Energy and Climate Law

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Article 2 (1) and (3) rGD now differentiate between natural gas and gases (defined as natural gas and hydrogen). Accordingly, the Directive as well as the Regulation differentiate between rules applicable to natural gas and gases more broadly defined. 2 (11) rGD). 31-33 rGD).

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

With initiatives like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a Clean Energy Standard, strengthening Act 129 energy efficiency programs, funding the Whole Homes Repair Act, and establishing building performance standards for existing buildings, we could go even further.”

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

Venting a new natural gas well has been a routine part of the process of getting all conventional wells into production. Venting natural gas removes stray solids and liquids and other foreign matter from the well that could contaminate the stream of natural gas. No violations were noted. Read more here.

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 6, 2022

One is that gas plant contracts signed (or renewed) before 2025 will be able to evade meeting the national CERs beyond 2035 which is when the regulations are supposed to kick in. . This may explain Ontario’s big rush to renew expired or expiring gas contracts now. But there are loopholes.

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Renewable Energy Electricity Wind Power Solar Power 95

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

As COP26 begins in Glasgow, a study carried out by Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland (EWNI) and the New Economics Foundation has revealed that fossil fuel companies are preparing to seek approval for 40 new UK coal, oil and gas extraction projects by 2025. At odds with UK’s climate commitments.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Under Governor Wolf, we’ve accelerated and expanded work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to equip Pennsylvania’s communities, businesses, and individual residents to address climate change impacts occurring now and projected for the near future. Pennsylvania’s greenhouse gas emissions are tracked yearly.

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Climate Change Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 59

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Maryland has enacted the most rigorous state law in the country reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and otherwise addressing ESG stewardship including climate change. To be clear, Maryland has determined “decarbonizing” buildings is an important step toward achieving the State’s bleeding edge greenhouse gas reduction mandates.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

By Zoe Read, WHYY, with Jon Hurdle of NJ Spotlight contributing This article first appeared on WHYY.org September 9, 2022 -- The Delaware River Basin Commission on Thursday approved a three-year permit extension for a controversial project to build New Jersey’s first terminal for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) along the Delaware River.

Natural Gas 98

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Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

We knew that global greenhouse gases emission from energy had been peaking for the past three years – largely thanks to China – but now, here is another series of nails in the coffins of coal and oil. GW by 2025 according to Cleantechnica. Yes, you read that right.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 27, 2023

Separately, local governments and others may want to consider how the green banks funded by the IRA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund could address the time period in which a local government has expended funds but not yet received the direct pay reimbursement.)

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Enacted in 2019, the CLCPA transformed the state’s earlier clean energy standard efforts from administrative fiat to law and sets more aggressive goals to reduce statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions economy-wide to 60% from a 1990 baseline by 2030, and 15% from a 1990 baseline by 2050.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Lancaster Cemetery Community Tree Planting & Clean Up Set For Nov. 23 10th Annual SEEDS Free Book Swap In Wayne County Attracts Over 30,000 Books, Breaks Records DEP Extends Deadline For Accepting Applications For Section 902 Recycling Implementation Grants To Oct.

Conservation 52

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Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 30, 2019

Executive Order 80 supports the 2015 Paris Agreement and sets several goals for the state to meet by 2025: Reduce state greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 2005 levels. Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order on climate change and clean energy. Increase the number of zero-emission vehicles in the state to 80,000.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

This funding could not be timelier, seeing as how the transportation sector is responsible for nearly a quarter of all greenhouse gas pollution in Pennsylvania, with the majority of those emissions coming from gas-fueled cars and trucks. NewsClips: -- PG - Laura Legere: $25.3

Electricity 52

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Question: Some people claim EVs are worse for the environment than gasoline cars Answer: Battery-Electric vehicles (BEVs) have on average two thirds lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline cars today, and this will improve as electricity grids get cleaner by cutting out fossil fuels.

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Greenbuilding Law

MARCH 26, 2023

There is a move toward all electric buildings as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. This means that buildings must use electric heating, cooling, and hot water systems instead of natural gas or oil. The Biden administration issued a rule on December 7, 2022 through the U.S.

Electricity 52

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Gas Rate Hikes -- Peoples Gas: Seeks Base Rate Changes To Support Pipeline Modernization Program -- Times Leader Guest Essay: Powering Up Consumer Savings With Natural Gas - By Gas & Oil Association Of West Virginia [Forgot About 2021-22 Price Spikes Already ?

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Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 2024 2023 84

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

As with many environmental issues, when it comes to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, this is no ordinary election. . As the province with the second highest greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, not doing enough to reduce these emissions is bad for the future of not just Ontario, but the whole country. .

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Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regarding renewable energy, several parties have high ambitions for offshore wind: both GL and D66 aim for 60 GW in the coming government period, 2021-2025; also VVD, CDA, SP, PvdA mention offshore wind as an important option. Both PvdA and GL mention that they want to do this earlier, by 2025 at latest (i.e.

Renewable Energy 130

Renewable Energy Politics Paris Agreement Government 130

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. However, the Academies noted, “they too face short-term pressures and fiscal constraints.” [4]

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Electricity Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2019 101

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 18, 2022

6:30 p.m. -- TribLive - Mary Ann Thomas: National Audubon Photo Contest Exhibit At Buffalo Creek Nature Park -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center To Hold Holiday Camps For 4-12 Year Olds -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center Christmas With The Critters Tuesday Dec. 21 Webinar On 4-H Youth Program.

Natural Gas 58

Natural Gas 2010 2025 Conservation 58

Columbia Climate Law

DECEMBER 2, 2019

On Friday, November 22, the Sabin Center submitted comments opposing an Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) proposal to rescind regulations limiting methane emissions from new oil and natural gas facilities (the “Methane New Source Performance Standards” or “Methane NSPS”). That view is, however, refuted by EPA’s own documents.

Regulations 52

Regulations Natural Gas Air Pollution Ground-Level Ozone 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Allegheny County; Private Gas Well, Propane Found And Secured -- Post-Gazette: 2 Killed In An ‘Absolutely Extreme’ Home Explosion In Crescent Twp.,

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 2024 87

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2022

House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on the health impacts from natural gas infrastructure and low-producing oil and gas wells and the burdens these facilities impose on taxpayers. miles of an oil/gas facility and 17.32 2] -- Casey J.A., 3] -- Research by Dr. Shaina L. by 2050 or sooner.

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Fossil Fuels Waste Natural Gas Natural Resources 52

Energy and Climate Law

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The infamous EEG-surcharge shall be erased by 2025. Greenhouse Gas Emmissions shall be reduced by 70% in 2030. However, they are strongly in favour of several `colours´ of hydrogen including `blue´as well as ´turquise´ hydrogen, both of which are created with the help of natural gas.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

3 Southwest PA Energy Efficiency Roundtable Webinar PA Parks & Forests Foundation Fall Newsletter Features Native Peoples, Paths, Places In State Parks & Forests WeConservePA: Seeking Proposals To Host 2025 PA Greenways & Trails Summit Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Meet Eagles Up Close Nov. 7-8, Webinars Nov. 7-8, Webinars Nov.

Clean Energy 52

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Shapiro’s offer to work on legislation to make the electric grid more reliable, diversify Pennsylvania’s energy generation, lower energy costs for ratepayers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. PJM expects to clear another 26 GW of capacity in 2024 and 46 GW of new generation in 2025. Doing nothing is not an option,” said Gov.

Electricity 96

Electricity Greenhouse 2028 Renewable Energy 96

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On September 1, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission is considering whether to approve the final Environmental Quality Board regulation reducing carbon pollution from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. How did we get here? Read more here. On July 30, Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa, Jr. (D-Allegheny)

Regulations 52

Regulations Greenhouse 2025 2019 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2021

-- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Some Democrats Call For Halt To Mariner East Pipeline Following Charges, But Don’t Expect Action From Legislature -- Coalition Launches Initiative To Promote Safer Setback Distances From Oil & Gas Drilling, Infrastructure [PaEN] -- Proposed DEP Regulation Would Require 22% Of Passenger, Light Duty Vehicle Fleet (..)

Conservation 59

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

On March 25, the United States and the European Commission came to an agreement on how to address Europe’s need for natural gas through the next two winters by diversifying liquefied natural gas supplies “in alignment with climate objectives” to end Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Read more here.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 87

Law Columbia

AUGUST 23, 2022

It is certainly true that the IRA uses “carrots” – principally in the form of tax credits – to incentivize actions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. billion for “grants, rebates, contracts, loans” and “other activities” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and natural gas sector.

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Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Regulations 2016 101

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 19, 2018

strongly assisted by low natural gas prices and competition in wholesale energy markets. A network of oil and gas pipelines crisscross the nation, distributing both raw and final product oil and gas to refineries and terminals. Methane is a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential (GWP) over 28 times that of CO.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

13 to 19; 9 Abandoned Conventional Wells; 4 Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Freshwater Pipeline Break; Ice & Snow [PaEN] -- 4 Months Later, XTO Energy, Inc. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? PaEN] -- PA Cong.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. Million In Grants Will Help -- National Stream Restoration Conference Aug. 21-23 In Baltimore [PaEN] -- Ohio River Basin Alliance: Save The Date For Oct. Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Climate Change 2025 Recycling 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2022

On March 30, the House voted 126 to 72 to pass House Bill 637 (Struzzi-R-Indiana) designed to block the final DEP regulation establishing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants that’s consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Regulations 59

Regulations Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nuclear Power 59

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2022

7 Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction [PaEN] -- Renewables Now: CPV Building 100 MW Solar Farm On Former Coal Mine In Portage Twp., 5 Storms [PaEN] -- TribLive: Low-Interest Loans Available To Aug. 10 -- DEP Invites Comments On Electric Grid Resilience Plan At Aug. 28 [PaEN] -- Sen.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Conservation 64

The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 29, 2021

As part of this pursuit, the Department of Energy will enter into cooperative agreements with industry and other stakeholders for the construction and operation of six demonstration projects for carbon capture at coal electric generating facilities, natural gas electric generating facilities, and industrial facilities.

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