Enviromental Defense

MARCH 13, 2025

So why are renewable energy developers hesitant about participating in the upcoming opportunity to submit proposals for new electricity generation for the Long-Term 2 (LT2) procurement? Lets examine the evidence: Overly restricting ground-mounted solar in prime agricultural areas.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

That’s enough clean energy to power the combined households of Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Scranton, York, and Williamsport-- based on average electricity usage of 10,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year per household, and U.S. Census data estimating 2.4 persons per home. Penn State University To Host 5th Annual Online Solar Law Symposium Aug.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The policy approaches that may work to advance decarbonization in the electricity sector will not be identical to the ones that may work to advance decarbonization in the transportation sector, or the agricultural sector. Moreover, policy that is feasible in one country may not be appropriate in another. But not always.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

On July 25, Patrick Cicero, former PA Consumer Advocate and counsel to the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project and Robert Routh, PA Policy Director for the Natural Resources Defense Council will host a July 25 webinar commenting on the impact of record high prices from PJM's latest electric capacity auction starting at 11:00 a.m.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 6, 2025

In addition, Canada faces growing climate and biodiversity crises that threaten our towns, homes, businesses, ecosystems, agriculture and future prosperity. Projects that should be considered to be truly nation-building should include: A resilient electricity grid with new east-west interties and with access for solar, wind and storage.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Landing such developments in Alberta could lead to more than $100 billion of investment, says Chris Varcoe in the Calgary Herald (Dec 4), while creating thousands of technology jobs and spurring new demand for natural gas that will be needed to generate electricity to power such facilities.

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Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Eligible applicants under this program include entities that provide retail electric service needs. REAP provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses. These loans could help with reluctance to implement energy efficiency programs.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

Related Articles: -- EPA Announces Organizational Changes, $300 Million Cut In Agency Spending -- Reuters: US EPA Plans To Reduce Staff to 1980 Levels, Dissolve Research Office -- AP: EPA Announces Broad Reorganization That Includes Shuffle Of Scientific Research -- WPost: Proposed FY 2026 Federal Budget Cuts By Agency -- Chesapeake Bay Foundation: (..)

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A Greener Life

JULY 3, 2025

In 2024, global renewable electricity capacity expanded by 15.1%, with China accounting for over 60% of new additions. In China, CO₂ emissions from power generation have plateaued despite increasing electricity demand. Agrivoltaic systems, which combine agriculture with solar energy production, are also scaling in China.

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HumanNature

DECEMBER 31, 2024

These power plants are often located on leased farmland or ranchland landowners get a monthly payout in exchange for giving up their agricultural productivity on that land for the duration of the project. This tradeoff agricultural productivity for energy generation has created its fair share of contention. What works well?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

As of 2020, the three largest sources of emissions in Pennsylvania are: -- Electricity Generation (29% of gross emissions) -- Transportation Fuel Consumption (22% of gross emissions) -- Industrial Emissions (19% of gross emissions) Emissions from electricity generation decreased 10.4% from 2019 to 2020 and 44.4% from 2005 to 2020.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2025

DeFrank, Chairman, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission PUC: Brace For Higher Electric Bills As A Result Of Soaring Power Use; Consumers Should Review Energy Options PJM Electricity Capacity Auction Bids For 134,311 MW Come It At Highest Price Allowed Under FERC-Approved Cap What The A.I. 6 Hearing, Sept. 19-21, Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 22, 2025

On June 22, the PJM Interconnection issued a Maximum Generation Alert and Load Management Alert for Monday, June 23 as hot weather continues throughout the region PJM serves to ensure the reliable delivery of electricity to its customers across 13 states and the District of Columbia. Click Here for a copy of the PJM announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2025

Energy demand is projected to significantly increase in coming years, as data centers, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and new and expanded manufacturing facilities come online. In Pennsylvania, the most practical use of geothermal energy now is for ground source heat pumps and thermal energy networks. Bucknell University.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Together, we are implementing innovative solutions that will benefit both agricultural producers and industrial players while meeting sustainability objectives.” Additionally, feasibility studies will be conducted to explore the possibilities for producing green hydrogen , e-methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Of Agriculture, Land O'Lakes Farmer Cooperative, National Hemp Assn. 11 -- DEP Eligible For $1.7 26 -- Sierra Club PA Hosts Oct. 30 Webinar - It’s Scary Out Here!

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

26 to Nov. 12 Joint Meeting Of DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Nov. 12 On Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Reductions; Hydrogen Hubs Gov. 26 to Nov. 12 Joint Meeting Of DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Nov. 12 On Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Reductions; Hydrogen Hubs Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

Thank you for your leadership! -- PUC Urges Pennsylvanians To Prepare Now For Winter Storms [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: North American Electric Reliability Corp. Issues Electric Grid Reliability Warning Ahead Of Expected Winter Storm In Eastern US Starting Jan. 13 -- Pike Conservation District: Pike/Wayne Counties Contractors Workshop Feb.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Drought Monitor, an assessment of drought conditions used by, for example, the US Department of Agriculture to trigger disaster declarations and eligibility for low-interest loans for farmers across the country. NESDIS manages the satellite programs that inform the U.S. Drought.gov.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2025

The Penn State Extension , in collaboration with the Penn State Center for Energy Law and Policy and the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law , is pleased to announce the fifth annual Solar Law Symposium , scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. "We Click Here to register and for more information.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

Larger consumers of energy like them can often save thousands to tens of thousands of dollars on their electric bills. Due to circumstances out of most people’s control, electricity costs have been extremely volatile over the past several years,” said Kayla Reedy, Owner of Elysium Solar Energy. “We

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This blog post takes a closer look at REAPs investments from 2014 to 2025, highlighting their critical role in making long-lasting impacts on rural communities, and what stands to be lost if the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to withhold payments on signed contracts. What is REAP? Pennsylvania ($48.1 million), Iowa ($42.1

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3 Million Over 4 Years; Next Round Of Local Mine Reclamation Grants Open Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. Million In Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fees; $25.1 Million In Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

At the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), our job is to make sure that essential utility services-- electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and transportation-- remain safe, reliable, and affordable for Pennsylvanians. That needs to change-- and it starts with how we think, talk about, and invest in energy.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2025

Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3 Million Over 4 Years; Next Round Of Local Mine Reclamation Grants Open Sept. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3 Million Over 4 Years; Next Round Of Local Mine Reclamation Grants Open Sept.

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A Greener Life

JULY 6, 2025

While the current deforestation rate is a positive sign, the issue remains complex, as forest loss also stems from factors like wildfires and agricultural expansion. These actions, alongside increased monitoring and satellite tracking, have been vital in curbing illegal logging and land clearing. Primary Forest Loss Chart.

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HumanNature

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations defines sustainable diets as, “those diets with low environmental impacts which contribute to food and nutrition security and to healthy life for present and future generations. Agricultural Systems. Harvested red cabbage microgreens. The Lancet. 2019/02/02;393(10170).

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2025

12-14; July Forest Snapshot; Hope For Our Forests; Woodland Stewardship Webinar Series -- PUC Sets Hearings On Proposed Wellsboro Electric, Valley Energy Natural Gas, Citizens Electric Of 11% to 37.5% 19-21, Sept. 16-18 [PaEN] -- Registration Open!

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 23, 2025

Zoning Hearing Board Dismisses Range Resources Validity Challenge To 2,500 Foot Setback Ordinance For Shale Gas Wells In Washington County [PaEN] Marcellus Drilling News: Commonwealth Court Overturns Elizabeth Townships’s Approval Of Olympus Energy Shale Gas Wells, Infrastructure In Allegheny County [PaEN] Protect PT Will Appeal EHB Decision To Allow (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2025

It works for progress on methane pollution, clean electricity, clean transportation, forests, fisheries and oceans, healthy communities, fuels and feedstocks, agriculture, water, food, carbon markets and other critical environmental challenges.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 24, 2025

I mean, it’s just massive, massive with the water needs of electricity, increasing electricity needs. And actually, I think there is a lot of space, not just for AGWA, but for others who are working on these issues, especially around energy and water issues.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2025

Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County continues to stand with our partner organizations in opposition of this project, which unfairly has continually targeted this large area of already protected landscapes of both agricultural and environmental importance, as well as recreation, said Sean P. Project Impacts The $2.3

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

4 Webinar: Our Work Helps The Allegheny River Thrive -- TribLive: Nature Focus Of Artwork Featured In Loyalhanna Watershed Association’s 40th Annual Auction -- Registration Now Open For PASA 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Conference Feb. Thank you for your leadership! -- Penn State Ag Council Recognizes Cong. Shapiro -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2025

Zoning Hearing Board Dismisses Range Resources Validity Challenge To 2,500 Foot Setback Ordinance For Shale Gas Wells In Washington County [PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: Commonwealth Court Overturns Elizabeth Townships’s Approval Of Olympus Energy Shale Gas Wells, Infrastructure In Allegheny County [PaEN] -- Protect PT Will Appeal EHB Decision (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2025

August 13-- Senate and House Agricultural & Rural Affairs Committees Information Session At Penn State Ag Progress Days. 7.9.25] -- The Reliable Grid Project: July 16 Webinar - Understanding PJM, The Capacity Auction And Why Electricity Prices Are Rising , Noon -- TribLive: Homer City Site Developers In Indiana County To Present 4.5

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 22, 2025

. -- Rodale Institute Annual Organic Field Day July 18 At Kutztown Headquarters -- Lehigh Valley Wildlands Conservancy Highlights July Activities -- Penn State Extension, PA Farm Bureau Host October 10 Energy & Agriculture Conference In Harrisburg; Sponsorships Available [PaEN] Public Participation -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit (..)

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