PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Of Environmental Educators Announce 2024 Award Winners [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: Outside Education, Experiences: Scovens Sisters Spark Students’ Stewardship Of Nature -- LancasterOnline: Mira Lloyd Dock Award Recognizes Marlisa Yoder-Bontrager For Tree Planting Efforts -- Energy Assn.

Conservation 97

Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 10:00: House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee hearing on Act 12 - private acquisition of public water & wastewater systems-- House Bill 1862 (Matzie-D-Beaver), House Bill 1863 (Matzie-D-Beaver), House Bill 1864 (Matzie-D-Beaver), House Bill 1865 (Matzie-D-Beaver) ( sponsor summary ).

Fossil Fuels 96

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 96

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 22, 2024

When it comes to the transition to clean energy, 2023 was quite a year for progress: record-breaking amounts of solar installed in the United States, a solid drop in carbon emissions from the US power sector, more than one million electric vehicles sold in the country for the first time, “breakneck” growth in renewable energy globally, and more.

Clean Energy 166

Clean Energy Renewable Energy 2024 Electricity 166

Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

Worse than that, it might end up misdirecting the world’s clean energy efforts into dirtier than appreciated energy technologies because of the country’s ongoing dependence on coal-fired energy. Basic reasoning suggests the manufacturing shift must have added to solar’s carbon intensity.

Electricity 140

Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 140

Enviromental Defense

MAY 22, 2024

(Note: According to the International Energy Association, global growth in demand will be cut in half to 1 per cent in 2024-26, and to just.5 When asked if they support the federal goal of reaching NetZero carbon emissions by 2050, 65 per cent are supportive.

Climate Change 68

Climate Change Clean Energy 2028 Politics 68

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

Shell’s CEO said “China is likely to dominate LNG demand growth this decade as its industry seeks to cut carbon emissions by switching from coal to gas.” China is the world leader in producing electricity from renewable energy sources and a major exporter of solar and wind energy technology. Read more here.

Natural Gas 115

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Clean hydrogen production relies either on electricity, which may be generated through renewable or fossil fuel resources; or directly on fossil fuels, via steam methane reformation (SMR) or coal gasification accompanied by carbon capture, or via methane pyrolysis. Lifecycle GHG Emissions (kg CO2e/kgH20) PTC Value ($/kg H2) 2.5-4

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Fossil Fuels Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 78

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The decision to ditch coal was the biggest single action of its time to cut carbon emissions in North America. That means carbon emissions from electricity in Ontario will be rising back up again after years of decline. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 .

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 10, 2024

On May 1, 2024 – after months of stalled farm bill negotiations on both sides of Capitol Hill – Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a detailed section-by-section summary of her farm bill proposal. We hope the House and Senate will continue to consider the bipartisan COWS Act provisions.

2024 96

2024 Conservation Climate Change Renewable Energy 96

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 24, 2023

GDP and the growth of AI across the globe, as well as the ramifications of wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and embracing Elon Musk, our clients and their stakeholders concentrated on the surge in post pandemic sustainable initiatives aimed at curbing carbon emissions and fostering eco friendly and healthy living and working spaces.

2023 52

2023 Greenhouse Renewable Energy 2024 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2024

PACER Under PACER, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will calculate a Pennsylvania-specific cap on carbon emissions and hold our own independent PACER credit auctions. House Bill 2275 was referred to the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee.

Clean Energy 84

Clean Energy Air Pollution Electricity Nuclear Power 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

“MAREC Action, and our member companies building and operating grid-scale solar, wind and storage projects, applaud Governor Shapiro’s plan—it starts a real conversation about Pennsylvania's energy future,” said Evan Vaughan, Executive Director, MAREC Action. “A Shapiro's announcement of these targeted goals, proposing 35% renewables by 2035.",

Clean Energy 82

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Climate Change 82

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

And we’ve lost a significant opportunity to reduce the carbon emissions that are making the Climate Crisis worse every single day. 23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- PUC Invites Comments On Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Co. billion in RGGI proceeds over the past eight auctions.

Climate Change 115

Climate Change Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 115

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

. -- TribLive: We Must Be A Climate Leader - By Patricia Oliver, North Huntingdon -- Land Conservancy Of Adams County Partners With Smith Family To Preserve Nearly 10 Acres Of Meadow, Woodlands, Historic Home [PaEN] -- WeConservePA: Clifford Twp, Susquehanna County Protects 11 Acres, 1,000 Feet Of Tunkhannock Creek With Park Purchase -- York Daily (..)

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Electricity 64

Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Elon Musk proposes Tesla move to Texas after Delaware judge voids $56 billion pay ARS Technica PaulaR Fri, 02/02/2024 - 20:35 Thursday, February 1, 2024 Read more Jon Brodkin Musk is sick of Delaware judges, says shareholders will vote on move to Texas. s production plant in Fremont, Calif.,

Electricity 52

Electricity 2017 2022 2020 52

Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Tesla in Germany: Locals vote against factory expansion plan DW PaulaR Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:39 Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Read more Residents of Grünheide near Berlin have voted against expansion plans for the large Tesla facility there. But the vote is not binding and local authorities can still decide.

Electricity 52

Electricity 2017 2022 2020 52

Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Elon Musk sees $56bn Tesla pay deal cancelled in Delaware court BBC PaulaR Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:09 Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Read more Mariko Oi & Michael Race A judge in the US state of Delaware has annulled a $55.8bn (£44bn) pay deal awarded to Elon Musk in 2018 by the electric car company Tesla. s production plant in Fremont, Calif.,

Electricity 52

Electricity 2017 2022 2020 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2024

Shell’s CEO said “China is likely to dominate LNG demand growth this decade as its industry seeks to cut carbon emissions by switching from coal to gas.” China is the world leader in producing electricity from renewable energy sources and a major exporter of solar and wind energy technology. Read more here.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Electricity 2024 2005 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- PA Parks & Forests Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winners; Honorees Celebration Set For May 14 [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Honors Steven J. Schiffman, Esq.

Conservation 93

Conservation 2024 Renewable Energy Endangered Species Act 93

Legal Planet

JANUARY 8, 2024

The changes target emissions from the production and transport of building materials like concrete, steel, insulation and wood. The 2024 initial phase will apply only to new commercial buildings over 100,000 square feet. The guidelines set emissions limits on carbon emissions from concrete production and transport used by the state.

Climate Change 236

Climate Change Clean Energy 2030 Renewable Energy 236

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA Parks & Forests Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winners; Honorees Celebration Set For May 14 [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Honors Steven J. Schiffman, Esq.

2024 76

2024 Conservation Renewable Energy Endangered Species Act 76

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

19 EarthTalks Webinar: The Economic Impact Of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme On Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. 20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Feb.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 82

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Proposal To Construct 2 Solar Energy Facilities To Provide Electricity To Compressor Stations In Columbia, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. 23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- Penn State Hosts Feb. Smucker Joins State, Local Officials To Oppose $2.5

Conservation 103

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy 2024 103

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

WEDNESDAY Noon: House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee informational meeting on electric vehicle infrastructure. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. -- WVIA: Bernie McGurl, Lackawanna River Conservation Assn. -

Nuclear Power 100

Nuclear Power Natural Gas 2024 Conservation 100

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

“There is no better place to do [both carbon capture and storage] than right here in Pennsylvania,” Denise Brinley, executive director of the Pennsylvania Office of Energy, told state senators at a March meeting. Critical questions The practice of carbon storage is hotly debated. Some scientists and energy experts say the U.S.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nitrogen Oxides 98

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 28, 2022

As another E&E News story reports, “the funds would support the department’s efforts to scale carbon capture and removal technologies, advance technologies aimed at boosting the resilience of the U.S. electricity system and reduce emissions from heavy industry like steel and concrete, among other initiatives.”

Climate Change 200

Climate Change Carbon Emissions Law Renewable Energy 200

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 31, 2022

The committee followed up that hearing —during which the executives disingenuously denied funding such a campaign—with another hearing on February 8 focusing on the oil companies’ inadequate plans to cut their carbon emissions. Likewise, Koch subsidiaries have jumped into smart grid and electric vehicle charging technologies.

Climate Change 361

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2018 361

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

House passed compromise legislation that would make the largest federal investment-- $375 billion-- in climate change fighting strategies, including investments in renewable energy production, tax rebates for consumers for energy efficiency and electric vehicles and more. on a path to significantly reduce carbon emissions.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Climate Change Air Pollution 52

ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

This bill creates a new technology directorate at the National Science Foundation and increases NSF’s overall authorized funding level to $29 billion by fiscal year (FY) 2026. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said it anticipates issuing a proposed rule in September updating its regulations for renewable energy generation.

2021 98

2021 Endangered Species Act Ocean Climate Change 98