PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2022

On December 24, the PJM Interconnection requested the public in its region to conserve electricity. The call for conservation was prompted by continuing frigid weather. The request is being made throughout PJM electricity grid region. PJM is asking consumers to reduce their use of electricity, if health permits, between the hours of 4:00 a.m. on December 24, 2022 and 10:00 a.m. on December 25, 2022.

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 24, 2022

By Jeremy Williams. Rwanda is a true sustainability leader – see the Kigali accord that regulated greenhouse gases from refrigerants, and the plastic treaty proposed with Peru earlier this year. Last week Rwanda hosted the World Circular Economy Forum, and at the event, they launched their first national action plan for a circular economy. If you’ll excuse a little policy wonkery, it’s worth looking at the plan and what it contains.

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Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Humans evolved strong spiritual connections to the natural world. New research shows exploring and nurturing them can help slow climate change and biodiversity loss, as well as improve our health. By Bob Berwyn ‘Tis the season for bringing nature inside our increasingly civilized confines. Homes celebrating Christmas are filled with evergreen boughs; twined wreaths of holly, mistletoe and ivy decked with dried seed pods, fruits and nuts.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the December 24 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 24 PA Bulletin the final, revised NPDES General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity (PAG-03), including new fees, is now available. Click Here for the permit package. -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compli

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 24, 2022

New and borrowed words from the worlds of art, academia and activism can help us to better “imagine how to adapt and flourish” amid the challenges of the climate crisis. By Kiley Bense In a 1920 edition of a local Pennsylvania newspaper, a brief article appeared with a simple title: “The Chestnut.” Although this was a story about a species of tree, it read more like an obituary for a beloved relative.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2022

On December 24 at about 9:30 a.m., PJM Interconnection Senior Vice President of Operations Mike Bryson posted a video statement on PJM’s Twitter account saying “unprecedented” cold weather in the PJM region is causing demand for electricity to increase and urging customers to conserve electricity. “And we also have a situation,” Bryson said, “Where some of the power plants on our system are not performing because of the cold weather.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The following DEP notices were published in the December 24 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. - K. Benedikt Pad 1: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with diesel-based drilling mud in Bridgewater Twp., Susquehanna County. ( PA Bulletin, page 7965 ) -- Callon (Marcellus) LLC - Yarasavage Well Pad: DEP received Final Report on re

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session January 3, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 -- Committee Schedule House returns to voting session January 3 [Democrats, Republicans Fighting Over Schedule] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- PJM Interconnection Grid Operator Asks Consumers To Conserve Electricity [PaEN] -- Bloomberg: PJM Interconnection Orders Some Customers To Curtail Demand, Issues System-Wide Emergency -- Pennsylvania Power Outages: 34,333 Cust

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