A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Grohnde plant is one of the German nuclear power plants which is due to shut down at the end of 2021. A recent report has shed light on the scale of the climate cost of Germany decommissioning its nuclear power plants. Photo credit: Preussen Elektra. By Anders Lorenzen. Climate neutrality is far off.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 27, 2023

Direct pay – which is already in effect as of January 1, 2023 – allows tax-exempt entities, including local governments, to claim the value of certain clean energy and other tax credits as a cash payment, rather than as an offset to tax liability that they do not have. Written comments are due on August 14, 2023.

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Enviromental Defense

JULY 11, 2023

This document is little more than a belated attempt to rationalize the government’s recent announcements for new nuclear and gas facilities. It is certainly not a plan for clean energy generation – it’s a plan to keep critics at bay while the province keeps polluting and using antiquated and dangerous technologies.

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Physics World

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Those findings might surprise physicists, who will be aware that the energy density of nuclear fission is so high that just a fingertip of uranium has an energy equivalent of 5000 barrels of oil. In it, we emphasize that nuclear is not only a low-carbon source of energy, but is also widely available, scalable and deployable.

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A Greener Life

JULY 30, 2021

Germany has recently experienced fatal and apocalyptic climate- fuelled floods , after which the country’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, promised the government would do more to tackle climate change. They could of course enter discussions to buy more clean energy from their neighbours. Photo credit: CnndrBrbr via Wikimedia.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% Energy Information Administration. from other sources. Read more here.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 8, 2023

Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of the Interior (DOI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)—to implement the IRA. Similarly, other agencies have made significant progress towards implementing the IRA programs they administer.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Here are 94 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2022

When we look at what’s next, we need to enable the energy transition through these key elements: -- Regional leaders — first movers — to drive implementation of decarbonization levers at scale (e.g., Hilary Mercer is senior vice president, Shell Polymers/Pennsylvania Chemicals Project. Kevin Walker , president and CEO, Duquesne Light Co.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Josh Shapiro “Today, Pennsylvania is positioning itself as the leader of our country’s clean energy future and creating thousands of new, good-paying union jobs. (Amount: up to $750 million) Click Here for the DOE announcement. Click Here for White House announcement. Reactions Gov. Read full statement.

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

electric power supply, and other independent system operators, may impose steep tariff provisions to recover the costs related to interconnection study penalties previously issued by the old rule or whether utilities can even come into compliance with the new rule within 90 days.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2023

Getting there requires an all-of-society approach; getting there requires leadership at all levels of government. Let’s together get control over our energy supply chain so Putin and the Saudis can no longer control our destiny and our wallets. Inauguration Week. Maura Healy is New England’s new governor (all the others are reelected).

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Vermont Law

JUNE 29, 2015

However, what is often overlooked is the impact of nuclear power on our water systems, especially in drought prone areas. Many leading energy experts often deem nuclear an acceptable form of sustainable energy. Nuclear Energy and Drought: A Recipe for Disaster. Is it sustainable? By Allen Smith.

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Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

Investors and governments will be expected to refer to the Taxonomy in order to determine whether an activity they want to pursue can be considered sustainable, and under what conditions (screening criteria). For example, the replacement of nuclear power generation by fossil fuels would still be considered a sustainable activity.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Nuclear In August of 2021, Talen Energy Corp. that would result in the construction of the 180MW Nautilus Cryptomine bitcoin mining facility adjacent to the Susquehanna nuclear power generating station in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Bitcoin mining does not help clean energy. Visit the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2023

Nuclear In August of 2021, Talen Energy Corp. that would result in the construction of the 180MW Nautilus Cryptomine bitcoin mining facility adjacent to the Susquehanna nuclear power generating station in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Bitcoin mining does not help clean energy. PAhomePage/WBRE.)

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) creates a massive funding program for clean energy and other climate policies. Yet authority over energy policy is fragmented at the federal level. The Department of Energy has limited regulatory powers (primarily over transmission) but controls nuclear power and a lot of spending.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

In a separate but similar Ninth Circuit appeal, the federal government filed a brief on October 18 urging the court to overturn a district court decision vacating the listing of a ringed seal subspecies as threatened based on climate change threats through the end of the century.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2022

With that said though, we are still awaiting more guidance from the federal government on the specifics on how this will all work. So right now, as of today, we do not have the bill guidance on any of these funding sources to the different program areas,” said Ziadeh.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The rest of our power comes from a mix of nuclear power, renewables like hydro, wind and solar power, and biofuel. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . So why is Ontario planning to ramp up the lone fossil fuel in the mix, when so many other governments are racing to do the opposite to cut carbon emissions?

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Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

T he law does not apply to EGUs operated by local government utilities; electric membership co-ops; industrial facilities; or other institutions since the Utilities Commission doesn’t regulate those facilities. Pursue extension of federal licenses for existing nuclear power plants serving North Carolina.

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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

In his recent testimony to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the coauthor of Princeton University’s Net-Zero America study noted that just because an energy technology is not reliable does not mean that it has no role in a reliable system. [8] is 32 years, as of January 2021. [14] I believe the U.S. But if the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Here are 74 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

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Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. 41] Most proponents of variable renewable energy thus look elsewhere for storage solutions.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

The grant program, “Solar for Schools,” would issue grants to schools for solar energy projects, including costs related to equipment, installation and maintenance of solar energy systems. With the savings, local governments can reduce taxes and schools can invest in more teachers. Fiedler said.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

The government has also reversed a policy of military minimalism that dates back to the end of World War II, as new Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the goal of building “a powerful… armed forces that can be relied upon to protect us.” While 66% supported them even if they lead to an increase in energy prices and the cost of living.

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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: (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Forming Work Group On Climate/Clean Energy, Co-Chairs Announced In response to a question from Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Committee, on DEP’s final regulation reducing carbon pollution from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Acting Secretary Negrin said Gov.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

Despite their substantial negative environmental impact, the federal government has repeatedly given the wind industry special rights. The federal government rarely stops wind projects or requires changes in wind turbine locations or operations. And, for 75 years, nuclear energy has been used solely for peaceful purposes.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

What’s Your Community Doing?

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Even the proposal’s main architect, former Secretary of State James Baker, acknowledged that he faces an “uphill slog” in convincing the federal government to act. The others, established through New York’s Clean Energy Standard, compensate renewable generators and nuclear plants for their low-carbon attributes.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Currently there are programs to reduce energy demand with rebates for electric heat pumps, water heaters, and kitchen appliances, and more opportunities will be available as the federal government finalizes the programs. We will continue to transition to a clean energy economy that creates good paying, family supporting jobs.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

Reduce Demand For Natural Gas/Transition To Clean Energy Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry and their politicians want you to forget the agreement has a second major objective-- reduce overall natural gas demand by accelerating market deployment of clean energy measures.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will Hash Out Clean Energy Details With Global Leaders In Pittsburgh Sept. Will Hash Out Clean Energy Details With Global Leaders In Pittsburgh Sept. What’s Your Community Doing? What’s Your Community Doing? Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law -- Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2022

American Rescue Plan Funding -- Bay Journal: PA Takes ‘Historic’ Action To Fund Clean Water Projects And Help The Chesapeake Bay - By Ad Crable, Chesapeake Bay Journal -- $11 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To PA State Government, Local Governments Has Yet To Be Invested. What’s Your Community Doing?

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 4, 2022

The momentum of COP26 coupled with a series of stark IPCC climate reports, increased urgency from the UN and governments, caused it to become a mainstream issue across newsrooms. This involved continuing to decommission its last six nuclear power plants, even though a reversal would at least preserve some low-carbon electricity capacity.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

And what happens is, you've mentioned this, that 95% of the [proposed] energy [facilities], the new coming online in the [JPM] queue, is wind and solar and that means only 5% is natural gas, or coal, or nuclear or whatever. So it seems to me, and I love it when people say, oh, well by 2035 we're going to have totally clean energy.

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