PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

PA- $3.33 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs At 14, Same As Last Week - Down 33% Since Aug. PA- $3.33 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs At 14, Same As Last Week - Down 33% Since Aug. PA- $3.33 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs At 14, Same As Last Week - Down 33% Since Aug.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Clean Water Act Waste Solar Power 109

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

.] -- September 23 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. Million Grant For Wood Reuse Workforce Development At Sites In Pittsburgh, Philadelphia [PaEN] -- PA Environmental Professionals Host Oct.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Natural Resources Solar Power 106

Legal Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

It’s not as if the state’s extensive use of wind power is just a historical fluke, either. The state will soon get more power from renewables than natural gas. According to the power sector news report UtilityDive : “Texas also led the country in renewable energy projects in 2021.

Wind Power 130

Wind Power Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Natural Gas 130

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2023

Are To Blame For One Of The Grid’s Biggest Vulnerabilities When Weather Gets Rough -- The Guardian: Solar Helps Texas Carry Energy Load As Heatwave Puts Power Grid To Test; Atypically Large Number Of Coal, Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants Have Failed Amid Temperature Spikes -- Utility Dive: Texas Electric Grid Has Remained Stable Despite 9.6

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Clean Energy Solar Power Carbon Emissions 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2023

formal notice) TODAY 10:00: House Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force hearing on economic impact and other consideration for a potential LNG export terminal in or around the Port of Philadelphia. DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee meeting. 16ht Floor Delaware Room, Rachel Carson Building.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Climate Change Solar Power 97

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

EIA: 'Increasing Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources Contributes To Lower Power Prices' In 2023 [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: New Energy Co-Op Helps Make Switch To Solar Power Easier, More Affordable In Lancaster -- Nebraska Examiner: U.S.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 108

Enviromental Defense

MAY 7, 2024

Last week, Capital Power, a major energy company with natural gas, waste heat, wind, solar and, until this week, coal assets, announced that it’s scrapping plans for a $2.6 billion carbon capture facility at its Genesse power plant west of Edmonton. It’s called wind and solar power.

Fossil Fuels 125

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Solar Power 125

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

FRIDAY Noon: PA Solar Center Webinar On Solar Guidebook For PA Landowners - Leasing Property For Large-Scale Solar Development. 2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County [PaEN] -- WPXI: Mayor Of Economy Boro, Beaver County, Expresses Frustration At Ongoing Natural Gas Outage -- US DOE Awards $3.5

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Solar Power Carbon Emissions 101

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. Shapiro: Darlington Twp.,

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Solar Power Clean Energy 2019 92

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2023

NOTE: June 28 Is Last Day For Senate Action On Nomination Of Richard Negrin As DEP Secretary -- 3 Days That Shook Washington County: Natural Gas Plant Explosion; Pipeline Leak Of 1.1

Solar Power 119

Solar Power Air Pollution Natural Gas Politics 119

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Washington County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Mariner East II Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline Chapter 102 Permit Amendment For An Area In West Goshen Twp., 21 On Rheems Quarry Expansion -- PUC Invites Comments On Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Co. Monroe County [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: DEP Hearing Coming Feb.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2025

Yaw Reintroduces Bill Prohibiting Local Governments From Banning Any Fuel Source For Appliances, Heating Homes Or Business -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approves New Into-Basin Transfer General Permit, Water Withdrawals, Including 6 Shale Gas Development Water Withdrawals [PaEN] -- Inside Climate News: EPA Considers Giving Oil & Gas Companies (..)

Nuclear Power 53

Nuclear Power Recycling Conservation Natural Gas 53

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

Multiple lines of analysis make clear that regardless of how cheap wind and solar power get, without directly addressing pollution from coal and gas plants, the country’s clean energy transition will not happen fast enough. But to bring those solutions fully to bear, we also need to force a reckoning with the problem itself.

Clean Air Act 246

Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 246

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2022

PA Natural Gas Exports Bind America To The World [And Spiking World Prices] -- WSJ: High U.S. Gasoline, Diesel, Natural Gas Exports Contributing To Spike In U.S. PA Natural Gas Exports Bind America To The World [And Spiking World Prices] -- WSJ: High U.S.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Solar Power Fossil Fuels Electricity 62

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Center for Coalfield Justice Public Meeting On PA Health Studies Of Natural Gas Development In Southwest PA. DEP Virtual Hearing On Proposed Transco Natural Gas Pipeline Regional Energy Access Expansion Project In Eastern PA. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Updated - Read more here. WEDNESDAY 7:00: Virtual. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Politics Solar Power 2020 62

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

Now in place for three months, the new coalition has overhauled a decades-long political stance toward Russia which was centred on Wandel durch Handel (change through trade). At 28% of final energy consumption, oil remains the country’s dominant fossil energy source, followed by natural gas (27%) and hard coal (4%).

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Nuclear Power 98

Enviromental Defense

JUNE 17, 2024

Recently, the CBC , working with pollster Janet Brown, released the results of its annual spring report card on Alberta’s political and economic well-being. Solar panels and wind turbines produce electricity much more cheaply than gas turbines, coal plants and oil burners. Shifting that $4.8

Climate Change 101

Climate Change Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Wind Power 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2022

PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Spotlight PA: A Complete Guide To PA’s Redistricting Court Challenges -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Franklin & Marshall Poll Shows Tight Race For Republican U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Recycling Conservation 2008 62

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

Vitali -- Spotlight PA: PA Limited A Board’s Power To Regulate Oil & Gas Wells, Democrats Want To Restore It -- Republican Herald Editorial: Hold Conventional Oil/Gas Industry Responsible For Capping Wells -- Conventional Oil/Gas Industry Bothered By DEP Records Showing They Receive NOVs For Abandoning An Average Of 561 Oil/Gas Wells A Year [PaEN] (..)

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Greenhouse Air Pollution 2023 81

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2023

Are To Blame For One Of The Grid’s Biggest Vulnerabilities When Weather Gets Rough -- Vermont State Police: Joint Investigation Into June 1 Natural Gas Tanker Fire Finds Truck Was Destroyed And Damaged U.S.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Climate Change 80

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

House returns to session Dec. 13, 14, 15 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session Dec.

Solar Power 62

Solar Power Natural Gas Natural Resources Politics 62

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

During the four days of emergency operations during the cold snap, from early February 15th to midnight February 18th, output levels of nuclear, natural gas, coal, and wind to the grid were 79.3 For natural gas it was 40%, or 46% based on winter adequacy expectations. percent, 47.4 percent, 51.5 percent, and 13.7

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2022

25 PA Lake Erie Forum Webinar On Climate Hazard Mitigation & Climate Migration [PaEN] -- Annual Conference Of Interfaith Power & Light To Focus On Environmental Justice & Human Resilience On Nov. To Host A Virtual Symposium Oct. To Host A Virtual Symposium Oct.

Conservation 48

Conservation Renewable Energy 2022 Natural Gas 48

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 8, 2022

It’s due to a combination of factors, including tremendous demand for clean energy from states, utilities and consumers; federal regulations to reduce toxic air pollutants; and—most important—the simple fact that renewables and natural gas are now the cheapest options to meet our electricity needs. percent; natural gas, 38.3

Clean Energy 306

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change 306

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2023

Natural Gas Production Will Be Exported -- The Center Square Guest Essay: Realizing Our Energy Potential And Ensuring Our Security - By Rep. Area Saturday In Bucks County -- City & State PA: Norfolk Southern Spent Millions On Lobbying And Political Donations In Harrisburg/Washington, D.C., Will It Pay Off?

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Politics Earth Day Electricity 92

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). gigawatts (GW) of planned solar projects expected to come online this year is almost double the previous 13.4 Solar” only includes large-scale solar.

Fossil Fuels 259

Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides 259

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

. -- 104 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Stories You May Have Missed Last Week: PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media (..)

Natural Resources 66

Natural Resources Nuclear Power Environmental Protection Solar Power 66

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

6 to 13 In Harrisburg: ‘Connecting Our Communities’ -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Groups Gain Nearly $65,000 For Clean Water Projects -- Potter Leader-Enterprise: PA Wilds Master Watershed Steward - Several Programs Available For Greener Spaces -- PA Lake Management Society, Wilkes College Host Jan.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Solar Power Fossil Fuels 2023 106

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Environmental Quality Board Approves Radiological Health Fee Increases, (..)

Renewable Energy 120

Renewable Energy Clean Water Act Politics Solar Power 120

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2023

Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch live. Read more here. Shapiro: Senate Confirms Nominees For Education, Insurance, Office Of State Fire Commissioner -- PA Capital-Star: PA Senate Committee Shapiro’s Pick For Election Chief -- Gov.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas 2023 Solar Power Politics 103

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2023

Million EPA Loan To Continue Drinking Water System Improvements -- Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Officials Announce $52.4 Million EPA Loan To Continue Drinking Water System Improvements -- Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Officials Announce $52.4

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Solar Power Climate Change 2023 100

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2022

But the reaction from investors and oil and natural gas companies was the same as the previous week in many articles in national and international media-- -- “Oil executives less inclined than ever to invest the proceeds from $100-a-barrel crude into new wells.” FYI: There Is No Limit On What Oil/Natural Gas Companies Can Charge You.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Solar Power Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2021

PA Could Join The Emissions Reduction Program Soon, But Obstacles Remain -- Guest Essay: Faith And Science Mandate A More Aggressive Plan To Address Climate Change - Brandon Hoover and David Foster, Ph.D.,

Natural Gas 70

Natural Gas Climate Change Clean Energy 2021 70

PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2023

Oil/Natural Gas Production Other States/National/International -- WITF/NPR: The U.S.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Air Pollution Carbon Dioxide Politics 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 2241 (Siegel-D-Lehigh) providing for the recycling of lithium batteries ( sponsor summary ). Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online. -- Lt.

Nuclear Power 104

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 104

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

By PennFuture -- The Energy Age Blog: 10 Years Ago Chevron Shale Gas Well Explodes In Greene County -- The Energy Age Blog: Dangerous Workplaces - US Drilling, Fracking Operations - 1,566 Workers Have Died In US -- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Ad Crable: PA’s Last Large Private Mountain Preserved For Public Use [Miller Mountain, Wyoming County] -- WESA/WVIA: (..)

Natural Gas 75

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Solar Power Politics 75

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

. -- Feature-- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen -- Like With Natural Gas Infrastructure Today [PaEN] -- PA Senate Hearing: Norfolk Southern CEO - Ignition Of Rail Cars Following Ohio Trainwreck Was A 'Success' ?

Nuclear Power 109

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Solar Power Air Pollution 109