PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Under PACER, 70% of the revenue will be directed back to Pennsylvania residents as a rebate on their electric bill – more than any other cap-and-invest program in the nation – resulting in long-term, price relief on energy costs. The benefits of PACER will be passed on directly to Pennsylvania consumers.

Electricity 114

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 114

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

He retired in January 2024. In addition to his work with the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, Mr. Dawes owns a purebred Angus farm in Huntingdon County where he employs sustainable and conservation farming practices. His fourth conference is scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024. from Villanova University School of Law.

Climate Change 121

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2006 121

Circle of Blue

JUNE 6, 2022

Besides the kilowatt-hours it generates, Glen Canyon provides key services to the electric grid. The country’s second largest reservoir and a lynchpin in the intermountain electric grid, Powell is more dirt than water these days. Hydropower generation will likely shut down when Lake Powell’s elevation drops below 3,490 feet.

Electricity 338

Electricity Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Wind Power 338

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Martin Interim President Of PPL Electric Utilities -- National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Awards $14.9 Million In Grants To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments To Switch To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Next Round Of Applications Due Dec. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

Conservation 110

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 110

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2024

Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Announces Mimi Joy Cooper As Recycling Coordinator CleanWater Conservancy: Volunteers Needed For 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day April 20 In Centre County Allegheny County Conservation District Offering Gardeners Free Soil Lead Screening PA Resources Council Launches New What's Up Watershed?

Earth Day 86

Earth Day Recycling Fossil Fuels Conservation 86

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2023

8 [PaEN] -- Lancaster County Community Foundation Awards $64,837 In Community Conservation Grants -- Williamsport Sun: Experts In Parks, Green Infrastructure Hired In Williamsport -- National Assn. Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts [PaEN] -- Senate Environmental Committee Meets Dec.

Fossil Fuels 97

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 97

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. Economic development policy is environmental policy.

Fossil Fuels 67

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Climate Change 67

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Help Wanted -- Shapiro Administration Celebrates 2024 DCNR Ranger Trainee Graduates At Little Buffalo State Park -- Help Wanted: Upstream Pittsburgh Water Equity Director -- Adult Mentors Needed! 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 to 5:00 p.m.

Nuclear Power 63

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 63

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire October 23 PA Environment Digest 78 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Gov. 30 Guest Essay: My Hometown Shows The Benefits Of The Fossil Fuel Industry Come At A Tremendous Cost - Gov.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Recycling Conservation Fossil Fuels 94

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

14 PennDOT: First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Funded By Federal NEVI Program Breaks Ground In Luzerne County; Nov. 14 PennDOT: First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Funded By Federal NEVI Program Breaks Ground In Luzerne County; Nov. Expanding Our Conservation Workforce; PA Outdoor Corps Accepting Applications Nov.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Conservation 63

Edouard Stenger

MAY 30, 2023

I previously noted that renewables are to become first global electricity source by 2025. PV Magazine published at the beginning of the year an article stating that fossil fuels already had peaked. ” according to Wikipedia ), the share of coal in the total electricity mix decreased by 3.7 percentage point.

Wind Power 52

Wind Power Fossil Fuels Electricity 2013 52

Law Columbia

MARCH 5, 2024

For example, a new edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), a model building code currently under development, would require a range of measures aimed at ensuring new buildings can accommodate on-site solar PV, provide electric vehicle charging, and take advantage of demand-response programs.

Government 58

Government Electricity 2024 Law 58

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

19 For Pennie Health Insurance Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Threads PA Environment Digest Feed Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: January 10, 2024] PA Environment Digest 19 & Feb. 19 & Feb. Extends Signup Deadline To Jan.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas 2028 Fossil Fuels 2023 84

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

2023 Watershed Forestry Summit In Altoona [PaEN] -- Inquirer: These Philly High School Kids Are Trying To Clean The Schuylkill River - With Mussels -- Western PA Conservancy Hosts April 18 Webinar On Helping Elk Creek Thrive In Erie County [PaEN] -- PA Society For Ornithology Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation June 9-19, Sign Up Now!

Natural Gas 70

Natural Gas Conservation Fossil Fuels Climate Change 70

Law Columbia

APRIL 1, 2024

On March 21, 2024, state regulators in Ohio approved the Oak Run Solar Project, an 800-megawatt (MW) solar generation project that will include 300 MW of battery storage, as well as 4,000 acres of crops and 1,000 sheep on site. Supporters primarily emphasized economic and environmental benefits of the project. Code 4906.10(A). Opinion ¶ 222.)

Renewable Energy 67

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Government 2023 67

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 27, 2023

At the international and federal levels, significant progress was made on climate action, plastic waste, toxic chemicals and biodiversity conservation. Looking forward to 2024, we expect the federal government will make progress on efforts that are already underway and deliver real results.

2024 117

2024 Fossil Fuels Government Electricity 117

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

On April 15, the Department of Environmental Protection announced 22 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state were recognized with the 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. Click Here for ticket information.

Recycling 85

Recycling Fossil Fuels Conservation Renewable Energy 85

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. 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

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

Utilities Commission (NCUC) to “take all reasonable steps” to achieve a 70% reduction in carbon dioxide ( CO 2 ) emissions from electric generating units (EGUs) by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality for the utility generation system by 2050. The reduction goals apply to electric utilities that are: 1.

Law 52

Law 2021 Natural Gas 2030 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 116

2026 Clean Air Act Air Pollution Greenhouse 116

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2024

19 Webinar - Climate Change Projections For PA & Conservation Practices To Help Farmers Cope WeConservePA: EPA Accepting Applications For Environmental & Climate Justice Community Change Grants DCNR Begins Accepting Community Conservation Partnership Grant Applications Jan. 22 DEP Awards $39.6 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources Fossil Fuels 79

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 29, 2024

Fortunately, new electric cars can help with that problem, but only if they are available when people want to buy them. Now people will be able to find an electric vehicle when they need to buy a new car. That’s why Environmental Defence has been pushing for a cleaner electricity grid …one free of gas and coal.

Recycling 123

Recycling Climate Change Government Electricity 123

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2023

16 Kickoff Webinar [PaEN] -- DCNR Blog: Forests Help With Climate Change -- DCNR Blog: Using Fossils To Determine The Age Of Rocks -- Penn State Extension: Oct. 16 Kickoff Webinar [PaEN] -- DCNR Blog: Forests Help With Climate Change -- DCNR Blog: Using Fossils To Determine The Age Of Rocks -- Penn State Extension: Oct.

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Waste Electricity 99

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

15 CEOs For Sustainability C-Suite Summit Features Practical Pathways For Businesses To Decarbonize [PaEN] -- PennDOT: First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Funded By Federal NEVI Program Breaks Ground In Luzerne County; Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov.

Conservation 103

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Electricity 103

Circle of Blue

MAY 19, 2022

Barges up to 300 feet long and 90 feet across will carry 12 miles of spooled electrical cable, navigation equipment, a tall crane and a specialized crew. Construction may start in a few months and the cable could be laid in 2024 as part of a major transmission line called the Champlain Hudson Power Express.

Electricity 264

Electricity 2012 Fossil Fuels 2020 264

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

8 Open Enrollment Meeting In Somerset County [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: Scranton Holding Flood Recovery Grant Outreach Sessions Thru Friday -- Scranton Times: Scranton Flood Grant Sessions Well Attended As Application Period Remains Open From Community Foundation -- Pike Conservation District: What Happens When Stormwater Management Goes Wrong? -

Conservation 105

Conservation Natural Gas 2018 Electricity 105

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Invites County Conservation Districts To Apply For $90 Million In Grants To Fund Local Climate-Smart Conservation Practices [PaEN] -- Bradford Era Editorial: PA Must Help Protect Chesapeake Bay -- Republican Herald Editorial: Keystone State Needs To Do Its Part To Protect Chesapeake Watershed -- Philadelphia Water Dept.

Conservation 95

Conservation Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change 95

PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

Bizzarro: DEP Awards Environmental Education Grants To Asbury Woods Environmental Center And Regional Science Consortium At Presque Isle Center -- Altoona Mirror: Blair Conservation District Receives DEP Grant To Host Four BioBlitz Events For Students -- PA Assn.

Natural Gas 68

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2024 Electricity 68

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2024

Educational Series [PaEN] -- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Adcrable, Jeremy Cox: As Rain Fell, Sewage Systems Across The Bay Region Buckled -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Casey Announces $1.35

Conservation 97

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Electricity 97

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- WNEP: John Levitsky, Luzerne Conservation District, Recognized With Thomas P. Shapiro, Let’s Hold The Fossil Fuel Industry Accountable Via RGGI - By Rev. 18 Webinar On Democracy, Voting & Climate Solutions [PaEN] -- Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov.

Conservation 110

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 110

PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. National- $3.59 Ohio- $3.52 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs At 21, No Change From Last Week -- Utility Dive: US Power Demand Expected To Jump 2.7% National- $3.59 National- $3.59 National- $3.59 National- $3.59

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2024 Air Pollution 105

PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2024

As Planning Commission Seeks Info; Residents Pack Meeting In Westmoreland -- We’re Heard This Before: ‘We’re Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs’ - A Brief Review Of Pennsylvania’s Conservation History -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: PA Democrats Must Prioritize The Environment In Budget Negotiations - By Rep.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas 2030 2024 Conservation 103

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2024

Of Environmental Educators Announce 2024 Award Winners [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 30 [PaEN] -- DEP Posted 81 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In March 30 PA Bulletin [PaEN] -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69 National- $3.53 National- $3.53 National- $3.53

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2024 Conservation 106

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule -- Senate Agency Budget Hearing Schedule.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Politics 2024 95

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2024

PaEN] -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy To Host Free Earth Month Events At 2 City Parks -- Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program Highlights Upcoming Webinars On Sustainable Metals, Bioindustrial Manufacturing; Small Business, Ag Funding Opportunities [PaEN] -- Green Minds Wanted!

Earth Day 67

Earth Day Conservation Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 67

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Fossil Fuels 81

Fossil Fuels Waste Natural Resources Recycling 81

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

24 DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council To Feature Discussion Of Growing Outdoor Recreation For PA Report, Recommendations [PaEN] -- DEP Extends Deadline For Comments On Proposed Grant Program To Reduce Industrial Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Jan. 15 Webinar Update On Large-Scale Solar; What Is Agrivoltaics?

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Electricity Politics Natural Resources 103