New Scientist

JULY 29, 2025

During extreme weather and wildfires, firefighters and evacuees rely on the conference site, but it’s also vulnerable to electricity grid outages. The battery project could deliver up to two weeks of emergency backup power once it becomes operational in 2027. Well also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

2027

PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2025

MW - 2027 in service Projects Not Selected In PA PJM did not selected these 6 projects in Pennsylvania that would have generated 7.1 MW - 2030 in service Lackawanna County -- Lackawanna - PPL - Uprate Natural Gas - 78.6 MW - 2028 in service. MW Click Here for a copy of the 51 projects and other background on the process.

Natural Gas

A Greener Life

JANUARY 2, 2025

Ironically, Germany also imports nuclear-produced electricity from France. In 2024, the demand for coal reached new heights due to the worlds increasing appetite for more electricity capacity. China diversified its electricity sector in 2024 in line with the countrys long-term trajectory of adding more renewables and nuclear.

2027

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2025

gigawatts of power due to the reduced reliability rating of natural gas power plants during the most recent PJM electricity capacity auction. The Natural Resources Defense Council said the PJM Interconnection lost 2.8 EDF said PJM could add 12.2 Click Here for a recording of the briefing.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2025

Data Centers PJM Electric Auction Impacts: 1 In 5 PA Households Report Problems Now Paying Energy Bills; Electric Utility Shutoffs Up 38.1% So Far This Year PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 Data Centers, Rising Electricity Prices, Lagging Energy Development Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, EEA-NJ Hosts Sept.

Clean Air Act

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

OCP aims to invest $13 billion between 2023 and 2027 to rely entirely on renewable energy for its industrial processes and desalinated water. Additionally, feasibility studies will be conducted to explore the possibilities for producing green hydrogen , e-methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2025

On July 25, Patrick Cicero, former PA Consumer Advocate and counsel to the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project said one in five Pennsylvania households report difficulty paying energy bills and electric utility shutoffs are already up 38.1% Because we've not had new entry or very much new entry of electric generating facilities.

Electricity

Enviromental Defense

JULY 2, 2025

billion cubic metres of water withdrawal by 2027 – more than the total annual water withdrawal from half of the United Kingdom. #2 2 Energy The electricity required to power and cool date centres represents another significant environmental concern. Researchers estimate global AI demand may account for 4.2–6.6

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2025

One of the key deadlines EPA is extending is the deadline for states to submit plans to implement Section 111, OOOOb/c from March 2026 to January 2027. Data Centers, Rising Electricity Prices, Lagging Energy Development [PaEN] -- Food & Water Watch Hosts Aug. July 30 is the last day to comment on the Plan. Data Centers? -

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2025

The appeal process will take some time, and a decision is not expected until late 2026 or early 2027. The partners are expanding their legal team and have hired specialized appellate lawyers Clement & Murphy, PLLC, to appeal FERCs decision to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Project Impacts The $2.3

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2025

Data Centers, Rising Electricity Prices, Lagging Energy Development [PaEN] -- Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, EEA-NJ Hosts Sept. So Far This Year [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 So Far This Year [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 9 Webinar On Growth Of A.I.

Electricity

Law Columbia

MARCH 27, 2025

In general, the limits went into effect in 2024 for buildings under seven stories; for buildings over seven stories, the limits begin in 2027. This natural gas ban was the first local ordinance in the country to effectively require all-electric construction of new buildings. thus setting its maximum energy use to zero.

Law

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2025

Data Centers, Rising Electricity Prices, Lagging Energy Development [PaEN] -- Food & Water Watch Hosts Aug. Data Centers, Rising Electricity Prices, Lagging Energy Development [PaEN] -- Food & Water Watch Hosts Aug. 9 Webinar On Growth Of A.I. 9 Webinar On Growth Of A.I. Data Centers? -

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

Shapiro: FERC Approves Settlement With PJM To Prevent Unnecessary Prices Hikes, Save Consumers Over $21 Billion On Electric Bills [PaEN] -- North American Electric Reliability Corp. Rate Increase For Philadelphia Gas Works [PaEN] -- PUC To Investigate Proposed 11.4%

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 26, 2025

Contact: Ian Irvin, Executive Director, iirvin@pa.gov or (717) 787-8171 -- Senate Confirms Jessica Shirley To Lead The Department Of Environmental Protection; Committee Questions On Environmental Justice, RESET Energy Board [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council Receives 2025 Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence For Hard-To-Recycling Collection Events (..)

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2025

So Far This Year [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 So Far This Year [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 So Far This Year [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 Data Centers, Rising Electricity Prices, Lagging Energy Development [PaEN] -- Food & Water Watch Hosts Aug. Data Centers? -

2023

Law Columbia

JANUARY 22, 2025

EPA , 24 states and industry groups challenged the HDV Rule, which revises the greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, model year 2027, and sets new standards to lower greenhouse gas emissions from model years 2028-2032.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

1 Electricity Price Changes; Rates Will Vary From 8.4% PA Oil & Gas Industry Public Notice Dashboards: -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov. Decrease To 31.2%

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2025

So Far This Year [PaEN] -- Spotlight PA: Why Pennsylvanians May See Higher Electric Bills This Summer And Next [PJM Auction, A.I. 5 Webinar On Protecting Your Pennsylvania Community With Local Zoning [PaEN] -- Planet Philadelphia Radio Program: Aug. 1 - Global Environmental Economic Trends, Dr.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2025

“In Pennsylvania, we’ve seen firsthand the success of well-designed Energy Efficiency and Conservation programs, including mandatory electric and voluntary natural gas programs,” said Chairman DeFrank. Data Centers, Rising Electricity Prices, Lagging Energy Development [PaEN] -- Food & Water Watch Hosts Aug. Data Centers? -

Natural Gas

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

For example, the take-up of electric vehicles has rocketed, cutting fuel emissions. Elsewhere, the UK has announced that its version of CBAM will come into effect in January 2027. Also, a steady ratcheting up of single-use plastic rules is shrinking the energy demands and associated emissions of packaging.

Carbon Emissions

Law Columbia

JULY 7, 2025

The OBBB Act ushers in a consequential shift for local governments and community groups building clean energy projects, investing in electric vehicles (EVs) and, in some instances, navigating IRA grant programs. Entities can claim the ITC or the PTC if their FEOC-eligible solar or wind project is placed in service before December 31, 2027.

2026

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 21, 2025

In other words, if a regulation mentions electric vehicles, its probably on the target list. The executive order also attacks clean vehicle incentives and federal support for electric vehicle charging stations, important complementary policies helping families around the nation make the switch to cleaner vehicles. Whats at stake?

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 1, 2025

So Far This Year [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 So Far This Year [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 Data Centers, Rising Electricity Prices, Lagging Energy Development [PaEN] -- Food & Water Watch Hosts Aug. 14 [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: Sept. 9 Webinar On Growth Of A.I. Data Centers? -

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

Shapiro's 'Lightning' Energy Plan To Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs, Protect Pennsylvania From Global Energy Instability [PaEN] -- New Report: Fixing PJMs Broken Electric Generation Approval Process Can Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs Across The Mid-Atlantic [PaEN] -- Gov.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

On July 22, the PJM Interconnection announced its 2026/2027 electricity auction resulted in bids for 134,311 MW of electric generation capacity at the highest price allowed under a FERC-approved market cap. Shapiro against PJM which put in place a new floor and cap on electricity bids that can be accepted by PJM.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2025

As utility companies raise electricity prices as a result of last years PJM auction, Gov. Editors Note: 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 The Senate and House are scheduled to adjourn for the summer on June 30. MW-day to $269.92/MW-day--

Electricity

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. EPA as part of our ongoing amicus efforts to support strong federal climate regulations.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

Shapiro's 'Lightning' Energy Plan To Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs, Protect Pennsylvania From Global Energy Instability [PaEN] -- New Report: Fixing PJMs Broken Electric Generation Approval Process Can Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs Across The Mid-Atlantic [PaEN] -- Gov.

Natural Gas

Legal Planet

AUGUST 4, 2025

Thus, I’ll be skipping the issues relating to electricity rates and reliability, which are important but not directly environmental. After a controversy broke out, the local authority issued a permit to run 15 generators until 2027, with total pollution not to exceed the 100 ton per year threshold. Projects with a Federal Nexus.

Air Pollution

Legal Planet

JUNE 24, 2025

When so much of the electricity generation pipeline is solar, wind, or storage, “cutting off their tax credits risks leaving the country at an energy shortage while gas turbines take years and years to actually get on the grid,” Zeitlin notes. Nuclear, hydropower, and geothermal win while solar and wind lose. It’s also risky.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2025

So Far This Year [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 Data Centers, Rising Electricity Prices, Lagging Energy Development [PaEN] -- Food & Water Watch Hosts Aug. Gigawatts Of Power Due To Reduced Reliability Rating Of Natural Gas Power Plants; Could Gain 12.2 9 Webinar On Growth Of A.I. Data Centers? -

Natural Gas

A Greener Life

MARCH 27, 2025

The electric car production facility at the Renault factory in Douai, France. As a result, this year’s CO2 emissions caps on European carmakers will be lower, and one-fifth of all car sales by most companies must be electric vehicles (EV) to avoid heavy fines. Photo credit: Guillaume Cortade / EC Audiovisual Service.

2027

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Battery-electric tractor trucks at a charging depot near the Port of Oakland. The rule does not place any requirements on consumers to purchase ZETs, does not prohibit anyone from operating combustion-powered trucks, and does not apply to truck dealerships, despite some misleading information from bad actors meant to undermine the rule.

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2025

Files Proposed Cold Weather Standard To Improve Reliability For Natural Gas-fired, Other Electric Generators [PaEN] -- Gov. Files Proposed Cold Weather Standard To Improve Reliability For Natural Gas-fired, Other Electric Generators [PaEN] -- Gov.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2025

6 Due To Trade War -- Marcellus Drilling News: EIA Annual Energy Outlook: Oil And Natural Gas Demand Peaks In 2027 and 2032 [ PDF of Article ] [Posted: April 26, 2025] PA Environment Digest Rate Increase For Philadelphia Gas Works [PaEN] -- PUC To Investigate Proposed 11.4%

2025

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2025

Data Center-Fueled Rate Hikes -- PJM Electric Auction Impacts: 1 In 5 PA Households Report Problems Now Paying Energy Bills; Electric Utility Shutoffs Up 38.1% So Far This Year [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8 Muth Seeks To Protect Pennsylvanians From A.I. Data Centers? - Starting Aug. 9 Webinar On Growth Of A.I.

Conservation