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September Is Here. That Means Another Nail-Biter for California’s Grid.

Union of Concerned Scientists

Solar energy production starts to dwindle by September. Solar power peaks earlier in the summer when the days are longer. By September, the sun sets earlier in the evening, and solar power production tapers off when people are still using substantial amounts of electricity in the evening. and 6:28 to 6:48 p.m.

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Conservatives Who Support Climate Action

Legal Planet

In 2022, the government adopted a new energy policy to combat dependence on Russian oil. The plan calls for 24 Gigawatts of nuclear power, involving the construction of up to eight new nuclear plants on existing sites. There’s only a very tentative embrace of solar power — maybe too many places for the grouse to hide!

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Reevaluating the Role of Fossil Gas in a Decarbonizing Grid

Union of Concerned Scientists

By 2050, gas plants operate at less than 6 percent of their rated capacity during the year compared to more than 38 percent for all gas plants in 2022, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). It also ignores the reality that gas power plant failures correlate with outages that occur in extreme weather.

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Guest Essay: PA Politicians Capitalizing On Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine To Benefit Natural Gas Industry

PA Environment Daily

Greenworks Law & Consulting LLC The following article first appeared on LinkedIn November 19, 2022 -- On November 3, 2022, Pennsylvania Governor Wolf quietly signed into law resurrecting the prospect of liquified natural gas ("LNG") export facilities at the Port of Philadelphia. Williams, Esq.,

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 3.27.22

PA Environment Daily

Wolf Ranks Near Bottom Of ALEC-Conservative ‘Economic Freedom’ Scorecard; Republicans Dominate Top Of List Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: March 27, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.8.23

PA Environment Daily

EIA: 'Increasing Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources Contributes To Lower Power Prices' In 2023 [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: New Energy Co-Op Helps Make Switch To Solar Power Easier, More Affordable In Lancaster -- Nebraska Examiner: U.S.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Mastriano, After Big Defeat To End 2022, Climbs Back Onto Political Stage -- PennLive: Republican Sen. Mastriano, After Big Defeat To End 2022, Climbs Back Onto Political Stage -- PennLive: Republican Sen. Fetterman ‘Is Alive And Well’ -- Inquirer: Report: Republican Sen. Mastriano Considering Run For U.S.

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