PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2022

The cost of natural gas provided to customers by the seven largest natural gas utilities in Pennsylvania increased from 31 percent to 154.6 Peoples Gas Company residential rates increased the most-- 154.6 percent-- and Columbia Gas customers saw the lowest increase-- 31.2 increase -- Peoples Natural Gas Co.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2022

On August 18, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its quarterly natural gas production report which shows natural gas production decreased for the second quarter in a row-- a 0.9% The IFO said the recent uptick in drilling is likely in response to “elevated natural gas prices.” Read more here.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 31, 2022

At any point in the summer, extreme heat could trigger electricity supply shortages and rotating power outages. It issued five Flex Alerts in 2020, eight in 2021, but there’s only been one so far this year. For example, the two rotating blackouts in August 2020 occurred during energy supply shortages that happened at 6:38 to 7:40 p.m.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 31, 2022

Chicago just released its Draft 2022 Climate Action Plan (CAP), an update of the city’s 2008 CAP to reduce citywide emissions 25 percent by 2020 from 1990 levels. A majority of city residents said they wanted reliable transit, better air quality, more renewable energy, higher household savings, and improved public health.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

According to the Energy Information Agency , South Korea’s power sector is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Two thirds of generation capacity is based on fossil fuels, split evenly between coal and natural gas, with 17% nuclear, and 14% hydro and other renewables. 50% coal, 26% gas, and 25% nuclear.

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Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

CHRIS JOHNSTON DECEMBER 2, 2020. Chris Johnston is co-author of The Arrival of the Electric Car – An Overview of the EV Revolution Happening Now. The fastest way to shift the transportation sector to environmental sustainability is to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Recently that has changed.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

Even as some parts of the country transition away from fossil fuel infrastructure, the retirement of gas plants has become another driver of inequity. California recently extended , for the second time, the operations of three gas plants to 2026. It’s not just gas power plants that are inequitably sited.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

percent rate increase for the Leatherstocking Gas Company that provides natural gas service to 450 residential and commercial gas customers in Susquehanna County. The latest natural gas cost far exceeds any price they paid since November 1, 2016, according to the website. natural gas costs.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

US ratepayers very likely will pay even more for electricity and heating this winter compared to the already-expensive winter of 2021-2022. The US Energy Information Administration is forecasting the wholesale price of gas to reach its highest level since the winter of 2009-2010 in inflation-adjusted terms.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

Shapiro Provides Fresh Support To Key Changes Recommended In 2020 Grand Jury Report To Tighten Regulation Of The Natural Gas Drilling Industry To Better Protect Public Health, Environment Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A quick glance at the latest data from CARB shows there are three large and growing sources of credits: bio-based diesel, biomethane and electricity. Bio-based diesel, biomethane and electricity are the largest and fastest growing sources of LCFS credits in recent years.

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Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 23, 2024

So let’s review them quickly : The video starts with research from the US NGO Environmental Defense Fund stating that ” Americans spend $350 billion a year on electricity – with three-quarters of the energy going to waste. Switch to renewable energy ; 2. Minimize energy loss along wires ; 5.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2022

The conference will focus on "Energy Source Diversity" in awareness of the ongoing transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Diverse energy sources will play a vital role in the generation, industrial, and transportation sectors. In the Annual Energy Outlook 2021, the U.S.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 5, 2023

Aerial view of Melsisi village in Vanuatu on April 13, 2020, a week after Tropical Cyclone Harold made landfall on the island nation. Unseasonal snow throughout the western Balkans is elevating the risk of floods, electricity shutoffs, and traffic accidents. billion natural gas project.

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Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Renewable energy sources and electric vehicles are progressing so fast around the world that according to a new study coal and oil use could peak worldwide in as little as three years. Additionally, energy efficiency technologies such as LED light bulbs are a major drive towards lower emissions. That’s it !

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

LLC conventional well site known as Nancy 13 in Deerfield Township, Warren County found it to be still venting natural gas to the atmosphere. [ LLC operates 149 conventional oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania. On May 17, 2023, a DEP followup inspection at a Tatonka Oil Co. DEP eFACTS records show Tatonka Oil Co.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

By Ronald Fisher, Executive Director, The Energy Co-op You are likely aware that many goods and services now cost more than prior to the pandemic. You may also be aware that natural gas prices have doubled since last spring and, according to some projections, might increase even more this winter as we all begin to heat our homes.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Providing government financial support for these false solutions diverts funds from proven, cost-effective climate solutions including electrification and grid modernization, renewable energy generation and storage, and energy efficiency. Current global CCUS capacity is about 0.001% of annual greenhouse gas emissions.

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Energy and Climate Law

JUNE 11, 2020

On 10 June 2020 the German government finally released its long-anticipated national hydrogen strategy. The blog entry also discusses particular legal amendments to the energy market design in Germany. In particular shall the production of `green´hydrogen be exempted from the renewable energy levy.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2022

Dubaich, DCNR Bureau of Facility Design and Construction As the state’s leading conservation agency, DCNR strives to model practices that conserve and sustain our natural resources. By 2030, the department will derive 50 percent of its electric from renewables. Reprinted from DCNR Good Natured Blog.)

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study shows that it would take less than 1 percent of the land in the Lower 48—that’s an area comparable to or even smaller than the fossil fuel industry’s current footprint. Examining Supply-Side Options to Achieve 100% Clean Electricity by 2035.)

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Vorys Law

APRIL 25, 2021

With respect to the 16 NWPs covered under the January 13, 2021 final rule, the Army Corps issued the Ohio-specific Regional Conditions on October 13, 2020 and set a deadline of December 12, 2020 (before the new NWPs were finalized) for Ohio to submit its 401 water quality certification (WQC) for the 16 NWPs.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2021

On December 15, Chad Forcey of the PA Conservative Energy Forum told members of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee it is “commited to clean and renewable energy and energy diversity in the Commonwealth.” Our organization recognizes that renewable energy must be part of building for the future.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 5, 2021

Here’s A Guide To Identifying Them And Avoiding Bites Climate Rachel McDevitt: Will RGGI Affect Your Electric Bill? Million For PFAS Cancer Study WHYY: What’s In The Water? Million For PFAS Cancer Study WHYY: What’s In The Water? 27-28; Moraine State Park Regatta Aug. 27-28; Moraine State Park Regatta Aug.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Several pieces of energy-industry legislation are teed up for debate as state legislatures reconvene for their first sessions of 2021. Ron Reynolds, make up a two-fold strategy to limit natural gas flaring and venting in the state. [1] HB 896 and HB 897 , sponsored by state Rep. HB 711 and SB 126 , from state Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2022

million square feet, released its 2021 Progress Report detailing efforts by partners who have committed to a dramatic reduction in energy use and carbon emissions in their buildings by the year 2030. In 2021, Erie 2030 District partners reduced energy usage to 22.4% below the baseline (compared to 13% in 2020), amounting to $4.6

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A Greener Life

JULY 9, 2021

It also missed energy consumption and intensity targets in the 13th Five Year Plan (2015-2020). The National Development and Reform Commission’s Department of Resource Conservation and Environmental Protection said in a statement that energy intensity increased 9.5% There were no improvements in 2020.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 30, 2021

A 2020 review of scientific research found that popular carbon capture methods have actually put more CO2 into the atmosphere than they have removed. Hydrogen: Natural Gas Industry’s Hail Mary Pass. Hydrogen, like electricity, is an energy carrier – it can be used to store and deliver usable energy.

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A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be powered by hydrogen. 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. But otherwise, green hydrogen will usually lose out to electricity where the latter can do the job. By Fred Pearce.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Read more here ] Senator Elder Vogel, of Rochester Pa stated, “It appears Pennsylvania is potentially on the cusp of a boom for renewable energy. Solar growth is outpacing other renewable energy generation sources in Pennsylvania, but local governments may not be prepared to handle these new projects. “The

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

million pounds of nitrogen pollution and 300,000 pounds of phosphorus pollution reduced as of 2020. Cleaner trucks, buses, and trains are reducing air pollution in the state, and more than 1,500 electric vehicle charging plugs have been installed, many of them in environmental justice communities. Why Does It Matter?

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Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

But, as we’ll see below, a new investigation led by a Mr Enrico Mariutti suggests that the number is closer to between 600 and 1200 gCO2/kWh, depending on the energy mix used to power PV production. By 2020, Mariutti felt compelled to make his findings public. kgCO2e/Kg despite an admitted 70 percent dependence on coal-fired energy.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Several pieces of energy-industry legislation are teed up for debate as state legislatures reconvene for their first sessions of 2021. Ron Reynolds, make up a two-fold strategy to limit natural gas flaring and venting in the state. [1] HB 896 and HB 897 , sponsored by state Rep. HB 711 and SB 126 , from state Rep.

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Edouard Stenger

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Brent crude prices dropped 70 percent since the beginning of 2020. Last but not least, to further increase the efficiency of transportation, public transit agencies and company fleets will turn themselves towards electric vehicles. Renewables are also more resilient, cleaner and more popular among voters.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

We emitted about 269 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2018 (the latest year for which data are available), with industry, electricity production, and transportation the largest sources. DEP is helping to fund increased use of electric vehicles. Pennsylvania is acting to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Pick up any newspaper and it is clear that much of the world is experiencing a series of interrelated energy price shocks. In Europe and the UK, natural gas prices are up by more than 500% over the last year , hitting all-time highs earlier this month. Fossil fuel supporters have been quick to say “I told you so.” In the U.S.,

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