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Shapiro Administration Accomplishments: DCNR Makes Significant Strides In Strengthening Conservation And Climate Resilience Across Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

On January 15, the Shapiro Administration said the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has made significant progress in sustainably managing and enhancing Pennsylvanias public lands. This work is about much more than conservation its about stewardship that strengthens communities and enhances our quality of life.

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Where is California Going to Site Its New Solar Power?

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

From a national perspective, the land use needed to reach our clean energy goals is modest. But for states like California, with large populations, an ambitious and necessary clean energy timeline , and ongoing natural resource issues , where to actually build these projects will require thoughtful planning.

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125 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

20 RiverWatch Video Report -- Post-Gazette: PA Farmers Turning To No-Till Farming Focusing On Bottom Line, Human Health -- Penn State Extension Conservation Cornerstone: Jan. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

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Last Year’s Climate Bond May Not Be What You Thought

Legal Planet

JUNE 13, 2025

Some may be surprised to learn, for example, that the bond primarily addresses climate adaptation and resilience, rather than climate mitigation such as clean energy infrastructure. billion); Extreme heat mitigation ($450 million); Biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions ($1.2 billion); Coastal resilience ($1.2

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The Ten Most Important U.S. Environmental Laws

Legal Planet

JUNE 27, 2024

NEPA remains the workhorse of natural resource litigation today. Clean Air Act. Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). Provides approximately $370 billion dollars for clean energy and other climate-related programs. Comprehensive Emergency Response and Cleanup Act (CERCLA ).

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Local Officials Tour Burkholder's Country Market Solar Energy Project In Spring Mills, Centre County

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

Solar Carports, like the one at Burkholders Country Market, are a great solution for businesses looking to maximize their available space while investing in clean energy. Not only do they provide shelter for vehicles from the elements, they also generate renewable energy that directly powers the business.

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Kleinman Center For Energy Policy: The High Price Of Failing To Transition To Clean Energy In PJM Footprint; Next PJM Auction Is In December

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

By John Quigley, Senior Fellow, Kleinman Center Next year, the electricity bills for twenty percent of Americans will start reflecting the high cost of failing to transition to clean energy. Massive amounts of clean energy generation and storage projects are backlogged in PJM. Partners Host Aug.

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December 23 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals!

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DCNR Unveils Solar Energy Facility At Gifford Pinchot State Park In York County Cutting Costs, Climate-Changing Emissions On Public Land; Celebrating 30 Years Of Stewardship

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 23, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources marked a major sustainability milestone celebrating 30 years of conservation leadership by unveiling its 30th solar array on public lands. For 30 years, DCNR has been managing Pennsylvanias natural resources with sustainability at the forefront.

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Guest Essay: Significant Electricity Load Growth Can Be Accommodated Without A Stampede To New Natural Gas Generation Just By Increasing Efficiency At Existing Power Plants

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

But smarter approaches, if carefully applied, could help to reverse costly reliance on gas, and accelerate the clean energy transition in PJM, and nationwide. Both moves could help get more clean energy onto the grid. of the proposed generation in the queue. of the proposed generation in the queue.

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PA Solar Center Hosts June 5 Lodestar Awards To Recognize 20 Business, School, Farm, Church Solar Energy Projects; Featuring DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2025

Mackenzie Needs To Fight For Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits [Posted: May 29, 2025] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Snowden at dsnowden@pa.gov or (717) 783-8846. House Floor.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award [PaEN] -- Dept. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

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May 29 Webinar: Introduction To Community Benefit Agreements For Energy, Other Industrial Projects

PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2025

Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4% Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4% Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4%

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Sand County Foundation Announces PA Finalists For Leopold Conservation Award

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

On September 26, the Sand County Foundation announced the three finalists for the 2022 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award. The Heinz Endowments’ sustainability program promotes community health and vitality through sustainable food systems, and as part of this work we are pleased to cosponsor the Leopold Conservation Award.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Solar Center Honors 19 Organizations For Their Leadership In Going Solar

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2025

The Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Cindy Dunn, provided the event’s keynote address, saying , “The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is using solar energy as a part of our broader commitment to sustainably managing the Commonwealth’s natural spaces.

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House Committee Approves Bill Giving PA Energy Development Authority Ability To Use Federal Climate, Clean Energy Funding

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2024

On June 11, the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee unanimously reported out House Bill 2338 (Fiedler (D-Philadelphia) updating the duties and powers of the PA Energy Development Authority to use billions of federal climate and clean energy dollars to incentivize investments in Pennsylvania.

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$10 Billion Climate Bond Heads to the California Ballot

Legal Planet

JULY 10, 2024

Innovative investments in creating a clean energy workforce, bolstering wildfire resilience, and building climate-resilient water supplies were just a few of the priorities. The California Natural Resources Agency estimates that annual climate-related costs could rise to $113 billion by 2050.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2025

1 [PaEN] Grants -- Foundation For Pennsylvania Watersheds Announces $650,000 In Conservation Grants; Next Grant Round Opens In August [PaEN] -- Applications Now Being Accepted For The Giant Company, Keep PA Beautiful Healing The Planet Grants To Support Tree Planting Projects [PaEN] -- Dept.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 5.9.25

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. And Saved $44.2

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50 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Brian Sneeringer From Adams Conservation District [PaEN] -- Gov. 21 Webinar On DEP's Federally-Funded Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program [PaEN] -- Energy Future PA Names Former Rep. -- Environmental Hearing Board Chief Judge & Chairman Thomas W. 23; Transportation- Feb.

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 5.21.25

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Noon to 1:00 p.m. May 22-- Agenda Posted.

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NRCS-PA Invites Applications For $65 Million For Conservation & Climate Action On Private Lands Grants

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $65 million through two funding opportunities for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, Black Appalachian Coalition, PennFuture, Partners Host March 4 Webinar -- Why Is My Electricity Bill So High? And Going Higher?

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Policymakers and residents all must be wary of the false solutions sold by oil and natural gas CEOs, according to the webinar hosts. The webinar is sponsored by the Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance , Black Appalachian Coalition , Conservation Voters of PA , PennFuture , the Sierra Club PA and 412 Justice.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Contact: Lucas Hershey, luchershey@pa.gov. Ohio- $3.03

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.30.25

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Hearing Room 1, North Office Building. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

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June 9 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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DCNR Announces All Electricity Used By Agency Will Come From Renewable Sources By 2030

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

On September 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced DCNR will produce or purchase 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. gigawatt hours -- all from renewable energy sources. gigawatt hours -- all from renewable energy sources.

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House Bill Introduced To Create Veterans Entering The Sustainability Sector Workforce Incentive Program

PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2023

The departments of Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection would participate in the new program to provide veterans with apprenticeship training and the opportunity to enter the workforce in the sustainability sector. billion annually in economic activity.

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The Nature Conservancy-PA Announces Acquisition And Transfer Of 5 Acres To Boyd Big Tree Preserve

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

On August 9, The Nature Conservancy-PA announced it has closed on the purchase of five acres in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and transferred the parcel to the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. The Nature Conservancy has 31,000 members in Pennsylvania. Click Here to become a member.

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102 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Million In Rebates To 21 School Districts For Clean School Buses In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: New Clean Energy School Buses Coming To Pittsburgh-Area School Districts -- WHYY: Know A Teen Interested In Journalism Or Climate Work?

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CRES Forum Event Recap: Facing Headwinds to the Deployment of U.S. Offshore Wind Energy

Cresforum

MARCH 13, 2024

Jen Kiggans, a Conservative Climate Caucus Vice Chair, CRES Clean Energy Champion and Vice Chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and industry experts, who discussed what Congress can do to help strengthen U.S. In her remarks, Rep.

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92 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Myers Family Farm In Centre County Receives 2023 PA Leopold Conservation Award [PaEN] -- PA Dept. Million Grant For Zero Emission Trucks -- WESA: Casey- Federal Funding To Grant PA Schools Clean Energy Buses -- PA Capital-Star: PA To Receive $47.3 Received $6.19 19 & Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

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CRES Forum and Conservative Energy Network Hold 70+ Lawmaker Meetings to Advocate for Clean Energy

Cresforum

JULY 17, 2020

The “fly-in” – being held virtually this year – will stress to conservative lawmakers the economic benefits of the clean energy sector at a time when the country needs an economic boost and Americans need jobs. Learn more at www.conservativeenergynetwork.org.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 26 Climate Change & Penn's Woods; Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2025

NOTICE: PA Environment Digest Will Be Closed Tuesday For Election Day The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

1 At The Southeast Agricultural Research Farm In Centre County [PaEN] -- Lehigh Valleys Wildlands Conservancy Highlights April Educational Programs; Tree Planting; Hikes; Summer Camps -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Its Spring! Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 9.19.24

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. TODAY 5:00: In-Person.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

26 Webinar On Federal And State Financial Resources For Going Solar [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Energy Essentials: Feb. Schuylkill County -- PA Solar Center Jan. 15 Webinar Update On Large-Scale Solar; What Is Agrivoltaics?

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Room 140 Main Capitol. Click Here to watch online.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Steel -- 37 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- Gov. Setting PFOA/PFOS Drinking Water Standard And The First MCL Developed By DEP [PaEN] -- 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- What Can We Expect From Gov.

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Shapiro Administration Accomplishments: DCNR Makes Significant Strides In Strengthening Conservation And Climate Resilience Across Pennsylvania

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Local Officials Tour Burkholder's Country Market Solar Energy Project In Spring Mills, Centre County

Kleinman Center For Energy Policy: The High Price Of Failing To Transition To Clean Energy In PJM Footprint; Next PJM Auction Is In December

December 23 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

DCNR Unveils Solar Energy Facility At Gifford Pinchot State Park In York County Cutting Costs, Climate-Changing Emissions On Public Land; Celebrating 30 Years Of Stewardship

Guest Essay: Significant Electricity Load Growth Can Be Accommodated Without A Stampede To New Natural Gas Generation Just By Increasing Efficiency At Existing Power Plants

PA Solar Center Hosts June 5 Lodestar Awards To Recognize 20 Business, School, Farm, Church Solar Energy Projects; Featuring DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn

Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 1.8.25

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May 29 Webinar: Introduction To Community Benefit Agreements For Energy, Other Industrial Projects

Sand County Foundation Announces PA Finalists For Leopold Conservation Award

Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 6.12.25

PA Solar Center Honors 19 Organizations For Their Leadership In Going Solar

House Committee Approves Bill Giving PA Energy Development Authority Ability To Use Federal Climate, Clean Energy Funding

$10 Billion Climate Bond Heads to the California Ballot

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NRCS-PA Invites Applications For $65 Million For Conservation & Climate Action On Private Lands Grants

Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, Black Appalachian Coalition, PennFuture, Partners Host March 4 Webinar -- Why Is My Electricity Bill So High? And Going Higher?

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DCNR Announces All Electricity Used By Agency Will Come From Renewable Sources By 2030

House Bill Introduced To Create Veterans Entering The Sustainability Sector Workforce Incentive Program

The Nature Conservancy-PA Announces Acquisition And Transfer Of 5 Acres To Boyd Big Tree Preserve

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CRES Forum Event Recap: Facing Headwinds to the Deployment of U.S. Offshore Wind Energy

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CRES Forum and Conservative Energy Network Hold 70+ Lawmaker Meetings to Advocate for Clean Energy

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