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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Law and Environment

AUGUST 11, 2022

Based on numerous sources, Governor Baker has now signed an Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind. This bill includes a number of key advancements for increased adoption of zero emission vehicles and clean transportation throughout the Commonwealth. Stay tuned for Foley Hoag’s continuing zero emission transportation series.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Pennsylvania Solar Center hosts an August 18 Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action -- from 12:30 to 1:30. Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center for a free action-oriented webinar that will offer tools, resources and activities that everyone can use to build support to pass this important clean energy bill.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

On September 29, the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee amended and reported out Senate Bill 635 (Yudichak-I-Luzerne) which expands the Property-Assessed Clean Energy Program-- C-PACE-- to include multifamily buildings, indoor air improvements and resiliency measures.

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A Greener Life

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has yet again warned that the energy transition to meet net-zero targets is not happening fast enough. Governments need to resolve this at COP26 by giving a clear and unmistakable signal that they are committed to rapidly scaling up the clean and resilient technologies of the future.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2022

A new solar array on the campus of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater in Fayette County will soon harness the power of the sun to offset 100% of electricity used by Fallingwater’s main and guest houses, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced on Earth Day, April 22. The system will begin producing solar energy in the coming weeks.

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Renewable Energy Earth Day Conservation Electricity 52

Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a proposed rule to expedite the environmental review process for certain renewable energy infrastructure projects through the use of categorical exclusions.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JANUARY 8, 2024

Washington, DC, January 8, 2024 – NSAC is pleased to announce the upcoming roundtable highlighting the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) transformational investments in climate and clean energy solutions for America’s food producers, hosted by members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC).

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

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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. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) The event was kicked off by Rep.

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Clean Energy Ocean Renewable Energy Natural Resources 88

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2022

On October 3, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department has developed guidance for landowners, developers, planners and local officials who are considering building grid-scale solar installations. Read more here. Click Here for a copy of the guidance.

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Renewable Energy 2030 Natural Resources Conservation 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

-- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For College Scholarship Program [PaEN] -- MCall: Can Dogs Be Used To Combat Spotted Lanternfly?

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Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 111

Legal Planet

AUGUST 5, 2021

With some notable exceptions, they’ve tended to drag their feet on the energy transition. The proposed Clean Energy Standard is one effort to deal with this problem. Moreover, EPA will have to trim its sails to avoid having its regulations sunk by the conservative Supreme Court. The Problem.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

million In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: $35 Million In Delaware River Watershed Conservation Projects Funded -- WHYY: Philly’s FDR Park Gets Federal Grant For Stream And Wetland Restoration -- Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: What’s Next For The Chesapeake Bay? 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

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Acoel

MAY 18, 2021

Million tons of regional CO2 per year, and providing energy cost savings to Mainers ($40 million per year in savings) and others in New England. Environmental groups are split: the Conservation Law Foundation supports it, but the Natural Resources Council of Maine opposes it. The post Mainers Opposing Clean Renewable Energy?

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These two pieces of legislation have historic amounts of funding available for climate work, clean energy, clean water, dealing with legacy pollution issues, really a lot of money and a lot of opportunity. “So, The funding is only available through November 21 of this year. million. “

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Clean Energy Air Pollution Greenhouse Electricity 104

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

While more reforms are needed in both surface water and groundwater frameworks, these efforts will make a meaningful impact. Finally, the Legislature pressed ahead on conservation and biodiversity efforts this year. The Governor did sign other laws designed to advance electrification, though.

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Law Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 2030 263

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

Currently, 59% of its electricity generation is fueled by natural gas, which has almost entirely displaced coal in the state’s energy mix. Only about 4% of in-state generation comes from renewable energy. The natural gas industry and its advocates would like to keep it that way. Reprinted from the Kleinman Center website.)

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Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 115

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

PJM said the new generation capacity includes almost all investor-driven renewable energy and storage-- 50.8% PJM recommended states enact policies to facilitate quicker deployment of new generation and electricity transmission infrastructure in the transition to a clean energy grid. Read more here. solar+storage, 12.7%

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2022

3 [PaEN] -- Sand County Foundation Announces PA Finalists For Leopold Conservation Award [PaEN] -- Stroud Water Research Center Honors Dr. Michael E. Thank you for your leadership! -- Northeast PA Environmental Partners Announce Award Recipients, Recognition Dinner Nov. Mann, Climate Scientist & Author, At The Water's Edge Gala On Nov.

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Conservation Clean Energy Natural Gas 2021 64

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2021

On December 15, Chad Forcey of the PA Conservative Energy Forum told members of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee it is “commited to clean and renewable energy and energy diversity in the Commonwealth.”

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Conservation Renewable Energy Clean Energy Recycling 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

New federal renewable energy incentive programs are taking shape while local governments, businesses, farms, schools and residents are considering the vast opportunities offered by renewable energy. Click Here to register and for more information. 19-22 [PaEN] -- PJM Interconnection Extends Cold Weather Advisory Thru Jan.

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Renewable Energy Natural Gas Environmental Protection Electricity 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Under PACER, 70% of the revenue will be directed back to Pennsylvania residents as a rebate on their electric bill – more than any other cap-and-invest program in the nation – resulting in long-term, price relief on energy costs. Pennsylvania is 45th in the nation in terms of investing in clean energy sources like wind, solar, and hydropower.

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Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 118

Ocean Conservancy

MAY 31, 2022

Ocean Conservancy applauds this decision. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Saying “no” to risky offshore oil is a vital step in our transition to a renewable energy future. We must transition—rapidly and responsibly—from fossil fuel production to renewable energy sources.

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Ocean Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Clean Energy 80

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Josh Shapiro joined Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil, Constellation President & CEO Joseph Dominguez, and Lightsource bp Senior Vice President Alyssa Edwards to unveil the Commonwealth’s renewable energy initiative, the Pennsylvania Project to Utilize Light and Solar Energy (PA PULSE).

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Electricity Government Clean Energy Renewable Energy 111

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The government hopes that this will double the renewable energy electricity capacity which was secured in the scheme’s third round. But the fastest renewable energy technology globally – solar PV – and the cheapest new energy technology in the UK – onshore wind – only receive a meagre £10 million.

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Government Renewable Energy Solar Power Technology 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2022

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to meet January 25 on legislation to redefine water pollution, prohibit the state from owning clean energy credits and other bills. The Senate could also be moving bipartisan Senate Bill 465 to create a new program to pay for on-farm conservation projects.

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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. DCNR expects to use 28.7 gigawatt hours and purchase 13.2

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2030 Electricity Clean Energy Natural Resources 99

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). I’ll start off with the good.

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Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides 177

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee is scheduled to meet September 29 on Senate Bill 635 (Yudichak-I-Luzerne) which expands the Property-Assessed Clean Energy Program-- C-PACE-- to include multifamily buildings, indoor air improvements and resiliency measures.

Conservation 45

Conservation Clean Energy Renewable Energy 2018 45

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The city is reducing water pressure through Christmas to force people to conserve. In the United States, a battle over renewable energy in New England has taken another turn. Last week, officials posted on Facebook, urging residents to obey water restrictions in order to avoid dry taps.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

Congress is investing huge sums in agriculture, and this money should be directed to help farmers mitigate and adapt to climate change by paying farmers to reduce emissions, on-farm renewable energy, and research on soil health. As the Farm Bill is negotiated, climate change must be a priority.

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Fossil Fuels Solar Power Climate Change Renewable Energy 69

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 29, 2022

Its power lies in its breadth—in all the many and varied ways it accelerates the transition to clean energy across our economy, from inputs, to access, to jobs and manufacturing, plus beginning to reckon with how best to cope with present and pending climate impacts. It was bad news all the way down. No pivoting, just pivotal.

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Clean Energy 2005 2030 Fossil Fuels 251

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

On August 9, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority announced it would be committing to the purchase of wind power and the use of clean energy to support the production and operations of water services. Committed to fostering sustainable practices, PWSA has been an active participant in WPEC's clean energy initiatives since 2008.

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Wind Power Clean Energy 2029 Fossil Fuels 75

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2022

Who should attend? -- Elected and government officials and staff -- Renewable energy owners, operators and/or investors -- Solar developers -- General public and anyone interested in learning more! The webinar will be held on July 22 from Noon to 1:15 p.m.

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Renewable Energy Natural Gas Clean Energy Climate Change 52

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [Ottawa, ON] – Today the Government of Canada released a plan to end new public finance for fossil fuels abroad and instead prioritize clean energy projects. The new restrictions will impact support for international fossil fuel projects.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The number of supporters on this letter demonstrates the strength and breadth of public support for eschewing the Commonwealth's dependence on fossil fuels and for prioritizing an equitable transition to an economy fueled by clean energy and energy efficiency innovation.

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