PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Over the last four winters, winter storms Uri (February 2021), Elliott (December 2022), and most recently, Heather (January 2024) interrupted weekly U.S. On March 13, 2024, the US Energy Information Administration posted an article describing how winter storms disrupt US natural gas production. from other sources. Read more here.]

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Physics World

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Mention “nuclear power” and attention almost immediately turns to safety. Despite huge advances in nuclear technology in recent decades, everyone still thinks about the accidents that occurred at older reactors like Chernobyl , Three Mile Island or Fukushima. Dozens of countries don’t even have – or don’t want – nuclear power.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

There were two rotating outages during a heatwave in August 2020, a close call when a wildfire knocked out a critical transmission line in July 2021, and the state just barely squeaked by in September 2022 when a historic heatwave led to record-high electricity demand. The list goes on, but you get the point.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Muth Raises More Questions About NPDES Permit DEP Issued For Eureka Resources Drilling Wastewater Treatment Plant In Susquehanna County -- Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. Why Does It Matter?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 30, 2024

This is due in no small part to the “ nuclear bros ”: an active and seemingly tireless group of nuclear power advocates who dominate social media discussions on energy by promoting SMRs and other “advanced” nuclear technologies as the only real solution for the climate crisis.

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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% from other sources. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2023

From March 18 to 24, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 582 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 66 violations of environmental regulations-- 42 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 24 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry.

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Waste Natural Gas Nuclear Power Regulations 96

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

But the country changed course as a result of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to the forced shutdown of nuclear power plants and greater reliance on fossil fuels. As of May 2022 , there are 163 operating coal-fired power plants in Japan. As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013.

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Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

To do so, this mechanism will mobilise at least €100 billion in investments over the period 2021-2027 (p.1). On 14 January 2020, a proposal of regulation establishing the Just Transition Fund was published, detailing the rules that should apply to it. - Article 7 of the proposed regulation on JTF sets the legal regime for these plans.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2023

You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. DEP eNotice: The Only Way You’ll Know When Applications Come In To DEP Did you know DEP can send you email notices when permit applications are submitted to DEP in your community? Click Here to sign up for DEP’s eNOTICE today !

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

Our country continues to experience an increase in significant weather events- the 2014 Polar Vortex, successive hurricanes, fires, and Winter Storm Uri in 2021, which brought down Texas' grid,” said Chairman Dutrieuille. Natural Gas Is An Intermittent Generator Rep.

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Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 51

Vermont Law

JUNE 29, 2020

One of its key features is the required increase of 3 % in renewable energy every year from 2021 to 2050. DEQ’s carbon regulations. Total electric energy is defined by the Va Code to mean total electric energy minus electricity produced by nuclear power. goal of the CEA. The CEA also includes a provision for joining the.

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2020 Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2030 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2022

Driven by emissions from power generation and industrial activity — activity that generates jobs and economic opportunity for southwestern Pennsylvania — our greenhouse gas emissions, on a per capita basis, are about 50% higher than elsewhere in the state or country. At the same time, we are making progress in reducing our carbon footprint.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Here are 52 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- EQB To Meet Nov.

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Grid Safety: How Cost-of-Service Ratemaking Creates Tension Between Regulators and Utilities and Slows Grid Hardening By: Michael Murphy and Professor Genevieve Byrne The number of wildfires each year is increasing, which cost billions of dollars in damage and take hundreds of lives. In Maine, it is.

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Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

A 2021 North Carolina law requires the N.C. More below on the requirements of Session Law 2021-165 (also referred to as House Bill 951) and NCUC action in response. More below on the requirements of Session Law 2021-165 (also referred to as House Bill 951) and NCUC action in response. January 22, 2023.

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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Testimony before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce For a hearing on “Power Struggle: Examining the 2021 Texas Grid Failure” Written statement submitted by: Michael D. Texas regulators appeared to be controlling the cost of electricity until they could no longer do so during the February crisis.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Waste Coal In July of 2021 a company by the name of Stronghold Digital Mining (Stronghold) filed an S-1 report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosing plans to purchase three waste coal fired power plants and install 57,000 Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) dedicated to mining bitcoin.

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Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Waste Air Pollution 90

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2023

Waste Coal In July of 2021 a company by the name of Stronghold Digital Mining (Stronghold) filed an S-1 report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosing plans to purchase three waste coal fired power plants and install 57,000 Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) dedicated to mining bitcoin.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2022

The revenue projections done for the unconventional fee regulation were based on DEP receiving 2,000 permits a year. In calendar 2021, DEP received 741 unconventional well permits , far less than half the number needed to adequately support the program. Related Article: -- IFO: 2021 Act 13 Drilling Impact Fee Revenue $233.8

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

13 Hearing [If Needed] On RACT II Air Quality Plan For Keystone Station Coal-Fired Power Plant, Armstrong County Dept. Of Health Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Near State's 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. Wildfires; Six 20-Person PA Crews Directly Fought Fires DEP Sets Oct. Wolf Calls On U.S.

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Nuclear Power Conservation 2030 Climate Change 52

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hydrogen Production and Challenges In 2021, the U.S. Currently, the operation of a hydrogen pipeline involves oversight by various federal agencies and a patchwork of federal statutes and regulations. In May 2023, the company put a $900 million nuclear-powered clean hydrogen production facility on hold, awaiting clarity on the rules.

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Fossil Fuels Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 78

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 17, 2022

State and federal regulators knew the mill was polluting groundwater almost immediately after it started operating, but years passed before they informed residents and demanded fixes. After missing that target, the company told regulators it would complete the job around 2006, then by 2013. Credit© Mauricio Rodríguez Pons/ProPublica.

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Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

In 2012, 2017, and 2021 the National Academies of Science and Engineering published three separate reports on threats to the grid, resilience, and the future of electricity. [1] Electricity experts are not able to clearly answer the question, “who is in charge of planning, developing and ensuring the integrity of the future power system?” [3]

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

The article on Pennsylvania also highlights the lack of tough laws, regulations and penalties to prevent environmental problems, including inadequate well plugging bonds. Million In Penalties Collected; Record Number Of Violations Issued; Major Compliance Issues Uncovered; Evidence Of Health Impacts Mounts [PaEN] -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2023

Steel Clairton Coke (Coal) Works] -- Post-Gazette: FirstEnergy Seeking Ratepayer Surcharge To Keep Two Coal-Fired Power Plants Open In West Virginia -- PennLive - Letter: We’re At An Energy Crossroads - By Karen Feridun, Better Path Coalition -- PennLive Guest Essay: How Nuclear Power Saved Christmas And The PJM Electric Grid - By Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of PA [Natural Gas Prices Tripled] -- DCNR Blog: DCNR Building A Network Of Rural Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In State Parks, Forests -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PA Begins Accepting Applications For $62 Million In Federal EV Charging Station Funding March 27 -- UnionProgress.com: West Mifflin, Allegheny County Stays Current With EV (..)

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Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 101

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Unfortunately, the press can influence how decisions about US nuclear weapons policy are made, and more detailed analyses can be overlooked. The New York Times recently published an article suggesting there could be a “major shift in China’s nuclear power and doctrine.” They don’t publish much of what they know in open sources.

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Technology Technology Nuclear Power 2017 275

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2022

On April 7, the Department of Environmental Protection appealed the April 6 Commonwealth Court order blocking publication of the final regulation establishing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to the PA Supreme Court. Click Here for a copy of the appeal.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

This editorial first appeared in the Scranton Times on March 10, 2023 -- As regulators investigate and lawmakers lament the Feb. Josh Shapiro and the Legislature should beef up the DEP’s ability to regulate methane emissions and related public safety concerns. In November, the 13-day leak at an Equitrans Midstream Corp.

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Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Regulations 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal [PaEN] -- U.S. This is the only way you can get notified of when oil and gas-related permits are submitted to DEP.

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Regulations 77

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2022

On January 25, 2021, Patrick sent a 25-page letter to the Department of Environmental Protection laying out the unresolved issues related to drainage on his property and Sunoco’s lack of compliance with its Chapter 102 Erosion and Sedimentation Control permit.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2023

Climate Alliance , conducted a research study in May 2021 to better understand the capabilities of airborne methane detection technology and to gather data on methane emission sources and rates. Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal [PaEN] -- Rep.

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Natural Gas Technology Technology Nuclear Power 78

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

-- NEW FEATURE: Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 23, 2022

For example, the IRA extends and expands existing tax credits for renewable electricity production, and creates a new credit for electricity production at certain nuclear power plants. Nevertheless, to date, federal regulation of methane emissions from the oil and natural gas sector has been fairly limited.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2022

In calendar year 2021 , DEP issued 4,386 violations to conventional operators and 1,000 violations to unconventional shale gas operators. So far this year-- as of December 16 -- DEP did 12,535 inspections of conventional operators and 20,919 inspections of unconventional shale gas operators.

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