PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

20 RiverWatch Video Report -- Post-Gazette: PA Farmers Turning To No-Till Farming Focusing On Bottom Line, Human Health -- Penn State Extension Conservation Cornerstone: Jan. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

Conservation

Law Columbia

JULY 21, 2025

At a July 10, 2025 meeting , Commissioner Judy Chang of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) argued that the United States needs to rapidly build more transmission capacity to bring new sources of electricity online. Second, New York is anticipating rapid growth of demand for electricity over the next few decades.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2025

On July 9, the PJM Interconnection announced it has opened the next electricity capacity auction bidding window of July 9 to 15 to determine wholesale electric prices throughout its 13 state and District of Columbia footprint that includes Pennsylvania. So, electricity prices are going nowhere but up.” Read more here.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2025

On May 21, the Public Utility Commission warned consumers new default electric service prices taking effect on June 1 will increase most residential electric bills between 5% and 16%. That makes efficiency and conservation more important than ever. Note: Multiple sources have blamed rising power demands from A.I. Read more here.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

The carport produces enough energy to offset two-thirds of their annual energy usage. The carport system also powers free electric vehicle charging stations available for market customers. Electricity production is not my main job, we sell groceries, said Russ Burkholder, owner of Burkholders Country Market.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2025

With the coldest weather since 2015 moving into the PJM footprint, electricity demand on Tuesday and Wednesday is expected to approach PJMs all-time winter peak of 143,295 MW, set on Feb. Conservative Operations PJM has also issued a Conservative Operations declaration, which will allow PJM to commit gas generators through Wednesday morning.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award [PaEN] -- Dept. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

How Oil & Gas Waste Haunts Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Lehigh Valley-Based Wildlands Conservancy Highlights November Program, Activities -- Schuylkill Action Network To Hold Annual Meeting Nov. 11 -- DEP Eligible For $1.7 26 -- Sierra Club PA Hosts Oct. 30 Webinar - It’s Scary Out Here! 11 -- DEP Eligible For $1.7 11 -- DEP Eligible For $1.7

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 23, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources marked a major sustainability milestone celebrating 30 years of conservation leadership by unveiling its 30th solar array on public lands. Click Here for video/photos from the event.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Sustainable Pittsburgh has engaged tech firm Julius Education to build two career maps focusing on clean energy jobs in advanced manufacturing and the construction/electrical sector. One tactical example related to enhancing clean job visibility and training pathways is currently under development for southwestern Pennsylvania.

Clean Energy

A Greener Life

JULY 6, 2025

As the world’s attention turns toward COP30, Brazil’s evolving environmental strategies will play a crucial role in shaping global discussions on sustainability, climate change, and conservation efforts. However, the country is diversifying its energy mix, and solar and wind power are expanding rapidly.

2025

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2025

On May 12, Senate and House Committees held hearings on how the rapid increase in demand for electricity to power data centers filled with computers is impacting the price and availability of electricity for ordinary people on the regional electric grid operated by the PJM Interconnection. Read more here. MW-day to $269.92/MW-day--

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2025

The Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Cindy Dunn, provided the event’s keynote address, saying , “The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is using solar energy as a part of our broader commitment to sustainably managing the Commonwealth’s natural spaces.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2025

Data Centers - By John Quigley, Senior Fellow, Kleinman Center for Energy Policy [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania May Not Have Enough Electricity For A.I. Data Centers Share The Blame, States Feel Pressure To Act [PA Included] -- MCall: As Electric Bills Rise Due To A.I. How Is A.I. How Is A.I.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. 12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. 12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug.

Recycling

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP ) offers grants and loan guarantees to farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems. Renewable energy systems like solar dominate REAPs portfolio, with most awards granted to farms and small businesses.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The IRA also provides funding for electric vehicles and charging equipment, energy-saving appliances, battery-storage systems, and heat pumps, and has awarded a national total of nearly $8.4 billion in clean energy tax credits as of May 2024. “The million in funding for home solar installations.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 28, 2025

Mastriano: ‘It’s Pure Insanity’ International/National Impacts On PA Natural Gas [ Energy Independence Means Renewables ] -- AAA Gasoline Prices: National- $3.19 Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3

Natural Gas

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By Liu Lican On November 8, China issued its first Energy Law , which aims to support the development and utilisation of renewable energy and increase the proportion of non-fossil energy consumption. However, the law also states that there will be “rational development and clean and efficient use” of fossil fuels.

Law

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2025

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Regulations

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals! 25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals! Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

Read more here ] The bills were all reported from the Committee and Tabled.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2025

On May 28, consumer and clean energy advocates from Pennsylvania and New Jersey gathered outside the headquarters of electric grid manager PJM Interconnection in Montgomery County to urge PJM leadership to do more to protect family budgets and bring more clean, affordable energy to the electric grid as quickly as possible.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2025

Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3 Million Over 4 Years; Next Round Of Local Mine Reclamation Grants Open Sept. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3 Million Over 4 Years; Next Round Of Local Mine Reclamation Grants Open Sept. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2025

1 [PaEN] Grants -- Foundation For Pennsylvania Watersheds Announces $650,000 In Conservation Grants; Next Grant Round Opens In August [PaEN] -- Applications Now Being Accepted For The Giant Company, Keep PA Beautiful Healing The Planet Grants To Support Tree Planting Projects [PaEN] -- Dept.

Clean Energy

Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Whether it is ensuring the health of their crops, monitoring livestock, harvesting, or conserving energy, AI has advanced the productivity and in turn the environmental impact of agriculture. Indeed, data centers in 2022 made up 2% of electricity demand across the globe.

Technology

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2025

However, if the proposed elimination of federal energy tax credits goes through, the damage to our business and many of those we work with could be irreparable." Both customers and employees support our renewable energy projects, notably our patented solar and wind-powered microgrid in Harmar, PA.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

Free PA Industrial Energy Audits Available To First 20 Facilities To Apply [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program To Help Small To Mid-Size Manufacturers Reduce Energy Costs Across The State [PaEN] -- April 18 Webinar: RISE PA - Decreasing Industrial Pollution For Pennsylvania Families [PaEN] -- Gov.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: State Of The Susquehanna River - A Closer Look At Our River -- Western PA Conservancy: Dec. PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: State Of The Susquehanna River - A Closer Look At Our River -- Western PA Conservancy: Dec. Thank you for your leadership! -- Penn State Ag Council Recognizes Cong. Shapiro -- Gov.

Conservation

Law Columbia

MAY 6, 2025

Lithium has become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, powering technologies central to decarbonization efforts, such as electric vehicle batteries and large-scale renewable energy storage. At the regulatory level, oversight has also intensified.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2025

DCNR Hearing On Wild Resource Conservation Program Grant Applications. Data Center Hearing At Valley View High School -- The Allegheny Front - Kara Holsopple: What’s Behind Higher Electricity Prices? 29 [PaEN] -- First Come, First Served: Applications Now Being Accepted For REAP Farm Conservation Tax Credit Through Sept.

Natural Resources

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

While close to 50 percent of Massachusetts neighborhoods (2,604 of 4,985 census block groups) classify as  EJ neighborhoods , more than 80 percent of existing polluting electricity generating units—with their associated health risks—are located in or within one mile of an EJ neighborhood.

Clean Energy

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Yet it comes with the imprimatur of a host of conservative organizations and involves many people with ties to Trump. Axing energy efficiency programs. Since expanding would help even out fluctuations in local renewable energy generation, Project 2025 hates the whole idea. It’s true that Trump disavowed the report.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2025

Former PA Consumer Advocate, NRDC To Host Webinar Briefing On Impacts Of The Record High Prices From PJM's Latest Electric Capacity Auction. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. DEP Southcentral Regional Office, Harrisburg at 10:00 a.m. ( July 26-- In-Person.

Natural Gas

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 15, 2025

With so much speculation around political changes in Canada and the United States, and how incoming leaders will address the energy transition, it’s easy to get carried away by the stories about expansion to Albertas oil and gas production and export markets. million barrels a day of oil to the US, or 52% of the US total energy imports.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The idea had been kicked around for years, but through your efforts we were able to produce a product that gives the average consumer the ability to reduce their electric bill while simultaneously strengthening our energy grid. We acted, but the clock ran out.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2025

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

Natural Gas