PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 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. hosted by Rep.

Politics 108

Politics Natural Resources Clean Energy 2024 108

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 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. TODAY 5:00: In-Person.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Clean Energy Nuclear Power Politics 108

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

They recommend that state regulators not approve any new gas plants “except in the extremely limited cases when there are no viable clean energy solutions for grid reliability,” and that no new gas plants should be approved in environmental justice communities. Gaslighting about gas harms Pennsylvania and the planet.

Electricity 113

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 113

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $65 million through two funding opportunities for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.

Conservation 73

Conservation Natural Resources Climate Change Clean Energy 73

Legal Planet

JUNE 3, 2022

They provide important natural resources, such as timber and minerals, that are both important for local economies, and for national industrial policy. (For For instance, federal public lands can provide rare earth minerals crucial to clean energy technology.)

Renewable Energy 130

Renewable Energy Government Natural Resources Clean Energy 130

Cresforum

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

But does this blend of different priorities help or hurt our efforts to accelerate innovation in clean energy? CRES Forum’s Charles Hernick opened the event with a discussion of clean energy goals for getting people back to work and then introduced Sumesh Arora , who acted as moderator for the panel. She provided the U.S.

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Government Technology Technology 40

Cresforum

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

But does this blend of different priorities help or hurt our efforts to accelerate innovation in clean energy? CRES Forum’s Charles Hernick opened the event with a discussion of clean energy goals for getting people back to work and then introduced Sumesh Arora , who acted as moderator for the panel. She provided the U.S.

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Government Technology Technology 40

Cresforum

JULY 17, 2020

The “fly-in” – being held virtually this year – will stress to conservative lawmakers the economic benefits of the clean energy sector at a time when the country needs an economic boost and Americans need jobs. Since the introduction of the Green New Deal last year, Republicans have staunchly opposed the politically unviable proposal.

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Conservation Renewable Energy 2016 40

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2024

Second, coal and natural gas-fired power plants that are work horses of the grid are retiring prematurely both because of the climate policies of some states (not Pennsylvania) and because the federal government discourages or bans fossil-fuel power plants and give preferential treatment to renewable energy.

Renewable Energy 84

Renewable Energy Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 84

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2023

With renewable energy, like solar and wind, becoming cheaper and easier to scale up, there has never been a better moment for governments to transition away from the fossil fuel industry and its destructive impacts on the environment, the climate and communities. In short, past Energy Futures have modelled climate failure. C pathway.

Fossil Fuels 105

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Paris Agreement Government 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Luzerne County [PaEN] -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council To Hear Update On State Budget, Chesapeake Bay Program March 26 [PaEN] -- PUC To Hold Hearings Starting April 7 On Proposed UGI Gas Rate Increase Of Up To 10.8% Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!

Recycling 66

Recycling 2025 Conservation Waste 66

The Energy Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

While technology existed that would have allowed produced water to be treated for further use by operators in drilling, doing so was not economically feasible. Recent technology has made the process of treating produced water inexpensive enough that it can be sold to operators for a profit. That is, until the last few years.

Waste 98

Waste Natural Resources 2019 Law 98

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. Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2011 Technology 107

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

By Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Efforts to slow or stop global warming involve many strategies working together. Opportunities for CCUS in Pennsylvania Technology exists and is already in use that captures carbon dioxide produced during power generation, industrial, and manufacturing processes.

Climate Change 104

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions Atmosphere 104

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 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.

Recycling 98

Recycling Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2025

125 Abandoned Conventional, 39 Abandoned Shale Gas Well Violations 2025 Abandoned Conventional: So far in 2025, DEP issued or continued 125 violations to 41 conventional oil and gas well owners for abandoning and not plugging their wells- [3D Resources LLC ; Amer Natural Resources LLC; WB Anderson; Apollo Resources LLC; Baird Oil Co.;

2025 89

2025 Waste Natural Gas 2023 89

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Technology Upgrade: Update systems to modernize consolidate permit review programs and enhance security. Enhanced Training for Staff: Ensure staff are trained on latest technology and programs to ensure efficiency. Forming Work Group On Climate/Clean Energy, Co-Chairs Announced In response to a question from Sen.

Clean Energy 97

Clean Energy Natural Resources Technology Technology 97

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2023

DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address House returns to voting session ?????? -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events WEDNESDAY 10:00: Agenda Posted.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Air Pollution Electricity Regulations 106

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Already, utility scale wind and solar electricity is cheaper to generate, and now is a critical time for Pennsylvania to invest in clean energy jobs. Pennsylvania has been a part of RGGI for over a year but has not been able to benefit due to the initiative being held up in the courts.

Greenhouse 89

Greenhouse Regulations Clean Energy Electricity 89

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2022

“Members of industry and labor, understandably, see vast potential for our commonwealth’s economy and job growth, while environmentalists questioned whether this is an actual pathway to clean energy or a detour away from embracing renewable energy. Visit the House Democratic Policy Committee webpage for more information.

Carbon Dioxide 110

Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy Electricity 110

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 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 99

Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Politics 2024 99

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 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 108

Natural Gas 2024 Conservation Renewable Energy 108

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2024

Increase Funding for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) DEP has suffered from more than a decade of insufficient funding, leaving permitting and protection programs understaffed and preventing long overdue upgrades to the agency’s information technology capacity.

Carbon Dioxide 87

Carbon Dioxide Natural Resources 2024 Regulations 87

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 87

Climate Change Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 87

PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 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.

Recycling 96

Recycling Conservation 2024 Waste 96

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

. -- Mitigate the risks and value the flexibility and potential for energy storage. We can work to improve the diversity and resiliency of our electrical grid by introducing the use and preference of available and soon-to-be-available storage technologies combined with intermittent resources such as solar and wind.”

Renewable Energy 90

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy 90

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

18 - Energy Industry And Its Impacts On Freshwater Resources [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension To Host Feb. 18 - Energy Industry And Its Impacts On Freshwater Resources [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension To Host Feb. Of Environmental Professionals Inviting Presentation Proposals For Annual Conference Sept.

Natural Gas 68

Natural Gas 2025 2013 Conservation 68

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan. 16 Webinar On Forest Carbon Markets And Payment Programs Expert Panel [PaEN] -- PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts Jan. Schuylkill County; Possible Abandoned Mine Subsidence -- Republican Herald: Sinkhole In Mahanoy Twp.,

Conservation 82

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity 2024 82

Cresforum

AUGUST 13, 2024

judicial system and diverts critical administrative resources away from the permitting process – compounding backlogs. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) estimates that failure to address permitting reform puts 100 gigawatts of clean energy projects at risk of significant delay.

2024 52

2024 Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Natural Resources 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 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. Delaware River Basin Commission business meeting.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Conservation Politics Renewable Energy 84

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

RGGI caps carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, sets up an auction system for plants to purchase emissions allowances, and invests the proceeds from these purchases in energy efficiency, clean energy sources, and related jobs for Pennsylvanians. Clean energy is the fastest growing energy job sector in Pennsylvania.

Climate Change 57

Climate Change Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 57

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2022

The Great Plains Institute , using data from a 2009 Department of Conservation and Natural Resources report , estimates the state could store about 2.4 Street Introduces Bill To Set A New Clean Energy Standard And Support Carbon Capture To Eliminate All Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Power Plants By 2050 -- Why Carbon Capture?

Carbon Dioxide 57

Carbon Dioxide 2009 Carbon Emissions Atmosphere 57

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 22, 2024

We can become a leader in clean energy supply and manufacture the products the world needs to live more sustainably. Bill C-50 ensures a more certain, consistent and reliable approach to energy transition policies The Sustainable Jobs Act is a law that mandates future government action.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Government Paris Agreement Renewable Energy 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2023

His priority is ensuring Pennsylvania has a comprehensive climate and energy policy plan that will move all of us forward.

Clean Energy 62

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Greenhouse Environmental Protection 62

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 83

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 83

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 74

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy Law 74

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 82

Conservation Natural Gas 2023 Recycling 82