PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

By Dave Jenkins, Conservatives For Responsible Stewardshi p The following goest essay first appeared in the Erie Times on March 27, 2023 -- We are at an inflection point on energy: 2022 was the first year when global investment in carbon-free sources of energy matched investment in fossil fuels. High overseas demand for U.S.

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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 So it seems to me, and I love it when people say, oh, well by 2035 we're going to have totally clean energy. What's the backup?

Nuclear Power 97

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 97

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

To help voters determine which candidates would deliver the needed course correction, Environmental Defence and its allies in the Ontario Priorities Working Group asked each of the province’s major political parties whether – and how – they would deliver the rapid emissions reductions Ontario will need to head off climate catastrophe. .

Climate Change 77

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

One year on, we have a clearer picture of what we vaguely knew already: the biggest-ever climate law and its robust tax incentives is igniting the clean energy transition but is not moving us off fossil fuels fast enough. That’s a political question as we approach an election year and that’s where I’m going to start.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2024

Awaits Zoning Approval -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: Time For Pennsylvania To Speed Up Transition To Clean Energy - By PennEnvironment -- DEP Awards $39.6 Awaits Zoning Approval -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: Time For Pennsylvania To Speed Up Transition To Clean Energy - By PennEnvironment -- DEP Awards $39.6

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas 2024 Politics Clean Energy 105

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2023

On January 20, the natural gas industry and Senate Republicans launched an effort to unleash the industry by reducing regulations, requiring automatic approval of permits and limiting opportunities for public review of permits at a hearing of the Senate Republican Policy Committee in Pittsburgh. Read more here.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Regulations Waste 2022 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2022

John Yudichak (I-Luzerne), who Senate Republicans appointed as Majority Chair of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, called opponents of natural gas infrastructure projects “radical environmentalists” and arguments by supporters of the RGGI carbon pollution reduction regulations covering power plants “hysteria.”

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Regulations 2018 2019 97

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In late 2022, Indonesia nudged its goals upward to 32% below BAU, and (41% to 43% below BAU with foreign assistance). Indonesia has announced plans for a $20 billion program to expand clean energy. The baseline for measuring these cuts is the 2030 business as usual scenario, which would feature hefty increases in emissions.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2022

million in annual taxpayer subsidies to manufacturing and other businesses that use natural gas and hydrogen in their operations for at least 20 years. The bill also more than doubles the tax credit for using natural gas to make petrochemicals or fertilizer from natural gas. Pennsylvania needs to do better….

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Waste Fossil Fuels 2003 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 29, 2024

(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images) Rose asked Tillerson open-ended questions on a range of subjects, including climate change and national energy policy. But in nearly every instance, Rose listened politely, refrained from challenging Tillerson on the facts, and went on to his next question.

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2007 Carbon Emissions 337

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

Pennsylvania is squarely in the middle of a national debate over “unleashing” our considerable reserves of natural gas to help supply the parts of Europe now dependent on natural gas from Russia. And natural gas is the most valuable commodity Russia has – for now.” And they meant all natural gas imports.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2008 Nuclear Power 97

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2022

By Elena Weissmann, Vote Solar & Annie Regan, ReImagine Appalachia - PennFuture This guest essay originally appeared in the January 28, 2022 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette -- Every Pennsylvanian has the right to clean air, safe drinking water and a healthy home, but not every Pennsylvanian has access to these basic rights.

Clean Energy 58

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2023

cranks its air conditioners to get through historic high temperatures , the need for energy that slows, not hastens, climate change is more apparent than ever. Yet, in 2022, almost 40% of electricity in the US was generated by power plants fueled by natural gas. I’ll be using the term “gas” from here on out.)

Fossil Fuels 220

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen Oxides Electricity 220

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

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 100

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Politics 100

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Recently, the Biden administration fast-tracked MVP as a rider in the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) —an act that had nothing to do with natural gas or pipelines—in the latest high-profile example of science being lost in the political process. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in January 2022.

Endangered Species Act 251

Endangered Species Act Politics Natural Gas 2020 251

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Natural Gas Producers Skimped On Price Hedges, Now Face Expected Losses -- Reuters: U.S. Shale Oil, Natural Gas Output Set To Rise To Record Highs In March, Less Than Dec. 2021 Levels - U.S.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Politics Clean Energy Earth Day 109

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2023

It will save school districts and taxpayers money, create new learning opportunities and invest in statewide clean energy,” she added. GW Of Coal, Natural Gas Power Plants Being Offline; Renewables Logged New Records In Generation -- Reuters: Jobs In US Energy Grew 3.8%

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Clean Energy Solar Power Carbon Emissions 92

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2023

formal notice ) -- Marcellus Drilling News: New Fortress Energy Reapplying For Wyalusing LNG Natural Gas Plant Permits In Bradford County [PaEN] -- Reuters: Wave Of New LNG Natural Gas Export Plants Threatens To Knock Down Prices -- U.S. Contact: Michael Maddigan at mmaddigan@pa.gov or 717-772-3609.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Politics 96

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

THURSDAY 10:00: Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force hearing on LNG terminal proposal in Philadelphia. THURSDAY 10:00: Independent Regulatory Review Commission meets to consider Final Emergency Regulation Setting VOC/Methane Limits On Conventional Oil and Gas Operations. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Earth Day 87

Earth Day Natural Gas Clean Energy 2026 87

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. 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). I’ll start off with the good.

Fossil Fuels 179

Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides 179

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

At Jennings Environmental Education Center A Rainy Success In Butler County [PaEN] -- DEP Awards $2.9 Million In Grants To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments To Switch To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Next Round Of Applications Due Dec. At Jennings Environmental Education Center A Rainy Success In Butler County [PaEN] -- DEP Awards $2.9

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Politics 94

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2022

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Governor’s Race -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: F&M Poll Shows Mastriano Leading PA’s Packed Republican Gubernatorial Primary -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: F&M Poll Shows Republican Governor’s Race Still Unsettled -- Inquirer: Republican Sen. Oz And PA U.S.

Politics 62

Politics Natural Gas 2020 2022 62

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Natural Gas Production Set New Record, But Don’t Expect Relief On Your Heating Bills [LNG Exports Link U.S./PA Natural Gas Production Set New Record, But Don’t Expect Relief On Your Heating Bills [LNG Exports Link U.S. /PA What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Politics 2030 Clean Energy 62

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Issues Three More Air Quality Violations To Shell Petrochemical Plant In (..)

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Electricity Air Pollution Renewable Energy 103

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

Senate Committee On Ohio/PA Train Derailment -- StateImpactPA - Reid Frazier: Ohio/PA Train Derailment Site Under Investigation By OSHA After workers Report Health Problems -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Meets March 16 On 6 Natural Gas Drilling Water Uses; 4.5 Casey, Testifies At U.S.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Recycling 2024 Electricity 103

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2022

Wild’s Redrawn Congressional District A ‘Toss Up’ For 2022 -- AP: U.S. Oz Primes Audience For Culture War At Campaign Stop In Carlisle -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Critics Cry ‘Political Tourist,’ But Republican U.S. Supreme Court Rejects PA Republican Plea To Overturn Congressional Voting Districts -- Republican Herald: Sen.

Politics 62

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

To Treat Mine Drainage In Schuylkill County [PaEN] -- DEP Accepting Applications For Small Business Advantage Grants For Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Conservation Projects -- DEP PA Clean Water Academy: Releases Training On Guiding Principles Of Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling Conservation 87

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2023

To Draft Reliability Standards For Wind, Solar And Storage PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PA Capital-Star: Here’s What’s Still Outstanding In Pennsylvania’s State Budget -- Spotlight PA: Gov.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Recycling Waste Electricity 103

PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2023

-- Senate Bill Introduced To Provide $5 Million In Tax Credits To Develop Solar Energy Facilities On Brownfields, Abandoned Mine Sites, Warehouse Roofs [PaEN] -- US DOE Selects Penn State University As One Of 9 Organizations To Help Deploy Clean Energy Technologies To Decarbonize The Industrial Sector [PaEN] -- TribLive: Audubon’s Succop Nature Park (..)

Natural Gas 72

Natural Gas Politics Clean Energy 2020 72

ESA

MARCH 14, 2022

In this issue: Lawmakers Pass Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Bills. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advances nomination of Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to lead Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Lawmakers Pass Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Bills. under the Clean Water Act to the pre-2015 standard.

2022 98

2022 Endangered Species Act Clean Water Act Natural Resources 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2022

3 to 9 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment [PaEN] -- Marcellus Shale Coalition Video: Time To Build Natural Gas Pipelines, Power Plants And More -- DEP Posted 50 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In The Dec. 10 PA Bulletin [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Dec. 14 -- Dec.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Politics Clean Energy Conservation 62

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will Hash Out Clean Energy Details With Global Leaders In Pittsburgh Sept. Montgomery County -- TribLive: Changing Agricultural Landscape Leaves Fewer Farmers To Work Larger Farms -- MCall: Lehigh Valley Drought?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Politics Nuclear Power Clean Energy 62

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Billion Endowment -- New Planet Philadelphia Radio Program Feb. Shapiro Will Not Execute Any Inmates While He Is In Office, Calls For Repeal -- TribLive: Sen.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy 108

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2023

26 Webinar: How Community Forests Provide Critical Environmental & Societal Services, Buffer Local Heat And Moisture Swings [PaEN] -- EPA Seeking Applications For $7 Billion In Funding To Bring Residential Solar Energy To Low-Income, Disadvantaged Communities, Deadline Sept. Of Environmental Professionals 2023 Annual Conference Sept.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Politics Clean Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2023

Trillion In Damages From Extreme Weather Over Past 50 Years PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PA Capital-Star: Inside Shapiro’s 2022 Landslide And What It Means For 2024 -- AP: Back In Hoodies And Gym Shorts, Fetterman Tackles U.S. -- AP: UN Agency: 2 Million Killed, $4.3

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas Air Pollution Clean Energy Climate Change 91

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2022

Senate Climate, Energy Bill, Analysts See More Wins For Clean Energy Than Gifts For Oil, Natural Gas -- Reuters: U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics Clean Energy 62