Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A quick refresher: Automobiles and trucks are among the leading causes of climate- and lung-destroying air pollution worldwide, and shifting from gasoline-powered to electric vehicles is a key strategy (among many) to cut these emissions. It’s a bleak outlook from any angle. What does it mean for the electric vehicle transition?

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

GW Of New Electric Generation Capacity; Reviews To Be Completed By 2026; List Of Projects Not Available Now [PaEN] [Posted: March 27, 2025] PA Environment Digest

2025

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Californias Advanced Clean Car II (ACCII) regulations are set to go into effect starting with model year 2026 vehicles. Californias clean car rules will save drivers money at the pump, slow the damage from climate change, and reduce exposure to harmful air pollution for everyone in the state.

2026

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

Mercer County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On 401 Water Quality Certification For Rover Pipeline Rover-Bulger Compressor Station, Harmon Creek Meter Station Expansion In Smith Twp., Washington County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Permit For A MarkWest Liberty 4.5

Natural Gas

Law Columbia

JULY 7, 2025

Cities must place EV charging infrastructure in service before June 30, 2026 in order to claim the credit. Entities can “commence construction” on a FEOC-compliant solar or wind project before July 4, 2026 ; after the commencement of construction, projects have a four-year period to be placed in service. Solar and wind.

2026

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 21, 2025

Decades of government vehicle standards to improve vehicle efficiency and cut down on tailpipe pollution have saved car and truck drivers trillions of dollars at the pump, saved countless lives from reduced exposure to toxic air pollution , and avoided the extraction and burning of billions of barrels of oil.

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 1592 ) -- Range Resources - Orenchuk Russell Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP issued a de minimis increase in air emissions covering multiple sources of air pollution under a GP-5A General Air Quality Permit at the facility located in Jefferson Twp., Received Jan. 28, Issued Jan. Washington County. Received Dec.

Natural Gas

Law Columbia

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The case involves EPAs 2024 Vehicle Standards that set new air pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model year 2027 through 2032 Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles, which have been challenged by states and industry groups. In 2007, the Supreme Court held in Massachusetts v.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2025

The initial phase will be the background phase of the air monitoring, where DEP will initially monitor for two air pollutants that are associated with natural gas development volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fine particulates (PM2.5) until the construction of the well pad begins in early 2026. VOCs and PM2.5

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

10:00 a.m. -- PJM Interconnection Opens Next Electric Capacity Auction Bidding Window Of July 9 to 15 For 2026-27 Electric Prices; Hold Your Breath! Red Barn Annex, Ag Progress Days Site, Pennsylvania Furnace, Huntingdon County. PaEN] -- WESA - Rachel McDevitt: As More A.I. PaEN] -- WESA - Rachel McDevitt: As More A.I.

2026

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 12, 2025

This long struggle to get cleaner air in California is one of necessity; pollution from Californias millions of cars and trucks, combined with its unique climate and geography have led to the state having consistently the worst air pollution in the nation.

Air Pollution

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 16, 2025

CJEST identifies communities that are confronted with more pollution sources, have greater climate vulnerability, and have experienced less historic investment. We see this for air pollution , water pollution , enforcement of environmental laws , and hazardous waste.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2025

Daily Grind Of Living Next To Oil & Gas Industry Continues The daily grind of spills, polluted water supplies, smell of natural gas in the air, noise, air pollution, explosions, landslides, truck traffic, radioactive waste, gas flares, erosion problems, dust, lights, road dumping waste, abandoned equipment and wells continues.

Natural Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

UCS/S&P Global Mobility 2024 This accelerated transition to cleaner on-road freight is vital to reduce harmful air pollution generated from trucks, given that theyre the largest source of ozone-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution in the nation and the largest source of lung-damaging fine particulates from vehicles on the road.

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

23 Hard-To-Recycle Collection Events In Allegheny County [PaEN] -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay: Sept. 4 Webinar - Rewild Your Yard: How Meadows Support Pollinators And Clean Water [PaEN] -- Call For Posters: Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay 2025 Chesapeake Watershed Forum Nov. 7, 21, Sept.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2025

PaEN] -- Reuters: PJM, America’s Largest Power Grid, Is Struggling To Meet Demand From A.I.; Electricity Bills Are Projected To Surge 20% This Summer [ PDF of Article ] -- WESA - Rachel McDevitt: As More A.I.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2025

On July 28, the US Environmental Protection Agency formally issued an interim final rule extending several deadlines for industry compliance with national methane standards for new and existing oil and gas facilities, known as Section 111, OOOOb/c of the Clean Air Act.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

Kober [PaEN] -- Erie Times: US Attorney Moves To End Prosecution Of Erie Coke [Coal] Plant Chief, Further Curtailing Case Involving Felony Charges Brought By A Grand Jury For Illegal Air Pollution -- WHYY: Philly Schools Delayed Asbestos Inspections And ‘Knowingly’ Failed To Make Repairs: US Dept.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

Residents Will Have Drinkable Water By 2026 -- Courier Times: PA State Attorney General Investigates Energy Transfer/Sunoco Pipeline Leaks For Potential Environmental Crimes In Bucks County [Convicted Of Other Criminal Charges, Penalized Over $48.1

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2025

Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well Permit In McKean County [PaEN] -- Warren Times Editorial: Pennsylvania Needs A New Plan For Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells; Increasing Bond Amounts Only Part Of Solution [PaEN] -- PUC Seeks $395,000 Penalty Against UGI Utilities For 2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Suburban Harrisburg; $50,000 (..)

Carbon Dioxide

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

Related Articles This Week: -- Community Speaks Out Against Expansion Of Harmon Creek Natural Gas Processing Plant In Washington County [PaEN] -- Washington County Resident To DEP: Harmon Creek Natural Gas Plant Expansion Will Result In A Huge Increase In Air Pollution, It Should Be Required To Have A Major Air Quality Permit, It Is Not A Minor Source (..)

Technology

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A key component of the rules is the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, a set of regulations that ensures that automakers make electric vehicle models available for sale in increasing numbers, starting with model year 2026 vehicles. Moving from burning gasoline to using clean electricity saves lives and money.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

Far too many Pennsylvania families like mine are surrounded by polluting oil and gas infrastructure. Air pollution from the oil and gas industry can cause respiratory diseases, asthma attacks, increased hospitalizations, reproductive problems, blood disorders, neurological problems, and cancer.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

.] -- The Allegheny Front: Advice From A Youth Climate Organizer; Preview Of Pittsburgh Youth Climate Summit -- StateCollege.com Guest Essay: Youth Know The Direction America Should Take - Im Listening - By Peter Buck, Director of Education At Penn State Sustainability -- Criminal Convictions; Record Penalties, Restitution Of Over $158.3

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

Mercer County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On 401 Water Quality Certification For Rover Pipeline Rover-Bulger Compressor Station, Harmon Creek Meter Station Expansion In Smith Twp., Washington County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Permit For A MarkWest Liberty 4.5

2025

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

NewsClips - Energy Transfer/Sunoco Pipeline Leak: -- WHYY: Bucks County Residents Continue To Press For Shutdown Of Energy Transfer/Sunoco Pipeline; Bucks County District Attorney Referred Incident To State Attorney Generals Office -- Courier Times: PA State Attorney General Investigates Potential Environmental Crimes Amid Energy Transfer/Sunoco Pipeline (..)

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

Acre Wildfire Near Popular Trail At Codorus -- TribLive: Under Pressure: Water Flow Issues Can Cripple Firefighters Who Rely On Patchwork Of Unregulated Hydrants -- PA Dept.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2025

The project is moving forward on schedule for completion in 2026. Residents of Dimock Township have been waiting for reliable, permanent replacement water for their well water contaminated by shale gas fracking more than 20 years ago in the largest groundwater contamination event caused by shale gas development in Pennsylvania history.

Natural Gas

Law Columbia

APRIL 3, 2025

Installing solar energy and battery storage systems within communities can help to reduce local air pollution, combat climate change, improve the reliability of electricity services, and reduce costs (among many other benefits). These initiatives will deliver real benefits to communities all across the country.

2025

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2025

To its credit, the Shapiro Administration was able to obtain a 14% increase in DEP funding in the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, while calling for an additional 12% increase in DEP funding in the 2025-2026 budget. Resources Links - Compliance: -- Criminal Convictions; Record Penalties, Restitution Of Over $158.3

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2025

Lynch said the methane plan “is a tangible opportunity to right past failures, creating real change and strong protections, decreasing oil and gas air pollution in communities that have been inundated by fracking.” Read more here She pointed to the Grand Jury Report as documenting past failures.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Mercer County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On 401 Water Quality Certification For Rover Pipeline Rover-Bulger Compressor Station, Harmon Creek Meter Station Expansion In Smith Twp., Washington County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Permit For A MarkWest Liberty 4.5

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

Data Center, The Countrys Largest Natural Gas Power Plant [ PDF of Article ] -- TECfusions Unveils Massive 1,400-Acre Data Center Project With 3 Gigawatts Of Natural Gas-Fired Power Generation In Westmoreland County [PaEN] -- DEP Issues Air Quality Permit For Nova Energy LLC Cryptocurrency Data Center In Venango County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments (..)

Carbon Emissions

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

This testimony was presented by Patrice Tomcik , mother, Butler County resident and Senior National Field Director for Moms Clean Air Force -- My name is Patrice Tomcik, and I am the Senior National Field Director for Moms Clean Air Force—a community of over 1.5 I am the mother of two boys living in Gibsonia located in Butler County.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2025

The project is moving forward on schedule for completion in 2026. On March 12, Pennsylvania American Water announced it has completed drilling on two test wells as potential drinking water sources as part of its efforts to develop a public groundwater supply for a new drinking water system to serve residents in Dimock, Susquehanna County.

2026

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

Data Centers Impacts On Electricity Grid -- PJM Interconnection Reliability Initiative Attracts 94 Applications For 26.6 Data Centers Impacts On Electricity Grid -- PJM Interconnection Reliability Initiative Attracts 94 Applications For 26.6

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 2132 ) Air Quality Permits - Issued -- Range Resources Appalachia, LLC - Laurel Hill Shale Gas Pad Compressor Station: DEP issued an Air Quality Plan Approval covering multiple sources of air pollution at the facility located in Jackson Twp., Received Dec. Lycoming County. Received Jan. Received Feb.

Natural Gas