PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

By Zoe Read, WHYY, with Jon Hurdle of NJ Spotlight contributing This article first appeared on WHYY.org September 9, 2022 -- The Delaware River Basin Commission on Thursday approved a three-year permit extension for a controversial project to build New Jersey’s first terminal for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) along the Delaware River.

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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.

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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.

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Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 81

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

Homer City based its decision on several factors including the low price of natural gas, a dramatic spike in the cost of its ongoing coal supply, unseasonably warm winters and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. A fourth plant-- Montour (1,504) -- announced plans to stop burning coal in 2025.

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Natural Gas 2028 Fossil Fuels Electricity 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

Kevin Boyle Returns To PA House After Tumultuous Month Away -- Tribune-Democrat: Liquor Tax Would Aid PA Towns With Glut Of Tax-Exempt Properties Under House Bill -- Gas Industry, Sen.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Fossil fuel language. The key focus point is to phase out fossil fuels, absolutely necessary for bringing emissions down. The language is the same as was agreed in Glasgow, calling for: ‘the phasedown of unabated coal power and phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies `. .

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 8, 2022

It’s due to a combination of factors, including tremendous demand for clean energy from states, utilities and consumers; federal regulations to reduce toxic air pollutants; and—most important—the simple fact that renewables and natural gas are now the cheapest options to meet our electricity needs. percent; natural gas, 38.3

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 31, 2022

Gavin Newsom made a habit of waiving all state environmental rules to allow fossil fuel power plants and backup generators to run without restrictions when the grid was under stress. The solar, wind, nuclear, hydropower, geothermal, energy storage and natural gas on the grid right now are the resources the state has this month.

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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% In 2010, the mix was 48% coal, 34% nuclear, 15% gas and 2% renewables.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

. -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets March 19 On Drinking Water Supply Impacts From Drilling; New Financial Assurance Strategies To Prevent Abandonment; Draft Spill Policy; Injection Well Primacy; Much More [PaEN] -- US Senators Introduce Bill To Ban US LNG Gas Sales To Any Entity Under The Control Of Communist China To Protect US Jobs; Americans (..)

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A Greener Life

MAY 20, 2022

With more than 300,000 panels deployed over an area of 214 hectares, it is the largest of its kind in the country, with a production capacity of 100 megawatts (MW) – a sizeable output, but not enough on its own to turn Bolivia’s energy mix away from fossil fuels and towards renewables. Advantageous and encouraging.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2023

-- Warren Times: Price Of Gasoline Continues To Fall In Region -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs Increase By One To 22 -- Reuters: Report: EU On Track To Quit Russian Fossil Fuels; Energy Markets Remain Vulnerable, Gas Infrastructure Needs To Be Protected -- The Economist: Who Is Sabotaging Underwater Natural Gas Infrastructure In The Baltic (..)

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

PJM said the auction secured adequate resources to meet demand for the 2024/2025 Delivery Year. Prices in most areas were down, but up in areas with local constraints that indicate tightening conditions in certain areas. The auction produced a price of $28.92 MW-day for much of the PJM footprint, compared to $34.13/MW-day

Electricity 81

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

. -- Moody & Associates Study Finds Discharge Of Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater To The Ground Surface ‘Not A Viable Management Practice'; Supports Ban On Road Dumping; Onsite Disposal [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Senate Passes Bill To Change Permit Review For Energy Projects -- WHYY: Plan To Move LNG Gas By Tanker Truck (..)

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Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Climate Change 92

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

[PaEN] -- TribLive: Allegheny County Council Proposal Would Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags -- Observer-Report: PUC Dismisses Joint Settlement, Civil Penalty Against East Dunkard Water Authority -- TribLive: PennWest Edinboro, Erie’s Presque Isle Among Places Prepping For April Total Eclipse -- Cameron County Chamber Of Commerce Announces Results Of Sinnemahone (..)

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting public comments on two Chapter 105 encroachment applications submitted by Olympus Energy/Hyperion Midstream LLC covering natural gas gathering pipelines and water pipelines in Westmoreland County, according to public notices in the August 12 PA Bulletin. Butler County. (

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2025 96

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2023

By the end of 2024, PJM expects to have cleared about 62,000 MW for connection, another 100,000 MW by the end of 2025, and an additional 100,000 MW by the end of 2026. The PJM system’s current total capacity is about 184,000 MW.

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Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 88

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

6, 2025 -- DEP Took Action On 812 Permits, 94% Within Permit Decision Guarantee Deadlines; Conducted 1,733 Inspections; Responded To 1 Environmental Emergency Week Ending Aug. Could Be Reactivated -- Schuylkill Action Network Oct. 20 Stormwater Operation & Maintenance Workshop, Montgomery County [PaEN] -- Delaware RiverKeeper Aug.

Radiation 91

Radiation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Politics 91

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

Limiting Methane Pollution From Wells [PaEN] -- PennVEST Makes $274 Million Investment In Water Infrastructure Projects in 22 Counties [PaEN] -- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Ad Crable: Large Woody Material Stream Restoration Aims To Improve Stream Ecosystems In Pennsylvania -- Penn State Researchers Estimate Methane Emissions Potential Of Decommissioned (..)

2024 102

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 2901 ) -- PennEnergy Resources LLC - B37 Shale Gas Well Pad: DEp issued a Chapter 102 permit for the pad impacting Brush Creek located in New Sewickley Twp., PA Bulletin, page 2901 ) -- CNX Gas Co LLC - RHL-29 Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP issued a Chapter 102 permit for the pad impacting Dunkard Fork located in Richhill Twp.,

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Waste 108

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

Of Delaware River Basin Announces 2023 Award Winners University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health Will Release Results Of Shale Gas Development Health Impact Study On Aug. Potter County To Sept. 16 Webinar: Why Should We Care About, Advocate For A Climate-Friendly Federal Farm Bill? Potter County To Sept.

Fossil Fuels 93

Fossil Fuels Conservation Solar Power 2025 93

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Gas Rate Hikes -- Peoples Gas: Seeks Base Rate Changes To Support Pipeline Modernization Program -- Times Leader Guest Essay: Powering Up Consumer Savings With Natural Gas - By Gas & Oil Association Of West Virginia [Forgot About 2021-22 Price Spikes Already ?

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

[PJM also said at the same hearing there is such a high percentage of renewable new energy generation seeking to connect to the PJM grid because renewable energy is cheaper than natural gas and nuclear. Without imports, the report predicts that states with an RPS will fall short of RPS requirements through 2025. Read more here.]

Renewable Energy 73

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 73

Greenbuilding Law

MARCH 26, 2023

All electric building codes require that new construction and major renovations be powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels. This means that buildings must use electric heating, cooling, and hot water systems instead of natural gas or oil. The fossil fuel based economy has changed, but building codes didn’t.

Electricity 52

Electricity Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Greenhouse 52

A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

Hydrogen may have lost the race to fuel electric cars but it looks a likely contender to replace fossil fuels in trucks, ships, planes and heavy industry. The Tokyo Olympics will be powered by a fuel with ambition – hydrogen. It is planning to replace fossil fuels with hydrogen in heavy industries such as steel-making.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

Individually, Chatham University has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2025, and the University of Pittsburgh by 2037. In addition to their 2030 District commitment, some Partners have set additional carbon neutrality goals. A number of large property owners, grocery stores, and financial institutions have also made carbon commitments.

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Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

A first draft shows that more than two billion Euros in total shall be invested into hydrogen development until 2025. There is, however, a problem as hydrogen is often produced from fossil fuels (natural gas, methane) in these countries and can therefore not be considered `green`.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Limiting Methane Emissions From Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities To Oct. 12 EQB Agenda [PaEN] -- Bay Journal: With 2025 Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Goal Out Of Reach, Region Plans For What's Next At Oct. Limiting Methane Emissions From Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities To Oct. What’s Your Community Doing?

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

Venting a new natural gas well has been a routine part of the process of getting all conventional wells into production. Venting natural gas removes stray solids and liquids and other foreign matter from the well that could contaminate the stream of natural gas. No violations were noted. Read more here.

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Energy and Climate Law

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Article 2 (1) and (3) rGD now differentiate between natural gas and gases (defined as natural gas and hydrogen). Accordingly, the Directive as well as the Regulation differentiate between rules applicable to natural gas and gases more broadly defined. 31-33 rGD).

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Natural Gas Regulations Electricity 2021 130

PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

Bartolotta Seek Legislation To Eliminate Environmental Hearing Board Appeals Of DEP Permits For Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities [PaEN] -- Damascus Citizens: Do You Live In An Oil & Gas Wastewater Disposal Facility?

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2022

million in annual taxpayer subsidies to manufacturing and other businesses that use natural gas and hydrogen in their operations forever into the future. Senate Floor. Off the Floor. Click Here to watch online. Read more here.

Natural Gas 67

Natural Gas Politics Fossil Fuels 2025 67

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

Implement Ontario’s first comprehensive zero-emissions vehicle strategy, which in part includes: A province-wide electric vehicle sales target of 15 per cent by 2025, 45 per cent by 2030, and 100 per cent by 2030. Cut current methane levels in half and implement a methane performance standard for Ontario’s natural gas.

Climate Change 77

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Westmoreland County? PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb. PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb. PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb. Million Fine For Clairton Coke [Coal] Works Air Pollution Violations -- TribLive: ‘This Is What Money Smells Like;’ $2.2

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2022

Europe’s REpowerEU Plan calls for moving away from all natural gas.] -- Bloomberg: U.S. Know Before You Go -- YorkDR - Brain Whipkey: Anglers, Hunters Contribute $1.5 Know Before You Go -- YorkDR - Brain Whipkey: Anglers, Hunters Contribute $1.5

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