PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

From coal to oil and natural gas to petrochemical production, I have seen my fair share of manipulation from energy developers and public officials and the rhetoric used to push this hydrogen hub project is one of the most elaborately greenwashed performances I have ever seen," said Kat Finneran, resident of an ARCH2 host community.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Enacted in 2019, the CLCPA transformed the state’s earlier clean energy standard efforts from administrative fiat to law and sets more aggressive goals to reduce statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions economy-wide to 60% from a 1990 baseline by 2030, and 15% from a 1990 baseline by 2050.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

Air Pollution Index : Rank 26 Water Pollution Index : Rank 38 Greenhouse Gas pollution Index : Rank 10 Employment Practices Chad's ExxonMobil Workers Strike, Reducing Crude Output Emmanuel Tumanjong | Market Watch | June 28, 2021 Crude-oil production by Exxon Mobil Corp. Photo Gallery Image Exxon Knew Protest - Photographer 350.org

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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. The scale of the IPCC’s undercount shocks once applied to the EU’s “clean” energy plans. million cars to the road.

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Introduction Hydrogen has been dubbed the “Swiss army knife” of clean energy, given its potential to become a tool to cut emissions in key sectors, as well as to assert U.S. global energy leadership and increase our nation’s competitive edge. DOE’s National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap sets a target of increasing U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2024

Shapiro Calls On Biden To Keep Pause On Permits For New LNG Gas Export Facilities Short IFO Reports 2023 PA Natural Gas Production Up 1.0% Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: March 4, 2024] PA Environment Digest Threads PA Environment Digest Feed PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

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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?

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Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

The Regulation’s proposed criteria for gaseous fossil fuels (which includes both conventional natural gas, and synthetic gas derived from coal gasification) allow investment in their consumption without restriction in function, scale, or time period, as long as greenhouse gas emissions are no higher than 100 gCO2eq/kWh (see §4.29-31

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Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

So the law requires a balancing of consumer costs/system reliability and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The plans differed in the mix of new energy sources (natural gas, solar, battery storage, nuclear and wind) to replace coal and the timelines for bringing those new sources on line.

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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

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2024

This reflects the proceeds expected to come from Pennsylvania electricity customers. -- 30 percent to support energy efficiency projects that reduce air pollution in Pennsylvania, invest in new job-creating clean energy projects, and support low-income energy consumers with their energy bills through a year-round LIHEAP program.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2024

In response, Carolyn Heckman, Associate Director of Pennsylvania Policy for EEN Action, released the following statement-- “It’s time to recognize our past and the workers who sacrificed their health and lives to make our Commonwealth the energy leader it is today. "To Visit the EEN Action website to learn more. Comitta, Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec.

Natural Gas 103

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Of Agriculture Honors 300-Year-Old Chester County Farm -- DCNR Blog: Message From The Secretary On New Beginnings In 2023 - By DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front: Meet The Nominees For PA’s 2024 River Of The Year -- Public News Service: Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Has Tracked The Planting Of More Than 5.9

Natural Gas 49

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation 2023 49

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

Said They Will Plug 4 Shale Gas Wells DEP Found To Be Abandoned And Not Plugged In September [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - January 20 [PaEN] -- DEP: From Jan. 15 Webinar Update On Large-Scale Solar; What Is Agrivoltaics? National- $3.08

Natural Gas 108

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Gas Rate Hikes -- Peoples Gas: Seeks Base Rate Changes To Support Pipeline Modernization Program -- Times Leader Guest Essay: Powering Up Consumer Savings With Natural Gas - By Gas & Oil Association Of West Virginia [Forgot About 2021-22 Price Spikes Already ?

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

This plan is projected to save Pennsylvania ratepayers and Pennsylvania households more than $252 million dollars in the first five years alone, lower utility bills, and create a more reliable energy industry, create more jobs, and a cleaner air – that is a win in my book.” Advanced Energy United applauds Gov.

Clean Energy 84

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Climate Change 84

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Shapiro To Fulfill Recommendations Of Natural Gas Grand Jury -- The Daily Item Guest Essay: State Senator Calls Natural Gas infrastructure Public Health And Safety Bill 'Stupid' - By Scott and Jessica Mathias, Health Care Providers [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Business Meeting Dec.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Climate Change Greenhouse Conservation 81

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

Comitta , Minority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. And with PACER, we can do it while supporting job growth, transitioning to clean energy, and saving consumers money on their electricity bills. “We must act now to reduce our carbon emissions for this generation and the next one,” said Sen.

Electricity 89

Electricity Carbon Emissions Natural Gas Clean Energy 89

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Of PA [Utilities] -- PennLive Guest Essay: PA Can Have Common Sense Environmental Policy And A Thriving Energy Economy - By Allegheny/Fayette Central Labor Council -- Post-Gazette Editorial: It’s Time To Give Geothermal A Real Chance -- DEP Invites Participation In Last 2 Environmental Justice Policy Public Hearings Nov.

Conservation 108

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Recycling 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Shapiro In Support Of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative [PaEN] -- Impacto Media: Rich Negrin, está creando un ejército de guerreros ambientales [DEP Secretary Rich Negrin Is Forming An Army Of Climate Warriors] -- Drexel University Environmental Collaboratory Oct. Cambria County Mine Drainage Treatment Project -- Oct.

Conservation 110

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2023

30 Hearing On Bill Increasing Setback Safety Zones From Shale Natural Gas Drilling Sites, Infrastructure Based On Latest Science, Grand Jury Report [PaEN] -- House Committee To Hold Oct. 8 [PaEN] Help Wanted -- PA Chapter Of American Fisheries Society Hosts Online Student Career/Jobs Program Nov. 13 -- PennDOT Hosts Nov.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Conservation Electricity Clean Energy 84

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

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.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Shapiro’s offer to work on legislation to make the electric grid more reliable, diversify Pennsylvania’s energy generation, lower energy costs for ratepayers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. billion in investment in clean, reliable energy sources. Doing nothing is not an option,” said Gov. storage and 6.1%

Electricity 93

Electricity Greenhouse 2028 Renewable Energy 93

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Senate Republicans issued statements rejecting his offer to work on legislation to make the electric grid more reliable, diversify Pennsylvania’s energy generation, lower energy costs for ratepayers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Doing something is going to create more energy opportunities across Pennsylvania.”

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Clean Energy Greenhouse Electricity 82

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 115

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2024

On May 8, the PJM Interconnection issued a statement on the US Environmental Protection Agency's final rule setting New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions and its potential impact on electric grid reliability. The present gas pipeline system is largely fully subscribed. Comitta, Sen. Santarsiero, Rep.

Air Pollution 107

Air Pollution Natural Gas Electricity Clean Air Act 107

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1 Virtual Stakeholders Meeting On Distributed Energy Resources Participation In Wholesale Electricity Markets [PaEN] -- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Hosts 10 Winter Artisan Workshops Starting Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

Air -- Olympus Energy Shale Gas Driller Expresses Fear Municipalities Will Use Their DEP Compliance Record With Hundreds Of Violations To Help Make Local Land Use Decisions On Oil & Gas Infrastructure Projects [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Methane Leaks From Natural Gas Pipelines Targeted By Proposed Federal Rule -- TribLive: Upgrades (..)

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Electricity 63

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

15 [PaEN] -- Trout Unlimited: Bipartisan Abandoned Mine Cleanup 'Good Samaritan' Bill Reported Unanimously From US Senate Committee [PaEN] -- The Energy Age Blog - Bob Donnan: Massive Methane Emissions From Coal Mining Detected From Space -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Knox Mine Disaster Documentary To Be Shown At King’s College Jan.

Conservation 97

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Waste 97

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Feb. Chester County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On MarkWest Project To Expose 4 Natural Gas Pipelines For 5,500+ Feet Ahead Of Longwall Mining In Donegal Twp., National- $3.28

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Climate Change Natural Resources Recycling 110

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Thank you for the opportunity to present Governor Shapiro’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). I noted that there are resources from the IRA to address greenhouse gas mitigation and methane reduction, including rebates for home electrification and energy efficiency retrofits.

Climate Change 93

Climate Change 2004 2023 Natural Gas 93

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Shapiro, CNX Fracking Executive And The Deal They Struck, Can It Work? -- Bob Donnan Blog: What’s Not To Hate About Natural Gas Compressor Stations? -- Evangelical Environmental Network: EPA Proposes Waste Charge On Methane Leaking From Large Oil & Gas Facilities [PaEN] -- Jewish Earth Alliance, Beth Am Israel Hosting Jan.

Conservation 105

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling 2023 105

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2023

-- DEP Secretary Negrin Resigns Effective Dec. 8, On Medical Leave; Jessica Shirley Named Interim Acting Secretary [PaEN] -- House Environmental Committee To Hold Oct. 2 On Benefits Of HVAC Equipment Upgrades, Funding Opportunities [PaEN] -- PennDOT Hosts Nov.

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Conservation Electricity Natural Gas Climate Change 107