PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

17 - PA Boroughs Clean Energy Community Choice Aggregation DEP Extends Deadline For Submitting Concept Papers For PA Grid Resilience Funding To Nov. 14 PennDOT: First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Funded By Federal NEVI Program Breaks Ground In Luzerne County; Nov. 13 Funding Event Sustainable Pittsburgh: Nov.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Conservation 81

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

DEP issued notices of violations for the spill of residual waste and requested a written report from EQT by September 14, 2023 on how the area would be cleaned up. It was recommended Act 2 Land Recycling Program standards be used. [

Natural Gas 118

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy 118

A Greener Life

MAY 12, 2023

Transition quickly to renewable energy As much as 95% of West Bengal’s 10.7 gigawatts of installed power capacity comes from fossil fuels like coal. The burning of fossil fuels is the main driver of climate change. It is now cheaper to generate electricity from solar energy than from coal-based thermal plants.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Electricity Renewable Energy 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2022

The clean energy industry is continuing to deploy significant amounts of storage to deliver a low-carbon future. Having enough energy storage in the right places will support the massive amount of renewables needed to add to the grid in the coming decades. Currently only 4 percent of US electricity comes from solar.

Clean Energy 288

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Technology Technology 288

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Martin Interim President Of PPL Electric Utilities -- National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Awards $14.9 Million In Grants To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments To Switch To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Next Round Of Applications Due Dec. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 111

Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

Worse than that, it might end up misdirecting the world’s clean energy efforts into dirtier than appreciated energy technologies because of the country’s ongoing dependence on coal-fired energy. The scale of the IPCC’s undercount shocks once applied to the EU’s “clean” energy plans. million cars to the road.

Electricity 140

Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 140

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Warner Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater at the well pad located in Rush Twp., The following DEP notices were published in the September 2 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities.

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 111

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

74 Act 2 Land Recycling Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups In 2024 So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 74 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to 74 oil and gas facility site cleanups. Shale Gas Driller Withdraws 1.8

2024 111

2024 Natural Gas 2022 Recycling 111

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The solar energy sector is big and getting bigger. That’s a really good thing given the central role we expect and need solar to play in a just transition away from fossil fuels. Last year, solar accounted for almost 5 percent of US electricity. Single projects can be hundreds of megawatts.

Solar Power 271

Solar Power Fossil Fuels Electricity Technology 271

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

DEP issued notices of violations for the spill of residual waste and requested a written report from EQT by September 14, 2023 on how the area would be cleaned up. It was recommended Act 2 Land Recycling Program standards be used. [ The earthen dike around the tanks appeared to be holding the wastewater.

Natural Gas 119

Natural Gas 2023 Waste 2020 119

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Blackhill Energy, LLC - Kingsley E 6H Well Site: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Springfield Twp., PA Bulletin, page 1855 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Fossil Fuels 94

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 12, 2022

They are big opportunities for achieving a 100 percent clean energy future. In 2021, US wind power reached a generating capacity of 136 gigawatts (GW) and supplied 9 percent of all US electricity generation. The nacelle: The electrical box at the center of the blades is known as the nacelle. Source: Derrick Jackson/UCS.

Wind Power 130

Wind Power Recycling Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 130

Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Mining proponents maintain that seabed minerals must be mined to support clean-energy technologies, but a report by Planet Tracker casts doubt on this claim. The ocean plastics crisis serves as a potent reminder that the recycling of materials we are already using should be prioritized over the production of virgin materials.

Ocean 88

Ocean Fossil Fuels Conservation Clean Energy 88

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The federal government will keep its promise to increase the availability and affordability of electric vehicles. Right now, people who want to replace their polluting gas or diesel vehicle with a fully electric one are stuck on waiting lists that can last years. Find out more: stopthe413.ca. You can read more about this issue here. .

2023 74

2023 Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Emissions 74

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Ok, but can’t we make clean energy from burning waste? The world is trying to get away from burning fossil fuels for energy because it’s a major source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Focus on increasing truly renewable, low-emission energy such as wind and solar power. Sorry, but no again.

Fossil Fuels 96

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Waste Pollution Control 96

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

When the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing, batteries help store clean energy to continue supplying electricity to the grid and to customers consistently and reliably. A fossil fuel energy grid extracts and expends finite resources. And 70% of the copper used in batteries is already recycled.

Renewable Energy 154

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Recycling 154

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Take The Agrisolar Survey To Help Identify Policy Issues, Educational Needs -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: State Gets $4 Million In Federal Funding For Rural Renewable Energy Projects -- PA Solar Center Webinar Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov.

Conservation 110

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Electricity 110

PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2023

LLC’s Nancy 13 Conventional Well Leaking Gas, Production Wastewater Since 2018; Citizen Complaint Finds ‘Bubbling’ Gas Well [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - May 20 [PaEN] -- EPCAMR: PA Solar On Mined Lands Statewide Summit July 19 In State College [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Large (..)

Clean Energy 81

Clean Energy 2018 Conservation Fossil Fuels 81

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Million For Federal Clean School Bus Program Help/Interns Wanted -- WESA: PA Outdoor Corps Seeking Young Adult Crew Members -- Interns Wanted: Department Of Environmental Protection, Conservation & Natural Resources, Agriculture - Deadline Feb. PA Recycling Markets Center’s PA ReMaDE Conference Jan. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

Natural Gas 49

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation 2023 49

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

15 Online Discussion - Rethinking Our Connection To Fossil Fuels [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council To Host Free Statewide Recycling Webinar Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center Webinar Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center Webinar Nov.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Recycling Conservation Waste 82

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

To Treat Mine Drainage In Schuylkill County [PaEN] -- DEP Accepting Applications For Small Business Advantage Grants For Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Conservation Projects -- DEP PA Clean Water Academy: Releases Training On Guiding Principles Of Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling Conservation 96

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

Implement Ontario’s first comprehensive zero-emissions vehicle strategy, which in part includes: A province-wide electric vehicle sales target of 15 per cent by 2025, 45 per cent by 2030, and 100 per cent by 2030. A world-leading building retrofit program to improve energy efficiency, retrofitting five per cent of Ontario buildings per year.

Climate Change 84

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 84

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

StreamWatch Volunteer Training May 20 In Monroe County [PaEN] -- CBF: Proposed Settlement Of Lawsuit Against EPA For Failing To Hold Pennsylvania Accountable For Meeting Chesapeake Bay Water Pollution Reduction Goals Focuses On Actions In 7 PA Counties [PaEN] -- New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, (..)

Conservation 105

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Shapiro Unveils Cap-And-Invest PA Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative To Reduce Carbon Pollution From Power Plants; Update Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards To Diversify Electric Generation, Improve Reliability [PaEN] -- Gov.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 2024 87

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Leib, Pittsburgh -- PA Capital-Star: Environmentalists, Advocates Urge Shapiro To Stay The Course On RGGI Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan -- Scranton Times Editorial: Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan Serves Economy, Environment [RGGI] -- TribLive: Pittsburgh To Get $1.5

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 111

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Annual Symposium To Focus On Electric Power Transformation - Energy, Environment, Policy & Technology Sept. 26-27 In Pittsburgh [PaEN] -- TribLive: Sen.

Conservation 97

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Ozone 97

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

.: Clean Water Is Up To You - Driveway Car Washing Sends Oil, Gas, Heavy Metals Into Our Rivers & Streams -- WESA: Proposed EPA Rule Would Force Pittsburgh Water Utilities To Prevent Lead Contamination -- Delaware RiverKeeper Dec. 1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% United Fire Dept.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas 2024 Conservation 2023 81

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Envirothon Team Get Hands-On Science Lessons In Canoes -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- PA Solar Center Honors 5 Western PA Organizations Who Have Gone Solar [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Eagle On The Mend Through Ashkar Students’ Efforts -- Reading Eagle: (..)

Conservation 85

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 85

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Annual Symposium To Focus On Electric Power Transformation - Energy, Environment, Policy & Technology Sept. Annual Symposium To Focus On Electric Power Transformation - Energy, Environment, Policy & Technology Sept. Hosts Woodland Stream Protection Program Saturday, Aug.

Natural Gas 72

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Ozone Conservation 72

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2022

Nancy Guenst (D-Montgomery), U.S. Army Veteran & Rep. Webster (D-Montgomery), U.S.

Conservation 64

Conservation Recycling Natural Gas Clean Energy 64

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

LLC’s Nancy 13 Conventional Well Leaking Gas, Production Wastewater Since 2018; Citizen Complaint Finds ‘Bubbling’ Gas Well [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - May 20 [PaEN] -- Heinz Endowments Awards Nearly $11.1

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Electricity 64

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

26 Webinar On Federal And State Financial Resources For Going Solar [PaEN] -- Senate Environmental Committee To Hold 2nd Joint Hearing With Ohio Legislature On Electric Grid Reliability Feb. Shapiro Promised 30% Renewable Electricity By 2030, Will That Happen? -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan.

2024 65

2024 Renewable Energy Natural Gas Waste 65

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

1 Hearing On Water Withdrawal Requests, Including 8 Related To Shale Gas Development; And On Cooperative Fish Nursery General Permit [PaEN] -- Senate Environmental Committee To Hold 2nd Joint Hearing With Ohio Legislature On Electric Grid Reliability Feb. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? PaEN] -- PA Cong.

Conservation 106

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Waste 106

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Awaits Zoning Approval -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: Time For Pennsylvania To Speed Up Transition To Clean Energy - By PennEnvironment -- Broad+Liberty Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Are Better Off For Having More Electricity Options - By John Hanger, Former DEP Secretary, PUC Commissioner -- DEP Awards $39.6 Received $6.19

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling 2023 109

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

In recent years, states in New England and the mid-Atlantic region have made significant progress in reducing climate change-inducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the electricity generation sector. [1]. emissions from the electricity generation sector. [21]. One study estimates that CO. RGGI is composed of individual CO.

Greenhouse 40

Greenhouse 2015 2017 Regulations 40

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: An Artist Who Grew Up On The Streets Of Philadelphia Returns With An ‘Optimistic’ Climate Exhibit -- Natural Areas Association: Feb. 27 Webinar Creating An Assessment Method For PA Old-Growth Forests.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 85

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. We Do Not Trust Foxes To Guard Henhouses’ -- PennDOT To Open Next Round Of Federal Electric Vehicle Charging Application Period Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov. 11; Sets Nov. 11; Sets Nov. 11; Sets Nov.

Clean Energy 110

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Recycling Government 110