PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. to -25.7%) ] -- PUC: Proposed Settlement With PPL To Resolve Widespread Consumer Billing Issues, $1 Million Penalty -- MCall: PPL To Pay Fines, Forgive Costs Totaling $17.2

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Effectively prohibited California utilities from using electricity from coal-fired generation. Requires 90% renewable energy and zero-carbon electricity by 2035, 95% by 2040 and 100% by 2045 CARB prohibited sale of new gas and diesel cars after 2034. 2023 SB 253. Required CARB to create an inventory of GHG emissions. 2015 SB350.

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Cresforum

MARCH 13, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of renewable energy, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) emerged as a piece of legislation aimed at accelerating the adoption of clean energy practices have become a point of contention among political parties. The panelists agreed finding common ground will allow everyone to find solutions.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2023

Yet, in 2022, almost 40% of electricity in the US was generated by power plants fueled by natural gas. We need more electricity to transition our homes and cars off fossil fuels, but we can’t afford to let that electricity come from more gas power plants. States remain widely varied on their reliance on gas for electricity.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec.

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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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Enviromental Defense

MAY 17, 2024

2023 was the hottest year on record The degree of devastation across Canada in 2023 was difficult to comprehend. July and August 2023 were the hottest months ever recorded globally. Lytton, BC was Canada’s hot spot in 2023 at 42.2°C What’s missing is political leadership. The climate crisis is here.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 4,258 Stories In 2023 - Environmental & Conservation Leadership, Significant Events In PA [PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council To Discuss The PFOA/PFOS ‘Forever Chemical’ Drinking Water Standard, Hydrogen Hubs In PA At Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Climate Envoy Kerry: No Rolling Back Clean Energy Transition PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Inquirer: 100 Days: A Look At Shapiro’s ‘Common Ground’ Approach To Governing One Of The Nation’s Most Politically Divided States -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania’s House Takeover - A Tale Of Two Speakers - By Fmr Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

1, Just As Pittsburghers Brace For Winter -- WHYY: Most PECO Electric Customers To See Bills Drop Starting Dec. Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2023

FERC [Federal Energy Regulatory Commission] needs to take a serious look at how the industry is preparing for cold weather and find the political will to set binding winterization standards, including on natural gas supply. It should be split into seasonal markets that can focus on each season’s unique challenges. Jefferson County; Feb.

Natural Gas 98

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

On December 31, 2023, he retired from the Clean Air Council after serving as the organization's executive director and chief counsel for over 35 years. Mr. Minott holds two degrees in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. In 2011, Kraybill purchased his first electric car, a Chevy Volt.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY, THURSDAY: Penn State's 2023 Ag Progress Days. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

Conservation 95

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts [PaEN] -- Senate Environmental Committee Meets Dec. 8 [PaEN] -- Lancaster County Community Foundation Awards $64,837 In Community Conservation Grants -- Williamsport Sun: Experts In Parks, Green Infrastructure Hired In Williamsport -- National Assn.

Fossil Fuels 106

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2024

Shapiro’s Energy, Climate Initiatives [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Poll - Pennsylvanians Want Low Energy Prices Above All Else -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Appalachian Methane Initiative Adds More Members Among Oil & Gas Producers -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Fighting Climate Change In The Electrical Grid -- Post-Gazette - Anya (..)

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Climate Change Politics Conservation 102

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2023

5:15 to 6:15 p.m. -- Philly Voice: Greening Vacant Lots In Philly Raised Surrounding Property Values By 4.3% In First Year, Wharton Business School Study Finds -- TribLive: Pittsburgh Looks To Spend $2.6 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. -- Philly Voice: Greening Vacant Lots In Philly Raised Surrounding Property Values By 4.3%

Natural Gas 106

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2023

Weekly Natural Gas Rig Count Falls By Most Since 2016 [17 Rigs], Baker Hughes [Gas Prices Plunged 49% So Far In 2023] -- Bloomberg: Natural Gas Drilling Collapses In U.S.

Natural Gas 103

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

18 Webinar On Unlocking The Power Of Hydrogen [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project Executive Director Alison Steele Selected For Indo-Pacific Leadership Lab Climate Change And Adaptation Initiative -- Appalachian Region Independent Power Producers Assn.

Natural Gas 102

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2023

Are To Blame For One Of The Grid’s Biggest Vulnerabilities When Weather Gets Rough -- The Guardian: Solar Helps Texas Carry Energy Load As Heatwave Puts Power Grid To Test; Atypically Large Number Of Coal, Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants Have Failed Amid Temperature Spikes -- Utility Dive: Texas Electric Grid Has Remained Stable Despite 9.6

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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.

Fossil Fuels 95

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Conservation Nuclear Power 95

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Ridge Addresses Erie Crowd About Nation’s 250th Birthday Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Threads PA Environment Digest Feed Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: September 16, 2023] PA Environment Digest Shapiro Wants You To Text Him -- Dept.

Natural Gas 108

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2023

-- PennLive Guest Essay: Ensuring Clean And Safe Water Requires Investment - By Jim Seif, Former PA DEP Secretary, EPA Region III Administrator -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Phasing Out Use Of Sulfur Hexaflouride Gas In Electrical Grid Equipment, The Most Potent Greenhouse Gas On The Planet -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Two Of Pittsburgh Region’s (..)

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Electricity Regulations Greenhouse 103

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

17 [PaEN] -- NRCS-PA: Pennsylvania State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Jan. 18 [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PUC Commissioners Ask For Permanent Federal Low-Income Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Woods & Water Film Series Jan. 19 & Feb. 19 & Feb.

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas 2028 Fossil Fuels 2023 99

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

Natural Gas 109

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

Natural Gas Prices Expected To Increase 30% In 2024 -- US EIA: Eastern US Wholesale Electricity Prices Expected To Be 50% Lower In 2023 As A Result Of Lower Natural Gas Prices -- US EIA: Increased US Renewable And Natural Gas Electric Generation Likely To Reduce Summer Coal Demand PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PA Capital-Star: Here’s What (..)

Natural Gas 101

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2023

Steel Reaches Tentative Settlement Over Air Pollution Following 2018 Fire At Clairton Coke (Coal) Works Plant [No Specifics Yet] -- WHYY: Philly Officials Say Water Is Safe After Bucks County Chemical Spill, How Do We Know That? -- NextPittsburgh: DEP Awards $3.7 Million To Support 22 Environmental Restoration Projects In Southwestern PA [ Jan.

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Earth Day Air Pollution Conservation 105

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Wolf: 2021 Climate Impacts Report Projects Pennsylvania Will Be 5.9° EV Charging Network To Rivals In $7.5

Climate Change 98

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

. -- PennLive Guest Essay: PA Lost $1 Billion Opportunity By Not Implementing RGGI - By Patrick McDonnell, PennFuture -- Warren Times Editorial: Renewables Are Barely A Blip On State Electric Grids -- DEP Invites Comments On Modern Landfill NPDES Water Quality Permit; Hearing Oct.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Climate Change Politics 2020 107

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - March 20, 21, 22 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - March 20, 21, 22 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Independent Fiscal Office Posts Budget Hearing Documents -- KDKA: (..)

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Air Pollution Earth Day 2023 62

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

High ambition When William Ruto became president of Kenya in 2023, he pledged to address climate change and end the use of fossil fuels in Kenya’s electricity production by 2030. Despite ongoing incidents of political unrest, Kenya is one of the most promising renewable energy markets in Africa.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

New Interactive Site Shows Allegheny County Drop-Off Locations -- PennLive: Inventor Of Heinz Plastic Ketchup Bottle Is Now Waging War on PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ -- Gettysburg College Awarded NOAA Grant To Improve Watershed Education, Training In Pennsylvania -- DCNR Blog: Safely Navigating Pennsylvania’s Trails - How To Read Trail Blazes -- Spotlight (..)

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Recycling 2023 104

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2023

Barrow is an alumna of the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish. Most recently, Barrow has served as Chief of Staff for Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille since 2013. She received her law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

Capitol Rests Largely On His Own Words 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: May 5, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 109

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2023

Justice Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

22 -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: What Can One Person Do About Climate Change?

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Rhodium reported that “the most rapid investment growth has been in clean technology manufacturing—with annual investment growing 125% year-on-year to $39 billion—and particularly within electric vehicle and solar manufacturing. They also show that cuts in electricity emissions lead the way. climate pledge.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

This political rollercoaster ride was also unfolding across last year’s Danger Season , stressing the urgency of the need to act big, and act now. The same partisan politics that delayed the IRA’s passage also carved some flaws into the bill. Then, suddenly, we learned that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) had passed the Senate.

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