PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

PJM said in July 95% of the 260,000 MW of electricity projects in its project queue are renewable energy generation, battery storage or a hybrid of both. The Natural Resources Defense Council issued a report in May outlining how the slow PJM Interconnection project queue process threatens the development of renewable energy in the PJM region.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Renewable Energy 81

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

After a landmark 2022—a record $54 billion committed to climate spending and legislation that codified the state’s goals of carbon neutrality by 2045 and 90 percent clean electricity by 2035—a significantly gloomier budget forecast gave rise to fears that California’s climate programs would take a hit.

Law 242

Law Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 2030 242

PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2023

The departments of Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection would participate in the new program to provide veterans with apprenticeship training and the opportunity to enter the workforce in the sustainability sector. billion annually in economic activity.

Clean Energy 77

Clean Energy Environmental Protection Natural Resources Conservation 77

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources Clean Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $65 million through two funding opportunities for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. 7 [PaEN] [Posted: September 14, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Conservation 63

Conservation Natural Resources Climate Change Clean Energy 63

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

On November 29, PennFuture, Clean Air Council , Sierra Club , and Environmental Defense Fund filed an appeal of the Commonwealth Court’s November 1, 2023 ruling that blocked Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multistate carbon emissions reduction program.

Carbon Emissions 96

Carbon Emissions Air Pollution Natural Resources Clean Energy 96

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

From June 2021 through May 2022 the price was five dollars per megawatt (MW) of electricity capacity provided per day ($/MW-day) for MISO’s midwestern states, but from June 2022 through May 2023 it jumped to $236/MW-day. With this approach, if supplies meet MISO’s reliability target the price is low.

Electricity 234

Electricity Clean Energy Natural Resources 2022 234

PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

2024 80

2024 Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 80

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Recycling 91

Recycling Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 91

NRDC

MAY 19, 2023

Following an expensive 2022-23 auction, this year’s results showed sufficient power capacity, low risk of reliability challenges, and lower costs going into the 2023-24 year. Solutions should increase available capacity, lower costs, and enable more clean energy to come online.

Natural Resources 45

Natural Resources Renewable Energy Clean Energy 2023 45

Washington Nature

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We are thrilled to share stories from our climate work that highlight progress and learnings from 2023. This is a direct result of excessive greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), and the exploitation of natural resources for capitalistic gain.

Carbon Dioxide 97

Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Sea Level Greenhouse 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

On August 9, The Nature Conservancy-PA announced it has closed on the purchase of five acres in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and transferred the parcel to the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.

Conservation 88

Conservation Natural Resources Clean Energy Climate Change 88

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 3089 ) This action follows an initial disapproval of an Act 2 Land Recycling Risk Assessment Report by DEP on December 21, 2023 for almost the same chemicals at the same facility. DEP reported the action in a formal notice in the June 1 PA Bulletin. ( Read more here.

Recycling 68

Recycling Air Pollution Waste Natural Resources 68

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Resources 94

Natural Resources Conservation Recycling Air Pollution 94

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

28 Webinar On Protecting Your Health And Property From Damage Caused By Coal Mining [PaEN] -- PA Environmental Defense Foundation Files Court Motion To Prevent Unconstitutional Spending Of DCNR Oil & Gas Revenues For Nonconservation Purposes [PaEN] -- Reminder: Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn.

Clean Energy 80

Clean Energy Natural Gas Earth Day Conservation 80

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On October 25, the Natural Resources Defense Council released a new report that found adoption of the Advanced Clean Trucks standard for medium and heavy duty trucks in Pennsylvania can avoid 140 premature deaths and create 3,524 new jobs. If adopted in Pennsylvania, benefits would include: -- $1.8

Electricity 104

Electricity Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution 2027 104

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2023

Million Investment In 54 Electric Vehicle Charging Projects In 35 Counties Funded By The Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law University Of Pittsburgh, Vesper Energy Cut Ribbon On New 20-Megawatt Solar Energy Facility Near Pittsburgh Airport PA Assn. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: August 21, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Recycling 78

Recycling Conservation Law Waste 78

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Wolf: 2021 Climate Impacts Report Projects Pennsylvania Will Be 5.9°

Climate Change 97

Climate Change Natural Gas 2008 Natural Resources 97

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Conservation 96

Conservation 2024 Electricity Earth Day 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

Million Gallons/Day Environmental Defense Fund, Clean Air Council, Environmental Health Project Sponsor Ad Campaign To Finalize Strong EPA Oil & Gas Methane Emission Limits To Protect PA's Health & Climate Shell Petrochemical Plant Had 3-Hour Emergency Flaring Event To Burn Off Flammable Gases In Beaver County Allegheny County Health Dept.

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Waste Conservation 79

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Presenters will discuss the state of the renewable energy market as we approach year-end, plus trends and what to expect in 2023.

Renewable Energy 52

Renewable Energy Clean Energy 2023 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Already, utility scale wind and solar electricity is cheaper to generate, and now is a critical time for Pennsylvania to invest in clean energy jobs. Shapiro Noncommittal On Greenhouse Gas Strategy As Climate Task Force Finishes Work [Posted: September 30, 2023] PA Environment Digest NewsClip: -- AP: Gov.

Greenhouse 110

Greenhouse Regulations Clean Energy Electricity 110

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

“Bechtel’s decision to cancel this dangerous plant is a crucial win for the health, welfare and safety of the residents of Renovo, who have been peddled lies about this project's purported benefits and illegally cut out of the permitting process,” said Joseph Otis Minott, Executive Director and Chief Counsel of Clean Air Council.

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Solar Power 88

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 22, 2024

We can become a leader in clean energy supply and manufacture the products the world needs to live more sustainably. Other policies could encourage clean energy projects that hire apprentices or unionized workers and provide direct support to Indigenous nations for ownership of projects.

Fossil Fuels 82

Fossil Fuels Government Paris Agreement 2025 82

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2023

With renewable energy, like solar and wind, becoming cheaper and easier to scale up, there has never been a better moment for governments to transition away from the fossil fuel industry and its destructive impacts on the environment, the climate and communities. However, this year’s edition of Energy Futures could prove to be very different.

Fossil Fuels 85

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Paris Agreement Government 85

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said recently, “People can choose where they want to live, and they can pick somewhere where they can raise their kids and go out on a trail and where they have quality of life and an authentic experience where the water's clean and safe, where food is local. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 86

Natural Gas 2020 2010 Natural Resources 86

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

Washington County Latest Township To Realize Current Gas Well Regulations Aren’t Enough To Protect People -- Farm & Dairy: Cecil Twp., Washington County Latest Township To Realize Current Gas Well Regulations Aren’t Enough To Protect People -- Farm & Dairy: Cecil Twp.,

Waste 49

Waste Air Pollution 2017 Natural Resources 49

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: May 22, 2023] PA Environment Digest Acquires PA-Based Plants & Goodwin Well Plugging Firm To Create Methane Emission Offsets House Environmental Committee Holds May 22 Hearing On Hydrogen Hubs & Climate Change PUC Alerts Consumers To Electricity Price Changes Coming June 1-- From 20.7%

Conservation 75

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 75

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 107

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 107

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2023

Here are six ways that science has helped advance fossil fuel company climate accountability over the past year—and six key levers for science-driven action in 2023. For a more in-depth look at the prospects for climate accountability litigation in 2023, read this blog by my UCS colleague Dr. Delta Merner.

Fossil Fuels 213

Fossil Fuels 2023 Climate Change 2030 213

Renewable + Law

MAY 19, 2022

The CEC noted that in March 2022, the ISO Board approved a 10-year transmission plan with significant new investment, including 23 transmission projects to reinforce the system and help meet the state’s clean energy targets. Highlights of the Report. GW from the Humboldt WEA and 2.3 GW from Morro Bay WEA.

2030 52

2030 Renewable Energy Natural Resources 2022 52

Legal Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Legislators reached the first deadline of the 2023-2024 legislative season last week—passage of bills out of their house of origin. In the Assembly, bills with environmental designations often go to Environmental Safety & Toxic Materials, Natural Resources, or Utilities and Energy (and sometimes to all the above).

Fossil Fuels 236

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Greenhouse Natural Resources 236

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7

Nuclear Power 62

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 62

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 4, 2024

Railways and natural resources were diverted away from Allensworth to white-owned interests and farm holdings. But maybe the most famous sabotage occurred in March of 2023, after heavy rains flooded Dear Creek and someone artificially diverted the water flow toward Allensworth to protect industrial farmland operations elsewhere.

2023 274

2023 Renewable Energy Natural Resources Clean Energy 274

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The next General Assembly and Governor-elect Shapiro can improve the law by (1) strengthening the definition of "clean H2," (2) conditioning credit eligibility on a timely transition to clean H2, and (3) establishing state community protection and benefit standards. However, the H2 subsidy in Act 108 has two major flaws.

Fossil Fuels 88

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy Law 88

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It was just a discussion point.” -- Update On 10 Point Permit Process Improvement Plan: In response to questions on the 10 Point Permit Plan outlined at the 2023 budget hearings, Shirley said “There are parts of the plan I think that will achieve greater efficiencies and we're choosing to focus on those. “I Read more here.]

Greenhouse 77

Greenhouse 2007 Climate Change 2024 77

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The number of supporters on this letter demonstrates the strength and breadth of public support for eschewing the Commonwealth's dependence on fossil fuels and for prioritizing an equitable transition to an economy fueled by clean energy and energy efficiency innovation. Resource Link: -- DCED: Gov.

Fossil Fuels 65

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Climate Change 65