Law and Environment

JANUARY 24, 2023

This past year represents a real turning point in the transition to electric vehicles, demonstrated by new major incentives and regulatory activities at both federal and state government levels and several notable accomplishments in the private sector. Let’s see if 2023 pushes the needle even further. 13,522,732 estimated FY 2023.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Last spring, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) , which operates the electricity grid serving 45 million people across the central United States, found o ut it was at a higher risk of power outages than it believed. The result, as I explain below, was skyrocketing electricity bills for thousands of people.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). I’ll start off with the good.

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Inhabitant

JANUARY 26, 2023

Despite low sales due to supply shortages and soaring vehicle prices in 2022, electric vehicle production is set to greatly expand in 2023. In 2023, that massive influx of new EVs in development finally arrived. Here are some highlights from the coming year of EVs you can purchase.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By Jeremy Williams If I had a pound for every time someone tells me they can’t afford an electric car, I could buy myself a very nice bike. First, it’s not strictly true that electric cars are more expensive. We struggled to find an electric car we could afford too. There are a couple of things to say about this*.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 15, 2023

During the first quarter of 2023, the renewable source generated more than 32% of the country's energy.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

On May 22, Duquesne Light Company released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report , which discloses the company’s performance in three core areas of its ESG strategy: climate conscious, powering people and responsible performance. At the time of recognition, DLC was one of only two electric utility companies in the U.S.

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Law and Environment

DECEMBER 20, 2023

On December 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released long-awaited final guidance on its process to designate National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (commonly referred to as “NIETCs,” pronounced NIT-sees).

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New Scientist

MAY 7, 2024

The rapid growth of solar power led to a record-breaking year for clean energy generation in 2023, and the year is expected to mark the start of a long-term decline in fossil fuels

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% from other sources. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2023

During its final public meeting for 2023, the Public Utility Commission continued a tradition of highlighting major accomplishments over the past year. New PUC Leadership During 2023, following the departure of its longtime Chairman, the PUC welcomed a new Chairman and Vice Chair. Hafner, and the Bureau of Consumer Services, Lori Mohr.

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Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The push and pull of progress and catastrophe made 2023 one of the most discordant—and consequential—years for the world’s climate. By ICN Staff In 2023, clean energy progress and the horrors of a radically warming climate fought almost to a draw.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Moving the requirement for 100 percent zero-emissions HDV sales up to 2036 from 2040 would result in more than 130,000 additional electric trucks on the road in 2050, according to research recently contracted by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2024

On April 4, the Department of Transportation announced $20 million in investments for Round 1A of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding for 29 projects in 19 counties. Charging stations will expand access to, and the reliability of, electric vehicle (EV) charging within Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On December 23, the Public Utility Commission published notice in the PA Bulletin inviting comment on a Proposed Policy Statement requesting public comment on proposed guidelines for electric utility rate design for electric vehicle (EV) charging. M-2023-3040755. M-2023-3040755 for documents related to this proposed policy.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

On November 15, the Public Utility Commission is alerting consumers that many natural gas and electric utilities are adjusting their energy supply prices on December 1 and reminding households to understand those changes, explore options to manage winter energy bills, and #CallUtilitiesNow to discuss affordability programs. cents to 10.46

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

On October 19, the Public Utility Commission approved a Proposed Policy Statement requesting public comment on proposed guidelines for electric utility rate design for electric vehicle (EV) charging. M-2023-3040755. M-2023-3040755 for documents related to this proposed policy. Visit PUC Docket No.:

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It’s immediately clear how fully-electric battery electric vehicles (BEVs) can help reduce emissions; eliminating gasoline and tailpipes in favor of increasingly clean electricity helps limit both climate change and air pollution. Plug-in hybrids are a bit more complicated. BEV or PHEV?

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New Scientist

APRIL 26, 2023

One in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 will be electric, but a mass shift away from the internal combustion engine will bring its own problems

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

How would that change if I hopped on the electric bus route at the end of my block? Even when accounting for pollution from electricity generation, electric trucks can significantly reduce air pollution and get us on a better track to addressing climate change.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

On February 3, the Department of Transportation announced it has postponed the opening of the grant application period for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program. For more information, visit PennDOT’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program webpage. Posted: February 3, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2023

The Mid-Atlantic Region is made up of the Atlantic City Electric, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Delmarva Power & Light, Jersey Central Power & Light, Met-Ed, Penelec, PECO Energy, Pepco, PPL Electric Utilities, PSE&G, and Orange & Rockland (Rockland Electric Company) transmission zones.

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Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The amendments are intended to accelerate progress towards decarbonization of the electricity sector and further ensure the state meets its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The CES, first enacted in 2017, requires retail sellers of electricity in Massachusetts to provide increasing quantities of clean electricity over time.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 5, 2023

Unseasonal snow throughout the western Balkans is elevating the risk of floods, electricity shutoffs, and traffic accidents. The weather has shut down mountain roads, cut off electricity to villages, halted ferry lines, and brought down many trees and branches. billion natural gas project.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 2, 2024

Whatever the weather in March and beyond—in-like-a-lion blustery or out-like-a-lamb sunny—spring tends to be a season of strong electricity production from solar and wind in particular. Spring is also a glorious time for taking stock, since the official data on the previous year’s US electricity generation become available.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2024

Representative Matt Cartwright and other federal officials announced the an electric vehicle charging station in Luzerne County is the first completed with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding in Pennsylvania. Visit PennDOT's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program webpage to learn more about this program.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2024

On January 22, the PJM Interconnection announced it will begin performing System Impact Studies on 308 projects representing 46,000 MW of new, mostly renewable electric generation under Transition Cycle 1 of its new project review process. PaEN] [Posted: January 23, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 9, 2023

Today kicks off the 2023 state legislative session for our elected state leaders. As 2023 is the first year in which the state will be collecting revenue from the Climate Commitment Act, the stakes for these budget decisions are especially high. © Courtney Baxter/TNC.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

On November 29, the Public Utility Commission again alerted consumers that many natural gas and electric utilities are adjusting their energy supply prices on December 1 and reminding households to understand those changes, explore options to manage winter energy bills, and #CallUtilitiesNow to discuss affordability programs. cents to 10.46

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Public Utility Commission published notice in the January 20 PA Bulletin it will hold a February 1 virtual meeting of stakeholders on the issue of proposed rules for distributed energy resources participation in wholesale electricity markets. To participate in this meeting, contact Kayla Cobaugh, kacobaugh@pa.gov by January 31, 2024.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 12, 2024

Fossil gas power plants currently provide the largest source of electricity generation and capacity in the United States. To meet our climate goals and reach net zero emissions by 2050, most studies show that we need to dramatically reduce gas use for generating electricity, heating homes and businesses, and running industrial processes.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 22, 2022

Solar will provide 75% of that by the end of 2023. The post Home Depot Has Cut Electricity Consumption by 44% Since 2010. Home Depot’s stores will run entirely on renewable energy by 2030. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The solar energy facilities are proposed to provide electric to Transco natural gas compressor stations in Columbia (Station 610) and Wyoming (Station 605) counties. Documents related to this petition can be found at Docket: P-2023-3041485. Read more here. Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for instructions on how to submit comments.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2023

On July 28, the regional electric grid operator PJM Interconnection extended its Maximum Generation Emergency Alert/Load Management Alert through July 28. Temperatures are expected to be near or above 90 degrees in these regions, which drives up the demand for electricity. Photo: Updated as of at least 4:00 a.m.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

On October 5, the Department of Transportation announced draft priority areas for funding electric vehicle charging facilities under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Visit PennDOT’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program webpage for more information. Posted: October 5, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The promise of a material that could revolutionise the way we use electricity captured imaginations on social media, which also helped researchers quickly determine that LK-99 wasn't what it seemed

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Inhabitant

AUGUST 10, 2021

After more than a century in business, tugboat pioneers at Crowley Maritime Corporation have revealed their design for the world’s first all-electric harbor tugboat, due to hit the water in 2023.

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