PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

The planning process is supported by EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which offers a unique opportunity to help state and local governments develop strategies to reduce harmful pollution and address environmental justice concerns, while building the infrastructure, industry, and competitive economy for a clean energy future.

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Renewable Energy 104

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

Emergency crews found a natural gas well and propane at the scene. DEP has so far confirmed there were two unregistered conventional oil or gas wells close to the home. A total of 380 violations were issued for conventional well abandonments so far in 2024. 111 and Lendrum Energy LLC - 23 wells. Read more here.

2024 109

2024 Natural Gas 2022 Recycling 109

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

New federal renewable energy incentive programs are taking shape while local governments, businesses, farms, schools and residents are considering the vast opportunities offered by renewable energy. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ?

Renewable Energy 103

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Environmental Protection Electricity 103

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 10, 2024

In an attempt to expand its “natural” gas infrastructure across Ontario, Enbridge Gas is telling residents that gas is the cheapest way to heat their homes. Today, we filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau over Enbridge Gas’ deceptive marketing. But Enbridge Gas does not want you to know that.

Carbon Emissions 85

Carbon Emissions Natural Gas Electricity Cooling 85

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 72

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Climate Change 72

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Here are 120 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- We Remember Sept. 26 to Sept.

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Here are 94 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation 103

Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 103

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. From a business perspective, this makes sense.

Fossil Fuels 96

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy Law 96

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. China’s dirty fuel advantage Paul Basore and David Feldman, Solar Photovoltaics: Supply Chain Deep Dive Assessment, U.S.

Electricity 140

Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 140

Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

Other Key Sources Business and Human Rights Resource Centre's profile on ExxonMobil - UK-based Business and Human Rights Resource Centre is an NGO that employs researchers on five continents who work with activists, companies and governments alike to advance human rights in business by eradicating abuse.

2017 52

2017 2021 2011 Air Pollution 52

Law Columbia

AUGUST 22, 2022

The bill is sprawling, covering climate and energy topics as diverse as electric vehicles, building decarbonization, clean energy manufacturing and supply chains, agriculture, and greening the electricity system, all through a range of tax incentives and direct grants. Still, how does a local government tap in?

2026 117

2026 Clean Air Act Air Pollution Greenhouse 117

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

T he law does not apply to EGUs operated by local government utilities; electric membership co-ops; industrial facilities; or other institutions since the Utilities Commission doesn’t regulate those facilities. The reduction goals apply to electric utilities that are: 1. regulated by the Utilities Commission; and 2.

Law 52

Law 2021 Natural Gas 2030 52

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

Investors and governments will be expected to refer to the Taxonomy in order to determine whether an activity they want to pursue can be considered sustainable, and under what conditions (screening criteria). Summary: The expiry date on nuclear energy is baseless, arbitrary and serves no useful purpose.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas. TAKE ACTION : Tell Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) that you support the phase-out of polluting gas powered electricity by 2030.

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2024

. -- 66 Months Later, DEP Worked With Conventional Well Owner, But Multiple Spills At A Well Site Have Still Not Been Cleaned Up; No Protections In Place For Operators Or Taxpayers [PaEN] -- PennVEST Invests $194.3

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas 2024 Politics Conservation 107

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Here are 69 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov.

Conservation 106

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Electricity 106

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online. Read more here. Voters To Be Asked To Approve Open Space Tax; South Whitehall Twp.

Fossil Fuels 106

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy 2007 106

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Pennsylvania is at a deciding moment in the clean energy transition. Other states in the PJM Interconnection footprint are surpassing the Commonwealth in attracting clean energy generation, manufacturing, and investment, as well as achieving greater grid diversification. Thank you for your consideration.

Fossil Fuels 104

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Greenhouse Renewable Energy 104

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Here are 64 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. 1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8%

Conservation 106

Conservation Natural Gas Regulations Clean Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Click Here for the Senate Republican reaction to Energy Plan. Praise For New Energy Plan Labor, business, environmental, and government leaders praised the plan as a “bold” and “nation-leading” plan to create thousands of energy jobs, lower costs, and ensure Pennsylvania remains an energy leader below.

Clean Energy 83

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Climate Change 83

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Slated for publication in the summer of 2024, the “Future of Geothermal in Pennsylvania” and “Future of Geothermal in Oklahoma” reports will analyze the location and quality of each state’s geothermal resources—i.e., the naturally occurring heat energy in the Earth's subsurface.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 2012 109

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

Here are 97 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Shapiro With Former Sen. Shapiro: Darlington Twp., Chris Deluzio -- Aug.

Conservation 97

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 97

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Million In Grants To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments To Switch To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Next Round Of Applications Due Dec. Million In Grants To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments To Switch To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Next Round Of Applications Due Dec.

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Politics 101

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Here are 83 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. 6 Virtual Brown Bag Briefing On Chemical Plastics Recycling , Noon.

Conservation 108

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Recycling 108

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Here are 91 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation 105

Conservation Electricity Air Pollution Recycling 105

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Here are 126 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Cambria County Mine Drainage Treatment Project -- Oct.

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA Assn.

Climate Change 84

Climate Change Conservation 2024 Carbon Dioxide 84

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

Here are 76 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation 106

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 106

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

Here are 105 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation 103

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change 103

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

1 Hearing On Energy Reliability, Sustainability, Affordability [Will They Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities? ] -- PA Assn. 20 to 26 - 15 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Plugging Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Revolution Pipeline Land Slip; Brief Compressor Fire; Crypto Mining?

Air Pollution 83

Air Pollution Natural Gas Conservation 2024 83

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

Here are 86 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Water Resources Assn.

Conservation 98

Conservation Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Allegheny County; Private Gas Well, Propane Found And Secured -- Post-Gazette: 2 Killed In An ‘Absolutely Extreme’ Home Explosion In Crescent Twp., Posted: March 17, 2024] PA Environment Digest Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 2024 84

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Envirothon Team Get Hands-On Science Lessons In Canoes -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- PA Solar Center Honors 5 Western PA Organizations Who Have Gone Solar [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Eagle On The Mend Through Ashkar Students’ Efforts -- Reading Eagle: (..)

Conservation 82

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 82

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

The government has also reversed a policy of military minimalism that dates back to the end of World War II, as new Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the goal of building “a powerful… armed forces that can be relied upon to protect us.” At present, storage facilities for natural gas reserves in Germany are filled to 27% capacity.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas 98

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

City of Berkeley , addressing whether the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act invalidates a Berkeley municipal ordinance specifying when natural-gas infrastructure can be extended into new buildings. With an unusually wet 2024 in the forecast, their recommendations remain essential for policymakers.

2023 266

2023 Climate Change Law Politics 266

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Comitta called for hearings on the failure of the Commonwealth to invest in the state's clean energy infrastructure. She made the comments at a joint hearing of the Senate Community Development and Environmental Committees on the impacts to the economy and consumers of "failing to invest in Pennsylvania's natural gas infrastructure.”

Climate Change 113

Climate Change Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 113

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2022

million in annual taxpayer subsidies to manufacturing and other businesses that use natural gas and hydrogen in their operations for at least 20 years. The bill also more than doubles the tax credit for using natural gas to make petrochemicals or fertilizer from natural gas. Read more here. Much better.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Waste Fossil Fuels 2003 98