PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

“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 We congratulate Whitehall Borough for taking action and having the determination to move into the clean energy economy.”

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to deliver keynote remarks at Energypath 2025, hosted by the Sustainable Energy Fund at DeSales University. Energypath brings together a diverse audience of industry leaders, policymakers, students, educators, and community advocates to explore the future of sustainable energy.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

9, York County. -- Penn State Extension Home Garden News: Houseplant Master Class Webinar Series Available; Treen Tenders Training; Good Gardening Saturday Series -- Pike Conservation District: From Source To Sink - Groundwater Education Workshop Series Starts Jan.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2025

Over 1st Quarter 2024; Price Of Natural Gas Increased 218% Over 1st Quarter 2024 Susquehanna River Basin Commission Renews 2 Shale Gas Water Withdrawal Projects PA Senate Republicans Move Bills To Roll Back Any State Regulations, Laws, Guidance At The Request Of Industry PUC Chairman Stephen M.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

Noon. -- DEP: Widespread Non-Compliance With Environmental Laws Continues In Conventional Oil & Gas Industry; 3,108+ Abandoned Wells; At Least 85% Conventional Well Owners Fail To Submit Production, Waste, Well Integrity Reports [PaEN] -- Rep. DEP Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board meeting.

Clean Energy

Vermont Law

APRIL 21, 2025

They have cut $192 billionfrom projects aimed at sustainable housing, water infrastructure, climate and clean energy projects. Now more than ever, we need: political action, community engagement, mass education, transparency, and environmental justice organizations. Leaving families, like mine, caught in an unbreakable cycle.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 26, 2025

Southern Environmental Law Center, Earthjustice, Public Rights Project, and Lawyers for Good Government filed the challenge on behalf of ECJ grant recipients to seek the nationwide restoration of the program and to require the administration to reinstate awarded grant agreements. Click Here for the lawsuit announcement.

Government

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2025

On February 28, ECOS also issued this statement on the reported 65% cut to the US Environmental Protection Agencys budget-- States carry out more than 90% of the nations federal environmental laws in communities around the U.S.,

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2025

Scheduled For Change-Of-Plea Hearing In June On Federal Environmental Charges -- WHYY: Looming SEPTA Cuts Could Increase Climate Pollution In The Philly Area -- PUC PA OneCall Damage Prevention Committee Announces $160,425 In Penalties For Underground Utility Violations -- The Allegheny Front/PublicSourceorg: How Pittsburghs Alcoa Is Undermining A (..)

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2025

6 DCNR C2P2 Grants Workshop; Dickson City Turns Car Storage Into River Access; PennDOT Funding Available; PRPS Speaker Proposals -- Penn State Extension Hosts Sept. 6 Webinar On Cultivating Resilient Gardens For Weather Extremes [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Woods & Wildlife News: Ag Progress Days Aug.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

13 Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program [PaEN] -- TribLive: Plum School District Working To Cover Costs Of Adding Electric Buses To Fleet -- WHYY: Philly Property Owners Could Soon Face Fines If Their Electric Vehicle Chargers Don’t Work Help Wanted -- Sustainable Pittsburgh Executive Director Joylette Portlock, Ph.D 22 , 1:00 p.m.

Clean Energy

Law Columbia

JANUARY 24, 2025

In the EOs, President Trump orders federal agencies and personnel to take certain actions or to report back on actions that could be taken in the future that would stifle federal clean energy programs, steer funding away from disadvantaged populations and communities, or both.

Paris Agreement

PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2025

to 2:00 p.m. -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets July 23 On Knowledge & Literacy Through Environmental Education [PaEN] -- Celebrate The Bloom! Of Energy Releases Report On Electric Grid Reliability, Security Saying Generation Growth Must Match Needs Of A.I. Allegheny County , 11:00 a.m.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Act 14 Notices To Municipalities Many communities and citizens are not aware that a state law passed in 1984 gives them the first chance to comment on Department of Environmental Protection permit applications even before they are submitted to the agency. Youll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2025

Penn State University To Host 5th Annual Online Solar Law Symposium Aug. Penn State University To Host 5th Annual Online Solar Law Symposium Aug. Penn State University To Host 5th Annual Online Solar Law Symposium Aug. Penn State University To Host 5th Annual Online Solar Law Symposium Aug. 19-21, Sept. 19-21, Sept.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2025

Is Nuclear The Hot New Clean Power Source? Is Nuclear The Hot New Clean Power Source? Greg Vitali (D-Delaware), Chair House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee -- PennLive Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Failing To Properly Regulate Its Oil & Gas Industry - By Rep.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

4 Webinar - Rewild Your Yard: How Meadows Support Pollinators And Clean Water [PaEN] -- Call For Posters: Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay 2025 Chesapeake Watershed Forum Nov. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 7, 21, Sept. Posted: July 6, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

We have some historic laws on the books that get celebrated on both sides of the aisle but they have to be applied the right way. Certainly, finding how best to apply those laws deserves input from environmental experts, not simply a New York attorney whose charge from Trump is to dramatically slash the EPAs budget, workforce and reach.

Natural Gas

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Cities could also consider rent stabilization , just cause eviction laws , financial assistance to renters , and programs to preserve existing affordable housing , depending on their state law authority. For rental homes, local governments will need to work within their state-delegated authority to protect against evictions.

Government

Legal Planet

MARCH 6, 2025

Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions Attorney General Actions Tracker Maintained by the State Energy and Environmental Impact Center at NYU School of Law, this tool tracks actions by Attorney Generals since 2017. Cases can be searched by topic, jurisdiction, and other fields. Tracks actions back to 2016.

2017

PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2025

to 2:00 p.m. -- WNEP: Kettle Creek Environmental Education Centers Hosted Bug Fest In Monroe County -- Susquehanna Greenway: The Hatch Of The Mayflies - A Summer Spectacle On The Susquehanna River - By Darian Jones, Communications & Outreach AmeriCorps Assistant Visit the PA Environment Digest website to learn more.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2025

Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: June 1, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Clean Energy

A Greener Life

JANUARY 28, 2025

But the test of time will demonstrate whether it is strong enough to withstand an incoming Republican administration determined to undo every piece of climate and clean energy legislation. Bidens core ideology is rooted in his strong support for trade unions; he often cited climate legislation as creating good-paying union jobs.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2025

Must Stop His Anti-Vaccine Actions -- AP: 15 States Sue Over Presidents Move To Fast-Track Oil & Gas Projects Based On A Nonexistent Energy Emergency [Not PA] -- TribLive/AP: Federal Judge Pauses Much Of Presidents Massive Downsizing Of Federal Agencies -- International/National Impacts On PA Natural Gas -- AAA Gasoline Prices: National- $3.14

Politics

Legal Planet

JUNE 17, 2025

For another thing, a federal budget that prioritizes immigration raids and tax cuts steals from environmental enforcement, clean energy incentives, and disaster relief. Climate.gov , a major website of NOAA that supports climate education, will no longer publish new content, former staffers told Eric Holthaus for the Guardian.

Clean Air Act

Law Columbia

APRIL 3, 2025

On his first day back in the White House, President Trump signed Executive Order 14154, entitled Unleashing American Energy , which directed federal agencies to immediately pause the disbursement of funds appropriated through the [IRA] or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58). As a general matter, 2 C.F.R.

2025

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2025

However, Pennsylvania law does not require operators to publicly disclose chemical blends if they are considered proprietary or a trade secret. In recent years, the DOH has made progress in educating residents and health care providers on the risks of exposure to toxic emissions from shale gas development.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2025

Meuser Defends Medicaid Cuts, Tariffs At Schuylkill Chamber Of Commerce Meeting -- MCall Letter: Republican Cong.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

4 - 11] -- Pike Conservation District: From Source To Sink - Groundwater Education Workshop Series Starts Jan. 28] On Title V RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Monroe Energy LLC Trainer Refinery In Delaware County [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Feb. Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA Environmental Educators Want You To Share Your Moment Of Joy And Wonder About The Environment! Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2025

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Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Luzerne County [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: Using Live Stake Nurseries To Engage Communities In Stream Health [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed! Kate Harper (R) and Fmr Cong. Residents In Allegheny County -- Natural Lands Preserves 2 Forested Properties Totaling 151 Acres In Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon Counties [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: $1.8

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

Thank you for your leadership! -- PA Environmental Educators Want You To Share Your Moment Of Joy And Wonder About The Environment! With Nuclear Energy - By Carol Browner, Fmr EPA Administrator -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Canadian Bitfarms Cryptocurrency Mining Co. .: Who Couldnt Use A Little More Joy!

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Million To Allegheny Electric Cooperative Under Rural Energy Programs [PaEN] -- TribLive Guest Essay: We Must Build On, Not Kill, Clean Energy Momentum - by Adam Forgie, Mayor, Turtle Creek Borough -- DCED Begins Accepting Applications For PA Solar For Schools Grants Nov. Bartolotta, Sen.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Zoning Panel OKs 4th Session For Solar Energy Facility Hearing; Size Requirement In Contention In Westmoreland -- PennLive: Dauphin County Authority Receives One Bid For 2.3 Of Environmental Educators Conference March 10-12 In Erie [PaEN] -- Educators Invited To Southwest PA Environmental Literacy Coalition Online Meetings Oct.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

PaEN] -- City Of Reading Begins Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy Project To Save $13.3 PaEN] -- City Of Reading Begins Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy Project To Save $13.3 Who Couldnt Use A Little More Joy!

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2025

Somerset County [ PDF of Article ] -- PA House Bill Introduced Authorizing Community Solar Energy Programs [PaEN] -- Erie Times: Federal Lawsuit Claims East Fairfield Twp., Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

Natural Gas