PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Capitol -- The Guardian: PA Republican Cong. Energy Firms Use Ukraine War To Lock In Long-Term Natural Gas Contracts -- The Guardian: U.S. Energy Firms Use Ukraine War To Lock In Long-Term Natural Gas Contracts -- The Guardian: U.S.

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Law and Environment

JUNE 16, 2021

The post TCI Update: Final Model Rule Addresses EJ, but Political Will May Be Lacking first appeared on Law and the Environment.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Like many other public-serving institutions throughout society, electricity and gas utilities are facing calls to be more equitable in their operations, planning, and treatment of customers. In 2019 and 2020, I served as a member of a committee involved in the implementation of California’s Assembly Bill 617.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Fifteen percent of electricity is renewable. Renewables are a third of electricity consumption. Renewables are 42% of electricity. My foray into Germany climate policy left me with unanswered questions: What was the politics behind Germany’s history of climate action? How much of a role did the Green Party play?

Nuclear Power 203

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 2030 203

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Methane emissions showed their biggest annual increase in 2020 and again in 2021. At the same time, 2021 was also a year when renewable electricity generation reached a record high globally. The key components to reach this goal are well known and reiterated by the IEA. According to the IEA, “From USD 1.3

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- MCall - Paul Muschick: Gov. Shapiro’s Plan To Make Govt. More Accountable Is A Model For Others -- Post-Gazette Editorial: A Bureaucratic Reform Could Transform PA Government -- Spotlight PA: Tracking Gov. Monday] -- U.S.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 29, 2022

When gasoline prices rise, as they have since the winter of 2020, or spike dramatically, as they have with the war in Ukraine , people naturally want to know why it happened and what we should do about it. People might think about trading in that gas-guzzling SUV for a fuel-efficient hybrid or an electric vehicle. UCS/Jeremy Martin.

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Circle of Blue

JULY 19, 2022

The county’s “rights to nature” amendment was passed overwhelmingly by Orlando-area voters in 2020 by a nine-to-one margin. With less water in reservoirs, generators crank out fewer megawatt-hours, raising the cost of electricity and increasing the risk of summer blackouts. 4) Drought Is Political. Their plan is due next month.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 19, 2023

electricity markets by updating grid scale technologies, which will make grid storage more widely available.” Oh, and by the way, he didn’t vote to overturn the 2020 election. Finally, although he opposes fracking bans, he supports a plan to invest revenue from fracking into R&D for solar, wind, nuclear, and hydroelectric.

2018 279

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Cecil Township is considering an ordinance with a 2,500 foot setback from homes and a 5,000 foot setback from schools and hospitals as recommended in a 2020 Office of Attorney General Grand Jury Report. Read more here. 16 [PaEN] -- EPA Files $4.2 Million Settlement Over 2019 South Philly Refinery Explosion, Fire -- AP: EPA Reaches $4.2

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Law 2019 109

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2022

According to US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment, by January 2020, assets using sustainable investing strategies represented a third of all US assets under professional management. LP: Investor demand for ESG products has increased dramatically, and asset managers are listening.

Fossil Fuels 362

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Carbon Emissions Politics 362

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“There were families who did not know about it, because they were living without electricity, so they didn’t hear the story,” Smith recalls. Water rates more than doubled between 2010 and 2020, while income of the city’s poorest one-fifth of residents inched up only 12 percent. And political power with it.

2014 358

2014 2022 Climate Change Politics 358

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

One of the CFR-600s may have reached criticality in mid-2023, though whether it is connected to the electricity grid remains unclear. China’s imports of enriched uranium from Russia in 2022 and 2023 increased compared with pre-2020 levels, as seen in Figure 1.

Nuclear Power 351

Nuclear Power 2016 2017 2018 351

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Million To Allegheny Electric Cooperative Under Rural Energy Programs [PaEN] -- DCED Begins Accepting Applications For PA Solar For Schools Grants Nov. Contact: Lucas Hershey, luchershey@pa.gov. of the Interior -- USDA Announces Investment Of $24 Million In 112 Clean Energy Projects In PA; $20.5 Ohio- $3.03 Ohio- $3.03

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Conservation Politics Waste 83

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

This post was originally published on the Law and Political Economy blog as part of a symposium on inflation. To be sure, oil price benchmarks are up significantly compared to their all-time lows during the pandemic when prices actually went negative in April 2020.

Natural Gas 130

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 130

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

A collaborative research partnership between heat-impacted communities and scientists The Chelsea & East Boston Heat ( C-HEAT ) project began in 2020, through partnership between researchers at Boston University School of Public Health and GreenRoots , a grassroots environmental justice organization, and funded by the Barr Foundation.

Cooling 312

Cooling Climate Change 2020 2021 312

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A new report finds water and energy use from Oahu hotels did not decrease in 2020 despite lockdown orders. HotSpots H2O: In Afghanistan, Political Upheaval Aggravates Drought-Fueled Famine – Drought, a financial crisis, and political collapse are accelerating the country’s decline into all-out famine. A study from the S.

2021 130

2021 Nuclear Power Ocean 2011 130

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2024

The CI is determined through a lifecycle analysis of the global warming pollution associated with the production and use of gasoline, diesel, biofuels, electricity, or other alternative fuels. In 2020, every state except Alaska blended at least 9.5 But California’s LCFS has been struggling and is approaching a treacherous precipice.

Biofuels 352

Biofuels Deforestation 2030 Fossil Fuels 352

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. The European industry lobby, Eurelectric , has welcomed the announcement made by the EU but called for increased urgent support to upgrade Europe’s electricity grids so that they can better handle the influx of renewable energy.

Renewable Energy 103

Renewable Energy 2030 Electricity 2020 103

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

Doug Mastriano (R) For Interference In 2020 Election -- WITF: Republican Sen. Doug Mastriano Faces Ethics Complaint Over Support Of 2020 Election-Fraud Lie -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: Sen. Mastriano’s Efforts To Overturn 2020 Election Results -- WHYY/AP: Lawsuit Aims To Keep Republican Con. Haywood Calls For Probe Of Sen.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas 2020 2024 Politics 108

Legal Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

To further advance sustainable logistics, Rotterdam signed the Zero Emission City Logistics Covenant (ZECL) in December 2020, demonstrating a collective commitment to establishing a zero-emission zone for city logistics (ZECL-zone). Rotterdam, Netherlands serves as an example with its existing Low Emission Zone that affects freight vehicles.

Nitrogen Oxides 130

Nitrogen Oxides Paris Agreement Electricity Ocean 130

Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Litigation by the Freedom Front Plus (FF+), a conservative political party, has been brought against the Lekwa Local Municipality within which Standerton falls, seeking compensation on behalf of the Lotter and Habile families, but so far, nothing has come of it. . in the last reported financial year (2020/21). Photo by Steve Kretzmann.

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2019 2020 2018 Waste 265

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Some have argued that weather-dependent energies would, paradoxically, make electricity even more reliable. Adding more variable energy sources to electricity grids, all else being equal, might not in itself make electricity less reliable. But all else is not equal. percent, 47.4 percent, 51.5 percent, and 13.7

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

MONDAY 5:00: PennDOT Outreach Session On National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Senate next voting day October 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 30, 31, Nov. 1, 13, 14, 15, Dec. Hearing Room 1, North Office Building. Click Here to watch live. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2020 Politics 108

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Scott Perry Told To Hand Over Hundreds Of Texts, Emails In 2020 Election Probe -- Politics PA: Is PA On Pace To Lose Another Congressional Seat In 2030? TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- TribLive: DEP Declares TODAY Code Orange Air Quality Alert For Liberty/Clairton, Allegheny County = -- FERC Approves PJM $1.25

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Politics 108

Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Germany is a key European country when it comes to hydrogen and the most advanced in Europe in terms of electricity storage via hydrogen, the so called Power-to-Gas technology. In July 2020 the German government is taking over the rotating presidency of the European Union.

Fossil Fuels 130

Fossil Fuels 2030 Natural Gas Technology 130

A Greener Life

JUNE 22, 2021

Delayed a year by the pandemic , Euro 2020 is now in full swing. Euro 2020 football spectators and viewers, however, will only see the banner in which the car-maker promotes one of its electric vehicle models. . Ronaldo removes Coca Cola bottle. By Anders Lorenzen. But it has already caused some controversies.

2020 96

2020 Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2013 96

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% to -25.7%) [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: Natural Gas, Electricity Price Changes Coming On Dec. 1, PUC Reports -- WTAJ: Peoples Natural Gas, Penelec Customers May Have Higher Gas, Electric Bills Starting Dec. 1 -- Altoona Mirror: Penelec Announces 8.3%

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels 2023 108

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2023

DOE Proposes Framework For National Electric Transmission Corridors To Spur New Lines, Ease Grid Congestion PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- AP: PA Republicans Put Clout Back On Line In Primary Election After Losing U.S. Senate, Governor Races -- PA Capital-Star: Lt.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Waste 109

Circle of Blue

MAY 11, 2022

But Michigan’s experience shows how political conflicts and logistical challenges can complicate the math. Within an hour’s drive of Detroit and rural enough to contain the undeveloped multi-hectare tracts automakers need for massive electric vehicle manufacturing facilities, Bohm sees St. Are Mergers The Answer?

2022 244

2022 Regulations 2018 Government 244

Energy and Climate Law

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Court of Justice of the European Union found on 2 September 2021 in case C-718/18 that Germany failed to properly transpose various provisions of the main EU Energy Directives of the Third Energy Package, namely 2009/72 (electricity) and 2009/73 (gas). The court found ( para.

2009 130

2009 Natural Gas Regulations 2012 130

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2024

National- $3.46 National- $3.46 Robinson, Neighbor Help Save Collapsed FedEx Delivery Man -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: State Law Plays Catch-Up To Keep Gambling Addicts Away From Direct Advertising -- Post-Gazette: Democratic Cong.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Natural Resources Recycling Climate Change 107

Physics World

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Safety – and the politics surrounding it – remains the single biggest issue influencing the development of nuclear power around the world. Germany, for example, closed three of its six remaining nuclear plants on 31 December 2021, which together accounted for 6% of the country’s electricity. Some have nuclear but are phasing it out.

Nuclear Power 116

Nuclear Power Technology Technology Electricity 116

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

EIA [New Appalachia Gas Wells Producing Lowest Since June 2020] -- Bloomberg: Ransomware Cyber Attacks On Industrial Firms, Natural Gas Sector Increased By 87% In 2022 -- PennLive Guest Essay: Philadelphia - Don’t Miss The Big Picture On LNG Natural Gas, You Need An Export Terminal - By Sen. 2021 Levels - U.S.

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Politics Clean Energy Earth Day 113

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Yaw (R) Guest Essay Supports Exporting PA Natural Gas Thru Philadelphia LNG Terminal [Ukraine War Taught Us LNG Exports Mean Higher Prices For PA Consumers ] -- TribLive Guest Essay: Movement To Halt Use Of Carbon Fuels To Blame For Christmas Electric Grid Problems - By Sen. EIA -- Mon Valley Independent: Rostraver Twp.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity 2017 110

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

. -- PennLive Guest Essay: PA Lost $1 Billion Opportunity By Not Implementing RGGI - By Patrick McDonnell, PennFuture -- Warren Times Editorial: Renewables Are Barely A Blip On State Electric Grids -- DEP Invites Comments On Modern Landfill NPDES Water Quality Permit; Hearing Oct.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Climate Change 2020 Politics 107

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 105

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Politics 105