Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 1, 2022

And as EPA moves forward with its own proposal to finally strengthen truck pollution regulations, industry has been waging an all-out war on those, too. This fight by industry to delay, obstruct, and otherwise thwart stronger regulation has devastating consequences. Act now—drive emissions reductions a.s.a.p.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? acres of abandoned mine land in Shade Township, Somerset County under Act 181. ( PA Bulletin, page 1768 ) Meetings April 9-- CANCELED. Sign Up For DEP’s eNotice: Did you know DEP can send you email notices of permit applications submitted in your community? Click Here to sign up.

2028

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. Siting and permitting. Cost parity.

Fossil Fuels

Enviromental Defense

MAY 16, 2023

Statement from Lana Goldberg, Ontario Climate Program Manager Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat – It is irresponsible for the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to be procuring new polluting gas plants in the midst of a climate crisis.

Fossil Fuels

Renewable + Law

JULY 5, 2022

The bill establishes a CEC siting certification process for solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind facilities with a generating capacity of 50 MW or more and energy storage systems capable of storing 200 MW hours or more of electricity.

2029

Renewable + Law

JULY 5, 2022

The bill establishes a CEC siting certification process for solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind facilities with a generating capacity of 50 MW or more and energy storage systems capable of storing 200 MW hours or more of electricity.

2029

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

23 [PaEN] Grants -- Western PA Conservancy Now Accepting Applications For BHE GT&S Watershed Mini Grants In Western PA [PaEN] Help Wanted -- Help Wanted: Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Executive Director [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Friends Of The Wissahickon Host Nov. 17 Thru Feb. 17 Thru Feb.

Natural Gas

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Despite a significant uptake of renewable energy, India still relies on coal plants for more than half of its installed electricity supply. As the mainstay of its energy supply – thermal power plants (coal, oil and gas) supply 56% (239 GW) of the country’s total installed electricity – coal remains crucial for Indian energy security.

Fossil Fuels

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

Utilities Commission (NCUC) to “take all reasonable steps” to achieve a 70% reduction in carbon dioxide ( CO 2 ) emissions from electric generating units (EGUs) by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality for the utility generation system by 2050. The reduction goals apply to electric utilities that are: 1.

2021

Legal Planet

MARCH 15, 2023

Several cities in California, including Los Angeles and in the Bay Area, have outlawed new gas hookups, but these are the first regulations that would effectively ban the sale of gas appliances. Such a Request for Information could be a potential first step toward implementing safety standards or other regulations governing their use.

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Fund would provide low-interest grants and loans to finance the construction, maintenance, modernization and operation of electric generation facilities. Pennsylvania alone supplies nearly 25% of baseload electric generation capacity to the grid,” Sen. Yaw said. “We from other sources. Read more here. “I Read more here.

Natural Gas

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The shift will only occur when government regulations hold carbon-emitting companies accountable for emission costs. billion tonnes by 2029-30. While Rathi focuses almost exclusively on businesses and entrepreneurs, throughout the book it is governmental action that looms over everything. This is the climate capitalism challenge.

Fossil Fuels

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Overall, it seeks to accelerate the approval processes for energy infrastructure projects which the statute defines as including electricity transmission, renewable energy and battery storage, geothermal, oil and gas leasing, and liquified natural gas export terminals. EPRA has a few key provisions for our purposes. Judicial Review.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Each of those permits also represents a facility that requires regular inspection to ensure permittees are complying with permit conditions and regulations and are not impermissibly contributing to pollution in Pennsylvania. [Inspections] DEPs responsibilities extend beyond just permits. Read more here. Local Project AML Grants.]

2024