PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

20 RiverWatch Video Report -- Post-Gazette: PA Farmers Turning To No-Till Farming Focusing On Bottom Line, Human Health -- Penn State Extension Conservation Cornerstone: Jan. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2025

On July 25, the Public Utility Commission is urging residents to brace for higher electric bills as a result of soaring power usage during multiple heat waves since mid-June and scorching conditions that pushed electricity demand on the regional power grid to its highest level in 14 years.

Electricity

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 2, 2025

By Farah Master and Samuel Shen; July 21, 2025 HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s Premier Li Qiang announced construction had begun on what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam, on the eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau, at an estimated cost of at least $170 billion, the official Xinhua news agency said.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2025

On July 9, the PJM Interconnection announced it has opened the next electricity capacity auction bidding window of July 9 to 15 to determine wholesale electric prices throughout its 13 state and District of Columbia footprint that includes Pennsylvania. So, electricity prices are going nowhere but up.” Read more here.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award [PaEN] -- Dept. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2025

On June 10, the Department of Environmental Protection announced 19 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state are being recognized with the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. headquarters in Dauphin County.

2025

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2025

On March 14, a coalition of conservation, recreation, and environmental organizations filed a petition for review in the U.S. The Lancaster Conservancy , Chesapeake Bay Foundation , Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association , Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County , and Susquehanna National Heritage Area joined together in this appeal.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2025

DeFrank, Chairman, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission PUC: Brace For Higher Electric Bills As A Result Of Soaring Power Use; Consumers Should Review Energy Options PJM Electricity Capacity Auction Bids For 134,311 MW Come It At Highest Price Allowed Under FERC-Approved Cap What The A.I. 6 Hearing, Sept. 19-21, Sept.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2025

On May 21, the Public Utility Commission warned consumers new default electric service prices taking effect on June 1 will increase most residential electric bills between 5% and 16%. That makes efficiency and conservation more important than ever. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day Read more here.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

That’s enough clean energy to power the combined households of Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Scranton, York, and Williamsport-- based on average electricity usage of 10,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year per household, and U.S. Census data estimating 2.4 persons per home. Penn State University To Host 5th Annual Online Solar Law Symposium Aug.

Solar Power

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

to hear why your electricity bill is so high and why it is expected to surge even higher to the tune of billions of dollars paid by everyday Pennsylvanians and their families. Learn more about who's in charge of your electricity and how we can work to make it more affordable. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2025

With the coldest weather since 2015 moving into the PJM footprint, electricity demand on Tuesday and Wednesday is expected to approach PJMs all-time winter peak of 143,295 MW, set on Feb. Conservative Operations PJM has also issued a Conservative Operations declaration, which will allow PJM to commit gas generators through Wednesday morning.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2025

The State of Renewable Energy 2025 documents the growth of six key clean energy technologies across the United States over the past decade and ranks states accordingly for solar power, wind power, battery storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2025

Crooks Scholarships From Aquetong Watershed Association -- Warren Times: Warren Conservation District Awards Scholarships To Local Students -- TribLive Editorial: What Are The Limits Of Expression On College Campuses? Of Insurance/DEP Highlight 30 Years Of Underground Petroleum Products Storage Tank Insurance Fund Work; Paid Over $1.3

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Meanwhile, it remains profoundly cheaper to produce electricity from solar than from new fossil fuel sources. John Quigley is a Senior Fellow at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and a former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Natural Gas

Law Columbia

JULY 21, 2025

At a July 10, 2025 meeting , Commissioner Judy Chang of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) argued that the United States needs to rapidly build more transmission capacity to bring new sources of electricity online. Second, New York is anticipating rapid growth of demand for electricity over the next few decades.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2025

On May 12, Senate and House Committees held hearings on how the rapid increase in demand for electricity to power data centers filled with computers is impacting the price and availability of electricity for ordinary people on the regional electric grid operated by the PJM Interconnection. Read more here. MW-day to $269.92/MW-day--

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2025

Data Centers Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania May Not Have Enough Electricity For A.I. 29 First Come, First Served: Applications Now Being Accepted For REAP Farm Conservation Tax Credit Through Sept. 29 First Come, First Served: Applications Now Being Accepted For REAP Farm Conservation Tax Credit Through Sept.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

The carport system also powers free electric vehicle charging stations available for market customers. Electricity production is not my main job, we sell groceries, said Russ Burkholder, owner of Burkholders Country Market. Posted: March 26, 2025] PA Environment Digest The majority of our money goes into running our store.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

To position Pennsylvania as a leader in energy, the proposed bill will seek to adopt a front-of-meter program like neighboring states, promoting preferred siting on commercial rooftops and infrastructure to conserve open space and farmland.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2025

Data Centers - By John Quigley, Senior Fellow, Kleinman Center for Energy Policy [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania May Not Have Enough Electricity For A.I. Data Centers Share The Blame, States Feel Pressure To Act [PA Included] -- MCall: As Electric Bills Rise Due To A.I. How Is A.I. How Is A.I.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

Click Here For Presidents FY 2025 Budget Request. The Governors Executive Budget details just some of the federal line items (marked with an (F)) at risk-- -- Air Pollution Control - $4.2 million -- Air Pollution Control Grants - $6.8 million -- Water Pollution Control - $$5.5 million -- Water Pollution Control Grants - $8.9

Pollution Control

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

On May 22, the Public Utility Commission suspended proposed rate increases filed by three affiliated utilities serving residents and businesses in north-central Pennsylvania: Wellsboro Electric Company, Valley Energy [Gas] Inc. and Citizens Electric Company of Lewisburg. million (22%). to $168.97 (18.4%). to $168.97 (18.4%).

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals! 25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals! Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

5-7 In Lancaster Coldwater Heritage Partnership Now Accepting Applications For Conservation Grants; Natural Gas Pipeline Mitigation Projects USGS Releases New Video: Susquehanna River Story - What Does The Science Say About Water Quality? 26 to Nov. 12 Joint Meeting Of DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Nov.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2025

This cross-section of Pennsylvanians called on their state legislators to pass the package of energy conservation and clean energy policies put forth in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy plan -- often referred to as the Lightning Plan.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

How Oil & Gas Waste Haunts Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Lehigh Valley-Based Wildlands Conservancy Highlights November Program, Activities -- Schuylkill Action Network To Hold Annual Meeting Nov. 11 -- DEP Eligible For $1.7 26 -- Sierra Club PA Hosts Oct. 30 Webinar - It’s Scary Out Here! 11 -- DEP Eligible For $1.7 11 -- DEP Eligible For $1.7

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2025

Of Conservation Districts’ Trash Cleanup Challenge Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall Multi-Municipal Shade Tree Commission Member Donna McCrea Recognized With Keep PA Beautiful Community Pride Award In Allegheny County Coterra Energy Fined $299,000 For Contaminating 13 Private Water Supplies In Lenox Twp., 9 Webinar On Growth Of A.I.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] PA Environment Digest Will Be CLOSED June 14 to 19. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: June 13, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2025

Fish and Wildlife Service, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and our County Conservation Districts.” Data Centers - By John Quigley, Senior Fellow, Kleinman Center for Energy Policy [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania May Not Have Enough Electricity For A.I. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S.

Cooling

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 23, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources marked a major sustainability milestone celebrating 30 years of conservation leadership by unveiling its 30th solar array on public lands. DCNRs 30th Anniversary In 2025, DCNR is celebrating its 30th anniversary of stewardship for the Commonwealths 124 state parks, 2.2

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 25, 2025

Regional businesses and organizations in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties were encouraged to attend so they could learn how to save money on their electricity bills by going solar. Their solar system covers an estimated 78% of their monthly electricity requirement.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. 12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. 12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

At the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), our job is to make sure that essential utility services-- electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and transportation-- remain safe, reliable, and affordable for Pennsylvanians. That needs to change-- and it starts with how we think, talk about, and invest in energy.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2025

CNX served a subpoena on April 29, 2025 seeking to conduct a videotaped deposition of Jodi Borello, an employee of the Center for Coalfield Justice and a non-party to the appeal, and an individual originally identified as a non-expert witness by the Ulloms in the appeal. Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4%

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2025

WeConservePA will honor Cynthia Carrow with the 2025 Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award at its PA Land Conservation Conference in State College on April 2-5. Cynthia Carrow began her career at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) in March of 1973, more than 51 years ago. In 1996, Ms.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 22, 2025

On June 22, the PJM Interconnection issued a Maximum Generation Alert and Load Management Alert for Monday, June 23 as hot weather continues throughout the region PJM serves to ensure the reliable delivery of electricity to its customers across 13 states and the District of Columbia. Click Here for a copy of the PJM announcement.

Electricity