PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2025

The State of Renewable Energy 2025 documents the growth of six key clean energy technologies across the United States over the past decade and ranks states accordingly for solar power, wind power, battery storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2025

On May 28, consumer and clean energy advocates from Pennsylvania and New Jersey gathered outside the headquarters of electric grid manager PJM Interconnection in Montgomery County to urge PJM leadership to do more to protect family budgets and bring more clean, affordable energy to the electric grid as quickly as possible.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 31 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the state plan to implement an EPA federal rule 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts OOOOb and OOOOc Reducing Emissions Of Methane and Other Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

By John Quigley, Senior Fellow, Kleinman Center Next year, the electricity bills for twenty percent of Americans will start reflecting the high cost of failing to transition to clean energy. Massive amounts of clean energy generation and storage projects are backlogged in PJM.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2025

On May 22, the Environmental Hearing Board issued a ruling in an appeal of a DEP water supply contamination determination involving the CNX Gas Company that agreed with a Center for Coalfield Justice assertion there was acute danger in CNX misusing a deposition in the case to punish an environmental advocate for her advocacy against CNX. [

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

Josh Shapiro announced the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved his settlement with PJM Interconnection , resolving the Governors lawsuit against PJMs price hikes and saving consumers over $21 billion over the next two years. PJM's last capacity auction in July 2024 produced a wholesale price of $269.92/MW-day

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2025

Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4% Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4% Data Centers Could Strain Electricity Supplies In The Delaware Valley -- Pittsburgh Business Times: TECfusions Unveils Plans For Massive Data Center, A.I.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Dr. Susan L. 11 -- DEP Eligible For $1.7 26 -- Sierra Club PA Hosts Oct. 30 Webinar - It’s Scary Out Here! 11 -- DEP Eligible For $1.7 26 -- Sierra Club PA Hosts Oct. 30 Webinar - It’s Scary Out Here!

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Natural Gas Clean Energy Conservation Renewable Energy 84

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2025

When PJM was set to deliver even larger rate hikes next year, the Governor stepped in and filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) against them, ultimately entering a settlement that will save consumers over $21 billion over the next two years. MW-day to $269.92/MW-day-- MW-day-- a 933% increase. Read more here.

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Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 75

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2025

Appeal Dismissed The Big Sewickley Creek Watershed Association had appealed DEPs approval of PennEnergy water management plan and related permit to the Environmental Hearing Board on March 5, 2024. EHB Docket No. Photo: Inside Climate News - View of Big Sewickley Creek downstream from PennEnergys proposed water withdrawal site.)

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Clean Energy Electricity Nuclear Power Natural Gas 79

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2025

The uprates apply to existing natural gas (1.978 GW), nuclear (496 MWe), coal and onshore wind resources. Of the new projects, half are gas (6.143 GW), five are batteries (2.275 GW) and one is nuclear (887MWe). The projects consist of 39 uprates and 12 new construction proposals. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

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Electricity Natural Gas 2026 2025 100

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Megawatt And 7 Megawatt Projects In Lancaster County Contingent On PA Passing Community Solar Legislation [PaEN] -- USDA Announces Investment Of $24 Million In 112 Clean Energy Projects In PA; $20.5 Related Articles: -- SolarBank's First 2 Community Solar Projects In PA: 13.8-Megawatt

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Electricity Natural Gas Natural Resources Clean Energy 79

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2025

Shapiro instructed DEP to take action to adopt oil and gas emission reduction measures aligned with federal policy as part of his administrations work to address climate change and protect Pennsylvanias Constitutional right to clean air and pure water. Read more here. Read more here. tons of VOCs in 2023. Read more here.

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Natural Gas Regulations 2029 Environmental Protection 95

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In His Grip, With Profits And Maybe Higher Gas Bills On The Horizon -- The Daily Item Guest Essay: Now Is The Time To Double Our Efforts To Protect Our Environment, Our Grandchildren; Saying You Care Means Little, Only Action Counts - By Jack D. Ohio- $3.03 Ohio- $3.03

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Politics Natural Gas 2027 2024 110

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2025

Over the last several years, demand for energy has risen rapidly but PJM has been slow to allow new power sources onto its grid and as a result, PJM capacity prices have skyrocketed. PJMs 2025/26 capacity auction, held in July 2024, resulted in costs of $14.7 billion an over 800 percent increase from the prior year.

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Electricity Natural Gas 2025 Waste 91

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

People across the country are trying to square the benefits that technology can bring with the real and growing impacts on the environment and consumers, said Ellie Kerns , Climate and Clean Energy Advocate with the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center. Click Here to read the report.

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Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Electricity 81

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

You'll hear from experts who will provide an overview of our electricity grid, the organization that operates it known as PJM, and long-term, proven solutions to this energy grid crisis! Policymakers and residents all must be wary of the false solutions sold by oil and natural gas CEOs, according to the webinar hosts.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

Douglas White, a long-serving member of Lower Providence’s Environmental Advisory Council , which had pushed for the clean energy resolution, agreed. 19 Webinar: A Year Later: Have Leaders Addressed Health Concerns From Natural Gas Development Raised In University Of Pittsburgh Public Health Studies?

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Clean Energy Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Electricity 88

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With the doors closed on 2023, the new year offers the chance to look back at the progress the United States has made in emissions reduction and clean energy deployment. The 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook found a combination of natural gas (43 percent) and renewable energy (23 percent) provided the majority of U.S.

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2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy Natural Gas 99

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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Clean Energy Electricity Air Pollution Renewable Energy 118

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Solar Schools Technical Assistance Program To Help Apply For Solar For Schools, Other Funding Sustainable Pittsburgh: Report On Clean Energy Workforce - Needs And Opportunities For Southwestern PA Dept. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: December 23, 2024] PA Environment Digest Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events.

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Natural Gas 2025 Conservation Natural Resources 94

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

On September 12, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved water withdrawal requests-- including eight for shale gas development for a total of 23 in 2024. The SRBC also issued a total of 188 General Permits for individual water uses by shale gas well pads in 2024. Read more here.

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2024 Natural Gas Clean Energy 2016 102

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

The report covers a wide range of topics addressing risks and opportunities that DLC faces as it pursues a clean energy future for all while securing the economic vitality of the Pittsburgh region. This is DLC’s second annual ESG report and, for the first time, discloses year-over-year performance metrics from a 2022 baseline.

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Clean Energy 2023 Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 105

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Schuylkill County Linked To Abandoned Mines -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award [PaEN] -- Ag Conservation Professionals! Posted: December 22, 2024] PA Environment Digest 18 Tree ID Hike In Forest Echo Bird Sanctuary, Luzerne County -- Jan.

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Natural Gas Conservation 2025 2024 84

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

On August 23, 2023, Roulette applied to extend inactive status and was sent a final denial of that request on February 14, 2024 by DEP. DEP inspected the Guardian well at least four times in 2024-- January 8, April 17, July 29 and November 21 and continued well abandonment violations. Read more here.

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Natural Gas 2025 2013 2024 72

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

That’s one of the takeaways from my survey titled “Foul Ball: How oil and gas sponsorships pollute major league sports.” ” It’s a review of 2024 sponsorships across six major league sports leagues in the U.S. It’s worth noting that not every team partners with oil and gas companies. Far from it.

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2026 2024 264

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

The HEI-Energy/USGS paper also identified multiple gaps in the research on the impacts of wastewater. Read more here. -- In 2024, DEP issued a record 860 notices of violation to conventional oil and gas well owners for abandoning and not plugging their wells. Click Here for a copy of the joint paper. Click Here for PDF.

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Natural Gas Waste 2025 2023 109

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

4 -- PUC Urges Natural Gas Customers To Explore Ways To Reduce Heating Costs; All But One Major Gas Utility Has Increased Cost Of Gas In PA [PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: NYMEX Natural Gas Price Up 14% Last Week To $3.75; Heading For $4.30?

Conservation 82

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 2024 82

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

On September 21, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation released its final report on Winter Storm Elliott in December saying major improvements are needed in the cold-weather reliability of natural gas systems. Please get that done.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Electricity Regulations Clean Energy 90

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

The following notices were published in the March 29 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. PA Bulletin, page 2565 ) Read more here. -- Tennessee Gas Pipeline - Compressor Station 219: DEP to hold May 7 hearing on Title V RACT 3 Permit for the facility located in Jefferson Township, Mercer County. ( Read more here.

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas 2025 Electricity Recycling 105

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2025

Eddystone is a peaking electricity generation facility with a capacity of 760 MW that burns either natural gas or oil, depending on market conditions. Units 3 and 4 were installed in 1967 and 1970 and are old steam units that are less efficient [therefore more costly] to operate than newer natural gas power plants.

Natural Gas 54

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 54

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Committee On Natural Gas [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: PA Lawmakers Talk Of Requiring Natural Gas Detectors In Buildings After Explosion That Killed 7 In Reading -- TribLive: Residents Of Mt. DeFrank Appointed Chair Of National Assn.

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Conservation Natural Gas Electricity 2024 83

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.

Clean Energy 87

Clean Energy Air Pollution Electricity Nuclear Power 87

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Pennsylvania voters broadly favor the clean energy industry and express concerns about air and water pollution. From 2009 through March 2024, the average retail price of electricity leapt by $3.21 per kilowatt hour in Pennsylvania as the state’s share of natural gas increased by 16%. 28 to Oct.

Regulations 132

Regulations Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity 132

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2025

data centers and higher natural gas prices for driving up the cost of electricity for consumers, especially in the coming summer months. Pennsylvania is also overreliant on natural gas-fired power plants to generate electricity-- 59% of the power generated here comes from natural gas plants. Read more here.

Electricity 60

Electricity Natural Gas Conservation 2025 60

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

May 13-- Senate Local Government Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 311 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) prohibiting local governments from banning any source of energy [like natural gas]. Read more here on agenda. Room 8E-A East Wing. Click Here to watch live. May 13-- Agenda Posted. DEP Citizens Advisory Council meeting. And Saved $44.2

Air Pollution 80

Air Pollution Natural Gas Clean Energy Conservation 80

PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 3638 ) -- Constellation Energy Generation LLC - Eddystone Power Plant: DEP invites comments on a Title V Air Quality permit for this oil.kerosene-fueled plant located in the City of Chester, Delaware County. ( PA Bulletin, page 3639 ) -- Peoples Natural Gas Co., Jefferson County. ( Franklin County. York County.

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Natural Gas Electricity 2025 Clean Energy 84