Enviromental Defense

MAY 7, 2024

CCS is a multi-billion dollar boondoggle that doesn’t come close to the hype, has significant safety risks, and is a substantial distraction from real climate solutions, such as building more renewable energy, increasing electricity transmission infrastructure, and developing and using storage technology. Want proof?

Fossil Fuels 126

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Solar Power 126

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The growing credits for electricity reflect the growing number of EVs on the road in California, and support California’s goal of phasing out combustion technologies in favor of zero emissions vehicles. The CI of an electric vehicle charged with solar power is zero, and most of the biofuels fall somewhere in the middle [i].

Fossil Fuels 331

Fossil Fuels Regulations Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy 331

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Senate Appropriations Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 1237 (Baker-R-Luzerne) reauthorizing the PA One Call underground utility safety program [that excludes almost all conventional oil and gas pipelines]. PA- $3.33 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs At 14, Same As Last Week - Down 33% Since Aug. Off the Floor.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Clean Water Act Waste Solar Power 109

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 105

Natural Gas Solar Power Fossil Fuels 2023 105

A Greener Life

JULY 26, 2021

However, in recent years, their economic competitiveness has improved significantly due to government policies and incentives, as well as technological advances. This has incentivized oil and gas majors such as BP, Equinor and Shell to invest in wind power generation. Wind and solar growth. between 2020 and 2030.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 98

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 22, 2022

for Ontario to phase out polluting gas-powered electricity and produce all of its power using carbon-free sources. Take Action: Tell Ontario to phase out polluting gas power. Here are the measures that would lead Ontario to a fully clean electricity grid: Increase Wind and Solar Power.

Solar Power 124

Solar Power Wind Power Renewable Energy Electricity 124

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Of Health, Penn State Medical Webinars On Caring For Persons Living & Working In Communities With Oil & Natural Gas Extraction [PaEN] -- Part II - Health Impacts: State Dept. Data Center Demands -- Pittsburgh Business Times: EQT Sees Growing Demand From A.I.

Conservation 65

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 65

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee holds a hearing on PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Consumer Products and House Bill 2238 (Scott-D-Montgomery) prohibiting the use of PFAS chemicals in certain products ( sponsor summary ). Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. June 3- - NEW. Room 205 Ryan Building.

Nuclear Power 104

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 104

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2023

House holds Regular Session June 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 9:00: Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee hearing on solar energy’s impact on Pennsylvania ratepayers.

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

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This is an important milestone to help cement Pennsylvania’s position as an energy leader and accelerate innovation across a diverse set of energy technologies. This has contributed to the reduction of pollution via the deployment of renewable and alternative energy technologies that have lowered the emission of greenhouse gases.

Renewable Energy 83

Renewable Energy Solar Power Technology Technology 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2022

On March 17, the Community College of Allegheny County officially “flipped the switch” to solar power. The extensive new 543-kilowatt solar installation will produce enough electricity to power 30–40% of CCAC North Campus’s electrical energy needs. Solar (Galvanizing our Energy Transition) program. Quintin Bullock.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Solar Power 2030 Electricity 98

Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

These amazing facts really shouldn’t amaze us because we often see efficiency gains when we transition from one technology to another. Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) use about 70 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs, the oldest technology. Powering electric cars requires both the generation and distribution of electric energy.

Electricity 98

Electricity Climate Change Fossil Fuels 2030 98

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The IESO’s report also included fear-mongering about the likelihood of brown-outs and black-outs if fossil gas were to be phased out. The oft-repeated argument is that wind and solar can’t be counted on during periods of high demand. And between 2009 and 2016, Ontario built over 2000 MW of solar power and about 3000 MW of wind power.

Renewable Energy 101

Renewable Energy Electricity Wind Power 2005 101

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

February 14-- House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee hearing on House Bill 1842 (Schweyer-D-Lehigh) authorizing community solar energy programs. Visit the Council webpage for options to join the meeting remotely. Contact: Ian Irvin, Executive Director, iirvin@pa.gov. Read more here. Room G-50 Iris Building.

Natural Gas 69

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Solar Power Politics 69

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

The IRA gave us effective tools for cleaning up the power sector through dedicated support for the rapid and widescale deployment of renewable resources and the technologies that support them. 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

MARCH 23, 2025

Greg Vitali (D-Delaware), Majority Chair House Environmental & Natural Resources Committee [ PDF of Article ] -- House Committee OKs Increase In Per Ton Recycling Fee To Support Local Recycling Programs, Waste Disposal Planning [PaEN] -- NextPittsburgh: Is Hyperlocal Recycling The Future?

Recycling 61

Recycling 2025 Conservation Waste 61

Enviromental Defense

JUNE 21, 2021

For example, it has stubbornly underestimated the growth in renewables for years, leaving much more room in its analysis for oil and natural gas. As fossil fuels are phased out, renewable energy will become the dominant form of energy, much of it in renewable electricity, such as wind and solar power.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change Clean Energy 98

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

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Some counties in the PA Wilds have active proposals for solar fields going on old strip mine lands. In January of this year, the Clinton County Zoning Hearing Board held a special exception hearing for a 1,500-2,000-acre utility grade solar power installation in West Keating Township proposed by Apex Clean Energy of Virginia.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Solar Power Government 2021 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17 Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17 Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Climate Change 83

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

Of Delaware River Basin Announces 2023 Award Winners University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health Will Release Results Of Shale Gas Development Health Impact Study On Aug. Potter County To Sept. 16 Webinar: Why Should We Care About, Advocate For A Climate-Friendly Federal Farm Bill? Potter County To Sept.

Fossil Fuels 97

Fossil Fuels Conservation Solar Power Renewable Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

We have been in the solar industry since 2008 and recognize how critical renewable energy is to our future in so many ways. We want to help Western PA take its place as a technology leader in the Solar industry,” said Matt Carroll, CEO of BCI Steel and Full Tilt Energy Systems. “We

Solar Power 82

Solar Power Renewable Energy Electricity 2030 82

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Wilkes-Barre Times Editorial: Wildfire Smoke A Reminder Of Our Shared Vulnerability [PaEN] -- Tribune-Review Column: Where There's Smoke, There's Wildfires And Serious Questions To Answer - By Lori Falce, Tribune-Review Community Engagement (..)

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas 2023 Climate Change Conservation 81

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2022

Russia’s military and economic might is largely powered by its robust energy exports — namely oil and natural gas. It is the second-largest producer of natural gas in the world and the third-largest producer of oil. From our position as the second-largest natural gas producing state in the U.S.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Solar Power Regulations Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Luzerne County [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: Using Live Stake Nurseries To Engage Communities In Stream Health [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!

Conservation 51

Conservation Recycling 2025 Natural Gas 51

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Annual Symposium To Focus On Electric Power Transformation - Energy, Environment, Policy & Technology Sept. Annual Symposium To Focus On Electric Power Transformation - Energy, Environment, Policy & Technology Sept. Hosts Woodland Stream Protection Program Saturday, Aug.

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas Ozone Fossil Fuels Conservation 71

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas. TAKE ACTION : Tell Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) that you support the phase-out of polluting gas powered electricity by 2030.

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Of Health, Pitt Study Of Natural Gas Development Health Impacts -- Inquirer - Will Bunch: Does Anyone Care About The Study Linking PA Natural Gas Development To Cancer In Kids? 24-26 In Altoona [PaEN] -- Federal Office Of Surface Mining Provides $100,000 Grant To Schuylkill Headwaters Assn.

Conservation 75

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Ozone 75

A Greener Life

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Fermín Koop New government plan says US$86 billion of spending needed to boost energy transition – while backing natural gas too. Of the 14 GW of additional capacity highlighted by the transition plan, almost 10 GW are clean sources, with the remainder made up of natural gas, nuclear and hydrogen.

Renewable Energy 95

Renewable Energy 2030 Fossil Fuels Electricity 95

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

Expand hydro capacity, increase intermittent renewables including wind and solar power, create more grid scale storage, increase rooftop solar capacity on buildings, and major grid interconnection with Quebec and Manitoba to enable electricity imports. Transition the electricity supply. Protect water and green spaces.

Climate Change 84

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2023

“The Lancaster Solar Co-op is directly in line with the City’s Climate Action Plan, and we think the co-op will help City and County residents consider solar for their own homes and businesses, and to learn more about renewable energy alternatives as a community.” Megawatts of solar power, $4.2 of lifetime carbon offsets.

Renewable Energy 70

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Solar Power Electricity 70

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Spangler’s talk is part of the fall 2022 EESI EarthTalks series, “Exploring the Multiple Dimensions of Solar Energy.” Photo: Penn State University solar farm in Franklin County. ) (Reprinted from Penn State News.) The EESI EarthTalks series is supported by Penn State’s Earth and Environmental Systems Institute.

Solar Power 52

Solar Power Renewable Energy 2030 Natural Gas 52

A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

The Tokyo Olympics will be powered by a fuel with ambition – hydrogen. The Olympic village will be powered by hydrogen made at a solar power plant in the exclusion zone created after the Fukushima nuclear accident a decade ago. Grey is made from natural gas or coal, and has a large carbon footprint.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2022

These schools are realizing significant cost savings, the opportunity for students to learn about clean energy jobs and technology, and positive health and environmental benefits. Solar is accessible for schools of all budgets “Solar is a huge win for Pennsylvania schools. K-12 schools that have embraced solar power.

2020 52

2020 Carbon Dioxide Solar Power Clean Energy 52

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Wind and solar power, paired with energy storage and energy savings, can almost entirely replace fossil fuels – and leave our communities better off. Oil and gas companies and their hunger for huge profits. Hydrogen doesn’t typically exist by itself in nature and must be produced from compounds that contain it.

Climate Change 61

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 61

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 of the grid’s power. percent, 47.4

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108