PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

times faster than the state's overall economy, according to the 2023 Clean Jobs PA report. Sustainable Pittsburgh has engaged tech firm Julius Education to build two career maps focusing on clean energy jobs in advanced manufacturing and the construction/electrical sector. This number is expected to grow.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Shell Falcon Pipeline will pay $300,000 in penalties-- a $25,000 fine to the Department and $275,000 to the Independence Conservancy to support environmental restoration efforts. A similar lawsuit preceded the May 2023 penalty settlement. 1 Electricity Price Changes; Rates Will Vary From 8.4% Read more here. Read more here.

Law

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

5-7 In Lancaster Coldwater Heritage Partnership Now Accepting Applications For Conservation Grants; Natural Gas Pipeline Mitigation Projects USGS Releases New Video: Susquehanna River Story - What Does The Science Say About Water Quality? 26 to Nov. 12 Joint Meeting Of DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Nov.

Air Pollution

A Greener Life

JULY 6, 2025

As the world’s attention turns toward COP30, Brazil’s evolving environmental strategies will play a crucial role in shaping global discussions on sustainability, climate change, and conservation efforts. Deforestation decline in the Amazon Deforestation in the Amazon has reached a nine-year low, with a significant 30.6%

2025

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2025

The Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Cindy Dunn, provided the event’s keynote address, saying , “The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is using solar energy as a part of our broader commitment to sustainably managing the Commonwealth’s natural spaces. “We

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

At the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), our job is to make sure that essential utility services-- electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and transportation-- remain safe, reliable, and affordable for Pennsylvanians. That needs to change-- and it starts with how we think, talk about, and invest in energy.

Electricity

Law Columbia

MARCH 27, 2025

Similar to other challenges against local natural gas bans, the plaintiffs in this 2023 lawsuit argued that the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) preempted Local Law 154. This natural gas ban was the first local ordinance in the country to effectively require all-electric construction of new buildings.

Law

Law Columbia

JULY 2, 2025

Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in 2023 finding that the EIS was deficient because it did not include estimates of GHG emissions and other impacts from induced oil production or oil refining. Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. The court vacated the EIS and the STB’s approval on these grounds. NRDC (1983).

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

Many of the key research studies on wastewater done by Penn State through the end of 2023 were included in this review. [A Penn State study found-- The chemical characteristics of conventional and unconventional oil and gas-produced waters overlap considerably with respect to major constituents as well as [radioactive] radium activity.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2025

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. August 13-- Senate and House Agricultural & Rural Affairs Committees Information Session At Penn State Ag Progress Days. Red Barn Annex, Ag Progress Days Site, Pennsylvania Furnace, Huntingdon County.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: State Of The Susquehanna River - A Closer Look At Our River -- Western PA Conservancy: Dec. Thank you for your leadership! -- Penn State Ag Council Recognizes Cong. 5-7 In Lancaster [PaEN] -- Wilkes-Barre Times: DEP Reduced Permit Backlog By 67% Under Gov.

Conservation

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Whether it is installing solar panels, upgrading irrigation systems, or modernizing heating and cooling equipment, these projects help reduce electricity consumption and increase energy independence, saving money that can be reinvested in the business. Pennsylvania ($83.4 million), Minnesota ($79.8 Grants can cover up to 50% of project costs.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

Shapiro, Republicans Appear Headed For Energy Showdown -- PUC Launches Review Of Electric Grid Impacts From Data Center Growth, Sets April 24 Hearing [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: PA Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing On A.I.

Conservation

Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

From 2011 to 2023, U.S. electricity consumption was close to flat, despite substantial economic growth. Read the full story at Inside Climate News.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2023 In Anticipation Of Halt In Russian Gas Flows Thru Ukraine -- Reuters: What Happens When Russian Natural Gas Supply To Europe Via Ukraine Ends Jan. 2023 In Anticipation Of Halt In Russian Gas Flows Thru Ukraine -- Reuters: What Happens When Russian Natural Gas Supply To Europe Via Ukraine Ends Jan.

Natural Gas

Cresforum

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Nuclear energy provides reliable, zero-emissions electricity and has the highest capacity factor of any power-generation source. In 2023, U.S. The session explored the vital importance of nuclear assets for the future of energy in the U.S., nuclear plants operated at full capacity more than 93 percent of the time.

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

A 1985 study released in 2010 by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources found high concentrations of barium in conventional oil and gas brines was the "likely the source of barium contents exceeding the drinking-water limits in some private wells and small municipal water supplies in western Pennsylvania." [ Read more here.]

Natural Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 24, 2025

As much as prior conservative administrations may have criticized the agency, theres never been oneuntil nowthat tried to fire everybody. Nicole Cantello , union president and an EPA attorney, said the attacks on her members are unlike anything shes seen in her more than 30 years with the agency.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

GT Thompson, Chair of the US House Agriculture Committee; Members Of The PA In The Balance Farm Conservation Initiative Team; Student Jessica Herr [PaEN] -- Penn State Master Watershed Steward Jane Cook Leads By Example In Lehigh Valley [PaEN] -- PA Assn. 16 In State College [PaEN] -- Western PA Conservancy: Dec. 26 to Nov.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2025

Martins Latest Guitar For Earth Day, Lehigh Valley Company Continues Environmental Tradition -- Erie Times Guest Essay: Earth Day Gut Check - How Presidents Environmental Cuts Hit The Lake Erie Region - By Chris J.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2025

DEP reported last year that 86% of conventional well owners failed to submit 2023 production and waste reports covering 33,505 wells. DEP reported last year that 89% of conventional well owners failed to submit 2023 well integrity reports covering 34,455 wells. Read more here. 638 well owners covering 77,647 wells did report.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- PA Conservation Heritage Project Profile: Jack Winieski Dedicated His Professional Career To Improving Trees Through Genetics - By Wayne W. DEP Announce $5.275 Million In Penalties, Plus $1.4 Million In Abandoned Well Plugging Funding Against Shale Gas Drilling Companies-- XTO Energy, Inc.,

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2025

19 & 21 -- Reading Eagle: Frequent Met-Ed Power Outages In Southeastern Berks Called Into Question -- July 31 Webinar - Why Is My Electricity Bill So High? 19 & 21 -- Reading Eagle: Frequent Met-Ed Power Outages In Southeastern Berks Called Into Question -- July 31 Webinar - Why Is My Electricity Bill So High?

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2025

s Urgent Need For Power Spurs Return Of Dirtier Gas Turbines -- W&J Center For Energy Policy & Management: Summer 2025 Brings Warnings Of Risk To Electric Reliability Due To Data Centers, Severe Weather Reliability -- Utility Dive: A.I. Data Center Development -- Bloomberg: A.I.’s

Conservation

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 24, 2025

Several conservative-led jurisdictions have proven that supporting renewable energy doesnt mean abandoning careful money management. True conservatives care about open markets and fiscal responsibility. Not all conservative-leaning governments treat the development of renewable energy the same. It gets better. MT in 2020, or 13.5

Government

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- PA Conservation Heritage Project Profile: William C. 1 Electricity Price Changes; Rates Will Vary From 8.4% 1 Electricity Price Changes; Rates Will Vary From 8.4% Forrey - A Career In State Parks, Recreation Doing It Right, And Protecting The Environment - By Wayne W. Decrease To 31.2%

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2025

Electricity Bills Are Projected To Surge 20% This Summer [ PDF of Article ] -- WESA - Rachel McDevitt: As More A.I. .; Electricity Bills Are Projected To Surge 20% This Summer [ PDF of Article ] -- WESA - Rachel McDevitt: As More A.I. PaEN] -- Reuters: PJM, America’s Largest Power Grid, Is Struggling To Meet Demand From A.I.;

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2025

Shapiros FERC Complaint To Lower PJM Electricity Capacity Price Cap -- Broad+Liberty: US Senator McCormick Announces First PA Energy & Innovation Summit -- New Castle News: US Senator McCormick Plans PA Energy Summit, Touts Presidents Plan For Energy Dominance -- PennVEST Approves $288.2 Of Health, Penn State Project ECHO Host Feb.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2025

-- Sand County Foundation: Troy Firth Receives Pennsylvania Leopold Farm Conservation Award [PaEN] -- Inquirer: Charles D. Approves Solar Energy Facility In Blair County -- Spotlight PA: Shapiro Says Broken PJM Power Auction Process Could Lead To Higher Electricity Costs; Heres What To Know -- WHYY/BillyPenn: Why Gov.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

DEP Announce $5.275 Million In Penalties, Plus $1.4 Million In Abandoned Well Plugging Funding Against Shale Gas Drilling Companies-- XTO Energy, Inc., DEP Announce $5.275 Million In Penalties, Plus $1.4 Million In Abandoned Well Plugging Funding Against Shale Gas Drilling Companies-- XTO Energy, Inc.,

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. formal notice ) Read more on agenda. -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Nov. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Noon to 1:15 p.m.

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

20 Webinar [PaEN] -- WITF StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Communities Start To See Impact Of Federal Climate Spending, As Election Casts Doubt On Future Of Programs -- WESA: First Electric Vehicle Technician Apprentice Program Starts At Allegheny County Community College -- Forests For The Chesapeake Bay Halloween Edition!

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) -- TribLive Guest Essay: Summer’s Triple Threat - Energy Bills Rising, Grids Straining, Help Shrinking - By Destenie Nock, Peoples Energy Analytics -- Tribune-Democrat: 114 MW Wind Farm Under Construction At Rock Run ATV Park In Cambria County [ PDF of Article ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Eos Energy Receives $22.7

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

Susquehanna County [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: PA American To Provide Clean Drinking Water In Dimock To Replace Fracking-Contaminated Private Wells [ PDF of Article ] -- WVIA: PA American Water: Dimock Twp. Million In Growing Greener Plus Grants From DEP -- Volunteers Needed! Million In Growing Greener Plus Grants From DEP -- Volunteers Needed!

Conservation

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 15, 2025

Even as federal leadership on freight electrification has down throttled, ISRs adopted by state and local governments can help maintain the momentum the momentum toward electric truck deployments. ISRs can help accelerate the deployment of charging stations that serve electric drayage trucks like these seen near the Port of Oakland.

Ground-Level Ozone

Legal Planet

APRIL 30, 2025

I wrote in 2023 that the state of climate journalism is strong. Nearly two-thirds of surveyed billpayers said they have seen their gas and electric bills rise over the last year, and 63% reported feeling more stressed as a result of energy costs, Canary Media reports. Ethiopia may ban internal combustion engines, reports Electrek.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2025

Megawatts -- PennLive: 22 Bay Electric Vehicle Charging Station Opens In Lower Swatara Twp., Megawatts -- PennLive: 22 Bay Electric Vehicle Charging Station Opens In Lower Swatara Twp.,

Conservation