Law and Environment

DECEMBER 5, 2022

According to the 2050 Roadmap, on-site combustion of fossil fuels in the residential and commercial building sectors presently accounts for about 27% of statewide greenhouse gas emissions, and the use of these fuels for building heat is the largest end-use contributor to emissions in the building sector.

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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.

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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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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

I was excited to learn about investments in the green hydrogen-powered Constellium aluminum facility in the Ravenswood area, which offers incredible opportunities for a local manufacturing renaissance using clean energy and far cleaner fuels, in addition to creating well-paying union jobs with great benefits that sustain families and communities.

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Law Columbia

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Fifth National Climate Assessment recently concluded that, to meet national and international climate targets, United States net greenhouse gas emissions will need to decline by over 6% per year and reach net zero by roughly 2050. In other words, the United States will need to build significant amounts of renewable energy infrastructure.

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Law Columbia

MAY 20, 2024

In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding recipients for its National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) and Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) , two programs established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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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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Enviromental Defense

MAY 22, 2024

In Alberta, the future of our country’s effort to cut our greenhouse gas emissions is on the line. TAKE ACTION: SAVE ALBERTA’S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE Survey Says Albertans are conflicted, and inconsistent in their opinions regarding an energy transition. Alberta is responsible for 1/3rd of Canada’s polluting emissions.

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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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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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Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

So the law requires a balancing of consumer costs/system reliability and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The NCUC declined to endorse a specific energy portfolio capable of meeting the interim and final CO 2 reduction goals at all. The order also directs Duke Energy to further evaluate both onshore and offshore wind projects.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

It’s mostly due to a combination of poor planning coupled with an ideological opposition to renewable energy. The Pickering nuclear plant is scheduled to retire in 2024 (or later, depending on how long past its retirement date Ontario wants to push the aging plant!) Ontario has built a clean energy supply.

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Manning Law

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The stocktake recognizes the science that indicates global greenhouse gas emissions need to be cut 43% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels, to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The final versions of the reporting tools should be made available to Parties by June 2024. The next two years will be critical. C temperature limit. “We

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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. Visit the EEN Action website to learn more. Comitta, Sen. Santarsiero, Rep.

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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

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.”

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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

DECEMBER 31, 2023

8 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Workshop, In-Person & Virtual -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Want To Be A Citizen Scientist? 8 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Workshop, In-Person & Virtual -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Want To Be A Citizen Scientist?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 22, 2024

At UCS, we’re working to ensure effective and equitable implementation of key clean energy and clean transportation provisions. .… How the programs and tax credits are carried out by federal and state agencies can affect the overall progress that can be made as a result of the IRA.

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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.

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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. PJM expects to clear another 26 GW of capacity in 2024 and 46 GW of new generation in 2025. Five years ago when Gov.

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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.”

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Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 25, 2024

By Joshua Bledsoe , Kevin Homrighausen , and John Detrich On December 2, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final report that substantially increases estimates of the social cost of greenhouse gases (GHG), including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide (collectively, SC-GHG). 3d 1172 (9th Cir. 2016), [link].

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

1 Virtual Stakeholders Meeting On Distributed Energy Resources Participation In Wholesale Electricity Markets [PaEN] -- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Hosts 10 Winter Artisan Workshops Starting Feb. Amanda Cappelletti (D) -- PennLive Guest Essay: 2024 Will Be A Critical Election Year For Pennsylvania Energy - By Fmr Rep.

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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. At the [Senate Environmental] Committee hearing last week, PJM said, "Pennsylvania's energy is key to the PJM state's transition to a clean energy future." Pennsylvania is a net energy exporter.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

. -- EPA Seeks Input On Methane Emissions, Waste Reduction Incentive Program For Petroleum, Natural Gas Systems -- WHYY - Sophia Schmidt: How EPA’s Proposed Power Plant Carbon Pollution Reduction Rules Could Impact Pennsylvania -- Inside Climate News: As EPA Proposes Tougher Rules On Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Report Names PA As One Of America’s Top (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

Shapiro Promised 30% Renewable Electricity By 2030, Will That Happen? -- Kleinman Center For Energy Policy: 2024 Starts With A Grim Climate Milestone, But Hydrogen Policy Hope - By John Quigley, Former DEP/DCNR Secretary -- PennLive Letter: Climate Change Is Costing Pennsylvanians Plenty, And Someone Has To Pay For It - By Sen.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 8, 2024

The 2024 initial phase will apply only to new commercial buildings over 100,000 square feet. In addition, the Energy Commission adopted a new “virtual power plant” rule, allowing consumer-owned batteries to be aggregated and treated as power plants when they deliver power to the wholesale electricity market.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: An Artist Who Grew Up On The Streets Of Philadelphia Returns With An ‘Optimistic’ Climate Exhibit -- Natural Areas Association: Feb. 27 Webinar Creating An Assessment Method For PA Old-Growth Forests. . -- Save PA Forests Webinar Feb.

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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

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- WNEP: John Levitsky, Luzerne Conservation District, Recognized With Thomas P. Shelburne Award By Northeast Environmental Partners [Video] -- 2024 River Of The Year Nominations Now Being Accepted Through Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Rob Mercuri Presents Allegheny County Resident Lynn Appman With Keep PA Beautiful Community Pride Award [PaEN] -- Penn State Ranks 4th In US In 2024 QS World University Rankings For Sustainability -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. 1 -- Penn State Extension Host Jan. 1 -- Penn State Extension Host Jan. 7 -- DEP Hosts Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In 2023 -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. -- Solar Power World: New 46 MW Solar Energy Facility In Beaver County To Generate Funds To Support Local Nonprofit Organizations -- Bob Donnan Blog: Solar Power With Savings In November - 8th Electric Bill Under $8.00 In 2023 -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Shapiro, Let's Hold Them Accountable - Support The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev. Washington County Finally ‘Go Green;’ Failed To Install Solar Energy On Their Buildings Despite Multiple Opportunities -- Penn State Extension Hosts Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

-- Republican Herald: West Nile Virus Monitoring Starts In Schuylkill County -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces 5 Recipients (..)

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency show that CO2 accounts for the vast majority of heat-trapping greenhouse gases emitted by the U.S. Concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere have risen approximately 47 percent since 1750, mostly from the burning of fossil fuels for energy. Some scientists and energy experts say the U.S.

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