A Greener Life

JUNE 27, 2022

In March, start-up BasiGo became the first company to launch an electric passenger bus in Kenya. We selected BYD because they are the largest manufacturer of electric buses globally and they are known for battery technology that is state-of-the-art,” BasiGo co-founder and CEO Jit Bhattacharya told China Dialogue.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

On November 22, the Public Utility Commission alerted consumers and small businesses that most utilities will be adjusting their price to compare for electric generation on December 1st – with potentially large winter energy cost increases in some areas for non-shopping (default service) customers. cents to 7.98 cents to 7.98

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In 2021, Winter Storm Uri killed at least 246 Texans. Without electricity or heat, some people apparently turned to portable generators, which can fill a home with carbon monoxide exhaust. This home is equipped with solar photovoltaic panels on its roof or other unobstructed space, which allows it to convert sunlight to electricity.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

[PaEN] -- Lancaster Clean Water Partners To Begin Accepting Applications For Clean Water Implementation Grants On Jan. Wolf: Proposed EPA Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards To Help Pennsylvanians Breathe Easier, Save Money -- New Conservative Energy Network Poll: 84% Support Govt.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

On May 31, Duquesne Light Company announced a new lineup of electric vehicle (EV) charging and fleet electrification programs to help local organizations save time and money on installing EV charging and transitioning to an electric fleet. In 2020, DLC installed the DCFC stations for Port Authority’s first two electric buses. “As

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

On June 13, Public Utility Commission Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille told the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee Winter Storm Elliot has again demonstrated extreme weather can have a significant impact on electric grid operations in terms of reliability and resilience.

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Washington Nature

MARCH 17, 2023

ask your Senator to support HB 1181 Read more on climate-smart planning Clean energy siting & development We’re supporting two bills that will move us closer to the clean, affordable, and connected energy grid necessary to tackle climate change while better balancing the impacts on communities – HB 1216 and SB 5165.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

On August 9, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority announced it would be committing to the purchase of wind power and the use of clean energy to support the production and operations of water services. Committed to fostering sustainable practices, PWSA has been an active participant in WPEC's clean energy initiatives since 2008.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2021

To Invest Federal Rescue Funds For Watershed Restoration, Land Conservation, Park & Trail Improvement Projects -- Guest Essay: Why Environmental Literacy Should Be Part Of Pennsylvania’s Education Standards - Anna R.

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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. electricity generation. This is a particularly dangerous risk given the coincident grid strain and high electricity demand that is typically triggered by these weather conditions.

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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.” Quoting former U.S.

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Nature Conservancy in Washington will be a part of that bustle and working to keep people and nature at the forefront of policy and budget decision-making. To this end, we’re working in partnership to support new policy approaches and funding that will move us closer to the clean and resilient energy future we must have.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Find more temperature and rainfall data at: 2021 Pennsylvania Climate Impacts Assessment. Learn about these and other current and projected climate change impacts at: 2021 Pennsylvania Climate Impacts Assessment. It’s projected that by the middle decades of this century, we'll be another 5.9°

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

On September 9, the Sand County Foundation announced the three finalists for the Pennsylvania Leopold Farm Conservation Award. Their conservation efforts have improved a waterway into becoming a highly productive trout stream. A methane digester converts manure into electricity for the farm and 325 area homes.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

Comments By Award Winners “At Eaton, we’re simplifying the energy transition and accelerating sustainable energy systems to power our operations, customers and communities.” The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is honored to receive the Solar Center's prestigious Lodestar Award in recognition of the Frick Environmental Center (FEC).

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2021

“Yesterday’s hearing was an important step toward passage of a bill that will finally allow Pennsylvanians to take advantage of the economic benefits that community solar can provide and modernize the state’s electric grid using private investment,” said Leslie Elder, Mid-Atlantic Director for Coalition for Community Solar Access.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2021

A division of Exelon Corporation, Exelon Utilities is composed of Atlantic City Electric, BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO and PEPCO. The six utilities deliver electricity and gas to more than 10 million customers across five states and the District of Columbia. The latest “ Path to Clean ” goal takes those efforts to the next level.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

24-26 DEP Invites Comments On Electric Grid Resilience Plan At Aug. 5 Storms University Of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Conservation District Study Links Pittsburgh Urban Soil Contamination To Historical Air Pollution, Inversions Allegheny County Health Dept. 24-26 DEP Invites Comments On Electric Grid Resilience Plan At Aug.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

20, 2021, the New York State Climate Action Council (Council) voted unanimously to approve the most recent draft of the scoping plan, a roadmap to achieve compliance with the state’s landmark climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The final plan must be sent to the Legislature by Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2021

7:00 to 8:00 p.m. -- PA Parks & Forests Foundation: July 30 Take Five Fridays With Pam -- Stroud Water Research Center: Clean Water Paddle Push - Explore Your Watershed This August! Wolf, General Assembly National/International -- AP: U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire February 14 PA Environment Digest 50 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic Gov. Wolf Announced PA Received The Initial $244.9

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2022

Tom Wolf released the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council 2021 Annual Report , marking further progress in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s work to promote sustainability and environmentally-friendly policies. Commonwealth agencies and commissions under the governor’s jurisdiction reduced energy usage by 3.2 On April 15, Gov.

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Washington Nature

MARCH 11, 2022

In support of the transportation package, the state Legislature invested over $100 million to support the transition to electric vehicles, including EV rebates and charging infrastructure. We will expand on the following in 2023: The Nature Conservancy's Ellsworth Creek Preserve near Naselle, Washington. Finally, we thank state Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

Million In Alternative Fuel Transportation Projects To Improve Air Quality & Public Health, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Post-Gazette Editorial: Sale Of Last Coal-Fired Power Plant In Allegheny County Good Sign For Post-Coal Economy DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Jan. 24 Manada Conservancy Hosts Feb.

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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. The April 11 PA Environment Digest is now available.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2021

Aaron Kaufer introduced bipartisan legislation-- House Bill 1555 -- authorizing community solar projects which allow neighbors, businesses, farms, and other community members to directly participate in and receive the benefits from a solar project connected to their local electric distribution company’s grid. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2021

factories in a clean energy future. factories in a clean energy future. There are simply not as many clean alternatives available today for making products such as steel and cement compared to generating electricity or driving lower-emissions cars. greenhouse gas emissions within the decade.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2021

WeConservePA 2021 Greenways & Trails Summit Sept. Comitta To Introduce Bill Investing RGGI Proceeds In Helping Communities & Workers In Clean Energy Transition, Environmental Justice Areas, Promote Energy Efficiency Rep. 19-21 Dept.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2021

Energy The theme of missed opportunities held true with other legislation, notably on efforts to advance clean energy. Similarly, legislation that would jump-start deployment of electric vehicle infrastructure (notably, SB435 ) also did not advance. You can read our reasons for opposing this l egislation here.

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Acoel

MAY 18, 2021

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Ken Gray. 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 Mainers are generally regarded as an environmentally sensitive and enlightened populace. What gives?

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Cresforum

OCTOBER 28, 2021

House of Representatives Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on the challenges and opportunities for international climate action as world leaders prepare to gather in Glasgow, Scotland, for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). . electric vehicles), and carbon capture utilization and storage must all on the table.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

in 2021, according to LinkedIn’s Green Skills Report. According to figures from the LinkedIn report, in 2021 there was a big jump in the number of job listings requiring green skills, with those ads accounting for half of the total, far more than the global average. The share of green employment in the global total rose from 9.6%

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 1828 ) -- Environmental Energy Solutions, LLC: DEP invites comments on WMGR123 General Permit application for oil and gas waste processing facility in Franklin Twp., . - M.Abbott Well Pad: DEP approved Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with hydraulic oil in Bridgewater Twp., Susquehanna County. (

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This year’s list includes a diverse array of topics, from concerns over our energy and transportation infrastructure; housing and land conservation; international and local climate change; food security and contamination; and water quality of our world’s oceans. In Maine, it is.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 28, 2023

The creation of NYCI follows the 2019 passage of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), under which New York State’s electricity sector must reach zero emissions by 2040. In 2021, EU ETS administrators tightened the cap by reducing the number of banked emission credits.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2022

On May 13, Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced four Clean Energy Workforce Development grants for projects that will identify individual employer and collective industry workforce needs, while also developing solutions to those needs.

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