Law Columbia

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Many data center operators have 100% clean energy pledges, but regulatory barriers can make meeting these goals challenging. This is particularly true in states restricting the ability of electricity customers to purchase electricity from entities other than the local utility.

Clean Energy

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Energy storage, or the storing of electricity for later use on the power grid, plays an important role in the clean energy transition. Illinois is currently considering policy proposals to establish a statewide energy storage target. Curtailment means we are wasting otherwise clean, perfectly usable electricity.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2025

Another in-person event took place in Western Pennsylvania, where supporters rallied in support of community-centered clean energy at the Homestead Steel Mill Stacks. I applaud Governor Shapiros continued support for Community Solar and look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get it signed into law.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2025

The State of Renewable Energy 2025 documents the growth of six key clean energy technologies across the United States over the past decade and ranks states accordingly for solar power, wind power, battery storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

More than 2,000 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity have been certified in Pennsylvania through the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) program. It has driven billions in clean energy investment and positioned Pennsylvania as a long-time leader in energy policy. Click Here for video and photos.

Solar Power

Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bridging the Gap: Ensuring a Just Transition for Rural Communities in the Clean Energy Revolution by Olivia Moulton As we begin transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy, we must be mindful of the disproportionate effects that the existing energy system has had on certain communities.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

On July 22, a panel of energy experts gathered to provide a consumer-first, clean energy perspective following the A.I. Data Center and Energy Summit held at Carnegie Mellon University on July 15. There was also no mention of the impact on consumer electric bills. and data centers. and data centers. Read more here.]

Electricity

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 10, 2025

The staggering amount of electricity required to fuel artificial intelligence, and the data centers behind them, has driven these companies to such extreme measures that they are attempting to bring retired nuclear power plants back to life. There’s no question that data centers use a lot of electricity.

Nuclear Power

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 10, 2025

Whether a given DER is clean depends on the type of DER, but clean solar photovoltaic (PV) generation is by far the leading source of distributed generation, with storage resources quickly growing into second place. Energy Information Agency. Energy Information Agency. The growth in DER technologies by type over time.

Electricity

Law Columbia

JULY 21, 2025

At a July 10, 2025 meeting , Commissioner Judy Chang of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) argued that the United States needs to rapidly build more transmission capacity to bring new sources of electricity online. Second, New York is anticipating rapid growth of demand for electricity over the next few decades.

Renewable Energy

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By Liu Lican On November 8, China issued its first Energy Law , which aims to support the development and utilisation of renewable energy and increase the proportion of non-fossil energy consumption. However, the law also states that there will be “rational development and clean and efficient use” of fossil fuels.

Law

Yale E360

JULY 7, 2025

The Republican spending bill, signed into law Friday, will reset the course for the U.S. energy sector, analyses show. The law rapidly phases out tax credits for wind, solar, and electric cars, while making it cheaper to drill and mine for fossil fuels on federal lands. Read more on E360 →

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2025

On May 12, Senate and House Committees held hearings on how the rapid increase in demand for electricity to power data centers filled with computers is impacting the price and availability of electricity for ordinary people on the regional electric grid operated by the PJM Interconnection. Read more here. MW-day to $269.92/MW-day--

Electricity

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.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

On May 22, the Public Utility Commission suspended proposed rate increases filed by three affiliated utilities serving residents and businesses in north-central Pennsylvania: Wellsboro Electric Company, Valley Energy [Gas] Inc. and Citizens Electric Company of Lewisburg. million (22%). to $168.97 (18.4%). to $168.97 (18.4%).

Electricity

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 2, 2025

Department of Environmental Protection found that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) was not doing enough to attain the “actual, measurable, and permanent emissions reductions” of the state climate law. The catch – these limits were not enforceable , and the state quietly blew past them in 2018 and 2019.

2018

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Megawatt And 7 Megawatt Projects In Lancaster County Contingent On PA Passing Community Solar Legislation [PaEN] -- USDA Announces Investment Of $24 Million In 112 Clean Energy Projects In PA; $20.5 Related Articles: -- SolarBank's First 2 Community Solar Projects In PA: 13.8-Megawatt

Electricity

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% Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4% Thank LNG Gas Exports - By Lt.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2025

When the job is to ensure reliable electricity for 67 million people, being largely invisible is often a sign that the system is working as it should. We act like an air traffic controller, maneuvering electricity through outages and storms across a multistate grid to match supply and demand in real time. Read more here.

Politics

Law Columbia

DECEMBER 23, 2024

At issue in the case is whether New York Citys Local Law 97 of 2019 , the Citys building performance standards aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its largest buildings, is preempted by New York States Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). City of New York. Glen Oaks Village Owners v.

Law

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Patrick McDonnell is the president and CEO of Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future , a nonprofit that focuses on clean energy and environmental issues. We will pay and the companies will eat the profits. It’s time to stop falling for this grift. Bartolotta, Sen.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2025

gigawatts of power due to the reduced reliability rating of natural gas power plants during the most recent PJM electricity capacity auction. Patrick Cicero, former PA Consumer Advocate and counsel to the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project also participated in the briefing. EDF said PJM could add 12.2 Read more here.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

That needs to change-- and it starts with how we think, talk about, and invest in energy. 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.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2025

So, I want to look at these four areas: the overall electricity situation in PJM; market forces; policy forces; and A.I. PJM Overview Electricity prices in PJM, which serves all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia, are rising dramatically due to a failure to transition to clean energy.

Natural Gas

Vermont Law

APRIL 9, 2025

This legislation is underwhelmingly referred to as New Jerseys Environmental Justice Law. The law, passed by Governor Phil Murphy in 2020, requires the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to evaluate the environmental and health impacts on overburdened communities (OBCs) when reviewing applications for new facilities.

Ozone

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 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% Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4% Thank LNG Gas Exports - By Lt.

2026

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

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2025

Data Centers Already Flocking Into Pennsylvania And Locking Up PA Power [PaEN] -- Rise Of The Machines: Senate, House Members Express Concern That Demand For Power To Run Computers Is Impacting The Price And Availability Of Electricity For ‘Ordinary People’ [5.12.25] -- US Dept. Energy Summit? And Energy At Pittsburgh Summit.

Natural Gas

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.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2025

On July 25, Patrick Cicero, former PA Consumer Advocate and counsel to the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project said one in five Pennsylvania households report difficulty paying energy bills and electric utility shutoffs are already up 38.1% Because we've not had new entry or very much new entry of electric generating facilities.

Electricity

A Greener Life

JANUARY 2, 2025

Ironically, Germany also imports nuclear-produced electricity from France. Last month, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its report, Coal 2024, which looks at how coal usage is far from decreasing worldwide. Globally, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing the demand for electricity.

2027

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2025

Over 1st Quarter 2024; Price Of Natural Gas Increased 218% Over 1st Quarter 2024 [PaEN] -- Erie Times Guest Essay: Understaffed DEP Can’t Uphold Law And Protect Public Health - By Rep. Nuclear Waste Dump Cleanup June 5 At Public Meeting In Armstrong County -- TribLive: US Army Corps Says Parks Twp.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2025

The webinar is being hosted by Moms Clean Air Force , the Ohio River Valley Institute , Center for Coalfield Justice, Philly Thrive , Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community and the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project. Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4% Thank LNG Gas Exports - By Lt.

Natural Gas

A Greener Life

JULY 6, 2025

Key updates reflect a dynamic landscape, from shifting deforestation rates in the Amazon to ground breaking initiatives in clean energy. However, the country is diversifying its energy mix, and solar and wind power are expanding rapidly. Source: Ember Energy , available under the Creative Commons Attribution Licence (CC-BY-4.0)

2025

PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2025

Bucks County [PaEN] -- MCall Guest Essay: Raising Clean Energy Requirement Good Move For Pennsylvania - By Flora Cardoni, PennEnvironment , & Jim Brown, Audubon Mid-Atlantic -- TribLive: EQT Buys Olympus For $1.8 Billion, Consolidates Grip On Southwest PA Natural Gas -- Scranton Times: Solar Energy Facility Proposed In Scott Twp.,

2026

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

Adding-- the use of O&G PWs on Program funded [Dirt & Gravel Road] projects is in opposition with not only the fundamental goals of the Program, but the law that created the Program. The guidelines were administered by DEP under the Clean Streams Law, Solid Waste Management Act and the Oil and Gas Act. Read more here.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2025

Pennsylvania generates about one-third of the electricity in the PJM interstate region and is the countrys largest net exporter of electricity. Despite this significant push for cleaner energy, PJM has failed to address systemic issues that would allow these projects to come online faster and more effectively. Decrease To 31.2%

Natural Gas