Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 25, 2024

UCS supports Treasury’s proposed temporal-matching requirement, with a phase-in of hourly matching by 2028 with no exemptions for legacy producers. Upstream methane emissions are a potentially substantial share of the overall emissions rate of fossil fuel-based hydrogen production facilities. Hourly matching.

Clean Energy 186

Clean Energy Waste Greenhouse Clean Air Act 186

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

17 [PaEN] -- NRCS-PA: Pennsylvania State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Jan. 18 [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PUC Commissioners Ask For Permanent Federal Low-Income Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Woods & Water Film Series Jan. 19 & Feb.

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas 2028 Fossil Fuels 2023 99

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2024

CARB projects total diesel consumption at 3 billion gallons or more until 2035, so actual consumption could be more than 50 percent higher than CARB’s projection if bio-based diesel fully replaces fossil diesel, as a recent study from UC Davis found was 50 percent likely by 2028. billion gallons by 2028 and then hover between 1.5

Biofuels 258

Biofuels Deforestation 2030 2025 258

Legal Planet

JULY 25, 2023

There are many possible emergency actions.

Deforestation 227

Deforestation 2028 Climate Change 2030 227

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

The two other large coal-fired plants-- Conemaugh (1,700 MW) and Keystone (1,700 MW)-- announced tentative plans to close in 2028. Homer City was the largest coal-fired power plant still operating in Pennsylvania at 1,915 MW. A fourth plant-- Montour (1,504) -- announced plans to stop burning coal in 2025.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas 2028 Fossil Fuels Electricity 98

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

If these reactors were kept in operation, a complete exit from coal would be possible by 2028, ten years earlier than Angela Merkel’s government has planned. Around 75% comes from fossil fuels: burning coal, natural gas and oil.

Nuclear Power 98

Nuclear Power 2028 Fossil Fuels Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

In 2028, renewables will reach only approximately two-thirds of the total renewable potential under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) projected by the Princeton Net ZERO Lab. Without imports, the report predicts that states with an RPS will fall short of RPS requirements through 2025.

Renewable Energy 75

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

On August 8, PJM Interconnection and other regional electric grid operators submitted comments on a proposed EPA regulation to cut greenhouse gas emissions from power plants expressing concerns the rule will accelerate retirements of fossil fuel plants without reliable renewable and electric storage technologies to replace them.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Renewable Energy 85

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

A recent analysis from researchers at the University of California Davis found a 50 percent chance that petroleum diesel would disappear from California by 2028. The share of renewable diesel and biodiesel blending into diesel fuel sold in California has grown rapidly and in the first half of 2023 it reached 59 percent.

Biofuels 289

Biofuels 2016 2022 Deforestation 289

Acoel

JUNE 29, 2022

EPA’s latest proposed rule targeting NOx emissions from fossil-fueled electric generating units (EGUs) is a classic study of diminishing returns. The 2028 deadline proposed in the less stringent alternative is more realistic, and is consistent with timelines under other federal regulations.

Ozone 40

Ozone Clean Air Act 2026 2015 40

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Clean hydrogen production relies either on electricity, which may be generated through renewable or fossil fuel resources; or directly on fossil fuels, via steam methane reformation (SMR) or coal gasification accompanied by carbon capture, or via methane pyrolysis. According to one estimate , the U.S.

Fossil Fuels 78

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 78

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Locher said the Keystone and Conemaugh facilities announced they will close by 2028. Locker also said the price for electricity in the PJM Interconnection wholesale power markets are too low to sustain the Keystone and Conemaugh power plants. Read more here. “As

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy Technology 91

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 13, 2022

Last fall, Nissan announced that it plans to introduce cobalt-free batteries by 2028, while Tesla said it will shift to lithium-iron-phosphate batteries, which do not contain cobalt or nickel, for its entry-level Model 3 and Model Y cars. Automakers, too, are paying attention. UCS also is playing a role.

Electricity 300

Electricity Recycling Renewable Energy 2028 300

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Great Lakes State has the opportunity to join other leading states in the region, notably Minnesota and Illinois , by adopting comprehensive updates to phase out fossil fuel electricity plants and ensure that the benefits of a clean energy transition flow to all communities. million customers for the next 20 years.

Clean Energy 200

Clean Energy Electricity Renewable Energy 2028 200

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Senate next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 30, 31, Nov. 14 Solar Eclipse -- PUC Holds ‘Be Use’ And ‘Be Utility Wise’ Events In Berks [Oct. 24] And Dauphin [Nov. Senate next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas 2028 Nuclear Power 2024 110

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2024

As we now know, fossil fuel companies lied about it for decades to protect their profits. Now that there is a desperate need to slash global warming emissions worldwide to avoid the worst consequences of climate change, it is critical to rapidly phase out the use of all fossil fuels. What accounts for that?

2013 352

2013 Electricity Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 352

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Shapiro -- Spotlight PA: Gov.

Politics 109

Politics Natural Gas 2028 2024 109

Cresforum

MARCH 25, 2024

Treasury’s goal is to prevent electrolyzers from displacing clean electricity that might otherwise feed the grid, which some fear would necessitate more fossil fuel electricity production (based on the current fuel sources used for grid electricity). Others have argued that this fear is overblown.

2028 85

2028 Electricity Fossil Fuels 2024 85

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

National- $3.07 Billion To Close Gap Between Rich And Poor Schools, Report Advanced By Dems Says -- WESA: State Commission Recommends Lawmakers Adopt A $5.4 Billion To Revamp PA’s Education System -- Post-Gazette - Ford Turner: PA Commission On Education Funding Ends With Split Vote, Call For Spending $5.4 National- $3.07

Politics 110

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2028 110

ESA

MARCH 6, 2023

In recent years, coastal states have used their authority under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act to veto fossil fuel export facilities, angering politicians in landlocked fossil fuel-producing states. At the same hearing, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to advance a bill ( H.R.

2023 98

2023 Endangered Species Act Clean Water Act 2022 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Shapiro -- Erie Times: Scandal May Have Brought Down Shapiro’s Former Legislative Secretary, Lead Budget Negotiator - Here’s What We Know -- Post-Gazette - Ford Turner: Top PA Senate Republican Will Seek Hearing On Shapiro’s Handling Of Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Fmr Legislative Secretary -- Spotlight PA: Shapiro’s Office Quietly Settled (..)

Politics 110

Politics Natural Gas 2028 2024 110