Law and Environment

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The proposed rule would implement the so-called “backstop” provisions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and impose an efficiency standard for general service lamps of 45 lumens per watt. Remember the historical claims that nuclear power was going to be too cheap to meter?

Nuclear Power 130

Nuclear Power Waste Law Electricity 130

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

On June 13, Public Utility Commission Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille told the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee Winter Storm Elliot has again demonstrated extreme weather can have a significant impact on electric grid operations in terms of reliability and resilience.

Natural Gas 48

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 48

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

House holds Regular Session June 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Now Underway!

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2026 Conservation 83

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

UK’s hugely inefficient housing stock means most homes and buildings do a very poor job of conserving heat. As 42% of the UK’s electricity is generated by gas power plants, it is urgently necessary to make the country better protected against future gas crises by scaling up both renewables and nuclear power.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Wind Power Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

26 Student-Focused Fireside Chat With DEP Secretary Rich Negrin DEP Invites Students Age 9-14 To Submit Entries In Student Radon Poster Contest Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov. 2 In-Person Presentation On A Path Forward - Local Climate Action In Hershey PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Host Oct.

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Conservation 89

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It is a highly professional and analytically competent organization, rather conservative, and quite sympathetic to the perspectives and business needs of the energy sector, including fossil-fuel producers. Fossil enterprises and political leaders in major fossil producers ranged from politely dismissive to openly contemptuous.

Fossil Fuels 162

Fossil Fuels Politics Technology Technology 162

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

To accomplish this the bill advances everything from “food residuals” and organic materials diversion, a new environmental justice litmus test, a solar panel “recovery, reuse, and recycling working group,” an electric school bus mandate, recognizes “nuclear power” as a carbon free energy source, and much, much more.

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Law 2025 Electricity 52

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

For those unfamiliar with the program – RGGI is an interstate cap and trade program aimed at reducing CO 2 emissions from the electric power sector. Most of the carbon allowances are auctioned and the proceeds of those auctions are typically used to promote energy conservation and renewable energy programs.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2017 2009 52

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

But the country changed course as a result of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to the forced shutdown of nuclear power plants and greater reliance on fossil fuels. As of May 2022 , there are 163 operating coal-fired power plants in Japan. As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013.

Paris Agreement 143

Paris Agreement Climate Change 2018 Fossil Fuels 143

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This year’s list includes a diverse array of topics, from concerns over our energy and transportation infrastructure; housing and land conservation; international and local climate change; food security and contamination; and water quality of our world’s oceans.

2024 40

2024 Ocean Conservation Paris Agreement 40

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas. That means carbon emissions from electricity in Ontario will be rising back up again after years of decline. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . Source: IESO [link].

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

Circle of Blue

MAY 17, 2022

This week’ s episode of What’s Up With Water covers water-related financial risks and a mandate to conserve water in California. Those sectors are coal, metals, electric power, and oil and gas. He ordered state officials in March to develop emergency conservation rules. Transcript. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann.

2022 245

2022 Nuclear Power Ocean Conservation 245

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Petitioners challenging EPA’s new source performance standards for carbon emissions from power plants filed their opening briefs in the D.C. Conservation Groups Asked to Intervene in Oil and Gas Trade Association’s Suit to Compel Quarterly Federal Mineral Lease Sales. Coalition for Competitive Electricity v. Zibelman , No.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 66 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership (..)

Nuclear Power 103

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Politics Cooling 103

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

Utilities Commission (NCUC) to “take all reasonable steps” to achieve a 70% reduction in carbon dioxide ( CO 2 ) emissions from electric generating units (EGUs) by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality for the utility generation system by 2050. The reduction goals apply to electric utilities that are: 1.

Law 52

Law 2021 Natural Gas 2030 52

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Some have argued that weather-dependent energies would, paradoxically, make electricity even more reliable. 1] But recent power outages in Texas and California have poured cold water on these arguments. 1] But recent power outages in Texas and California have poured cold water on these arguments. But all else is not equal.

2021 113

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 113

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of Human Services To Extend Federal Drinking Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance Programs [PaEN] -- WHYY: LIHEAPalooza Teaches Philadelphians How To Lower Utility Bills Friday -- Sustainable Community Network Of SW PA Webinar March 24 - Policy Connection - Environmental Justice.

Conservation 96

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

-- DEP Offers 10 Point Plan To Improve Permit Reviews; Climate/Energy Work Group Co-Chairs Announced; Work Group Formed To Prevent New Oil & Gas Well Abandonments [PaEN] -- House Budget Hearing: Acting DEP Secretary Outlines His Views On Environmental Justice, Announces Fernando Treviño As Special Deputy For Environmental Justice [PaEN] -- DEP (..)

Conservation 101

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Nuclear Power 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of Human Services To Extend Federal Drinking Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance Programs [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approves 6 Natural Gas Drilling Water Withdrawal Renewals For 7.1

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 64

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2023

Steel Clairton Coke (Coal) Works] -- Post-Gazette: FirstEnergy Seeking Ratepayer Surcharge To Keep Two Coal-Fired Power Plants Open In West Virginia -- PennLive - Letter: We’re At An Energy Crossroads - By Karen Feridun, Better Path Coalition -- PennLive Guest Essay: How Nuclear Power Saved Christmas And The PJM Electric Grid - By Rep.

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Earth Day 102

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2023

The March 27 PA Environment Digest is now available. Penn State Center For Pollinator Research Wants You To Vote In March Madness Bee Of The Year Contest Registration Open!

Nuclear Power 61

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Waste 61

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Summer Student Science Academy In Montgomery County [PaEN] -- ReImagine Appalachia: March 23 Webinar: From Fridge To Furnace - Federal Energy Efficiency Help For Faith Groups, Nonprofits.

Natural Gas 67

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Conservation 67

Environmental Science

JULY 30, 2018

In the US, almost every aspect of the environment is regulated - drinking water, surface water, air, hazardous waste, new construction, nuclear power plants, factories, and much more. It takes over 20 years to permit a nuclear power plant, and today people have essentially given up trying. Sponsored Content.

Clean Water Act 52

Clean Water Act Waste Clean Air Act Regulations 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Greg Vitali Named Majority Chair Of House Environmental Committee; House Appoints Committee Members [PaEN] -- DCNR State Parks Environmental Education Update - Vernal Equinox Edition [PaEN] -- Reminder: Penn State Extension Hosts 4-Part Educator Training Course: Carbon Incentives For Forest Owners Starting March 8 [PaEN] -- Brodhead Chapter Trout Unlimited (..)

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Endangered Species Act Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

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Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity Politics 92

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock (..)

Conservation 76

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 76

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

The legislation has strong environmental support as well, including from the Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, PennFuture and PennEnvironment. Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for Vote Solar Elowyn Corby said solar energy can help solve the climate crisis and improve the lifestyle of students and families in school districts.

Renewable Energy 77

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

THURSDAY 1:00: Senate Transportation Committee hearing on charging electric vehicles. EIA: 'Increasing Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources Contributes To Lower Power Prices' In 2023 [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: New Energy Co-Op Helps Make Switch To Solar Power Easier, More Affordable In Lancaster -- Nebraska Examiner: U.S.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 98

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

15] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Aug. PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug. Hosts 3 Public Meetings To Gather Input On Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan Part I - Dunbar Creek To Headwaters Aug. 17 -- PA Solar Center Hosts Aug.

Fossil Fuels 71

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change Nuclear Power 71

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

THURSDAY 1:00: Senate Transportation Committee hearing on charging electric vehicles. University of Pittsburgh, Alumni Hall, Room 121, Pittsburgh. Click Here to watch live. -- March 6 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- Sen.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 94

Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

The High Cost of Renewables House Democrats propose spending hundreds of billions of public and ratepayer money on renewable energy, new transmission lines, energy efficiency, mass transit, electric vehicles, carbon capture and storage, and advanced nuclear energy. Renewables have the same impact everywhere in the world.

2020 52

2020 Climate Change Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 52

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

It plays a smaller role in electricity generation yet has been called the bridge fuel to the age of renewables – a flexible power source needed to complement variable wind and solar power. A wind farm owned by General Electric around 50km south of Berlin, Germany. Should Germany stop importing from Russia?

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas 98

Environmental Progress

AUGUST 3, 2020

In reality I debunk the unscientific claim that humans are causing a “sixth mass extinction,” and make the case that our conservation concern should be focused on protecting and expanding habitat and the number of wild animals. The whole point of referring to Hiroshima was to raise the specter of nuclear weapons explosion.

Fossil Fuels 124

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Atmosphere Natural Gas 124

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2022

What’s Your Community Doing? 2020 -- AP: Republicans Fear Far-Right Candidate Sen.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Politics 63

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Electric Grid Stability And Energy Storage In response to a question from Sen. I promise to continue to learn about hydrogen hubs. I think my entire team has been doing that.”

Clean Energy 85

Clean Energy Natural Resources Technology Technology 85

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Nuclear Power 109

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources 2024 109

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.

Climate Change 84

Climate Change 2004 2023 Natural Gas 84