Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A quick glance at the latest data from CARB shows there are three large and growing sources of credits: bio-based diesel, biomethane and electricity. Bio-based diesel, biomethane and electricity are the largest and fastest growing sources of LCFS credits in recent years. g /MJ and a carbon intensity of 36.4 Pavlenko, Y.H.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 25, 2022

I’m going to let you in on a little secret: Without power grid modeling tools, the transition to clean electricity would be an absolute mess. Luckily, we don’t have to resort to guesswork because we have sophisticated grid modeling tools that help guide the transition to clean electricity. Surely that would not end well.

Electricity 247

Electricity Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 247

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 24, 2023

There’s good news in the recently released official data on electricity generation in the United States in 2022: renewable energy has continued to grow, coal power has continued to drop, and renewables are now firmly ahead of coal for the first time ever. percent of the country’s electricity supply (up 1.1 It supplied 10.5

Clean Energy 276

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Council’s release of the draft scoping plan represents a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to implement policies to reduce GHG emissions and achieve the 2040 zero GHG emission target that the CLCPA sets for the electricity-generating sector.

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Regulations Clean Energy 2030 Climate Change 52

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. Opinion ¶ 222.)

Renewable Energy 68

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Government 2023 68

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 19, 2023

And it will make it even more important when winter electricity demand increases because more households are using electric heat pumps. It also makes offshore wind an important seasonal complement to the region’s abundant and growing solar power capacity. Power everywhere. The US offshore wind map.

Electricity 226

Electricity Fossil Fuels Wind Power Renewable Energy 226

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2024

Solar Program , which provides savvy technical assistance and financial guidance to businesses and organizations looking to go solar. And according to the Finding Pennsylvania Solar Future Project , increasing the solar portion of the state’s electricity mix from the current 0.5 billion annually. The current 0.5

Renewable Energy 91

Renewable Energy 2004 Solar Power Electricity 91

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].

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

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.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

PA Statewide Watershed Conference Oct. 29-30 In Altoona [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Hosts Nov. PA Statewide Watershed Conference Oct. 29-30 In Altoona [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Hosts Nov.

Climate Change 73

Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas Clean Energy 73

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The HDV rule would accelerate the transition from large internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs), reducing carbon pollution, improving air quality and increasing national security by ending oil’s monopoly on transportation. Schember. “My Pennsylvania has received over $87.3

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Electricity Environmental Protection Solar Power Waste 58

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2024

The proposal details how PECO plans to buy the electricity serving customers who do not affirmatively shop for alternatives to what PECO provides. The proposal details how PECO plans to buy the electricity serving customers who do not affirmatively shop for alternatives to what PECO provides.

Renewable Energy 75

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

PA Statewide Watershed Conference Oct. 29-30 In Altoona [PaEN] -- Early Bird Registration! Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept. 28-29 In Wilmington, DE [PaEN] -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Now Accepting Registrations For Loving The Land Through Working Forests Conference Sept. 16 [PaEN] -- Buffalo Creek Coalition Hosts Aug. 8-10 -- Dept.

Conservation 96

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2024

Posted: March 24, 2024] PA Environment Digest Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

Solar Power 79

Solar Power Conservation 2024 2030 79

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

16, 17, 18 [PaEN] -- South Mountain Partnership Power Of The Partnership Celebration Sept. Potter County To Sept. Hosts 3 Public Meetings To Gather Input On Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan Part I - Dunbar Creek To Headwaters Aug. 29 In Lewisberry [PaEN] -- Wildlife Leadership Academy, PA Fly Fishing Assn.

Conservation 97

Conservation Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change 97

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

THURSDAY 1:00: Senate Transportation Committee hearing on charging electric vehicles. EIA: 'Increasing Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources Contributes To Lower Power Prices' In 2023 [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: New Energy Co-Op Helps Make Switch To Solar Power Easier, More Affordable In Lancaster -- Nebraska Examiner: U.S.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 106

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

Could Be Reactivated -- The Allegheny Front: New Book Looks To Climate Resilience To Ensure No One Gets Left Behind -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: What Can One Person Do About Climate Change?

Fossil Fuels 75

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change Nuclear Power 75

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

It plays a smaller role in electricity generation yet has been called the bridge fuel to the age of renewables – a flexible power source needed to complement variable wind and solar power. A wind farm owned by General Electric around 50km south of Berlin, Germany. Should Germany stop importing from Russia?

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Meuser Voted ‘Present’ On Aid To Ukraine; His District Is Full Of Ukrainian Americans 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: April 22, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Earth Day Solar Power 2024 Renewable Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Shapiro’s Proposed 2024-25 Budget Includes DEP Permit Modernization Initiative, Expands PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Testing; Expands DCNR Trails Program, PA Outdoor Corp [PaEN] -- DCNR Blog: Gov. Posted: February 11, 2024] PA Environment Digest 27 to Feb. 10 Town Hall In Cyclone, McKean County To Discuss Appeal Of Catalyst Energy, Inc.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Conservation 2024 Solar Power 83

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Feb. 20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Feb. National- $3.28

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Climate Change Natural Resources Recycling 110

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Feb. 20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Feb. . -- Save PA Forests Webinar Feb.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 83

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2024

9 Webinar On Applying For EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program [PaEN] -- WHYY/Plan Philly: City Of Philadelphia’s Vehicle Fleet Getting Cleaner, But Has A Long Way To Go -- Inquirer: Public Electric Vehicle Charging Is On The Way, But PA Is ‘Playing Catch-Up’ -- PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals: Jan. Shapiro: PA Receives Over $44.4

Conservation 111

Conservation 2024 2023 Climate Change 111

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Other States/National/International -- AP: 17 States Weigh Adopting California’s Electric Car Mandate [PA Status Mentioned] -- Financial Times: Crypto And Climate Change: Can Web3 Help Get Us To Net Zero? -- NPR: Stressed Out About Climate Change? What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Politics Solar Power Climate Change 63

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Proposal To Construct 2 Solar Energy Facilities To Provide Electricity To Compressor Stations In Columbia, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. 23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- Penn State Hosts Feb. Smucker Joins State, Local Officials To Oppose $2.5

Conservation 106

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy 2024 106

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Rob Mercuri Presents Allegheny County Resident Lynn Appman With Keep PA Beautiful Community Pride Award [PaEN] -- Penn State Ranks 4th In US In 2024 QS World University Rankings For Sustainability -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. 1 -- Penn State Extension Host Jan. 8-10 In Lancaster -- Registration Open!

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas 2024 Climate Change Conservation 77

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In 2023 -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. Accepting Entries In Student Imagine A Clean Energy Future Contest [PaEN] -- TribLive Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Must Build Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - By Bob Donnan, Bobscaping Blog -- Tribune-Democrat: Conemaugh Twp. 13 [PaEN] -- House Environmental Committee To Hold Dec.

Conservation 91

Conservation 2024 Endangered Species Act Climate Change 91

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Shapiro’s Proposed 2024-25 Budget Includes DEP Permit Modernization Initiative, Expands PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Testing; Expands DCNR Trails Program, PA Outdoor Corp [PaEN] -- DCNR Blog: Gov. 10 Town Hall In Cyclone, McKean County To Discuss Appeal Of Catalyst Energy, Inc.

Conservation 99

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Solar Power 99

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

TODAY 6:00: PennDOT Outreach Session On National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Persons wishing to reserve time to present testimony at a meeting must contact Jennifer McLuckie at (717) 772-5633 or RA-EPOEJ@pa.gov at least 24 hours in advance of the hearing. Read more here. Graystone Mansion/Harcum College Coatesville, 53 S.

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Solar Power Carbon Emissions 91

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

On December 11, DEP told the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee the Shapiro Administration supports expansion of the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards to increase renewable energy generation, authorization of a community solar program and expanding energy storage in the Commonwealth.

Renewable Energy 90

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy 90

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Washington County Finally ‘Go Green;’ Failed To Install Solar Energy On Their Buildings Despite Multiple Opportunities -- Penn State Extension Hosts Nov. Washington County Finally ‘Go Green;’ Failed To Install Solar Energy On Their Buildings Despite Multiple Opportunities -- Penn State Extension Hosts Nov.

Conservation 108

Conservation Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy 108

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2023

Gives Preliminary OK For Lithium-Ion Battery Farm -- TribLive Guest Essay: Solar Energy A Budget Solution For PA Schools - By Micki Dutrow, Retired Superintendent Of West Branch Area School District, Clearfield County -- House/Senate Vote To Extend I-95 State Disaster Proclamation Until Nov.

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2023 76

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 31, 2022

They will continue to spend hundreds of millions on Capitol Hill and, looking ahead to 2024, a number of Koch network stalwarts are considering a run for president , including Pence, Texas Sen. The Energy Department, however, concluded that the credits will have a negligible impact on monthly electric bills. Ted Cruz , Florida Gov.

Climate Change 361

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2018 361

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

House Committee Moves Merski Bill -- Judiciary Committee Advances Bill To Increase Penalties For Trespassing, Damaging Existing And Critical Infrastructure Under Construction Like Natural Gas Pipelines, Compressor Stations, Electric Power Generation Facilities -- PennLive: Climate Activists Trying To Meet With Gov.

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Solar Power Politics 104

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Senate In 2024 -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Republican Sen. Kenyatta (D) Enters 2024 Race For PA Auditor General -- TribLive: Allegheny County Democratic Endorsements Show Leftward Shift On Committee -- MCall: Former Rep. Fetterman ‘Is Alive And Well’ -- Inquirer: Report: Republican Sen. Mastriano Considering Run For U.S.

Politics 102

Politics Natural Gas 2024 Nuclear Power 102

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Request To Burn Tires To Fuel Its Cryptocurrency Mining Operation At The Panther Creek Power Plant [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: US Electricity Load Growth Forecast Jumps 81% Led By Data Centers, Industry -- EPA/DOE Award DEP $44.4 Residents Concerned About Proposed Solar Energy Facility -- WeConservePA Hosts Jan.

Conservation 105

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels 105

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

27-28 -- DCNR To Celebrate 'Connecting More in 2024' During First Day Hikes Jan. 22 Webinar On Why Municipalities Should Consider A Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facility Ordinance [PaEN] -- South Mountain Partnership: Registration Open For Winter Partnership Meeting Jan. 6 Lake Management Workshop In Wilkes-Barre , 9:00 a.m.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Conservation Solar Power Climate Change 82