PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On September 12, former DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell was appointed President & CEO of PennFuture , a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to protecting public health, restoring and protecting natural resources, and moving Pennsylvania toward a clean energy future.

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Environmental Protection Climate Change Politics Renewable Energy 100

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The next General Assembly and Governor-elect Shapiro can improve the law by (1) strengthening the definition of "clean H2," (2) conditioning credit eligibility on a timely transition to clean H2, and (3) establishing state community protection and benefit standards. However, the H2 subsidy in Act 108 has two major flaws.

Fossil Fuels 91

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy Law 91

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Big picture: Pennsylvania needs to achieve deeper reductions if we’re going to lower statewide greenhouse gas emissions 26 percent by 2025 and 80 percent by 2050 and avoid worsening climate change impacts. Clean energy is the fastest growing energy job sector in Pennsylvania. Find resources at: Agricultural Energy Use.

Climate Change 59

Climate Change Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 59

The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

On June 29, 2021, the United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, held that a natural gas company’s right to condemn property for a pipeline under the Natural Gas Act includes the right to condemn state-owned property. In PennEast Pipeline Co. 1] 19-1039, 2021 WL 2653262 (U.S. June 29, 2021). [2]

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2021 Government 59

A Greener Life

MAY 28, 2023

A small town generating its own power, a city school equipping its rooftop with solar panels, and a company building solar water heaters that help to cut energy bills: small-scale initiatives across Argentina are showing the active role people can play in building a renewable energy-powered future.

Electricity 52

Electricity Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Solar Power 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

On October 13, the US Department of Energy awarded two hydrogen hub projects that include Pennsylvania-- a natural gas-based Appalachian Hub in Western PA, West Virginia and Ohio and a Mid-Atlantic Hub in eastern PA, Delaware and New Jersey based on the use of renewable and nuclear energy to make the hydrogen.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 81

PA Environment Daily

MAY 16, 2022

The Clean Hydrogen Hub will help make the transition away from carbon-based natural gas, but take advantage of much of the same infrastructure. Pennsylvania is well-known for its bounty of natural resources and is an East Coast leader for natural gas production. Read more here.]

Fossil Fuels 81

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Renewable Energy Clean Energy 81

Law Columbia

AUGUST 22, 2022

The bill is sprawling, covering climate and energy topics as diverse as electric vehicles, building decarbonization, clean energy manufacturing and supply chains, agriculture, and greening the electricity system, all through a range of tax incentives and direct grants. Still, how does a local government tap in?

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2026 Clean Air Act Air Pollution Greenhouse 116

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2022

The European Commission proposes replacing natural gas from any source in key sectors of its energy economy, dramatically expanding energy efficiency, renewables “instead of funding the fossil fuel industry elsewhere.” They want energy jobs in the EU. Let's dash into renewable energy at lightning speed.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2030 Clean Energy 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. National- $3.62

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Politics 100

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Campaign Website Statements These are statements from the Shapiro For Governor Energy and the Environment webpage. Pennsylvania is one of the most important energy-producing states in the entire country. His priority is ensuring Pennsylvania has a comprehensive climate and energy policy plan that will move all of us forward.

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Greenhouse 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

This plan is projected to save Pennsylvania ratepayers and Pennsylvania households more than $252 million dollars in the first five years alone, lower utility bills, and create a more reliable energy industry, create more jobs, and a cleaner air – that is a win in my book.”

Clean Energy 83

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Climate Change 83

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2011 Air Pollution 103

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

PA Solar Center Webinar on PA Renewable Energy - Time To Take Action. What We (Don’t) Eat -- PA Energy Development Authority To Meet Aug. What We (Don’t) Eat -- PA Energy Development Authority To Meet Aug. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Natural Resources 91

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. California significantly expanded its use of renewable energy starting in 2011.

Electricity 101

Electricity Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2019 101

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2022

On August 16, President Biden signed the new federal climate, energy and healthcare bill into law making the largest federal investment-- $375 billion-- in climate change fighting strategies, including investments in renewable energy production, tax rebates for consumers for energy efficiency and electric vehicles and more.

Law 59

Law Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Energy 59

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

1 Hearing On Energy Reliability, Sustainability, Affordability [Will They Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities? ] -- PA Assn. 20 to 26 - 15 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Plugging Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Revolution Pipeline Land Slip; Brief Compressor Fire; Crypto Mining?

Air Pollution 81

Air Pollution Natural Gas Conservation 2024 81

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

When hydrogen is produced from natural gas, there are additional upstream methane emission concerns – the same challenges we have from natural gas development today, where independent monitoring has demonstrated that leakage is occurring at rates much higher than projected.

Carbon Dioxide 40

Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Environmental Protection 40

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

According to estimates from the Natural Resources Defense Council, Pennsylvania has missed out on more than $1.67 Comitta called for hearings on the failure of the Commonwealth to invest in the state's clean energy infrastructure. Pennsylvania is a net energy exporter. We haven’t even given RGGI a chance.

Climate Change 115

Climate Change Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 115

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

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation Renewable Energy 87

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. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ?

2024 52

2024 Renewable Energy Natural Gas Waste 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The departments of Environmental Protection, Conservation and Natural Resources and Agriculture appear before House and Senate budget committees starting February 28. Click Here for a list of dog whistles and good environmental legislation the General Assembly should be working on. Wolf Announced PA Received The Initial $244.9

Regulations 97

Regulations Law Renewable Energy 2016 97

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

15 [PaEN] -- Trout Unlimited: Bipartisan Abandoned Mine Cleanup 'Good Samaritan' Bill Reported Unanimously From US Senate Committee [PaEN] -- The Energy Age Blog - Bob Donnan: Massive Methane Emissions From Coal Mining Detected From Space -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Knox Mine Disaster Documentary To Be Shown At King’s College Jan.

Conservation 93

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Waste 93

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2022

Think about this simple fact-- there is no limit on what the oil and gas industry can charge you for gasoline, diesel fuel or heating oil to heat your home and the spiking cost of natural gas is dramatically pushing up the cost of electricity for everyone because its price is determined on volatile foreign energy markets.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity 98

Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

For instance, the court found that the Natural Resources Defense Council—which contended that one of its members suffered harm due to delay of “rules to curb climate change”—had not identified a particular rule or regulatory action that would address the member’s concerns. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.

2018 40

2018 Clean Air Act Climate Change Endangered Species Act 40

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

Pennsylvania is squarely in the middle of a national debate over “unleashing” our considerable reserves of natural gas to help supply the parts of Europe now dependent on natural gas from Russia. And natural gas is the most valuable commodity Russia has – for now.” And they meant all natural gas imports.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2008 Nuclear Power 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2022

The Shared Vision, released as a guide for candidates as elections for governor and the state legislature draw closer, includes recommendations on issues ranging from clean water, clean energy, labor, open space, land use, democracy, and environmental education.

Fossil Fuels 40

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Conservation Air Pollution 40

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Circuit Court of Appeals found that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) failed to adequately analyze the climate change and environmental justice impacts of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals on the Brownsville Shipping Channel in Texas and two pipelines that would carry LNG to one of the terminals.

2021 40

2021 Endangered Species Act Climate Change Fossil Fuels 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. 21 On Rheems Quarry Expansion -- PUC Invites Comments On Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Co.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 82

Columbia Climate Law

MAY 8, 2020

As a threshold matter, the court found that Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and one of the state petitioners (New York) each had standing based on potential injuries from climate change which were caused in part by HFC emissions and which would be redressed by restrictions on such emissions. Wheeler , No. 18-1172 (D.C.

2020 40

2020 Endangered Species Act Climate Change Greenhouse 40

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

Energy Information Administration (EIA)-- -- Natural Gas: Pennsylvania’s marketed natural gas production, primarily from the Marcellus Shale, reached a record 7.6 Yaw did not mention renewable energy in this announcement.] Yaw believes renewables are a problem and not an opportunity.

Nuclear Power 97

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2022

Bipartisan Federal Infrastructure Law -- ScrantonT: Federal Infrastructure Funds Will Remediate Mine-Scarred Land -- WBTimes: Federal Funds Touted For Abandoned Mine Lands Clean Up Other States/National/International -- WPost: U.S.

Waste 64

Waste Natural Resources Clean Water Act Government 64

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Proposal To Construct 2 Solar Energy Facilities To Provide Electricity To Compressor Stations In Columbia, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. 23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- Penn State Hosts Feb.

Conservation 103

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy 2024 103

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

On December 11, DEP told the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee the Shapiro Administration supports expansion of the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards to increase renewable energy generation, authorization of a community solar program and expanding energy storage in the Commonwealth.

Renewable Energy 90

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy 90

Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Climate Law Could Make Midwest Water Contamination Worse Billions in clean energy incentives rely on raw materials from polluting corn and livestock. Ohrtman spent much of her career as water protection coordinator with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. “I

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Law Carbon Dioxide 2022 Clean Water Act 363

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2023

Campaign Website Statements These are statements from the Shapiro For Governor Energy and the Environment webpage. Pennsylvania is one of the most important energy-producing states in the entire country. His priority is ensuring Pennsylvania has a comprehensive climate and energy policy plan that will move all of us forward.

Clean Energy 64

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Environmental Protection Greenhouse 64