PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

Commissioner Stephen DeFrank, Vice Chairman of the Public Utility Commission, told the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee in June-- “I think that Winter Storm Elliot, over the Christmas holiday, showed some vulnerabilities in our grid and in our system. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Renewable Energy 85

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. It is highly risky and irresponsible towards future generations to try to solve the climate challenge without one of the most capable technologies we have at our disposal.”

Nuclear Power 98

Nuclear Power 2028 Fossil Fuels Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

There were no representatives of renewable energy generators on the panel of witnesses. In response to a question about what will fill the gap between retiring generation and new clean renewables in the regional grid, Thomas said-- “I think the only thing that closes the gap is new technology. I'll be honest.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy Technology 92

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

More recently, much of the growth in renewable diesel has been from converted oil refineries, which already have the facilities for hydrogen treatment as well the logistics to receive trains or tanker ships of incoming oil (fossil or vegetable) and ship out finished diesel fuel. percent in 2022. percent in 2022.

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Biofuels 2016 2022 Deforestation 287

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Earlier this year, the MPSC approved a settlement agreement on Consumers Energy’s integrated resource plan that commits the company to retire all its remaining coal-fired power plants by 2025, construct no new fossil gas infrastructure, and build large amounts of new solar power between now and 2040. What’s in DTE’s proposed plan?

Clean Energy 254

Clean Energy 2028 2025 Electricity 254

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 27, 2024

The uptake of EVs and renewable energy is set to decrease the consumption of fossil fuels this decade. Recent analysis from the Parliamentary Budget Analysis estimates that these two tax credits will collectively provide over $11 billion to carbon capture and hydrogen projects by 2028.

Fossil Fuels 128

Fossil Fuels Government 2024 Renewable Energy 128

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Without incentives, hydrogen production with natural gas is typically cheaper than via electrolysis with renewable energy, even if it includes carbon, capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).

Fossil Fuels 78

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 78