PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2022

Energy Information Administration released its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook which projects solar and wind renewable energy’s share of electricity generation will keep rising and lead to a decline in natural gas generation. ‘We MMBtu in 2023. electric power sector added 14 gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity in 2021.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 13, the Public Utility Commission released 2023 Winter Reliability Overview Reports from the state’s major natural gas distribution companies (NGDCs), along with a related Readiness Report from the Energy Association of Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

On August 23, the PJM Interconnection Critical Issue Fast Path Resource Adequacy stakeholder group heard testimony and suggestions on the issue of making electricity market changes to address nonperformance of natural gas and other generators during emergencies and events like Winter Storm Elliot in December. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

On October 13, the PJM Interconnection formally submitted proposed electric market reforms designed to support reliability of the electric grid now and in the future amid increasingly extreme weather and a changing generation fleet.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2023

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold its second hearing May 1 on electric grid reliability and the failure of natural gas and other generation to provide power when called on by PJM during Winter Storm Elliot in December. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

On September 23, 2023, I&E safety engineers responded to the scene of a reported gas leak and house explosion at 14 W. For Natural Gas Explosion Destroying Home/Business In Greene County [PaEN] [Posted: September 25, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Energy Information Administration released its Winter Fuels Outlook forecasting heating costs for homes that heat with natural gas will rise by 28%, heating oil by 27%, electricity by 10%, and propane 5% from October–March. EIA said the Henry Hub natural gas spot price to average about $7.40 MMBtu in 2023 as U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Key Takeaways Here are some key takeaways from the hearing-- -- Natural Gas Continues To Have A Reliability Problem: 70% of the PJM electric generation that failed to perform during the December freeze were natural gas-fired power plants.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2024

On January 2, the PJM Interconnection posted a 2023 In Review summary of key actions taken to deal with a variety of challenges facing the evolving electricity industry, all with the goal of maintaining the reliability of the bulk electric system as more renewable resources connect to the grid.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

On May 22, Duquesne Light Company released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report , which discloses the company’s performance in three core areas of its ESG strategy: climate conscious, powering people and responsible performance. At the time of recognition, DLC was one of only two electric utility companies in the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

On September 21, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation released its final report on Winter Storm Elliott in December saying major improvements are needed in the cold-weather reliability of natural gas systems. Please get that done.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

On June 13, Public Utility Commission Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille told the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee Winter Storm Elliot has again demonstrated extreme weather can have a significant impact on electric grid operations in terms of reliability and resilience. The issues were actually at the wellhead. “It

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2023

Additionally, they are encouraged to learn more about options for managing energy costs by exploring the Commission’s official electric shopping website, PAPowerSwitch.com, for details on competitive offers for electricity supplies and energy conservation tips. cents per kWh ( up 1.8% ); -- Met-Ed , with an increase from 9.991 to 10.24

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2023

on August 28, 2023 , DEP received an emergency notification of an uncontrolled venting of natural gas from shale gas well 9H at the Repsol Oil and Gas USA LLC Cummings Lumber well pad in Troy Township, Bradford County. Repsol finished drilling the 6 new Marcellus wells at this site in April 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2023

On May 31, the Independent Fiscal Office released its first quarter 2023 report on unconventional shale gas production in Pennsylvania showing quarterly production is down 118 billion cubic feet since the fourth quarter peak in 2021. The IFO reported first quarter production in 2023 was 1,838 billion cubic feet.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2023

On March 2, the Independent Fiscal Office issued a report on fourth quarter 2022 natural gas production in Pennsylvania showing a 1.6% drop in natural gas production growth and each of the other top producing counties-- Susquehanna, Washington, Bradford and Greene also saw a decrease in growth.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2023

Forced generation outages during the coldest part of the storm on December 24 found 32,473 MW of natural gas-fired generation off-line, 7,562 MW of coal-fired generation and 5,917 MW of nuclear, oil, wind, solar, according to PJM. Nationwide, PJM said, there was a 20 percent decline in natural gas production. 31 to Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2023

During its final public meeting for 2023, the Public Utility Commission continued a tradition of highlighting major accomplishments over the past year. New PUC Leadership During 2023, following the departure of its longtime Chairman, the PUC welcomed a new Chairman and Vice Chair. Hafner, and the Bureau of Consumer Services, Lori Mohr.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2023

natural gas and oil as a long-term strategic asset during API’s annual State of American Energy event. As consumers face growing energy costs, API urges policymakers to take a more realistic approach and ensure that American natural gas and oil are prioritized as long-term strategic assets.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

On September 5, 2023, DEP issued a notice of violation to the operator for abandoning the well without plugging it and the operator tried to plug it, but a camera inserted into the well found natural gas was still bubbling up through the well indicating it had failed. No violations were issued.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This action follows the review and analysis of two rounds of public comment on matters related to electric storage, received from more than 30 organizations, advocates, utilities, state agencies, customer groups, and other interested parties. 6 Online Program [PaEN] [Posted: September 22, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

The LIURP programs are sponsored by electric and natural gas public utilities to provide weatherization and energy use reduction services for low-income customers. The PUC’s existing LIURP regulations apply to natural gas distribution companies and electric distribution companies. L-2016-2557886.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

The PJM Interconnection said it will be sending penalty assessments to electric generators that failed to perform during December’s Winter Storm Elliot this week across its service territory of 13 states and the District of Columbia. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

On March 20, the Public Utility Commission strongly encourages residents across Pennsylvania to #SaveInPA – exploring electric power shopping options which could result in substantial savings on the energy portion of their monthly electric bills, especially during high-usage times. Read more here. That figure is in addition to the 1.2

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2023

The Tetra Tech notice was dated May 9, 2023. The wrong Robinson Township mailed it to the right Robinson Township May 11, 2023. The right Robinson Township received the notice on or about May 23, 2023 and the Township Board of Supervisors and the public did not get a copy until the June 12 township meeting. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 15, S&P Global reported on the results of a joint inquiry by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and North American Electric Reliability Corp into the impact of Winter Storm Elliot that caused a wave of unplanned power plant outages in December 2022, particularly in the PJM Interconnection electric grid region.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2023

On June 12, the Public Utility Commission published the 2023 Summer Readiness Overview reports from the state’s electric distribution companies (EDCs) and the region’s electric transmission organization PJM Interconnection.

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E2 Law Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

There have been a series of recent high-profile legislative actions and media articles concerning attempts to ban natural gas appliances or natural gas service to consumers over alleged safety and air pollution issues. On April 17, 2023, in California Restaurant Association v.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2023

On April 24, DEP inspectors, responding to a citizen complaint, found two conventional wells continuing to vent natural gas in Hanover Township, Washington County. The DEP inspector found significant natural gas readings around the well head of the water well which has been disconnected from the house and is no longer in use.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

On April 14, The Express reported Bechtel Corp will discontinue development of the 1,000 MW natural gas-fired Renovo Energy Center in Clinton County. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin the final technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities is now available and effective. A copy of the related Comment and Response Document is also available.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2023

During an April 4 routine inspection, the Department of Environmental Protection found two Repsol Oil and Gas USA LLC shale gas wells in Apolacon Township, Susquehanna County venting natural gas to the atmosphere through the well annulus at the Kropp Well Pad. DEP Inspection Reports: Kropp Well 1H and Kropp Well 7H.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2024

On January 22, the PJM Interconnection announced it will begin performing System Impact Studies on 308 projects representing 46,000 MW of new, mostly renewable electric generation under Transition Cycle 1 of its new project review process. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2023

Pennsylvania electricity customers can choose who they want to supply electricity to their homes. Clean electricity is available, even without installing solar. This session will offer a step-by-step workshop on buying clean electricity. You just need to buy it. Have a copy of your utility bill handy for the workshop.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 5, 2023

Unseasonal snow throughout the western Balkans is elevating the risk of floods, electricity shutoffs, and traffic accidents. billion natural gas project. 94 Percent of the 303-mile Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP), which would transport natural gas through West Virginia, that has already been built, Reuters reports.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

On February 27, the PJM Interconnection announced the results of its latest electricity capacity auction. MW-day for the 2023/2024 auction in May 2022, at a total cost of $2.2 MW-day for the 2023/2024 auction in May 2022, at a total cost of $2.2 The auction produced a price of $28.92 billion, consistent with the $2.2

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