PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt.

Nuclear Power 68

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 68

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Enacted in 2019, the CLCPA transformed the state’s earlier clean energy standard efforts from administrative fiat to law and sets more aggressive goals to reduce statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions economy-wide to 60% from a 1990 baseline by 2030, and 15% from a 1990 baseline by 2050.

Regulations 52

Regulations Clean Energy 2030 Climate Change 52

Acoel

MAY 18, 2021

Yet Mainers are questioning whether to accept a new 145-mile electric transmission line that will bring hydropower from Quebec into the New England power grid, removing 3.0 Million tons of regional CO2 per year, and providing energy cost savings to Mainers ($40 million per year in savings) and others in New England. What gives?

Renewable Energy 76

Renewable Energy Electricity Fossil Fuels Wind Power 76

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

These diversions are inconsistent with New York State regulations aimed at ensuring the proceeds of the auctions would be spent on new programs to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Jessica Wentz. Associate Director and Fellow. If the Senate proposal is approved, the diversions will total $269 million—nearly 30% of the $925.8

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2017 2009 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2022

By Ad Crable, Chesapeake Bay Journal A solar power boom generated by new renewable energy mandates is unfurling in the Chesapeake Bay region. Virginia, for example, was ninth in the nation for new solar capacity in 2021. The growing interest has already prompted a seed mix specially designed for solar grazing by sheep.

Renewable Energy 59

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 2020 59

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2023

On August 8, the PJM Interconnection joined the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Southwest Power Pool in submitting joint comments in response to a proposed EPA rule on New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

Fossil Fuels 72

Fossil Fuels Technology Technology Clean Energy 72

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The rest of our power comes from a mix of nuclear power, renewables like hydro, wind and solar power, and biofuel. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . But their plans to fill some of this gap with renewables, energy conservation, and other programs were derailed in 2018. Source: IESO [link].

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

As with many environmental issues, when it comes to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, this is no ordinary election. . As the province with the second highest greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, not doing enough to reduce these emissions is bad for the future of not just Ontario, but the whole country. .

Climate Change 69

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 69

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Stroud Water Research Center Hosts 4 Workshop Series On Becoming A PA Certified Meaningful Watershed Education Experience Ambassador Starting April 19 [PaEN] -- Ohio Research Confirms Health, Environmental Hazards In Conventional Oil (..)

Earth Day 84

Earth Day Natural Gas Clean Energy Waste 84

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule -- Senate Agency Budget Hearing Schedule. National- $3.28

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Climate Change Natural Resources Recycling 111

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Million In Rebates To 21 School Districts For Clean School Buses In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: New Clean Energy School Buses Coming To Pittsburgh-Area School Districts -- WHYY: Know A Teen Interested In Journalism Or Climate Work? 28 to Oct.

Conservation 109

Conservation 2024 Clean Energy Air Pollution 109

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Proposal To Construct 2 Solar Energy Facilities To Provide Electricity To Compressor Stations In Columbia, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. 23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- Penn State Hosts Feb. 1 Draw -- DCNR To Hold Feb.

Conservation 105

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy 2024 105

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Shapiro, Let's Hold Them Accountable - Support The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev. Washington County Finally ‘Go Green;’ Failed To Install Solar Energy On Their Buildings Despite Multiple Opportunities -- Penn State Extension Hosts Nov. Shapiro Announces Investment Of $175.7

Conservation 108

Conservation Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy 108

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Courier Express: Fmr. 19 EarthTalks Webinar: The Economic Impact Of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme On Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 83

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In 2023 -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. Accepting Entries In Student Imagine A Clean Energy Future Contest [PaEN] -- TribLive Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Must Build Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - By Bob Donnan, Bobscaping Blog -- Tribune-Democrat: Conemaugh Twp. 13 [PaEN] -- House Environmental Committee To Hold Dec.

Conservation 89

Conservation 2024 Endangered Species Act Climate Change 89

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2022

24 EarthTalks Highlights Agricultural Integration And Solar Facilities - Agrivoltaics In Context [PaEN] -- Penn State To Host Virtual International Symposium Nov. 24 EarthTalks Highlights Agricultural Integration And Solar Facilities - Agrivoltaics In Context [PaEN] -- Penn State To Host Virtual International Symposium Nov.

Conservation 49

Conservation Clean Water Act Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 49

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Rob Mercuri Presents Allegheny County Resident Lynn Appman With Keep PA Beautiful Community Pride Award [PaEN] -- Penn State Ranks 4th In US In 2024 QS World University Rankings For Sustainability -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. 1 -- Penn State Extension Host Jan. 8-10 In Lancaster -- Registration Open! 7 -- DEP Hosts Dec.

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas 2024 Climate Change Conservation 76

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cartwright, Other Members Call For GAO Investigation Of Environmental Damage Caused By ‘Temporarily’ Inactive Coal Mines -- TribLive: Clean Energy Funds Investment Can Aid Hard-Hit Communities -- Guest Essay: My Hometown Shows The Benefits Of The Fossil Fuel Industry Come At A Tremendous Cost - Gov.

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Climate Change Clean Energy 2023 77

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online. -- Lt.

Nuclear Power 97

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 97

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2023

11 Hearing On Bill To Expand Renewable Energy Mandates In Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front - Reid Frazier: What’s The Current State of Clean Energy Transition? -- Williamsport Sun Guest Essay: Refund Should Be Due For University Of Pittsburgh’s Shale Gas Health Impact Studies - By Sen.

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Politics Solar Power Renewable Energy 100

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Thank you one and all for your conservation leadership! The diversity, creativity and just the sheer number of projects and programs is truly amazing! This kind of leadership deserves our respect and the support by state lawmakers. Thank you to local news media for publishing these stories! Support Local Journalism!

Conservation 64

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 64

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Circuit Declined to Speed Up or Slow Down Challenges to Withdrawal of California Waiver and Preemption of State Authority to Regulate Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Washington Supreme Court Invalidated Regulation of Indirect Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Oregon Court Reinstated Clean Energy Ballot Initiatives. Trump , No.

2020 40

2020 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It eliminates or slashes funding for clean energy and energy efficiency efforts throughout the Department of Energy and defunds a national Climate Corps , modeled after the New Deal era Civilian Conservation Corps. It blocks funding for state net zero programs and tighter building energy codes.

Climate Change 293

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 293