PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas Natural Resources Recycling Clean Energy 71

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69 Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

Conservation 108

Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 108

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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Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 116

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Natural Gas Outages Of the 47,000 MW of generation outages on December 23-25, PJM now says natural gas accounted for about 63 percent, coal 28 percent, oil 4 percent, nuclear 2 percent, hydro 1 percent and “other” 1 percent, according to PJM’s latest report. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 69

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Regulations 69

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

billion in investment in clean, reliable energy sources. Under PACER, 70% of the revenue will be directed back to Pennsylvania residents as a rebate on their electric bill – more than any other cap-and-invest program in the nation – resulting in long-term, price relief on energy costs. That’s why Gov.

Electricity 118

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 118

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

The more recent Winter Storm Elliott which brought another severe and sudden cold snap- along with urgent calls for conservation -to our region during Christmas weekend is the latest example of extreme weather affecting the grid. Natural Gas Is An Intermittent Generator Rep. The issues were actually at the wellhead. “It

Natural Gas 65

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 65

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). I’ll start off with the good.

Fossil Fuels 192

Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides 192

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

The April 3 PA Environment Digest is now available. PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation Clean Energy 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

27 Online Lunch & Learn With Laurie Barr About Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $2,671,044.75 27 Online Lunch & Learn With Laurie Barr About Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $2,671,044.75

Recycling 98

Recycling Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

Million Gallons/Day Environmental Defense Fund, Clean Air Council, Environmental Health Project Sponsor Ad Campaign To Finalize Strong EPA Oil & Gas Methane Emission Limits To Protect PA's Health & Climate Shell Petrochemical Plant Had 3-Hour Emergency Flaring Event To Burn Off Flammable Gases In Beaver County Allegheny County Health Dept.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Waste Conservation 94

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Air Quality Permits -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 11 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Title V Air Quality RACT III Permit for the Montour LLC Coal/Natural Gas-fired Power Plant located in Derry Twp., PA Bulletin, page 2585 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc.: Montour County.

Natural Gas 114

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Recycling 114

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

Outlines 10-Year Plan For Parks, Trails, Open Space In Allegheny County -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center Hosts Earth Day Volunteer Day -- Cameron County Chamber Of Commerce: Sinnemahone Paddle Results Available; Register For Remaining Triple Crown Events -- Natural Lands: May 20 Field Jam - Music Without Walls Series.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day Waste 110

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2023

From March 25 to 31, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 510 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 41 violations of environmental regulations-- 30 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 11 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Fossil Fuels 96

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- We Remember Sept. 28 [PaEN] Help Wanted -- Help Wanted: Armstrong Conservation District - Agricultural Technician [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Our Pocono Waters Hosts Sept. to 3:00 p.m.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

Jacobson's presentation will be on the findings in his new book, No Miracles Needed: How Today’s Technology Can Save Our Climate and Clean Our Air, published by Cambridge University Press. "We All elected officials, regulators, staffers, members of the press, and members of the public are invited to attend.

Technology 69

Technology Technology Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 69

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 1855 ) Waste Permits -- Range Resources-Appalachia, LLC: DEP invites comments on WMGR123 General Permit application for oil and gas waste processing facility at Leavitt Bruce Tank Pad in Buffalo Twp., miles of natural gas pipeline in Potter County. ( miles of natural gas pipeline in Potter County. (

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Natural Gas Waste Regulations Fossil Fuels 94

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

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

2023 Watershed Forestry Summit In Altoona [PaEN] -- Inquirer: These Philly High School Kids Are Trying To Clean The Schuylkill River - With Mussels -- Western PA Conservancy Hosts April 18 Webinar On Helping Elk Creek Thrive In Erie County [PaEN] -- PA Society For Ornithology Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation June 9-19, Sign Up Now!

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Conservation Fossil Fuels Climate Change 81

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Despite the clean energy transition that is well underway in the United States, methane gas, or natural gas, remains the largest source of U.S. gigawatts (GW) was also set recently, and ERCOT urged customers to conserve electricity, partially citing in vague terms an “unexpected loss of thermal generation.”

Fossil Fuels 187

Fossil Fuels Cooling Electricity 2015 187

PA Environment Daily

JULY 8, 2022

Prohibiting Communities From Supporting Cleaner Energy Sources To Address Climate Change: Senate Bill 275 (Yaw-R- Lycoming) which limits the ability of communities to offer new and clean energy sources and energy efficiency programs by locking in the status quo, in particular natural gas [ House Fiscal Note & Summary ].

2027 75

2027 Natural Gas Clean Energy Climate Change 75

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Ramirez [Equitrans Gas Leak, Keystone Oil Pipeline Spill] -- League Of Women Voters, Partners Host Jan. 23: With Edges In Place - How To Garden To Accommodate Human Interface With Natural Form, Function. Ramirez [Equitrans Gas Leak, Keystone Oil Pipeline Spill] -- League Of Women Voters, Partners Host Jan.

Natural Gas 49

Natural Gas Clean Water Act Fossil Fuels 2022 49

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On September 12, former DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell was appointed President & CEO of PennFuture , a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to protecting public health, restoring and protecting natural resources, and moving Pennsylvania toward a clean energy future.

Environmental Protection 101

Environmental Protection Climate Change Politics Renewable Energy 101

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7

Nuclear Power 78

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 78

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2022

In 2021 Comcast Signs Agreement To Purchase 250 MW Of Solar Energy In Step Toward Carbon Neutral Goal U.S. In 2021 Comcast Signs Agreement To Purchase 250 MW Of Solar Energy In Step Toward Carbon Neutral Goal U.S. The April 11 PA Environment Digest is now available.

Earth Day 52

Earth Day Natural Gas Conservation Waste 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2021

Of Agriculture: Secretary To Tour Urban Gardens Building Resilient Communities -- Ag Progress Days: Exhibits Focus On Animal, Plant Diseases, Invasive Pests [Aug. Of Agriculture: Secretary To Tour Urban Gardens Building Resilient Communities -- Ag Progress Days: Exhibits Focus On Animal, Plant Diseases, Invasive Pests [Aug.

Fossil Fuels 59

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Conservation Carbon Emissions 59

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2021

Million In Conservation Excellence Grants; Juniata County Farm Wins Sustainability Award Guest Essay: Deadline Looms For State, Federal Officials To Save PA And Chesapeake Bay CBF Blog: What Is Regenerative Agriculture, And Why Is It Re-Emerging Now? The August 30 PA Environment Digest is now available.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Conservation Clean Energy Recycling 52

Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 13, 2020

The LCFS is a key pillar of California’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transportation sector. Regulated entities can buy LCFS credits in the bilateral market or in the Credit Clearance Market (CCM), a CARB-administered market intended to supply cost-controlled credits in the event of a market shortage.

Regulations 130

Regulations Biofuels Electricity 2019 130

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

29; No Information Yet On Whether Oil & Gas Development Health Risks Will Be Included Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6% Decline In Energy Use; $4.6

Conservation 52

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste Pollution Control 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2021

factories in a clean energy future. factories in a clean energy future. greenhouse gas emissions within the decade. Here in Pennsylvania, this transition to clean manufacturing is underway. Lori Brennan is executive director of The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Greenhouse 40

Greenhouse Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 40

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

3 Hearing On Proposed Fracking Wastewater Regulations Chesapeake Bay Foundation Calls For Greater Investments To Reduce Pollution As Number Of Impaired Streams Increases In PA DEP Announces $3.5 25 Lunch & Learn Program With CMU's Nicholas Muller On Cumulative Impacts Of Shale Gas Boom Stroud Water Research Center Feb.

Conservation 52

Conservation 2022 Natural Gas Natural Resources 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2021

Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule/Bills Introduced Senate Agriculture Committee Meets June 7 On Bill Establishing On-Farm Conservation Program, If Funded House Committee Meets June 8 On Bill To Take Away DEP’s Authority To Adopt Carbon Pollution Reduction Programs House Environmental Committee Hearing June 22 On Pennsylvania CO2 And Climate Sen.

Recycling 40

Recycling Carbon Dioxide Conservation Natural Gas 40

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Lancaster Cemetery Community Tree Planting & Clean Up Set For Nov. Lancaster Cemetery Community Tree Planting & Clean Up Set For Nov. Lancaster Cemetery Community Tree Planting & Clean Up Set For Nov. 20 Webinar On Federal Build Back Better Proposal Manada Conservancy Hosts Oct. 26 Plants Rule!

Conservation 52

Conservation 2026 Recycling 2025 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

Additional inspection reports may be added to DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database.] Comitta, Sen. Santarsiero, Rep. Friel-Otten, Rep. Abney Introduce Gov.

2024 116

2024 Waste 2014 Recycling 116

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire October 25 PA Environment Digest 40 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic PAEP Recognizes Marci Mowery With Karl Mason Award; The Wildlife Leadership Academy With Walter Lyon Award Going, Going, Gone.

Clean Water Act 52

Clean Water Act Conservation 2015 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire September 27 PA Environment Digest 39 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Registration Now Open For Statewide Watershed Conference On Nov. Million In Conservation Grants To Restore Delaware Watershed; PA Grants Total $4.5 7-8; New Live Webinars Nov.

Conservation 52

Conservation 2021 Climate Change Renewable Energy 52

Law and Environment

MAY 12, 2023

After weeks of hints and leaks, yesterday morning (May 11, 2023), EPA proposed a new rule regulating emissions from power plants. Fossil power plants could offset emissions by investing in new natural gas and renewable energy generation sources. The Social Cost of Carbon has served as a punching bag for conservatives.

Greenhouse 130

Greenhouse Clean Air Act Air Pollution Natural Gas 130

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2022

PFAS Hazardous Site Cleanup Investigation In Centre County [PaEN] -- Oil & Natural Gas Facility Health Impacts Assessment Bill Introduced In The House [PaEN] -- Penn State Beaver Seeking Volunteers For June 23 Focus Group On Energy Development, Groundwater Quality & Public Health In Western PA [PaEN] -- EQB Adopts Part I Of Reg.

Conservation 64

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 64