PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

On October 13, the PJM Interconnection formally submitted proposed electric market reforms designed to support reliability of the electric grid now and in the future amid increasingly extreme weather and a changing generation fleet.

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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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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

PJM Interconnection staff presentation slides for a February 8 meeting of the Operating Committee showed natural gas-fired power plants accounted for over half the forced outages of generating capacity during Winter Storm Gerri that occurred from January 14 to 22. Texas experienced a 22% decline.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2024

On January 2, the PJM Interconnection posted a 2023 In Review summary of key actions taken to deal with a variety of challenges facing the evolving electricity industry, all with the goal of maintaining the reliability of the bulk electric system as more renewable resources connect to the grid.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

DEP’s Climate Change Advisory Committee is schedule to meet February 20 to hear presentations on the 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory and an update on the PA Climate Action Plan. Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 17 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Chapter 105 permit covering a MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources, LLC project to expose natural gas pipelines to prevent damage from longwall coal mining. (

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 17 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Air Quality State Implementation Plan amendment incorporating RACT III requirements for the PEI Power Corp natural gas-fired power plant located in Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County. (

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

It also comes in the wake of the January 2024 date after which the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is authorized to regulate methane from dairy operations pursuant to SB 1383 ( more on that here). At the same time, a recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund found that “natural gas pipelines nationwide are leaking as much as 2.6

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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. electricity supply in 2023.

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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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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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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin the final technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities is now available and effective. A copy of the related Comment and Response Document is also available.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2022

They just released their 2022 “Annual Energy Outlook” (AEO), which is a big deal: it tells us where electricity is headed over the next 30 years. Here are five key takeaways from this year’s AEO, focused primarily on the electricity sector: 1. Relying on market trends is nowhere near enough to do the job. Carbon emissions remain high.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

On February 27, the PJM Interconnection announced the results of its latest electricity capacity auction. PJM said the auction secured adequate resources to meet demand for the 2024/2025 Delivery Year. MW-day for the 2023/2024 auction in May 2022, at a total cost of $2.2 The auction produced a price of $28.92

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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

JANUARY 23, 2024

On January 22, the PJM Interconnection announced it will begin performing System Impact Studies on 308 projects representing 46,000 MW of new, mostly renewable electric generation under Transition Cycle 1 of its new project review process. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

How would that change if I hopped on the electric bus route at the end of my block? Even when accounting for pollution from electricity generation, electric trucks can significantly reduce air pollution and get us on a better track to addressing climate change.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

R2; Washington Township, Wyoming County , PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: January 16, 2024. -- RENEWAL— Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC ; Pad ID: Elwell; ABR-201201009.R2; R2; Liberty Township, Tioga County , PA; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: January 31, 2024. . ;

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2024

. -- 126 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week [PaEN] -- Rachel Carson Building Peregrine Falcons See First Egg Hatches Of The Season; Connection (..)

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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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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Related Articles This Week- Gas: -- Penn State Study: Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Fails To Meet Beneficial Reuse Recommendations For Use As A Dust Suppressant [PaEN] -- DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $2,671,044.75

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

A total of 380 violations were issued for conventional well abandonments so far in 2024, according to DEP’s Compliance Reporting Database. DEP updated its database this week to report that on March 5, 2024 DEP did administrative inspections of 111 more conventional wells operated by Medina Res Dev. .:

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Bob Donnan Blog: The Story Behind The Yeager Shale Gas Well Pad & Water Impoundment Contamination In Washington County -- PennLive Guest Essay: We Can’t Let Pennsylvania Become The Next Petrochemical Cancer Alley - By Joseph Minott, Clean Air Council -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Lawmakers Debate Proposal (..)

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PA Environment Daily

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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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

DEP’s inspection report [Cunningham 6 example] requested a written report by February 2, 2024 on how the operator planned to bring the latest abandoned wells into compliance. DEP’s inspection reports [Murray 1 example] requested the operator to submit a written report by January 29, 2024 on how they plan to bring the wells into compliance.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

31 More Abandoned Conventional Well NOVs On February 6 & 7, 2024 , DEP did routine inspections of 27 more conventional wells operated by Rock Oil Resources, Inc. On February 12, 2024 , DEP conducted a complaint investigation in Waterford Township, Erie County related to conventional gas wells operated by Medina Res Dev Co.

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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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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

Emergency crews found a natural gas well and propane at the scene. DEP has so far confirmed there were two unregistered conventional oil or gas wells close to the home. A total of 380 violations were issued for conventional well abandonments so far in 2024. Read more here. 111 and Lendrum Energy LLC - 23 wells.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- PUC Invites Comments On Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Co. 23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- PUC Invites Comments On Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Co.

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 10, 2024

In an attempt to expand its “natural” gas infrastructure across Ontario, Enbridge Gas is telling residents that gas is the cheapest way to heat their homes. Today, we filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau over Enbridge Gas’ deceptive marketing. But now, electric heat pumps are a much cheaper option.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2024

We now urge the Senate to continue this momentum so we can finally give Pennsylvanians the ability to choose what’s right for them when it comes to their electricity. The added benefits of House Bill 1842 include job creation for Pennsylvania workers and diversification of our energy sources in the process.” “We

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2022

On June 21, PJM Interconnection announced the successful procurement of resources in its annual capacity auction to meet electricity needs and ensure reliable service for the 2023/2024 Delivery Year. Prices for the 2023/2024 Delivery Year were lower than in the previous auction for the 2022/2023 Delivery Year.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2023

On July 6, the PJM Interconnection announced its new process for evaluating electrical generation or storage projects for connection to the regional electrical grid will begin July 10. PJM said 95% of the 260,000 MW projects now in its queue are renewable energy generation, battery storage or a hybrid of both. “In

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% 1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: ‘Selling Oil And Natural Gas To China?’ ‘It

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For example, small rooftop solar systems could inject energy into the power grid, while managed charging by electric vehicles could absorb that electricity when it is plentiful – and at the same time smart thermostats or smart water heaters could shift customer demand to a different time of day, depending on the needs of the grid.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Analysis from the green think tank, Ember shows high inflation rates are driven by the surge in coal-fired electricity as it is more financially viable than purchases of expensive natural gas. This is almost the same as Germany, the current largest coal-fired electricity generator in Europe which in 2023 generated 117.9

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