state’s energy mix. Only about 4% of in-state generation comes from renewable energy. The natural gas industry and its advocates would like to keep it that way.

Electricity 113

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 113

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Campaign Website Statements These are statements from the Shapiro For Governor Energy and the Environment webpage. Pennsylvania is one of the most important energy-producing states in the entire country.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Greenhouse 108

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Natural Resources Politics Air Pollution 103

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Natural Resources Recycling 98

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. 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 live. Ohio- $2.94

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas 2024 Conservation Renewable Energy 108

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 28, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Bartolotta Nailed It! -- DEP Permitting Efficiency: Since Nov.

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation Renewable Energy 100

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

On December 11, DEP told the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee the Shapiro Administration supports expansion of the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards to increase renewable energy generation, authorization of a community solar program and expanding energy storage in the Commonwealth.

Renewable Energy 90

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy 90

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Nuclear Power 107

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation 2024 107

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 1, 2024

Billion In Last Auction -- Renewable Energy World: Energy Prices At PJM Capacity Auction Skyrocket 9x: Oh, That’s Not Good -- Meadville Tribune: National Fuel Natural Gas Rates Rising More Than 11% Aug. Billion Up From $2.2 MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day Partners Host Aug. Billion Up From $2.2

Electricity 84

Electricity Natural Gas 2025 Fossil Fuels 84

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

Resource Article Links - Electric Grid: -- PJM Electricity Auction Price 9 Times Higher Than Previous Auction-- $269.92/MW-Day 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. [ Billion Up From $2.2

Fossil Fuels 85

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity 85

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Fossil Fuels 107

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Natural Resources 107

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

PA Solar Center Webinar on PA Renewable Energy - Time To Take Action. What We (Don’t) Eat -- PA Energy Development Authority To Meet Aug. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Natural Resources 97

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2023

With renewable energy, like solar and wind, becoming cheaper and easier to scale up, there has never been a better moment for governments to transition away from the fossil fuel industry and its destructive impacts on the environment, the climate and communities. In short, past Energy Futures have modelled climate failure.

Fossil Fuels 105

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Paris Agreement Government 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2023

The Senate Local Government Committee is scheduled to meet March 6 on legislation-- Senate Bill 143 (Yaw-R-Lycoming)-- that would take away the authority of elected local government officials to move to cleaner sources of energy to address climate change. Legislation like this was vetoed by Gov. Wolf in July of last year. Read more here.

Climate Change 75

Climate Change Government Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 75

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 30, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2011 Technology 107

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Conservation 92