Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Pump up gas. The second policy proposal is to reinstate permitting of liquified natural gas (LNG), also known as methane, a fossil fuel that is a potent source of global warming emissions. is producing more oil and gas than ever before, having achieved “energy independence” years ago. Yet the U.S.

Fossil Fuels

Legal Planet

MAY 7, 2025

This milestone, achieved in March 2025, represents a turning point in the evolving energy mix of the worlds largest economy, writes Robert Rapier. The BBC did a story on what most of us ignore but shouldnt: that people living near renewable energy like solar fields dont actually mind it that much. ” Journalists!

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

On May 1, the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee was told the wholesale prices of electricity in the PJM regional electric grid are too low to support coal and natural gas power plants. Replacing 1 MW of gas, nuclear or coal takes about 6 to 7 MW of solar and onshore wind from a reliability perspective.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

On August 23, the PJM Interconnection Critical Issue Fast Path Resource Adequacy stakeholder group heard testimony and suggestions on the issue of making electricity market changes to address nonperformance of natural gas and other generators during emergencies and events like Winter Storm Elliot in December. Read more here.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

Without changes to its queue processing pace, PJM will likely force states to fall short of state renewable targets, even after the reforms it approved last year.” As of September 2022, there were over 202 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy resources waiting in the PJM queue, over 95% of the total queue. Read more here.]

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2024

It issued a report last year warning that, under current trends, there may not be enough electric generating capacity to keep the lights on by 2028–2030. As a result, PJM’s interconnection queue now consists almost entirely of renewable energy and battery projects. Pennsylvania’s energy policies have not caused this problem.

Renewable Energy

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. which aims to use science so nature can thrive, and executed by Think Atom, a Finland-based not-for-profit research firm.

Nuclear Power

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The United States has natural advantages for hydrogen production because of its ample availability of feedstocks, storage, and adaptable natural gas supply infrastructure. Under the current permitting process for infrastructure, however, new energy projects can take years, or even decades, to get approved.

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee recently approved bipartisan energy permitting legislation (S.4753) 4753 would override the law and require one oil and gas, and one wind lease sale, per year, regardless of environmental or economic factors. Title III of S. LNG Exports. Title VI of S.

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2024

At least partly in response to the Berkeley gas ban, gas utilities in more than a dozen states also have set up front groups to promote gas as “clean, reliable and affordable,” denigrate renewable energy, and oppose gas bans and other climate solutions, the Energy and Policy Institute has reported.

2013

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

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

billion in investment in clean, reliable energy sources. Returning stability and reliability to Pennsylvania's electric grid is the centerpiece of his proposals to diversify and promote new and innovative forms of energy. PJM said the new generation capacity includes almost all investor-driven renewable energy and storage-- 50.8%

Electricity

Cresforum

MARCH 25, 2024

This requirement could also prove challenging for some renewable energy projects, which also often face siting and permitting issues. The proposed rule also establishes an hourly “time-matching” requirement, with annual matching allowed until January 1, 2028.

Electricity

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Much of the dispute also revolves around how much methane is leaked from production and distribution (unburned natural gas is a potent greenhouse gas), with varying estimates leading to varying outcomes. Theres a lot of uncertainty here, which is one reason advocates have been split.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2024

Increase In Cost Of Gas Starting June 1, Another 7.3% 1 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs Same As Last Week- 21 -- Post-Gazette: Republican US Senate Candidate Proposes Moving US Dept. Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. National- $3.59 Increase Projected For Dec.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2025

Here are just a few examples-- The Natural Resources Defense Council submitted comments included these recommendations-- -- Increasing Natural Gas Power Plant Reliability To 90-95% Would Mean No Imminent Capacity Problem. 2025 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference At Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Online Feb.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2025

The projects consist of 39 uprates and 12 new construction proposals The uprates apply to existing natural gas (1.978 GW), nuclear (496 MWe), coal and onshore wind resources. Of the new projects, half are gas (6.143 GW), five are batteries (2.275 GW) and one is nuclear (887MWe). MW - 2028 in service. Read more here.

Electricity