PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

Shapiro Provides Fresh Support To Key Changes Recommended In 2020 Grand Jury Report To Tighten Regulation Of The Natural Gas Drilling Industry To Better Protect Public Health, Environment Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Waste 2023 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- TribLive: MAX Environmental Yukon Hazardous Waste Landfill Could Pay $275,000 To Settle Pollution Claims In Class Action Lawsuit By Residents [ 75% Of Waste Comes From Shale Gas Industry] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - December 9 [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Jan.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Politics Solar Power Renewable Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Will Also Power Renewable Gas Facility The solar-produced electricity will also power CCRRA’s renewable natural gas (RNG) station in College Township, PA, which provides clean, low-carbon fuel produced from organic waste to natural gas vehicles.

Recycling 83

Recycling Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2024

20 -- Republican Herald: Solar-Powered Compacting Trash Receptacles Debut In Pottsville -- Jan. Manager Of Events/Programs; Regional Trail Care Coordinator [PaEN] 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- AAA Gasoline Prices: PA- $3.37

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Solar Power Politics 2024 102

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

DEP Low-Level Radioactive Waste Advisory Committee meeting. formal notice ) [ Note: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning on the agenda.] -- September 23 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. Read more here about the agenda.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Natural Resources Solar Power 106

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This conclusion came from adding up the emissions from coal used to power the production process, natural gas-based fertilizer and diesel fuel used to farm and transport the corn and ethanol. 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

OCTOBER 19, 2023

DEP Recycling Fund Advisory Committee & Solid Waste Advisory Committee joint meeting. FRIDAY Noon: PA Solar Center Webinar On Solar Guidebook For PA Landowners - Leasing Property For Large-Scale Solar Development. Visit the Committee webpage for options to join the meeting remotely. Contact: Jay Braund jbraund@pa.gov.

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Solar Power Carbon Emissions 101

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 132

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Solar Power 132

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 66

Recycling 2025 Conservation Waste 66

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 92

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 25, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- 3 Days That Shook Washington County: Natural Gas Plant Explosion; Pipeline Leak Of 1.1 And Pennzoil Company In Elk County [PaEN] -- Bloomberg: Drought Impact On Panama Canal Threatens Disruption In U.S.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Waste Electricity Greenhouse 84

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

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. Cut down waste. Transition the electricity supply.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 98

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.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Solar Power Electricity 2030 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

7 Screening Of ‘A Plastic Wave’ - How To Reduce Your Plastic Waste , 7:00 p.m. -- House Environmental Committee To Hold Dec. 18 Hearing On Panther Creek Power Application To Burn Waste Tires In Carbon County -- DEP Invites Comments At Jan. Flick To Host DCNR Grant Seminar Dec. 7 -- DEP Hosts Dec.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Climate Change Conservation Endangered Species Act 81

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

Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

That means much less waste and a better deal for the environment. Almost 90 percent of the increase in renewables came from wind- and solar-power generation. Both have much less environmental impact than coal, oil, or natural gas. The remaining 30 percent would most likely be generated by lower-carbon natural gas.

Electricity 98

Electricity Climate Change Fossil Fuels 2030 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

‘Open Mic Night’ [PaEN] -- House Committee Unanimously Reports Out Bill Creating Solar Energy Grant Program For Schools; Also Moves Resolution Urging Hydrogen Hub In PA [PaEN] -- Evangelical Environmental Network Supports Legislation Creating Solar Energy Grant Program For Schools - Bills Will Defend Children’s Health [HB 1032, SB 230] -- PennLive (..)

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Greenhouse Air Pollution 2023 81

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

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

JUNE 25, 2023

Washington County Contaminated Water Supply, Releasing Natural Gas In And Next To Hillman State Park -- DEP To Hold July 25 Hearing On Proposed Roulette Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well In Potter County [PaEN] -- TribLive: Grant Twp.,

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Recycling 83

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

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Again Claims It Lacks The Financial Ability To Comply With DEP’s 2nd Order To Cleanup Conventional Oil Well Wastewater Spill That Contaminated The Village Of Reno’s Water Supply In Venango County [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. Kaufer To Host Community Electronics Waste Recycling Event Oct.

Conservation 82

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling 82

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

26 Near Phoenixville, Montgomery County [PaEN] -- PennDOT, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Seeking High School Students For Young Ambassadors Program [PaEN] -- WESA: PennDOT Recruiting High School Students To Lead Environmental Stewardship In PA -- Warren Times: Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Collection Event To Be Held In Youngsville Aug.

Conservation 75

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 75

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

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Billion On Their Sports: Report -- PG - John Hayes: Southwest PA Hunters Add $312 Million To PA’s Economy -- TribLive: How Westmoreland Fishing Community Is Preparing For Trout Season Visit the PA Environment Digest website to learn more.

Conservation 48

Conservation 2005 Solar Power Waste 48

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2024

Santarsiero -- US DOE Awards Mineral Basin Solar Project In Clearfield County $90 Million For 402 MW Facility On Abandoned Mine Lands; Filling Gap Left By Closure Of Homer City Coal-Fired Power Plant [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Feds Send $90 Million For Largest PA Solar Energy Project Yet -- Electrek: Pennsylvania’s Largest Solar (..)

Solar Power 82

Solar Power Conservation 2030 Carbon Dioxide 82

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2024

20 -- Republican Herald: Solar-Powered Compacting Trash Receptacles Debut In Pottsville -- Registration Open! 20 -- Republican Herald: Solar-Powered Compacting Trash Receptacles Debut In Pottsville -- Registration Open! Shapiro: PA Receives Over $44.4

Conservation 86

Conservation 2024 2023 Climate Change 86

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

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

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 77

A Greener Life

JULY 9, 2021

There is huge potential for developing renewable energy in Inner Mongolia, which could be used to power other industries. It could then explore local heating systems, using waste heat from factories and power plants rather than building new boilers. Fu Sha is also optimistic about local efforts to build data centres.

Renewable Energy 85

Renewable Energy Government 2019 2015 85

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Washington County Latest Township To Realize Current Gas Well Regulations Aren’t Enough To Protect People -- Farm & Dairy: Cecil Twp.,

Conservation 84

Conservation Clean Energy Air Pollution 2024 84

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

23 Innovative CEOs Enabling And Expanding Decarbonization; Part Of Global Clean Energy Action Forum [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Andrew Maykuth: Suburban Philadelphia Firm Bets On New Technology to Store Solar Power 24/7 -- Erie 2030 District Achieves 22.4% Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6% Decline In Energy Use; $4.6

Conservation 48

Conservation Waste Climate Change 2009 48

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Limiting Methane Emissions From Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities To Oct. 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.

Conservation 48

Conservation Renewable Energy 2022 Natural Gas 48

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Most studies show that achieving these targets will require an unprecedented increase in wind and solar power to decarbonize the power sector and meet the increased demand for zero- carbon electricity to replace fossil fuels in building, industrial and transportation sectors.

Electricity 357

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 357

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Council also established and consulted with sector-specific advisory panels and working groups to address carbon emissions in areas such as transportation, solid waste, and energy generation. The CLCPA established the Council, a 22-member committee tasked with determining how to meet these statutory goals.

Regulations 52

Regulations Clean Energy 2030 Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 5526 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 199 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. PA Bulletin, page 5503 ) -- Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage Inc. Centre County. ( Bradford County. ( Potter County. (

Natural Gas 112

Natural Gas Electricity 2024 Waste 112

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2024

DEP’s inspection report included violations for abandonment and failure to submit production, waste generation and mechanical integrity reports. DEP’s eFACTS database shows Energy Exploration holds 12 conventional oil and gas well permits, three are listed as abandoned, including this one. DEP made no requests of the well owner.

2024 109

2024 Natural Gas Electricity 2023 109