PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

Forty-five years ago on March 28, 1979, Pennsylvanians woke up to a much different world -- the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Dauphin County. Unit 1 at Three Mile Island continued to operate until it was shut down in September, 2019 as a result of competition with natural gas-fired electric generation.

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Cresforum

MAY 13, 2024

Over the past few months, electric utilities have been focused on projections of new demand for electric power, which is projected to increase by several times that of previous estimates. As the need for electricity continues to skyrocket, Congress must ensure demand can be met. 870, the Fire Grants and Safety Act.

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Cresforum

OCTOBER 28, 2024

CRES Forum hosted the sixth and final CRES Academy session of 2024, “Nuclear 101: The Role of Nuclear Technologies in Powering the Future.” The session explored the vital importance of nuclear assets for the future of energy in the U.S., nuclear plants operated at full capacity more than 93 percent of the time.

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 2, 2025

By Anders Lorenzen In 2024, the UK, the birthplace of the industrial revolution and powering modern civilisation, became the first developed economy to have completely weaned itself off coal. There was no risk of a nuclear incident, such as Japans Fukushima accident, which was one of the basic reasons for the decision.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Pay Raise For PA Governor, Lawmakers, Judges, Cabinet Secretaries -- Post-Gazette: Republican Cong.

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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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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2024

On August 8, the state Department of Health announced it will offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets on August 22 to Pennsylvanians who live or work within 10 miles of the state’s four active nuclear power plants, as part of routine preventive efforts in case of future emergencies. Posted: August 8, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2025

Only 27 conventional facility owners submitted reports in June 2024 as required. Shale gas facility owners submitted their first reports on June 1, 2024 to cover 2023 emissions as required. An estimated 4,719 conventional facility owners are required to submit these reports, according to DEP records. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2025

As utility companies raise electricity prices as a result of last years PJM auction, Gov. Editors Note: PJMs last capacity auction in July 2024 for delivery in 2025-26 resulted in a dramatic increase in electricity cost from $28.91/MW-day The Senate and House are scheduled to adjourn for the summer on June 30. MW-day to $269.92/MW-day--

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2024

On May 30, the state Department of Health announced it will offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets on June 12, to Pennsylvanians who are within 10 miles of the state’s four active nuclear power plants as part of routine preventive efforts in case of future emergencies. Posted: May 30, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2024

million in investments for Round 1B of federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. Charging stations will expand access to, and the reliability of, electric vehicle (EV) charging within Pennsylvania. On August 15, the Department of Transportation announced $7.1 Click Here for a list of projects funded.

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Law Columbia

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This is particularly true in states restricting the ability of electricity customers to purchase electricity from entities other than the local utility. The customer gets fixed-price power and ownership of the environmental attributes of the power procured , which enables Google to meet its voluntary corporate clean energy commitments.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

Shapiro: FERC Approves Settlement With PJM To Prevent Unnecessary Prices Hikes, Save Consumers Over $21 Billion On Electric Bills [PaEN] -- New Report: Fixing PJMs Broken Electric Generation Approval Process Can Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs Across The Mid-Atlantic [PaEN] -- North American Electric Reliability Corp.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

28 Webinar On Climate-Smart Ag Project (CARAT) [PaEN] -- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Ad Crable: Pennsylvania To Get Nearly $1 Billion In Federal Funds For Climate-Smart Ag Practices -- Lancaster Clean Water Partners Newsletter: Looking Back On 2024 And Looking Forward -- Ag Conservation Professionals!

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Siting transmission facilities and managing associated costs are key components of the evolving electricity market. Posted: September 4, 2024] PA Environment Digest “We are extremely pleased that the Commission, and ultimately Pennsylvanians, will benefit from these federal dollars,” said PUC Chairman Stephen M.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

On February 20, the Department of Environmental Protection presented six major legislative proposals to the Climate Change Advisory Committee it would like to see adopted to implement the 2024 PA Climate Action Plan. Posted: February 20, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2025

Advocates Put Out A Call To Action -- Lead Counsel On Court Cases Striking Down Provisions In Act 13 To Preempt Local Regulation Of Oil & Gas Operations Raises Concerns About Proposed Legislation Establishing A RESET Board To Site Large Energy Projects [PaEN] -- TribLive: Plum Zoning Board Rejects Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well After Lengthy (..)

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2024

Exus chose to repower the facility thanks to the clean energy plan’s 30% production tax credits for American wind power. Million In Federal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grants [PaEN] -- Penn State, Shell Petrochemicals, Shell Pipeline Company Announce Collaboration Focused On Energy And Sustainability [PaEN] -- Briefing By US Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2024

Related Articles: -- New Partnership Launches Initiative To Help 60 Low-And-Middle Income Families In Southeast PA Lease Solar Energy Systems To Reduce Their Energy Costs [PaEN] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Hosts Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2025

Zoning Board Holds Hearing On Potential Solar Energy Facility -- WHYY: Philadelphia Receives $11 Million For Electric Vehicle Chargers -- Citizen Voice: Frigid Temps Lead To Ice Jam Concerns On Susquehanna River -- 8 New Videos Feature Ecosystem And Community-Focused Research By PA Sea Grant; Research Grant Proposals Due Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

Cascading Failures Combined To Produce The Worst Nuclear Power Accident In US History At Three Mile Island - By James M. Data Centers Impacts On Electricity Grid -- PJM Interconnection Reliability Initiative Attracts 94 Applications For 26.6 Seif, Former Administrative Assistant to Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

On September 19, Utility Dive reported the North American Electric Reliability Corp issued a statement that it "remains concerned about maintaining sufficient natural gas supplies to address extreme winter conditions." December could be colder than normal across the northern U.S., from other sources. Read more here. [In Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

PWT said this timely and critical report examines the current state of the PJM electric grid system, highlighting the challenges it faces and the potential consequences if immediate action is not taken. The findings are clear—our current path is unsustainable, and it's time to address the realities facing our electric grid."

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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. A peaking power plant only runs during specific periods of high electricity demand. Peaking plants generate the most expensive power on the grid. Read more here.]

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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. The benefits of PACER will be passed on directly to Pennsylvania consumers.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Corbett Shares Details About His Post Capitol Life, But Not How He’s Voting Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: September 24, 2024] PA Environment Digest 26 -- DCED: It’s Fall-ier In Pennsylvania!

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

WEDNESDAY Noon: House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee informational meeting on electric vehicle infrastructure. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. -- WVIA: Bernie McGurl, Lackawanna River Conservation Assn. - More Than Anticipated: Up $76.1

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

Governor Shapiro also highlighted key components of the plan while visiting Penn England Farms in Blair County, where a methane digester is turning farm waste into clean energy, cutting electricity costs, and generating revenue. Read more here ] The Lightning Plan will expand access to shared digesters to help more farmers benefit.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

New Energy Advocate Under House Bill 2573 , the new Independent Energy Office would be charged with “protecting the reliability and affordability of the electricity grid within this Commonwealth and promoting the use of energy produced in this Commonwealth.” Read more here. Click Here for a copy of the March announcement. from other sources.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

formal notice ) [ Note: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning on the agenda.] House Republican Policy Committee hearing on PJM’s Electric Capacity Auction, What Needs To Be Done To Prevent Blackouts By 2030. Visit the Committee webpage for options to join the meeting remotely. October 1-- NEW. October 1-- NEW.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Bucknell University 2024 River Symposium Nov. Maybe [Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Restart] Background On Issues -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. Celebrate Trees And Streams ! Of Health Seeks Participants In Oct. 14 [PaEN] -- Three Rivers WaterKeeper: Nov. 8-9 [PaEN] -- Save The Date! to 5:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Cascading Failures Combined To Produce The Worst Nuclear Power Accident In US History At Three Mile Island - By James M. GW In New Electric Generation Capacity -- PennLive Guest Essay: Expect Higher Electric Bills This Summer By As Much As 20% [Thousands Of Energy Projects Stuck In PJM Review] - By Rob Altenburg, PennFuture -- Gov.

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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 . Source: IESO [link].

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2024

PACER is the way forward to cleaner air, job growth, and consumer savings on electricity bills,” said Sen. The proceeds will be invested as follows-- -- 70 percent returned directly to electricity consumers, including those in rural areas, as an across-the-board, on-bill rebate by the Public Utility Commission (PUC). Comitta, Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

Million EPA Grants DEP Adds Jamestown Canyon Virus To West Nile Virus Mosquito Monitoring Program For 2024 Penn State Extension Watershed Winds Newsletter Highlights Student AgVenture Camp; Watershed Stewards Native Plant Kit; Pond Management; Rain Barrel Guy; Much More! 28 to Oct. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2025

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Annual Conference Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Maybe [Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Restart] -- PA Capital-Star:/Grist: As Pennsylvania Chooses Next President, Its Unions Are Choosing Clean Energy -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pennsylvania Saw 4.6% Billion Plastics Recycling Facility In Northumberland County -- Williamsport Sun - In Memoriam: Gordon L.

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