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. Map courtesy NREL: Denholm et al.

Electricity 346

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 346

Circle of Blue

MAY 31, 2022

May 31, 2022. Utilities warn of blackouts and rising electricity rates across the Great Lakes region this summer. Brian Langloss, a senior field representative for the conservation nonprofit Oceana. The storm took 10 lives and plunged thousands into electrical blackouts. Laura Gersony, Fresh Editor. Looking Ahead.

Electricity 130

Electricity Carbon Dioxide 2022 Regulations 130

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2023

Additionally, they are encouraged to learn more about options for managing energy costs by exploring the Commission’s official electric shopping website, PAPowerSwitch.com, for details on competitive offers for electricity supplies and energy conservation tips. The PTC averages 40% to 60% of the customer’s total utility bill.

Natural Gas 54

Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy Cooling 54

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Steel -- 37 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- Gov. Setting PFOA/PFOS Drinking Water Standard And The First MCL Developed By DEP [PaEN] -- 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- What Can We Expect From Gov.

Conservation 102

Conservation 2023 Natural Gas Waste 102

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Yaw, Others - By Dean Marshall, Lock Haven -- PennLive Letter: The Fossil Fuel Industry Carries Too Much Weight In Pennsylvania -- Observer-Reporter Editorial: Is Shapiro’s Voluntary Agreement With CNX The Right Move For Gas Well Safety? 1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8%

Conservation 102

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 102

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2024

Finance/OilPrice.com: US Natural Gas Producers Ready To Pounce When Prices Rebound; Signing Contracts To Export More LNG Gas -- Road Dumping Continues At Will As Conventional Oil & Gas Well Owners Get Rid Of Their Wastewater [PaEN] -- Spotlight PA: Little Information Made Public About Free Water Testing Ordered As Part Of Mariner East Natural Gas (..)

Conservation 88

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Electricity 88

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

16 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times Editorial: Give Teeth To DEP Environmental Justice Policy [PaEN] -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Sept. Ned Ketyer Explains The Results Of New Studies Of The Health Impacts Of Natural Gas Development On Children And Adults [PaEN] -- The Center Square: State Dept. 26 to Sept.

Conservation 106

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 106

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

20 to 26 - 15 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Plugging Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Revolution Pipeline Land Slip; Brief Compressor Fire; Crypto Mining? Million In 37 Clean Energy Projects In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: USDA Sends PA $5.2 PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Feb.

Conservation 92

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 92

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Westmoreland County? Westmoreland County? PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb. PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb. PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb.

Conservation 98

Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 98

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. The issues were actually at the wellhead. “It

Natural Gas 46

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 46

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People [PaEN] -- Courier Express: Fmr. Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17

Conservation 94

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy 2024 94

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

The PJM Interconnection said it will be sending penalty assessments to electric generators that failed to perform during December’s Winter Storm Elliot this week across its service territory of 13 states and the District of Columbia. Read more here.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Regulations 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

14 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference [PaEN] -- Inquirer Guest Essay: PA Needs To Do More To Defend Public Health From Shale Gas - By Alison Steele, Environmental Health Project -- Protect PT Holds Nov. Shapiro Find Agreement On Monitoring Program Where Legislators Cannot -- Evangelical Environmental Network Thanks Gov.

Conservation 96

Conservation Natural Gas 2018 Electricity 96

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Pennsylvania Celebrates Conservation District Week April 28 to May 4 [PaEN] -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock Haven Express: Centre County Celebrates Envirothon Winners, Conservation District Week -- Republican Herald: Team From (..)

Conservation 98

Conservation Nuclear Power 2024 Waste 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

The LIURP programs are sponsored by electric and natural gas public utilities to provide weatherization and energy use reduction services for low-income customers. The PUC’s existing LIURP regulations apply to natural gas distribution companies and electric distribution companies.

Natural Gas 51

Natural Gas Electricity 2016 Regulations 51

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2022

On March 7, the Public Utility Commission continues encouraging consumers to monitor energy costs and explore ways to conserve and save – including comparing prices for electric generation and evaluating competitive supplier offers. The PTC averages 40% to 60% of the customer’s total utility bill.

Electricity 77

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation 77

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As usual, I’ll begin with his League of Conservation Voters (LCV) scores — 5% in 2022, 6% lifetime. I’ve noticed that many Republicans had very low scores in 2022 — zeroes in a number of cases. It is important to provide adequate protections for our natural treasures. Both scores need interpretation.

2018 261

2018 Conservation Natural Gas Technology 261

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

1 - 13 More Abandoned Conventional Well NOVs; Failure To Report Water Supply Impact In July [PaEN] -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Dec. 1 - 13 More Abandoned Conventional Well NOVs; Failure To Report Water Supply Impact In July [PaEN] -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Dec. 25 to Dec. 25 to Dec.

Conservation 93

Conservation Natural Gas Regulations Clean Energy 93

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2024

Complain About Noise From Allshouse Oil Well Compressor -- Marcellus Shale Gas Coalition Official Joins Pittsburgh-based EQT In Saying We Have A 'Duty’ To Provide LNG Gas To China, Our Economic, Military Competitor [PaEN] -- The Energy Age Blog: Gas Profiteers: It’s Our ‘Duty’ To Provide Gas To China -- DEP Issues $1.1

Conservation 96

Conservation 2024 Climate Change Waste 96

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- WNEP: John Levitsky, Luzerne Conservation District, Recognized With Thomas P. 18 Webinar On Democracy, Voting & Climate Solutions [PaEN] -- Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov. 18 Webinar On Democracy, Voting & Climate Solutions [PaEN] -- Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov.

Conservation 106

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 106

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Honors Nancy Bake r [PaEN] -- Keep PA Beautiful Announces Recipients Of 2023 Volunteer And Community Partners Awards [PaEN] -- TribLive: Aspinwall, Allegheny County Teen’s Passion For Conservation Earns Him Spot On Western PA Junior Achievement’s 18 Under Eighteen List -- Gov. 27 to Feb. 27 to Feb. 27 to Feb.

Conservation 85

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Solar Power 85

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Shapiro Unveils Cap-And-Invest PA Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative To Reduce Carbon Pollution From Power Plants; Update Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards To Diversify Electric Generation, Improve Reliability [PaEN] -- Gov.

Conservation 86

Conservation Electricity Natural Gas Regulations 86

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

On March 20, the Public Utility Commission strongly encourages residents across Pennsylvania to #SaveInPA – exploring electric power shopping options which could result in substantial savings on the energy portion of their monthly electric bills, especially during high-usage times. Read more here. That figure is in addition to the 1.2

Electricity 66

Electricity Natural Gas 2022 2023 66

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2023

On January 20, the natural gas industry and Senate Republicans launched an effort to unleash the industry by reducing regulations, requiring automatic approval of permits and limiting opportunities for public review of permits at a hearing of the Senate Republican Policy Committee in Pittsburgh. Read more here.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Regulations Waste 2022 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2022

On May 9, the Public Utility Commission alerted consumers that most utilities will be adjusting their prices for electric generation on June 1 – cautioning that many non-shopping (default service) customers will see sharp increases in energy costs as summer approaches, ranging between 6% and 45% depending on their electric utility.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Electricity Regulations Conservation 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

GW of renewables projects in 2023, nearly doubling the capacity constructed compared to 2022. It is the largest solar project in the Commonwealth and the University of Pennsylvania will purchase all electricity produced at the sites. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? Of the 3.5

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 2024 104

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 18, 2023

Steel Is Progressing Toward Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals [ 2022 ESG Report ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Carnegie Mellon ($3.1 Steel Is Progressing Toward Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals [ 2022 ESG Report ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Carnegie Mellon ($3.1 million), Thar Energy ($2.2 million), Thar Energy ($2.2

Conservation 95

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 95

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

At a February 6 hearing of the House Republican Policy Committee , members and the natural gas industry recommended the need to remove roadblocks to faster permit reviews by DEP they said stand in the way of economic growth and lower natural gas prices. Read more here. They don’t want to sell their products on the cheap.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas 2019 2022 Regulations 90

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

1] -- FracTracker Alliance Now Accepting Nominations For 2023 Community Sentinel Award [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. 1] -- FracTracker Alliance Now Accepting Nominations For 2023 Community Sentinel Award [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. 28 to Oct.

Conservation 85

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity 2023 85

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

27 Families Will Hold Town Hall Meeting In Washington County Seeking Policy Changes After Pitt Studies Link Natural Gas Development And Negative Health Outcomes [PaEN] -- PennLive Guest Essay: Gov. PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Title V Air Quality Permit For Eastern Gas Transmission Compressor Station In Westmoreland County At Oct.

Conservation 94

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels 94

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Updated Background -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: Marsh Creek State Park Once Again Site Of Cleanup Due To Mariner East Pipeline Construction In Chester County -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: Material Leaks Into Tributary Of Marsh Creek State Park At Site Of Mariner East Pipeline Spill In 2020 -- DEP Publishes Final Guidance On Environmental Consideration In (..)

Conservation 91

Conservation Electricity Air Pollution Recycling 91

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Shapiro Must Acknowledge Health Risks Of Natural Gas Development And Take Meaningful Action To Protect The Public [PaEN] -- Physicians For Social Responsibility PA: Gov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov.

Conservation 93

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling 2024 93

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

Dave Souder, Executive Director Systems Operations, noted that the extreme low temperatures during Winter Storm Gerri did not impact the entire PJM footprint, as they did during Winter Storm Elliott in December 2022, but primarily the western region of the regional grid. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ?

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Electricity 2024 2022 101

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 101

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 101

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2023

Of Health Apologizes For Not Listening To Communities Suffering Health Impacts From Shale Gas Development; New Health Study Results ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’ [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Editorial: Who Pays For Natural Gas Development’s Harm? 23 Webinar On Gridscale Solar Energy Facilities -- PennDOT Announces $33.8

Conservation 86

Conservation Natural Gas 2002 Electricity 86

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts [PaEN] -- TribLive Letter: For Natural Gas Industry, Concern For Health Should Trump Industry Profits -- HEI Energy Hosts Dec. Keystone Goldwater Conference Feb. 23-24 In State College [PaEN] -- Susquehanna University: Dam Good Engineering! Million In Grants?

Conservation 91

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels 91

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 1, 2022

DEP’s most recent workload report shows DEP has approved permits for 22,632 unconventional gas wells, however, the same report says the industry has only actually drilled 13,395 wells. They were never drilled for several reasons, but probably waiting for higher natural gas prices is the biggest one. percent in 2021.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Natural Resources Electricity 84