Legal Planet

MARCH 14, 2024

Cornyn’s Senate website emphasizes expansion of fossil fuel production but also touts Texas as a “trailblazer in renewable energy.” In 2021, however, when asked about Biden’s plan to eliminate electricity-related emissions by 2035, Cornyn said, ““It’s pure fantasy. John Thune (SD).

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 8, 2024

The 2024 initial phase will apply only to new commercial buildings over 100,000 square feet. In addition, the Energy Commission adopted a new “virtual power plant” rule, allowing consumer-owned batteries to be aggregated and treated as power plants when they deliver power to the wholesale electricity market.

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Legal Planet

APRIL 5, 2024

If you have somehow managed to escape the frenzied political headlines about electric vehicles, first I envy you and second, I must regrettably inform you that the EV has become an acronym of partisan rancor on par with IVF, DEI, and CRT. They intersect with labor politics and growing tensions with China.

Electricity 165

Electricity Air Pollution Politics Fossil Fuels 165

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Senate/House -- AP: Fetterman ‘On Path To Recovery,’ Will Be Out For More Weeks -- WESA/AP: Republican Leaders Signal Support For McCormick In PA’s 2024 U.S. Senate Race -- PA Capital-Star: Summer Time: Western PA Progressive Cong.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2024

National- $3.59 Ohio- $3.52 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs At 21, No Change From Last Week -- Utility Dive: US Power Demand Expected To Jump 2.7% National- $3.59 Ohio- $3.52 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs At 21, No Change From Last Week -- Utility Dive: US Power Demand Expected To Jump 2.7% National- $3.59 National- $3.59

Natural Gas 104

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Senate In 2024 -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Republican Sen. Mastriano, After Big Defeat To End 2022, Climbs Back Onto Political Stage -- PennLive: Republican Sen. Shapiro -- Gov. Shapiro: Unveils Commonsense Budget To Address The Issues PA Faces -- Gov.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Trump continues to loathe renewable energy, in particular wind. Right now we have energy that’s weak, substandard and unaffordable,” Trump said in announcing his energy plan. “It’s Trump has also vowed to end the “madness” of Biden’s effort to promote electric vehicles.

Paris Agreement 234

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2022

The Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) is one of the go-to sources for reliable information about the US power sector. They just released their 2022 “Annual Energy Outlook” (AEO), which is a big deal: it tells us where electricity is headed over the next 30 years. Carbon emissions remain high.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 28, 2022

But the fact that they can pass as part of a bipartisan spending law is a sign of how climate change is slowly becoming normalized as a political consideration. electricity system and reduce emissions from heavy industry like steel and concrete, among other initiatives.” They aren’t dramatic step forward.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Bob Donnan Blog: The Story Behind The Yeager Shale Gas Well Pad & Water Impoundment Contamination In Washington County -- PennLive Guest Essay: We Can’t Let Pennsylvania Become The Next Petrochemical Cancer Alley - By Joseph Minott, Clean Air Council -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Lawmakers Debate Proposal (..)

Endangered Species Act 104

Endangered Species Act Natural Gas Electricity Politics 104

Enviromental Defense

MAY 17, 2024

2024 likely to bring more devastation 2024 is predicted to be hotter, drier and smokier than 2023. Leading scientists are predicting that 2024 will be even warmer as the global mean temperature continues to rise. What’s missing is political leadership. Let’s also remember that it didn’t have to be this way.

Fossil Fuels 141

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Government 2024 141

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Unlike Trump, she’s not actively hostile to the very idea of renewable energy. As to electric vehicles, she said on CNN in June that they’re “so heavy that our roads and bridges aren’t capable of handling that.” She signed an alternative energy bill that reduced obstacles for solar. Yes, it is.

Renewable Energy 220

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

He retired in January 2024. Mr. Minott holds two degrees in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. He has publicly called for investments in clean energy, green technologies, and environmental research. His fourth conference is scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024.

Climate Change 119

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2006 119

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] House next voting day April 8, 9, 10 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day April 8, 9, 10, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 89% Of Conventional Oil & Gas Well Owners Don’t Comply With Well Integrity Reporting For 34,455 Wells; No Other (..)

Air Pollution 86

Air Pollution Nuclear Power Natural Gas Politics 86

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

House next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule -- House Agency Budget Hearing Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY Noon: House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee informational meeting on electric vehicle infrastructure. Room G-50 Irvis Building.

Fossil Fuels 99

Fossil Fuels 2025 2024 Renewable Energy 99

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Meuser Voted ‘Present’ On Aid To Ukraine; His District Is Full Of Ukrainian Americans 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: April 22, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Earth Day Solar Power 2024 Renewable Energy 102

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

VJEL Newsroom Announcing VJEL's 2024 Top 10 Environmental Watch List By VJEL December 18, 2023 The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law (VJEL) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Top 10 Environmental Watch List. But despite producing enough food to support its 1.3

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

. -- PA Taxpayers To Give $130.9 Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17 Billion Thru 2042; No Regard For Environmental Compliance Record [PaEN] -- DEP Approves PennEnergy Resources 1.5

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation 2024 100

Legal Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

In rejecting EPA’s plan to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act, the Court stated that “agency decisions of vast economic and political significance” (i.e., economic impacts, political significance), and when they identify a violation of the doctrine.

Clean Air Act 130

Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels Regulations Politics 130

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. -

Nuclear Power 99

Nuclear Power Natural Gas 2024 Conservation 99

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2024

Shapiro Unveils Cap-And-Invest PA Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative To Reduce Carbon Pollution From Power Plants; Update Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards To Diversify Electric Generation, Improve Reliability [PaEN] -- Senate Republicans Reject Gov.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Wind Power 103

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 31, 2022

To maintain leverage on Capitol Hill, Koch Industries ’ political action committee (PAC), affiliates and employees also contribute significantly more to federal candidates, party committees, outside groups, leadership PACs and 527 groups than their counterparts at BP America , Chevron , ExxonMobil or Shell. Ted Cruz , Florida Gov.

Climate Change 359

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2018 359

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2024

Million For Solar, Energy Efficiency Projects -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Receives $2.1 Million For Solar, Energy Efficiency Projects -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Receives $2.1 Million For Solar, Energy Efficiency Projects -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Receives $2.1

Electricity 99

Electricity Natural Resources Conservation Renewable Energy 99

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2023

energy states. Slated for publication in the summer of 2024, the “Future of Geothermal in Pennsylvania” and “Future of Geothermal in Oklahoma” reports will analyze the location and quality of each state’s geothermal resources—i.e., the naturally occurring heat energy in the Earth's subsurface.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 2012 103

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Click Here for the Senate Republican reaction to Energy Plan. MAREC Action, and our member companies building and operating grid-scale solar, wind and storage projects, applaud Governor Shapiro’s plan—it starts a real conversation about Pennsylvania's energy future,” said Evan Vaughan, Executive Director, MAREC Action. “A

Clean Energy 82

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Climate Change 82

PA Environment Daily

JULY 4, 2023

Of Agriculture Starts Accepting Resource Enhancement Farm Conservation Tax Credit Applications Aug. Of Agriculture Starts Accepting Resource Enhancement Farm Conservation Tax Credit Applications Aug. It’s Hard To Tell -- Inquirer: PA House Republican Freedom Caucus Compares Themselves And School Choice Movement To… Nazis? -- Dept.

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Recycling 88

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Governments, corporations, and individuals alike embraced sustainable construction practices, energy efficient technologies, and renewable energy sources, as well as the broader green building pillars including fighting modern slavery.

2023 52

2023 Greenhouse Renewable Energy Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Senate next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 30, 31, Nov. 18 Webinar On Democracy, Voting & Climate Solutions [PaEN] -- York Daily Record Guest Essay: Gov.

Fossil Fuels 93

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Renewable Energy 2024 93

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2024

WEDNESDAY 10:00: House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee hearing on House Bill 1077 (Matzie-D-Beaver) reauthorization of Chapter 14 water, gas, electric customers billing and shut-off requirements. Click Here to watch online. Room 140 Main Capitol. Click Here to watch online. WEDNESDAY 10:00: Agenda Posted.

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Natural Resources Technology 99

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Testing Electric Vehicle For Municipal Use -- MCall: Former Coal-Fired Portland Power Plant Moving Closer To Redevelopment In Lehigh Valley -- PUC Elects Commissioner Kim Barrow As Vice Chair -- PPL Corporation Names Christine M. 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

MAY 11, 2024

National- $3.62 National- $3.62

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Politics 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2024

12 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation [PaEN] -- DCNR Names New Assistant Manager For Raccoon Creek State Park [May Not Load Due To Website Problems] 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- AAA Gasoline Prices: PA- $3.33

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Politics 2024 2025 84

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

June 7-- Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee informational briefing on carbon capture. Click Here to watch online. -- House Committee Holds June 5 Hearing On Bill Requiring Environmental Impact Reports On Certain Electric Generation, Waste, Major Air Pollution Sources Locating In Already Burdened Communities [PaEN] -- PA Assn.

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Politics 101

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2024

Augment’s Support Of Anti-LGBTQ Bills -- PennLive: Racism In PA Schools All Too Common PA Human Relations Commissions Leader Says 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: April 30, 2024] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2011 Air Pollution 101

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 96

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 96

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

9 Opening Of Slow-Burning Rapture, Artists As Storytellers Exhibition [PaEN] -- DCNR Grants Newsletter: Project Spotlights; Upcoming Grant Events; Much More !

Natural Gas 86

Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation Renewable Energy 86

Legal Planet

AUGUST 24, 2023

Exploring this further might reveal a division in Republican ranks and help reveal that many American corporations that donate to political campaigns are excited by the tax incentives of Bidenomics, which make it unlikely to be repealed even by Republicans. They have jumpstarted clean energy manufacturing in the U.S.

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Climate Change Clean Energy Electricity Politics 208