PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Sheetz will receive approximately 110 million kilowatt hours of energy per year from the long-term power purchase agreements, with that energy matched by Green-e® Energy Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) sourced from renewable facilities located throughout the U.S.

Renewable Energy 116

Renewable Energy Recycling Carbon Emissions Electricity 116

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Most studies show that achieving these targets will require an unprecedented increase in wind and solar power to decarbonize the power sector and meet the increased demand for zero- carbon electricity to replace fossil fuels in building, industrial and transportation sectors. Rooftop solar deployment, meanwhile, doesn’t require any land.

Electricity 350

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 350

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

21 Webinar On DEP's Federally-Funded Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program [PaEN] -- Energy Future PA Names Former Rep. 23; Transportation- Feb. 28 Webinar On Protecting Your Health And Property From Damage Caused By Coal Mining [PaEN] -- Sen.

Conservation 117

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Martin Interim President Of PPL Electric Utilities -- National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Awards $14.9 Million In Grants To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments To Switch To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Next Round Of Applications Due Dec. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

Conservation 111

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2022

What’s more basic, more natural, than sunshine?” -- Clean Energy Cooperative, Honesdale, Wayne County “On behalf of the Clean Energy Cooperative, I would like to thank the PA Solar Center for this recognition,” said Chris Weigand, President of Clean Energy Cooperative. billion annually. The current 0.5

Renewable Energy 72

Renewable Energy Clean Energy 2004 Solar Power 72

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2022

The clean energy industry is continuing to deploy significant amounts of storage to deliver a low-carbon future. Having enough energy storage in the right places will support the massive amount of renewables needed to add to the grid in the coming decades. Currently only 4 percent of US electricity comes from solar.

Clean Energy 289

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Technology Technology 289

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2022

12; Will Consider Final PFOS/PFOA MCL Rule DEP Now Accepting Applications For Cooking In Healthy Electrified Commercial Kitchens Rebate Program; 3 Cooking In Energy Efficient Kitchens Webinars FracTracker Alliance Accepting Nominations For 2022 Community Sentinel Awards DEP Blog: Is Your Clean Fill Really Clean?

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Conservation Recycling Climate Scientist 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- EQT Corp. PA Bulletin, page 2795 ) -- LOLA Energy Petroco LLC - Polaris Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by Aluminum, Barium, Boron, Chloride, Iron, Lithium, Manganese, Strontium, Zinc, Vanadium, and Selenium for the facility located in Oakland Twp.,

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy Clean Energy 93

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

The wells included-- -- Cranberry Township: Lalley 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, -- Pinegrove Township: Lambert 1, 2, 3, 6, 7; Hart North 5, 7, 8 DEP’s inspection reports [Lalley 1 - example] show the original violations issued for well abandonment were on or about July 20, 2022. Read more here.

2024 111

2024 Natural Gas 2022 Recycling 111

Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

Worse than that, it might end up misdirecting the world’s clean energy efforts into dirtier than appreciated energy technologies because of the country’s ongoing dependence on coal-fired energy. Department of Energy, February 24, 2022, [link]. million metric tons, equivalent to adding 3.4

Electricity 140

Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 140

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

3, Business Meeting March 17 DEP: Public Urged To Take Precautions - Deer Tick Virus (DTV) Detected At High Levels In Clearfield County Park PA Resources Council Invites Municipalities In Western PA To Host Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program DEP Invests Over $2.7 Million; Still Short Of 2018 Revenue Of $251.8 Meeting Jan.

Conservation 52

Conservation 2022 Natural Gas Natural Resources 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

24-26 DEP Invites Comments On Electric Grid Resilience Plan At Aug. 24-26 DEP Invites Comments On Electric Grid Resilience Plan At Aug. Releases Air Quality Annual Review Covering 2021 DEP Now Accepting Recycling Implementation Grant Applications, Deadline Oct. 9 & 16 Washington & Jefferson College Hosts Oct.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2022

Steel Mill In West Mifflin -- Eastern PA Alliance Of Climbers Hosts April 11 Bats + Climbers Virtual Panel Discussion [PaEN] -- University of Pittsburgh, Atlantic Council Host April 12 Webinar On State Of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, PA Perspectives [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council Webinar April 12 Recycling & Waste Reduction.

Earth Day 49

Earth Day Waste Conservation Sustainable Development 49

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2021

9 Webinar On Mystery Songbird Disease: Knowns, Unknowns And Actions To Take PA Recreation & Park Society, Park Maintenance Institute Highlight Upcoming Education Programs PA Conservative Energy Forum Hosts National Clean Energy Week Events: Next Program Sept. Billion In Economic Benefits The Feds Gov.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Conservation Clean Energy Recycling 52

Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

CCUS and clean hydrogen will play a significant role in the Administration’s efforts to address hard-to-decarbonize industries to promote clean US manufacturing. Clean Industrial Sector Fact Sheet. These new initiatives include: Accelerating Clean Hydrogen. Focus on Clean Procurement. CEQ Guidance on CCUS.

Clean Energy 147

Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Regulations 2022 147

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2023

At that time, even the largest solar arrays in the world measured only in the hundreds of kilowatts, enough to generate the equivalent of the electricity needs of just a few tens of thousands of US households. Last year, solar accounted for almost 5 percent of US electricity. Single projects can be hundreds of megawatts.

Solar Power 272

Solar Power Fossil Fuels Electricity Technology 272

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Blackhill Energy, LLC - Kingsley E 6H Well Site: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Springfield Twp., PA Bulletin, page 1855 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Fossil Fuels 91

Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Dylan White , and Sam Wong As countries around the world accelerate the transition to clean energy, the race to gain shares in the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing market is intensifying, with global sales of EVs rising 31% in 2023. [1] News, Global Electric Car Sales Rose 31% in 2023 – Rho motion (Jan. 5] Scenario 1.

Regulations 130

Regulations 2025 2024 Government 130

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2022

By Jennifer Matthews, Penn State News Upcycling plastic waste into graphite, used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, could positively contribute to the global economy, preserving resources, saving energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to Penn State researchers.

Upcycling 52

Upcycling Clean Energy Waste Electricity 52

A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

In 2022, tech firms’ payrolls fell by 164,000 employees, with a further 166,000 jobs cut in the first quarter of 2023, according to tracking platform Layoffs.fyi. For example, where car makers are setting up electric vehicle departments or energy firms are setting up renewable energy operations.”

2015 52

2015 Carbon Emissions Climate Change 2025 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2022

It will include funding to address abandoned wells, abandoned mine lands, improvements to drinking water and wastewater systems, Superfund site cleanups, and expanding electric vehicle networks, and many other areas,” said Ziadeh. Million [January 18, 2022] PA Environment Digest Million; Still Short Of 2018 Revenue Of $251.8

2022 98

2022 2020 2014 Law 98

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

An expiration date creates a disincentive for both technology developers and utilities to invest in commercializing “4th generation” technologies intended to more efficiently recycle used fuel. Summary: The expiry date on nuclear energy is baseless, arbitrary and serves no useful purpose. For example, the title of section 4.27

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 25, 2021

Finally, the bill adds the People’s Counsel as a member of the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and the Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council. House Bill 44 reestablishes through fiscal 2023 the Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment Rebate Program and increases to $1.8 Prohibition on Balloon Releases.

Law 52

Law 2021 Recycling 2024 52

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In 2022, environmental progress ran hot and very cold in Canada. The federal government will keep its promise to increase the availability and affordability of electric vehicles. Right now, people who want to replace their polluting gas or diesel vehicle with a fully electric one are stuck on waiting lists that can last years.

2023 67

2023 Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Emissions 67

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2022

Brooke Smokelin Has Dedicated Her Life To Trying -- DCNR Celebrates French Creek As The 2022 River Of The Year At Paddle Fest Celebration [PaEN] -- WeConservePA: PA Land Trusts Preserved 208,026 Acres; 107,300 Pennsylvanians Contribute To Land Trusts [PaEN] -- Dept.

Conservation 64

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 64

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Batteries are key to enabling the renewable energy transition. When the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing, batteries help store clean energy to continue supplying electricity to the grid and to customers consistently and reliably. And 70% of the copper used in batteries is already recycled.

Renewable Energy 154

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Recycling 154

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Take The Agrisolar Survey To Help Identify Policy Issues, Educational Needs -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: State Gets $4 Million In Federal Funding For Rural Renewable Energy Projects -- PA Solar Center Webinar Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov.

Conservation 108

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Electricity 108

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

Implement Ontario’s first comprehensive zero-emissions vehicle strategy, which in part includes: A province-wide electric vehicle sales target of 15 per cent by 2025, 45 per cent by 2030, and 100 per cent by 2030. A world-leading building retrofit program to improve energy efficiency, retrofitting five per cent of Ontario buildings per year.

Climate Change 76

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 76

PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2023

LLC’s Nancy 13 Conventional Well Leaking Gas, Production Wastewater Since 2018; Citizen Complaint Finds ‘Bubbling’ Gas Well [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - May 20 [PaEN] -- EPCAMR: PA Solar On Mined Lands Statewide Summit July 19 In State College [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Large (..)

Clean Energy 77

Clean Energy 2018 Conservation Fossil Fuels 77

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

28 PA Solar Center Issues RFP For Solar Developers To Assist 11 Allegheny County Municipalities, Pittsburgh Water Authority Connect To Solar Energy DEP Awards $2.9 At Jennings Environmental Education Center A Rainy Success In Butler County Master Watershed Steward Don Horn Promotes Sustainability And Clean Water DEP To Host Sept.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Conservation Recycling 2023 97

PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2023

Of Agriculture Starts Accepting Resource Enhancement Farm Conservation Tax Credit Applications Aug.

Conservation 103

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Recycling 103

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Here are 91 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.

Conservation 107

Conservation Electricity Air Pollution Recycling 107

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

15 Online Discussion - Rethinking Our Connection To Fossil Fuels [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council To Host Free Statewide Recycling Webinar Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center Webinar Nov. 17 - PA Boroughs Clean Energy Community Choice Aggregation [PaEN] -- Penn State Center Pittsburgh Hosting Nov.

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Recycling Conservation Waste 79

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Million For Federal Clean School Bus Program Help/Interns Wanted -- WESA: PA Outdoor Corps Seeking Young Adult Crew Members -- Interns Wanted: Department Of Environmental Protection, Conservation & Natural Resources, Agriculture - Deadline Feb. PA Recycling Markets Center’s PA ReMaDE Conference Jan. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

Natural Gas 49

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation 2023 49

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

16 Shaping The Pennsylvania Clean Energy & Efficiency Workforce Future Webinar [PaEN] -- Sustainable Pittsburgh Selected As One Of 20 Regional Green Jobs Centers To Train Individuals For Climate-Resilient Jobs [PaEN] -- DCNR Webinar: Advancing Climate Resiliency In Pennsylvania Aug. Shapiro: Darlington Twp., Chris Deluzio -- Aug.

Conservation 97

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

To Treat Mine Drainage In Schuylkill County [PaEN] -- DEP Accepting Applications For Small Business Advantage Grants For Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Conservation Projects -- DEP PA Clean Water Academy: Releases Training On Guiding Principles Of Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling Conservation 94

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Wolf Touts PA's Leadership In Clean Energy Transition At Global Clean Energy Action Forum In Pittsburgh Team Pennsylvania, Co-Chaired By Gov. 15 PA Resources Council Pittsburgh Reuse Fest Provides Opportunity To Donate Items To Nonprofits For Reuse Register Now For 2022 Pennsylvania Litter Summit Nov.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution 52