PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

On March 25, the United States and the European Commission came to an agreement on how to address Europe’s need for natural gas through the next two winters by diversifying liquefied natural gas supplies “in alignment with climate objectives” to end Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Read more here.

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 77

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2022

On December 15, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved requests to renew three oil and gas development water withdrawal requests and a request from the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant. The Commission also approved the program fee schedule for 2023 which does not increase fees from 2022.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Natural Gas 2022 2023 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

One of the most significant changes is "enhance resource accreditation" that would more accurately assess the reliability value of natural gas-fired power plants which accounted for 70% of the power plant outages in PJM during Winter Storm Elliot.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 81

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2022

crude oil production reaches record highs, while natural gas production is increasingly driven by natural gas exports -- U.S. production of natural gas and petroleum and other liquids rises amid growing demand for exports and industrial uses -- Driven by rising prices, U.S. Thru 2050 -- EIA Projects U.S.

Natural Gas 40

Natural Gas Electricity 2022 Nuclear Power 40

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

On March 6, The Guardian published a two-part series revealing the 1,000 worst super-emitting methane leaks around the world in 2022 that are increasing the risk of triggering climate tipping points. They were mostly from oil and gas facilities. Meanwhile, the article said, the natural gas industry is pushing for further deregulation.

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas 2022 Nuclear Power Regulations 91

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

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

22 Webinar On Radioactive Contaminants From PA Oil And Gas Operations [PaEN] -- Better Path Coalition To Host Feb. Nuclear-Powered Data Center, Bitcoin Mining Operation Coming To PA Next To Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant In Luzerne County -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Natural Gas/Coal Advocates Say Reliability Of Supply Will Help Price [Rep.

Nuclear Power 108

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Renewable Energy 2023 108

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

JUNE 14, 2023

Natural Gas Is An Intermittent Generator Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware) noted the PUC’s testimony said natural gas provides 53% of elected generation in Pennsylvania in 2021, nuclear power 33%, coal just 12% and renewables and other sources the remainder. The issues were actually at the wellhead. “It

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 52

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 98

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Politics 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2022

Forty-three years ago on March 28, 1979, Pennsylvanians woke up to a much different world -- the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Dauphin County. Unit 1 at Three Mile Island continued to operate until it was shut down in September, 2019 as a result of competition with natural gas-fired electric generation.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Radiation Cooling Natural Gas 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% from other sources. Read more here. Read more here.

Electricity 104

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 104

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2023

Energy Information Administration March 7 Short-Term Energy Outlook forecasts a drop in wholesale electricity prices in 2023 that "reflects the forecast drop in natural gas prices from 2022 to 2023." Natural gas prices are forecast to be down more than 50 percent from last year. Click Here for more details.

Electricity 82

Electricity 2023 Natural Gas Nuclear Power 82

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.

Fossil Fuels 88

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Conservation Nuclear Power 88

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2023

The Marcus Hook Terminal is a hub for the transportation, storage and shipment of natural gas liquids coming through the Mariner East Pipelines. Natural Gas Facility: DEP authorized de minimis increases in emissions from multiple air pollution sources at the facility located in Spring Twp., Washington County. (

Natural Gas 112

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Nuclear Power 112

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Braun’s Lehigh County Facility Not A High Risk For Carcinogenic Emissions -- WHYY: New Web Tool By Drexel Lab Helps You Access Refinery Air Pollution Data [Including 4 In PA - Bradford, Warren, Philadelphia Area] -- TribLive - Mary Ann Thomas: Why Etna Went Green: ‘The Community Needed To Fight Back,’ Borough Manager Says -- Inquirer: Climate Protesters (..)

Nuclear Power 62

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Politics Air Pollution 62

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

. -- November 21 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- UPDATED: After 14 Days, Efforts To Stop A Natural Gas Leak At A Cambria County Underground Gas Storage Area Have Apparently Been Successful [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Equitrans Natural Gas Storage Well Plugged With Cement, Company Says, Capping A 14 Day Leak -- AP: Equitrans: (..)

Nuclear Power 62

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Recycling Politics 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- Senate Committee Meets March 8 To Consider Bill Allowing General Assembly To Kill Regulations By Doing Nothing [PaEN] -- Senate Committee Meets March 6 On Bill Prohibiting Elected Officials In Local Governments From Moving To Cleaner (..)

Nuclear Power 67

Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Conservation 67

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Mastriano, After Big Defeat To End 2022, Climbs Back Onto Political Stage -- PennLive: Republican Sen. Mastriano, After Big Defeat To End 2022, Climbs Back Onto Political Stage -- PennLive: Republican Sen. Fetterman ‘Is Alive And Well’ -- Inquirer: Report: Republican Sen. Mastriano Considering Run For U.S.

Politics 99

Politics Natural Gas 2024 Nuclear Power 99

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2023

Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal [PaEN] -- Rep. MGD Out-Of-Basin Transfer [PaEN] -- Republicans On Senate Committee Report Out Bill Allowing General Assembly To Kill Regulations By Doing Nothing [PaEN] -- U.S.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Regulations 2023 92

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2022

“And we also have a situation,” Bryson said, “Where some of the power plants on our system are not performing because of the cold weather.” The predominant mix of electric generation in the PJM region is driven by natural gas, nuclear and coal. on December 24, 2022 and 10:00 a.m. on December 25, 2022.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity Conservation 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- The Guardian: One Of The Worst Global Methane Leaks In 2022 Was In PA - Equitrans In Cambria County; Routine Abandonment, Non-Compliance Of Conventional Gas Wells [PaEN] -- Sen.

Nuclear Power 73

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution 73

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

PA] Natural Gas - PA Chamber Of Business & Industry -- Erie Times Guest Essay: Support Reliable, Affordable PA Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum And Grow Renewable Energy - Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) -- TribLive: City Of Pittsburgh To Continue Leasing Natural Gas Fueling Equipment -- AP: Vistra To Buy Energy Harbor For $3.4

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 104

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2022

LNG Natural Gas Exports Both A Lifeline And A Drain For Europe; Surging Cost Of LNG To Come Under Scrutiny In 2023 -- Bloomberg: European Natural Gas Prices Drop Amid Near-Record LNG Imports Federal FY 2023 Budget Proposal -- U.S.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2023 2022 62

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

PA League of Women Voters, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health 2022 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference. -- November 14 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- Observer-Reporter: Ongoing Water Donation Drive Helping Dozens Of Greene County Families Who Haven’t Had Clean Drinking Water Since June Following Alleged ‘Frack-Out’ (..)

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 2022 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2023

Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: Smoke Stacks From Closed Hatfield’s Ferry Coal-Fired Power Plant Demolished, Closing Chapter In PA Industrial History In Greene County : ‘I’m Ecstatic.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Conservation 84

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

18 Webinar Launching 9th Compendium Of Scientific, Medical Findings Demonstrating Risks, Harms Of Natural Gas Development, Infrastructure Sierra Club's Delaware County Team Hosts Oct. 30; Will Schedule Additional Hearings EPA Awards Penn State Hershey Medical Center $1.19

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Conservation 95

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

Wolf Ranks Near Bottom Of ALEC-Conservative ‘Economic Freedom’ Scorecard; Republicans Dominate Top Of List Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: March 27, 2022] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Energy Solar Power 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

-- Pennsylvania's Clean Energy Economy Grew To Over 92,700 Jobs Since COVID Economic Crisis [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pennsylvania Jumps To Top 10 In Clean Energy Jobs -- York Dispatch: 2nd Solar Energy Facility Proposal Advances Toward Vote In Dover Township -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: Why Your Electric/Natural Gas Utility Bill Has (..)

Conservation 102

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 102

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2022

TODAY 1:00: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee holds a to consider a number of bills and resolutions wanted by the natural gas industry. Senate Race A Bellwether For Democrats In 2022 And Beyond -- WESA: Part Of PA’s Persistent Unemployment Compensation Backlog? Room 515 Irvis Office Building.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Politics 2022 62

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 94

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Climate Change Fossil Fuels 94

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Texas, Florida Lead] Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: September 19, 2022] PA Environment Digest School Book Censorship Leads To 2,500 Bans In A Year [PA Number 3 In U.S.,

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Clean Energy 62

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2022

-- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- In Memoriam: Walt Pomeroy, Environmental, Wildlife & Wilderness Advocate [PaEN] -- Guest Essay: Pennsylvania's Lawmakers Must Invest More In Outdoor Recreation, Cleaning Up Polluted Waters, Restoring Habitat - By Alexandra Kozak , Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership [PaEN] -- New Penn (..)

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Climate Change Government 73

Energy & the Law

AUGUST 5, 2021

An example: After Fukushima, Germany voted to phase out nuclear energy altogether by 2022. And Nature appears to be pretty much against nuclear as an energy source. Katie Tubb, at the Heritage Foundation , as you would expect, champions America’s domestic nuclear energy industry, crediting economic freedom.

Nuclear Power 130

Nuclear Power Radiation Waste Electricity 130

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2022

2, 2022 -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov. 2, 2022 -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov. Steel For Clairton Coke (Coal) Works During 1st Quarter 2022 -- StateImpactPA - Reid Frazier: U.S. 26 To Dec. 26 To Dec. Imposes $458,225 In Penalties Against U.S.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Pollution Control 2022 62

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2022

-Elect Shapiro To Protect Public Health, Environment From Impacts Of Oil & Gas Industry Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec. Elect Shapiro To Protect Public Health, Environment From Impacts Of Oil & Gas Industry Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Conservation 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2022

Constellation Energy, which is an owner of the Limerick and Peach Bottom nuclear power plants and the Muddy Run hydroelectric plant in Pennsylvania, is seeking to intervene to defend the rules.

Regulations 52

Regulations Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 52