Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 12, 2024

Fossil gas power plants currently provide the largest source of electricity generation and capacity in the United States. However, as we replace fossil fuels with clean electricity for heating and transportation to meet our climate goals, these peak demands will increasingly shift to the winter in many parts of the country.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The PJM Interconnection has identified data centers (including cryptocurrency operations) as “huge, huge consumers of power” and are a major driver of increased electrical demand across the regional electric grid between now and 2037. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here. Related Article - Cryptocurrency: -- U.S.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Department of Energy, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. McNamee, an attorney for natural gas and electric utilities. will see a substantial buildout of new nuclear power based on current technologies and economics. We will drill, baby, drill.” or a Biden 2.0

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

By Anders Lorenzen Even though Germany significantly ramped up its coal consumption in the wake of the decommissioning of its nuclear power plants, Turkey is on track to surpass Europe’s economic powerhouse as the continent’s biggest coal consumer. In 2023, the Mediterranean country generated a record 117.6

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It plans to develop renewable hydrogen production facilities from renewable and nuclear electricity using both established and innovative electrolyzer technologies, where it can help reduce costs and drive further technology adoption.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Senate Bill (SB) 271 requires utilities to achieve, at a minimum, renewable energy-generated electricity sales of 50 percent in 2030 and 60 percent in 2035. percent of electricity sales, but at a lower level than the 2 percent clean energy advocates proposed and that utilities have previously achieved. What’s In the Bills?

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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. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Since Panther Creek started generating cryptocurrency it has not justified that it contributes more than one-third of its potential electric output capacity to a public utility for sale," said Russell Zerbo, an advocate with the nonprofit Clean Air Council. Panther Creek must explain how much of its power is for public use.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

natural gas production in 2023 and had accounted for 60% in 2022. Related Articles - Gas: -- Pennsylvania’s Electric Grid Is Dependent On One Fuel To Generate 59% Of Our Electricity; Market Moving To Renewables + Storage [PaEN] -- Gov. Severe weather that affects one or more of the major U.S. from other sources.

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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 9, 2023

The solar that’s ready to be replaced can be reused or refurbished to continue generating electricity or they may be recycled to recover the valuable glass, aluminum, copper, silver and semiconductor materials. According to a U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

WEDNESDAY Noon: House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee informational meeting on electric vehicle infrastructure. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. -- WVIA: Bernie McGurl, Lackawanna River Conservation Assn. -

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2022

Electricity By 2050 -- EIA Projects U.S. 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.

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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. Million In Initial Response Costs, Costs To Businesses, Residents From Train Derailment [PaEN] [Posted: March 9, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Capitol Is Only Half Done; 1,000 People Arrested For Their Alleged Roles; 1,200 More May Be Charged 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 19, 2023] PA Environment Digest Pleasant Twp.,

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Enviromental Defense

JULY 11, 2023

This document is little more than a belated attempt to rationalize the government’s recent announcements for new nuclear and gas facilities. Numerous studies have shown that Ontario can meet its growing electricity demand with wind and solar, which can easily be combined with storage technologies to deliver power when needed.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2023

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 15, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 66 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2023

Crew Does Newburg Stream Work; Needs Permit -- GridPhilly.com: At Former Philadelphia Refinery, Pollution Concerns Persist Under The Surface -- Delaware County’s 2nd Annual Sustainability Conference June 8 , Widener University, Chester, 8:00 a.m.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- April 3 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PJM This (..)

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2023

Below is a state-by-state summary of how the New England chief executives included energy and climate in their first speeches as 2023 governors; links are provided for readers who wish to see the entire speeches. So what did the governors say? Rhode Island .

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2023

House Hearing On Voter Suppression Will Generate Little But Noise -- Spotlight PA: Guide To Candidates For PA Supreme Court 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 21, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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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.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

United Nations experts will assess plans to release treated radioactive water into the ocean from a closed nuclear power plant in Japan. A new report found that despite lockdown orders, hotels in Oahu, Hawaii continued to use massive amounts of water and electricity, according to Honolulu Civil Beat. MILLION GALLONS.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Yaw (R) Guest Essay Supports Exporting PA Natural Gas Thru Philadelphia LNG Terminal [Ukraine War Taught Us LNG Exports Mean Higher Prices For PA Consumers ] -- TribLive Guest Essay: Movement To Halt Use Of Carbon Fuels To Blame For Christmas Electric Grid Problems - By Sen. Senate returns to voting session Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal [PaEN] [Posted: March 6, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation - Donate To Your Favorite Team By June 19 [PaEN] -- DEP/EPA AirNOW Forecasts Code ORANGE Air Quality Action Day Friday, June 9 Across PA -- TribLive: Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Issued For Region -- PA Capital-Star - John Micek: What The Wildfires Teach Us - We Might Not Survive Our Own Climate Foolishness, (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2023

Coal, Gas Power Plants Reflect ‘Urgency’ Of Climate Crisis PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PennLive: Election Officials In Central PA Expect Smooth Sailing With Primary Results Tuesday -- PA Capital-Star: PA House Republican Budget Maven Calls For Reforms In 2023-24 Budget Process -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Greg Vitali Named Majority Chair Of House Environmental Committee; House Appoints Committee Members [PaEN] [Posted: March 8, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2023

UGI Electric Rate Increase -- Inquirer: Philly Natural Gas Customers To See Lower Cost For Gas Starting Wednesday, But PGW Asked For Base Rate Increase -- Inquirer: As Utility Costs Rise, Small Business Owners Must Get Creative: Electricity Costs Up 75% Since Jan. It Was The Dirtiest, Dirtiest Place Ever.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal [PaEN] [Posted: March 6, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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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. Million In Initial Response Costs, Costs To Businesses, Residents From Train Derailment [PaEN] [Posted: March 9, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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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.

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hydrogen production is also supported through key programs such as the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs, whose awardees were announced on October 13, 2023. The cost of producing hydrogen may vary widely by feedstock, region, and electricity generation mix, depending on resources and infrastructure available. Cost parity.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

THURSDAY 1:00: Senate Transportation Committee hearing on charging electric vehicles. EIA: 'Increasing Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources Contributes To Lower Power Prices' In 2023 [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: New Energy Co-Op Helps Make Switch To Solar Power Easier, More Affordable In Lancaster -- Nebraska Examiner: U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Noon -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Major Pittsburgh Region Projects Move Forward In 2023: Carrie Furnace, Hazelwood Green [Brownfield Redevelopment] -- Keep PA Beautiful: Sen.

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