Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2024

Gas prices: Without a cap, the flood of bio-based diesel into California will continue, requiring a rapid increase in stringency to stabilize LCFS credit markets, sending 2030 stringency from the 30 percent proposed in the regulation to 34.5 The lower stringency results in lower costs and reduced economic impact of the regulation.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2023

The 1,872 MW Conemaugh station is a coal-fired power plant is due to be retired in 2028. EPA is proposing to deny these applications because the owners and operators of the CCR units fail to demonstrate that the surface impoundments comply with requirements of the CCR regulations. Read more here.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

The practice’s deep understanding of US and multijurisdictional regulations impacting diverse clients and the generally accepted economic trends in the markets where those clients operate all contributed to the rise in activity, the practice noted. Issuance of its 0.01% covered bonds due 2028. Total: €500 million.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

Homer City based its decision on several factors including the low price of natural gas, a dramatic spike in the cost of its ongoing coal supply, unseasonably warm winters and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Homer City was the largest coal-fired power plant still operating in Pennsylvania at 1,915 MW.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 20, 2022

.-- In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Administrator for fiscal year 2022, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $700,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2028, for activities described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) at marginal conventional wells.”

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Most Pennsylvania regulated electric utilities are adjusting the price they charge for the generation portion of customers’ bills on December 1 for non-shopping customers, also known as the “Price to Compare” (PTC). The PUC notes that the Commission does not regulate prices for the generation portion of electric bills.

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Energy and Climate Law

DECEMBER 8, 2020

For example, for the EU it referred to the Council decision 406/2009/CE of 2009 on efforts sharing between member states in terms of GHG reduction by 2020 and to the 2018/842 effort sharing regulation for 2030. For France, it mainly mentioned the Energy and the Environment Codes, especially as modified by the 2019 Energy and Climate Act.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 30, 2023

The State of California does not regulate the number of gallons of rainwater that homeowners can collect as long as there are no threats to public health. Homeowners can collect rainwater for non-potable uses, including gardening, landscaping, and washing vehicles. The savings for homeowners under Prop. 72 varies.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The 2023-2028 SHIP was developed in collaboration with the Healthy Pennsylvania Partnership (HPP), with support from Harrisburg University. Of Health Awards $2.5 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 Why Does It Matter? What Can We Do Better To Protect Public Health?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 1, 2022

DTE’s goal is to reach “net-zero” emissions by 2050 while reducing its carbon emissions from 2005 levels 65 percent by 2028, 85 percent by 2035, and 90 percent by 2040. DTE asserts that it needs Belle River to achieve the partial retirement of Monroe in 2028. What’s in DTE’s proposed plan?

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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.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

Biodiesel and renewable diesel are mostly made from vegetable oil Biodiesel and renewable diesel are made from the same starting materials, are both blended into diesel fuel, and are supported by the same regulations. More than 80 percent of bio-based diesel is made from vegetable oil (the rest is mostly animal fats). percent in 2022.

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Acoel

JUNE 29, 2022

The 2028 deadline proposed in the less stringent alternative is more realistic, and is consistent with timelines under other federal regulations. Providing this additional compliance time would enhance the prospects for installation of the 32,000 megawatts of SCR retrofits that EPA projects as a result of the rule.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Locher said the Keystone and Conemaugh facilities announced they will close by 2028. The second area that is currently and prospectively adversely impacting the timing of Key Con plant closures are final and pending new environmental regulations.” “Historically, demand has been relatively flat, maybe growing about 1% a year.

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Currently, the operation of a hydrogen pipeline involves oversight by various federal agencies and a patchwork of federal statutes and regulations. The draft guidance proposes a transitional period for phasing in hourly matching, whereby annual matching would be allowed for electricity generated before January 1, 2028.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

According to a study by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), assuming battery packs costs drop to $104/kWh in 2025 and $72/kWH in 2030, upfront price parity is likely to occur in 2024-2025 for passenger vehicles with shorter ranges and in 2026-2028 for those with longer ranges (second chart below).

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Physics World

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

With a power output of 345 MWe that can be boosted during peak demand to 500 MWe, a prototype could be complete by 2028. The speed at which any of these technologies are developed will, of course, be slowed by essential safety regulations and uncertain market demand. It would use liquid sodium both to cool the reactor and store energy.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

Reform utility political contribution and lobbying regulations. Landmark DTE Energy settlement In July, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a momentous sett l e m ent agreement regarding the electric utility DTE Energy’s plan to provide electricity to its 2.3 million customers for the next 20 years.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Shapiro’s Work Group Concludes A Cap-And-Invest Carbon Pollution Regulation Program Would Be Optimal Approach To Reducing Greenhouse Emissions From Power Plants; Scale Up Solar Energy [PaEN] -- AP: Gov. 1-7; PA Climate Convergence Oct.

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Acoel

DECEMBER 7, 2023

They saw the impending regulations as crushing the fishery and Maine’s coastal economy. The politically influential lobster industry had strongly objected to the Framework in its original form and now became fully enraged and mobilized.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2023

Visit the Authority webpage for instructions on joining the meeting remotely. Contact: Laura Rigge at Irigge@pa.gov or 717-772-5159. 6 [PaEN] -- PA Environmental Council: Cultivating Connections At Rodale Institute On Organic, Restorative Farming Practices -- PA Dept. 23 In Western Region, Including Part Of PA; Aug.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 13, 2023

Units that intend to shut down by 2028 would be exempt from the new rules. On the Radar Waiting on PFAS Rules The EPA’s draft regulations for the chemicals PFOA and PFOS in drinking water have cleared a final procedural hurdle. Facilities that have already complied with previous rules and will close by 2032 are also exempt.

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ESA

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Among other provisions, the legislation authorizes ecosystem restoration projects in the Upper Mississippi River and the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet and extends the authorization for pilot invasive species programs through 2028. Legislative updates: Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Rep. 5199 & H.R. Submit comments on or before Dec.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2024

Since then, however, the gas industry—much like the oil industry—has cribbed heavily from the tobacco industry’s playbook to block government regulation by manufacturing doubt about the reality and seriousness of its “NOx problem.” Where did the gas industry pick up the finer points of PR disinformation?

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ESA

MARCH 20, 2023

Before the formal announcement, the Biden administration also announced that it will draft new regulations protecting around 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and withdraw 2.8 The project is expected to produce a peak of 180,000 barrels of oil per day and generate 9.2

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ESA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The significant nexus test determines that the Clean Water Act applies if wetlands have a “significant nexus” to regulated waters. 8965) that would reauthorize existing control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species law through fiscal year 2028. David Joyce (R-OH) introduced a bill ( H.R.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

1 -- Republican Herald Editorial: Investing In Penn’s Woods For Tourism -- Post-Gazette Editorial: Hays Woods Park Has A Bright Future, But URA Transaction Merits Further Review -- DCNR Publishes Final Regulation Making Changes To Native Wild Plant List -- Game Commission Hosts 8 State Game Land Tours Across PA Starting Oct.

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Natural Gas 2028 Electricity Regulations 92

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

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ESA

MARCH 6, 2023

International United Nations report cautions against solar radiation management and calls for international regulations for the use of this technology. However, the panel calls to explore the potential governance and international regulations for the use of this technology. States Washington state holds carbon allowance auction.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 3, 2022

Not to mince words, unless he’s sure he can hang on till 2028, Breyer should step down now. The Clean Power Plan was Obama’s signature climate regulation. Regulations. Biden Administration is moving forward with proposed new regulations. The Supreme Court and the Clean Power Plan.

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ESA

MAY 6, 2021

National Wildlife Federation CEO Collin O’Mara said it “rightly focuses on collaboration and restoration to achieve the goal of 30×30, rather than regulation and designations. FWS: A new proposed rule , to be formally released on Friday, May 7, would repeal the Trump administration’s changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act regulations.

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