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PJM Interconnection Extends Cold Weather Advisory Thru Jan. 21 In Western Region; Conservative Operations Remain In Effect Due To Natural Gas Fuel Restrictions

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2024

Conservative Operations PJM also said it will remain in Conservative Operations through January 17 to maintain electric grid reliability as a result of winter weather impacts and pipeline fuel restrictions reported by natural gas pipeline operators. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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PJM, Electric Grid Operators Recommend Additional Steps To Overcome Vulnerabilities In Natural Gas Infrastructure To Ensure More Reliable Grid Operation

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

On February 21, the PJM Interconnection and three other regional electric grid operators made a series of 14 recommendations to overcome vulnerabilities in natural gas infrastructure operations to improve electric grid reliability and gas-electric coordination, especially during adverse weather conditions.

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Pennsylvania’s Electric Grid Is Dependent On One Fuel To Generate 59% Of Our Electricity; Market Moving To Renewables + Storage

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% from other sources. Read more here. Read more here.

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Guest Essay: Claims That Only Thermal Energy Resources Can Ensure Electric Grid Reliability Don’t Pass The Laugh Test

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

By John Quigley, Kleinman Center For Energy Policy , University of Pennsylvania The challenge of decarbonizing the electricity grid while ensuring its reliability is acute in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth is the nation’s third-largest electricity producer , and exports more of it than any other state. per year over the next ten years.

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Gov. Shapiro Unveils Cap-And-Invest PA Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative To Reduce Carbon Pollution From Power Plants; Update Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards To Diversify Electric Generation, Improve Reliability

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. billion in investment in clean, reliable energy sources.

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May 27 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

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MAY 27, 2024

Bartolotta Seek Legislation To Eliminate Environmental Hearing Board Appeals Of DEP Permits For Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities Damascus Citizens: Do You Live In An Oil & Gas Wastewater Disposal Facility?

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

16 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times Editorial: Give Teeth To DEP Environmental Justice Policy [PaEN] -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Sept. Ned Ketyer Explains The Results Of New Studies Of The Health Impacts Of Natural Gas Development On Children And Adults [PaEN] -- The Center Square: State Dept. 26 to Sept.

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DEP Releases Final Guidance On Environmental Considerations In Using Trenchless Technology To Construct Natural Gas, Other Pipelines

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

On January 18, the Department of Environmental Protection presented the final version of technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities to the DEP Water Resources Advisory Committee. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ?

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AES Corporation Announces Completion Of 220 MW Solar Energy Facilities In Franklin, Fulton Counties To Power University Of Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

It is the largest solar project in the Commonwealth and the University of Pennsylvania will purchase all electricity produced at the sites. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? Related Articles This Week: -- PJM Interconnection Issues New Cold Weather Alert For Western Region Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee meets to consider House Resolution 400 (Matzie-D-Beaver) designating the week of June 17-23 Pollinator Week in Pennsylvania ( sponsor summary ). Room 515 Irvis Building.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Of Environmental Educators Announce 2024 Award Winners [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: Outside Education, Experiences: Scovens Sisters Spark Students’ Stewardship Of Nature -- LancasterOnline: Mira Lloyd Dock Award Recognizes Marlisa Yoder-Bontrager For Tree Planting Efforts -- Energy Assn.

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PJM Preliminary Performance Review Found 16,119 MW Of Forced Power Plant Outages During Winter Storm Gerri Affecting The Western Region Of PJM

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

(Penn Power, Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison) Souder said fewer well freeze-offs and limited pipeline disruptions allowed for consistent gas supply, and the PJM Gas-Electric Team maintained continuous communication with the pipeline control centers to monitor and share operating conditions and forecasts.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 12.1.23

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

1, Just As Pittsburghers Brace For Winter -- WHYY: Most PECO Electric Customers To See Bills Drop Starting Dec. 1 -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: 2022 PA Natural Gas Produce Falls Slightly For First Time Since The Fracking Boom -- Pittsburgh Business Times: EQT CEO Plans Unleash Natural Gas LNG 2.0

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PJM Interconnection Issues New Cold Weather Alert For Western Region Jan. 19-22

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

PJM’s Conservative Operations notice was extended through January 17 to maintain electric grid reliability as a result of winter weather impacts and pipeline fuel restrictions reported by natural gas pipeline operators. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? Bcfd Reduction In Feb.

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 12.27.23

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

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

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2023

Kate Moran Honored For Ocean Science And Planet Sustainability Leadership By Canada [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Steve Sorenson Takes Home PA Outdoor Writers Assn.

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February 19 PA Environment Digest Now Available

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan Ohio River Valley Institute Feb. Billion Thru 2042; No Regard For Environmental Compliance Record PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

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

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February 26 PA Environment Digest Now Available

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

27 Online Lunch & Learn With Laurie Barr About Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $2,671,044.75 27 Online Lunch & Learn With Laurie Barr About Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $2,671,044.75 Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events.

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.30.23

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2023

Steel Reaches Tentative Settlement Over Air Pollution Following 2018 Fire At Clairton Coke (Coal) Works Plant [No Specifics Yet] -- WHYY: Philly Officials Say Water Is Safe After Bucks County Chemical Spill, How Do We Know That? Million To Support 22 Environmental Restoration Projects In Southwestern PA [ Jan.

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JUNE 9, 2023

House holds Regular Session June 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Now Underway!

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November 20 PA Environment Digest Now Available

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire November 20 PA Environment Digest 75 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Shapiro Administration Now Accepting Nominations For 2024 Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence State Dept.

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PA Solar Center Jan. 26 Webinar On Federal And State Financial Resources For Going Solar

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

Meanwhile, there's a longstanding Pennsylvania law that is proving that solar passes the test for rebates from electric companies, piquing the public's interest even more. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? PaEN] -- PJM Interconnection Issues New Cold Weather Alert For Western Region Jan.

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April 22 - Earth Day: Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: April 22, 2024] PA Environment Digest More Than 100 Volunteers Clean Up 30 Miles Of River Banks In Huntingdon, Blair Counties Yuengling Brewery, Keep PA Beautiful Celebrate Partnership With Cleanup In Schuylkill County PA Chapter American Planning Assn. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events.

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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?

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JANUARY 7, 2024

Of Agriculture: 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show Website -- PA Dept. of Agriculture Unveils 2024 PA Farm Show Butter Sculpture -- Penn State College Of Agricultural Sciences Jan. 16; 2024 List Of Events Available [PaEN] -- PA Assn. 6 to 13 -- Dept. . 6 to 13 -- Dept. Of Environmental Professionals: Jan. 30 to Jan.

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December 25 PA Environment Digest Now Available

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DECEMBER 25, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire December 25 PA Environment Digest 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

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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.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

18 Webinar Launching 9th Compendium Of Scientific, Medical Findings Demonstrating Risks, Harms Of Natural Gas Development, Infrastructure Sierra Club's Delaware County Team Hosts Oct. Million To Preserve 18 Farms, 1,336 Acres In 13 Counties 2024 River Of The Year Nominations Now Being Accepted Through Nov.

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October 23 PA Environment Digest Now Available

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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. 2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Nov.

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January 29 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

20 to 26 - 15 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Plugging Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Revolution Pipeline Land Slip; Brief Compressor Fire; Crypto Mining? Marcellus Drilling News: DEP Approves Catalyst Energy Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well In McKean County [Jan.

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.21.24

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MARCH 21, 2024

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

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December 4 PA Environment Digest Now Available

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

5 On Methane Reduction Program; Spill Policy; Chapter 78 Update; Certified Inspector Program; Injection Well Primacy PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov. 1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% 1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8%

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November 13 PA Environment Digest Now Available

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Shapiro Must Acknowledge Health Risks Of Natural Gas Development And Take Meaningful Action To Protect The Public Physicians For Social Responsibility PA: Gov. 14 PennDOT: First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Funded By Federal NEVI Program Breaks Ground In Luzerne County; Nov. 13 Funding Event Sustainable Pittsburgh: Nov.

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 1.10.24

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Our website host has been made aware of these issues and is working to resolve them." 17 [PaEN] -- NRCS-PA: Pennsylvania State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Jan. 19 & Feb. 19 & Feb. 19 & Feb.

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September 25 PA Environment Digest Now Available

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

16 to 22 - 2nd Abandoned Shale Gas Well Pad? On Reporting Unauthorized Spills, Releases PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - September 23 PUC To Seek Public Comment On Proposed $100,000 Penalty Settlement With Mifflin Energy Corp. Lehigh County Register Now! Lehigh County Register Now!

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JULY 30, 2023

Begins Appeal Hearing On Invenergy Natural Gas Power Plant Proposed In Elizabeth Twp. -- WHYY: SEPTA Natural Gas Power Plant In Nicetown Still Faces Opposition As Philadelphia Weighs Permit Renewal -- York Dispatch: Local Groups Mobilize Opposition To $2.1 15 In Washington County [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Hosts Aug.

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JULY 24, 2023

Of Environmental Educators Seeking Presentation Proposals For 2024 Conference PA Solar Center Hosts July 28 Webinar On Net Metering Secures PA's Solar Future The PRPS Maintenance Institute Sponsoring CBLP Sustainable Stormwater BMP Management Workshop Oct. The July 24 PA Environment Digest is now available. 8-10 Registration Open!

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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!

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July 31 PA Environment Digest Now Available

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JULY 31, 2023

Kate Moran Honored For Ocean Science And Planet Sustainability Leadership By Canada University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health Will Release Results Of Shale Gas Development Health Impact Study On Aug. The July 31 PA Environment Digest is now available. 9 Hearing On Water Withdrawals; Next Business Meeting Sept.

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Senate Environmental Committee To Hold 2nd Joint Hearing With Ohio Legislature On Electric Grid Reliability Feb. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities?

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2024

On January 16, a Tweet from the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee announced the Committee will hold a second hearing February 1 with its counterpart in the Ohio Legislature on electric grid reliability within the PJM Interconnection. The natural gas prices changes ranged from a decrease of 64.2% Read more here.

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January 9 PA Environment Digest Now Available

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JANUARY 9, 2023

6 PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Jan. 6 PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Jan. 30 Pennsylvania Sea Grant Accepting Applications For 2024-26 Coastal Resources Research Grants PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts Jan.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire October 30 PA Environment Digest 115 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic DEP Secretary Negrin Resigns Effective Dec. The October 30 PA Environment Digest is now available. 8 Hearing, Dec.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

19 CFA Approves $27 Million In Watershed, Recreation Projects Funded By Act 13 Drilling Impact Fees; Fees Dropping $104 Million In 2024; New Grant Round Opening Apply Now For Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grants, Deadline Feb. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities?

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PJM Interconnection Extends Cold Weather Advisory Thru Jan. 21 In Western Region; Conservative Operations Remain In Effect Due To Natural Gas Fuel Restrictions

PJM, Electric Grid Operators Recommend Additional Steps To Overcome Vulnerabilities In Natural Gas Infrastructure To Ensure More Reliable Grid Operation

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May 27 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

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DEP Releases Final Guidance On Environmental Considerations In Using Trenchless Technology To Construct Natural Gas, Other Pipelines

AES Corporation Announces Completion Of 220 MW Solar Energy Facilities In Franklin, Fulton Counties To Power University Of Pennsylvania

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PJM Preliminary Performance Review Found 16,119 MW Of Forced Power Plant Outages During Winter Storm Gerri Affecting The Western Region Of PJM

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PJM Interconnection Issues New Cold Weather Alert For Western Region Jan. 19-22

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