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% from other sources. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

By John Quigley, Kleinman Center For Energy Policy , University of Pennsylvania The challenge of decarbonizing the electricity grid while ensuring its reliability is acute in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth is the nation’s third-largest electricity producer , and exports more of it than any other state. per year over the next ten years.

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Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 114

PA Environment Daily

JULY 5, 2022

Work to convert the long abandoned Northern Electric Trolley corridor in northeast Pennsylvania into a recreational trail is receiving a boost. The land was recently donated to the Conservancy thanks to funding from Williams. The 18-acre property was donated and conserved with funding from Williams.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69 Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

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The Applied Ecologist

JULY 26, 2022

Originally posted and adapted from a RSPB Centre for Conservation Science and Vogelbescherming Nederland blog. Malcolm Burgess and colleagues discuss their latest study on the effectiveness of using electric fences as a preventative measure.

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Electricity Conservation 102

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

By next year, Pennsylvania will get 50 percent of its electricity from ten new solar arrays around the Commonwealth – making Pennsylvania the first state in the country to commit to getting half of its energy from solar power. Click Here to learn more about Gov. Shapiro’s Energy/Climate Plan.

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Environmental Leader

JUNE 17, 2021

ERCOT asked Texas electricity users to cut back on electricity consumption this week. A significant number of power plants were offline simultaneously on Monday, and as of Wednesday afternoon, about 9,000 megawatts of electricity were still offline, an ERCOT spokesperson said.

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Electricity Conservation Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2023

The Mid-Atlantic Region is made up of the Atlantic City Electric, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Delmarva Power & Light, Jersey Central Power & Light, Met-Ed, Penelec, PECO Energy, Pepco, PPL Electric Utilities, PSE&G, and Orange & Rockland (Rockland Electric Company) transmission zones.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2022

On March 7, the Public Utility Commission continues encouraging consumers to monitor energy costs and explore ways to conserve and save – including comparing prices for electric generation and evaluating competitive supplier offers. The PTC averages 40% to 60% of the customer’s total utility bill.

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Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation 78

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2024

Conservative Operations PJM also said it will remain in Conservative Operations through January 17 to maintain electric grid reliability as a result of winter weather impacts and pipeline fuel restrictions reported by natural gas pipeline operators. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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Natural Gas Conservation Electricity 2024 83

Circle of Blue

APRIL 20, 2022

Conservation groups in Canada claim an electric utility is failing to appropriately restore habitats destroyed by hydroelectric dam projects. Conservation Groups Claim Canadian Electric Utility is Misusing Funds Meant for Habitat Restoration. Conservation groups say B.C. The Elk River. Photo © waferboard / Flickr.

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Conservation 2022 Electricity Sustainable Development 130

HumanNature

MARCH 8, 2024

Written by Bella Conrad The Colorado State University Zero Waste Team held its first student-led presentation of the year on February 1 to discuss how ranchers and scientists can collaborate to conserve rangelands. The virtual fence is an electrical boundary for cows and other cattle that allows for better rotational grazing in farmlands.

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Waste Conservation Climate Change Electricity 52

A Greener Life

JUNE 27, 2022

In March, start-up BasiGo became the first company to launch an electric passenger bus in Kenya. We selected BYD because they are the largest manufacturer of electric buses globally and they are known for battery technology that is state-of-the-art,” BasiGo co-founder and CEO Jit Bhattacharya told China Dialogue.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

An important part of the solar development process is connecting a newly installed solar system into the appropriate electrical grid, commonly referred to as “interconnection.”

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Electricity Renewable Energy Recycling 2024 97

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

On February 21, the PJM Interconnection and three other regional electric grid operators made a series of 14 recommendations to overcome vulnerabilities in natural gas infrastructure operations to improve electric grid reliability and gas-electric coordination, especially during adverse weather conditions.

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Natural Gas Electricity Regulations 2024 76

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provided an historic investment of nearly $20 billion in agricultural conservation funding focused specifically on climate change. Conservation buffer in bloom at Vilicus Farms. Lee Siler nonetheless advocates for high-quality conservation practices and employs them on his farm.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2023

The York County Envirothon program introduces students to environmental education at a young age and prepares them for the senior high Envirothon and careers in conservation. At the county level, the Envirothon is coordinated by the York County Conservation District and sponsored by local businesses and organizations.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Under PACER, 70% of the revenue will be directed back to Pennsylvania residents as a rebate on their electric bill – more than any other cap-and-invest program in the nation – resulting in long-term, price relief on energy costs. The benefits of PACER will be passed on directly to Pennsylvania consumers.

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Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 116

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2023

On July 28, the regional electric grid operator PJM Interconnection extended its Maximum Generation Emergency Alert/Load Management Alert through July 28. Temperatures are expected to be near or above 90 degrees in these regions, which drives up the demand for electricity. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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Electricity Natural Gas 2023 Conservation 82

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

-- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For College Scholarship Program [PaEN] -- MCall: Can Dogs Be Used To Combat Spotted Lanternfly?

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Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 109

Law Columbia

APRIL 18, 2023

Berkeley’s so-called “natural gas ban” was the first local ordinance in the country to effectively require all-electric construction of new buildings. Local governments have structured or are considering structuring all-electric construction policies in a variety of ways, some of which remain untouched by the Ninth Circuit ruling.

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Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 111

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

On September 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced DCNR will produce or purchase 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. gigawatt hours of electricity by 2030 with a plan to have the department produce 15.5 DCNR expects to use 28.7

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2023

On July 27, the regional electric grid operator PJM Interconnection issued a Maximum Generation Emergency Alert/Load Management Alert, is an early notification that system conditions might require the use of PJM emergency procedures. On July 26, PJM served a preliminary peak load of approximately 138,000 MW.

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Electricity 2023 Conservation 74

Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Chris Johnston is co-author of The Arrival of the Electric Car – An Overview of the EV Revolution Happening Now. The fastest way to shift the transportation sector to environmental sustainability is to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Electric energy generation by renewable sources has doubled since 2008.

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Electricity Climate Change Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Brian Sneeringer From Adams Conservation District [PaEN] -- Gov. -- Environmental Hearing Board Chief Judge & Chairman Thomas W. Renwand Retires After 27 Years Of Service; Steven Beckman Named Chief Judge; Sarah Clark Added To Board [PaEN] -- National Assn. 23; Transportation- Feb.

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Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 113

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

On November 22, the Public Utility Commission alerted consumers and small businesses that most utilities will be adjusting their price to compare for electric generation on December 1st – with potentially large winter energy cost increases in some areas for non-shopping (default service) customers. cents to 7.98 cents to 7.98

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Natural Gas Electricity 2028 Clean Energy 84

Clean Energy Law

JULY 16, 2019

EPA’s electric power sector proposal follows nearly ten years of litigation filed by environmental non-governmental organizations (eNGOs) and resulting court-ordered EPA rulemaking. EPA therefore concluded that the electric power industry overall is financially stable, pointing to diversified fuel sources and vertical integration.

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Electricity Toxic Substances Control Act Regulations 2015 130

PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2023

PJM is now reporting forced outages of natural gas-fired electric generation accounted for 70% of the total outages, coal 16% and the remainder were oil, nuclear, hydro, wind and solar. A report in April by PJM said natural gas accounted for about 63% of forced outages, coal 28%, oil 4%, nuclear 2%, hydro 1% and “other” 1%. Read more here.

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Natural Gas Electricity 2014 2023 89

Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) , renewable energy sources are to become the first electricity source by 2025, surpassing dirty coal. Solar and wind are also due to cover most if not all of global electricity demand growth in the meantime. Good news everyone !

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Photo credit: Mark Anson On August 31, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the availability of $65 million for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. CIGs bring a wide range of partners to the table to support innovation.

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Conservation 2018 Natural Resources 2023 88

PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2023

According to Gino Bartolini, a second-year student majoring in finance and the club’s president, the organization’s goals include promoting conservation while also helping to foster the next generation of fly-fishers. In addition to enjoying the outdoors, conservation is another top priority of the club. “It

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Conservation Natural Resources Electricity 2023 87

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2023

Kate Moran Honored For Ocean Science And Planet Sustainability Leadership By Canada [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Steve Sorenson Takes Home PA Outdoor Writers Assn.

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Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Waste 72

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

On March 20, the Public Utility Commission strongly encourages residents across Pennsylvania to #SaveInPA – exploring electric power shopping options which could result in substantial savings on the energy portion of their monthly electric bills, especially during high-usage times. Read more here. That figure is in addition to the 1.2

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 25, 2022

UGI said natural gas customers can take simple conservation steps such as: – Setting thermostats to 65 degrees, if health permits; – Postponing use of natural gas appliances such as stoves, ovens, and clothes dryers; – Avoiding use of natural gas fireplaces. UGI, based in Reading, serves 730,000 customers in 45 Pennsylvania counties.

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Natural Gas Conservation Electricity 2021 52

Environmental Leader

AUGUST 9, 2022

The post Procter & Gamble Is Well On Its Way to Using 100% Green Electricity appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Procter & Gamble has cut emissions at all of its global operations by 52% from 2010 to 2020. It has done so using energy efficiency and renewable energy.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

By Dave Jenkins, Conservatives For Responsible Stewardshi p The following goest essay first appeared in the Erie Times on March 27, 2023 -- We are at an inflection point on energy: 2022 was the first year when global investment in carbon-free sources of energy matched investment in fossil fuels. High overseas demand for U.S. Energy is energy.

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Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Conservation Nuclear Power 88