PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2025

The Solar for Schools program builds on Governor Josh Shapiros energy plan by generating more clean, affordable, and reliable energy while creating more jobs and lowering costs for Pennsylvanians. The Governor is calling for another $25 million allocation in his 2025-2026 budget proposal to ensure the program continues.

Electricity 92

Electricity Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 92

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2025

On June 11, the Public Utility Commission released the 2025 Summer Readiness Overviews submitted by the Commonwealth’s major electric distribution companies and the regional electric grid operator, PJM Interconnection, LLC. Shapiro Announces Amazon Plans To Invest $20 Billion In Pennsylvania For A.I.

Electricity 109

Electricity 2025 Natural Gas Carbon Emissions 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2025

This is not only saving the school district money on its utility bills, but the array also eliminates tons of carbon emissions annually. Additionally, the district received six electric school buses and chargers through the EPAs Clean School Bus Rebate Program.

Electricity 111

Electricity Renewable Energy Clean Energy Solar Power 111

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2025

PA Oil & Gas Industry Public Notice Dashboards: -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - May 24 to 31 -- Failed To Restore 5 Shale Gas Water Impoundments In One County; 5 New Cases Of Defective Shale Well Cement; More Abandoned Shale, Conventional Wells [PaEN] -- DEP: XTO Energy Failed To Restore 5 Multi-Million Gallon Shale Gas Water (..)

Fossil Fuels 106

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 106

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 13, 2024

As electric vehicle charging stations sprout like mushrooms along our roads and clusters of new wind turbines come online, these two clean energy solutions to the climate crisis are becoming more commonplace. The United States needs to speed its transition to clean energy in order to stave off even worse impacts of climate change.

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Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity Climate Change 281

Legal Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

For convenience, I lumped coal and oil together as “very high carbon” sources (VHC) in the table. Carbon Goal. NextEra Energy. 67% cut from 2005 by 2025. Zero coal by 2035, 24 GW solar/wind by 2030, net zero emissions by 2050, including upstream and downstream emissions. Energy Mix (2020): [link].

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2025

On May 28, consumer and clean energy advocates from Pennsylvania and New Jersey gathered outside the headquarters of electric grid manager PJM Interconnection in Montgomery County to urge PJM leadership to do more to protect family budgets and bring more clean, affordable energy to the electric grid as quickly as possible.

Clean Energy 54

Clean Energy Electricity Renewable Energy Natural Gas 54

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 22, 2022

Renewable energy will help with all of that—but we need a grid that is designed for wind and solar instead of having to rely on expensive coal and gas plants. These kinds of transmission investments will help get these surplus amounts of cheap, clean energy to other areas across the region.

Renewable Energy 363

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Solar Power Electricity 363

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 31, 2022

Chicago’s new CAP aims to remedy those problems and chart an equitable path to cut the city’s carbon emissions by at least 60 percent by 2040. To improve the lives of all Chicagoans, the plan prioritizes environmental justice, household savings, public health, and clean energy. billion Chicago Recovery Plan.

Renewable Energy 262

Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Electricity 2008 262

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The United States supports Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners in meeting their clean energy goals. Dat Bike is one of numerous partners the US government works with to meet this rapidly growing demand for clean energy. The grants are part of USAID’s Energy Secure Philippines project, launched in 2021.

Clean Energy 103

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Wind Power 103

A Greener Life

JANUARY 9, 2025

By Liu Lican Chinas first Biennial Transparency Report on Climate Change was released last week, and the country confirmed it has yet to peak its carbon emissions. It showed that total greenhouse gas emissions in 2021, including that from land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), reached 13 billion tonnes, an increase of 4.3%

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions Greenhouse Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

The Pittsburgh 2030 District , a project of the Green Building Alliance , has released its 2022 Progress Report , revealing District property partners have reduced carbon emissions by 44.8% This achievement moves the District within range of reaching its target goal of 50-65% reduction in carbon emissions before the 2030 deadline.

Carbon Emissions 98

Carbon Emissions 2030 Paris Agreement Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2025

Penn Energy Savers Rebates Are Coming Soon To Help Eligible Households Upgrade To Energy Efficient Appliances, Do Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- City Of Reading Begins Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy Project To Save $13.3

Renewable Energy 87

Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Cooling 2024 87

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2025

When PJM was set to deliver even larger rate hikes next year, the Governor stepped in and filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) against them, ultimately entering a settlement that will save consumers over $21 billion over the next two years. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Electricity 75

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 75

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2025

In addition to the RRI projects, PJM will complete processing on approximately 62,000 MW projects in 2025 and 2026. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day MW-day, 933% higher ] [Posted: May 2, 2025] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2025

Pennsylvania needs proactive solutions to meet the growth in energy demand with cleaner generation. I support addressing climate change and cutting our carbon emissions. We can do that right now, but the majority, to date, chooses not to. I am opposed. The [Shapiro] administration is opposed.

Greenhouse 88

Greenhouse Climate Change Carbon Emissions Electricity 88

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 (..)

Greenhouse 74

Greenhouse Nuclear Power Natural Resources Clean Energy 74

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2025

Data Center Infrastructure; Amazon Told PUC It Has Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Goal By 2040 [PaEN] -- Better Path Coalition: Data Centers - Dirty Energy Deals Anything But Cheap [PaEN] -- 25 Environmental Groups; Local Government Associations Oppose House Bill To Fast Track Large-Scale Energy Generation, Storage Projects Proposed By Gov.

Electricity 65

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 65

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2025

On May 30, Bloomberg reported the US Department of Energy issued an order to require Constellation Energy Corp.s Eddystone Generating Station in Delaware County to remain open past its expected closure date of May 31, 2025. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Natural Gas 54

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 54

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

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Air Pollution 80

Air Pollution Natural Gas Clean Energy Conservation 80

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2025

MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day Data Centers Thirst For Energy [Taking Power Off The Grid For Ordinary People] -- Utility Dive Guest Essay: Is Your Electric Bill Too High? General Russel L.

Electricity 60

Electricity Natural Gas Conservation Carbon Emissions 60

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

Data Center Infrastructure; Amazon Told PUC It Has Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Goal By 2040 [PaEN] -- WHYY: Gov. Data Center Infrastructure; Amazon Told PUC It Has Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Goal By 2040 [PaEN] -- WHYY: Gov. Shapiro Announces Amazon Plans To Invest $20 Billion In Pennsylvania For A.I.

Carbon Emissions 67

Carbon Emissions Natural Resources Electricity Politics 67

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

Shapiro's 'Lightning' Energy Plan To Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs, Protect Pennsylvania From Global Energy Instability [PaEN] -- PUC Hearing On Data Center Growth Impacts Finds 30-40% Of Utility Demand Could Be From Data Centers; Concerns About Stranded Costs; Major Commitments To Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Energy Use [PaEN] -- Gov.

Climate Change 82

Climate Change 2024 Natural Gas Electricity 82

Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In addition, the solar power deployment will have a combined generation capacity of 43 megawatt peak (MWp) once completed in 2025. iii] Low-carbon electricity imports – The majority of carbon emissions from airport operations arises from electricity consumption.

Solar Power 130

Solar Power 2019 Biofuels 2030 130

Clean Energy Law

DECEMBER 19, 2023

UK ETS Currently the UK’s main measure to mitigate carbon leakage risk is the system of free allocation under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS). The UK ETS puts a price on greenhouse gases emitted by domestic producers, through a “cap-and-trade” system, in which total carbon emissions and allowances under the scheme are capped.

Government 130

Government 2027 2026 Carbon Emissions 130

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2024

Speakers will provide expert analysis of new resources available that support climate action, carbon reduction, and social equity, including tools to find funding for clean energy projects, programs available to municipalities to fund projects, and supportive programs that build local climate action capacity.

Renewable Energy 109

Renewable Energy Government Climate Change Clean Energy 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2025

At the same time, Staneck also said for the first time its energy peak forecast for the summer shows available generation capacity may fall short of required reserves in an extreme weather scenario. 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

Electricity 78

Electricity Natural Gas 2024 2030 78

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2025

Million In Energy Costs In 2024 [PaEN] -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Critics Slam Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant For Not Reporting Fire In Damaged Unit 2 Reactor Building Feb. Posted: May 11, 2025] PA Environment Digest And Saved $44.2 Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Conservation 59

Conservation Renewable Energy Clean Energy Electricity 59

Legal Planet

JANUARY 26, 2023

As a goal net-zero is achieved when any residual carbon emissions are counter-balanced fully by dedicated carbon removal. Yet if that is to balance residuals in a net zero world, emissions must be cut by 90-95%. Limits on sustainable removals arise primarily in requirements for land, water, materials and clean energy.

Fossil Fuels 147

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 147

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2025

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Conservation 45

Conservation Electricity Natural Resources Air Pollution 45

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As one of the largest energy producers in the country with a legacy of driving American industry forward, Pennsylvania is well positioned to lead in the clean energy transition,” said John Carlson, Senior Northeast Regional Policy Manager at CATF. “We Another example of major DOE funding is $1.5

Clean Energy 84

Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions Natural Gas 84

PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2022

“At PNC, we strive to be good stewards of the environment, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it is essential to supporting a high quality of life for our employees, customers and communities,” said Kate Zettl, VP and Energy Manager with PNC Bank’s Realty Services. Environmental Protection Agency.

Renewable Energy 58

Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Clean Energy Climate Change 58

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2022

On December 7, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced it has begun providing renewable natural gas (RNG) for the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority in Bellefonte, Centre County, supporting a transition to a cleaner, low-carbon fuel produced from organic waste.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Recycling Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

Data Center Infrastructure; Amazon Told PUC It Has Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Goal By 2040 [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: Talen Energy To Sell Amazon 1.9 Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Gov. Shapiro Announces Amazon Plans To Invest $20 Billion In Pennsylvania For A.I.

Politics 52

Politics Nuclear Power 2025 Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2022

Cheswick is one of only a half-dozen remaining coal-fired plants in Pennsylvania, and the state Department of Environmental Protection predicts that none will operate after 2025. While the facility had finished its planned lifespan, it could have run longer, but environmental regulations and market conditions made that impractical.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Department of Energy Secretary Ernie Moniz. Expected to be one of the largest industrial transitions in history, the clean energy transition will affect sectors from electric power to heavy industry and transportation, and is necessary to address global climate change, according to the report. Read more here.]

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Technology Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2021

“These aggressive goals seek to eliminate emissions from our utility operations, provide needed support to state and local climate goals and give customers expanded access to clean and affordable energy solutions.” million megawatt hours, or the equivalent energy use of 932,000 average homes for a year.

Climate Change 58

Climate Change 2030 Electricity 2005 58