PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Route 220 in Bedford Township is being built for a facility that provides liquid natural gas as fuel for electricity generation, transportation and heat. The renewable energy source has generated more than 959,000 kilowatt-hours of energy, or 76% of the facilitys total electricity.

Natural Gas

Legal Planet

JUNE 25, 2025

Knowing what I know now, I would have tried to steer toward all-electric,” Bernal said. “I I would have done a heat pump system and electric water heater. They replaced their gas stove with an induction oven, but they too kept gas for heating and cooling and the water heater. We just didn’t know at the time.”

2019

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

On November 11, Energy Justice Advocates announced PECO has agreed to contract for 25 MW of solar energy as part of its default power procurement for electric customers from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2029 as a result of a settlement recently approved by the Public Utility Commission. PECO serves nearly 1.7

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2025

Nuclear Waste Dump Cleanup June 5 At Public Meeting In Armstrong County -- TribLive: US Army Corps Says Parks Twp. Over 1st Quarter 2024; Price Of Natural Gas Increased 218% Over 1st Quarter 2024 [PaEN] -- Erie Times Guest Essay: Understaffed DEP Can’t Uphold Law And Protect Public Health - By Rep.

Clean Energy

A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2025

Rio’s favelas: The struggle for electricity access For many families here, access to electricity is a daily struggle. Among those formally connected to the grid, over 30% face energy poverty, with monthly bills exceeding 10% of their income. A 2022 study found 43.5% We just need to listen to them.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

The tour was held to educate Spring Mill residents about the benefits of solar energy and how they can go solar if interested. 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.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

Rising electricity demand from U.S. People across the country are trying to square the benefits that technology can bring with the real and growing impacts on the environment and consumers, said Ellie Kerns , Climate and Clean Energy Advocate with the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center. of the states energy use.

Nuclear Power

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

Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bridging the Gap: Ensuring a Just Transition for Rural Communities in the Clean Energy Revolution by Olivia Moulton As we begin transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy, we must be mindful of the disproportionate effects that the existing energy system has had on certain communities.

Clean Energy

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

APRIL 24, 2025

Installed at Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County, the project reinforces DCNRs commitment to clean energy and cost-saving innovation, as well as the Commonwealths progress as a national leader in renewable energy. Click Here for video/photos from the event.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy Policy and Management will host a free March 19 webina r on PJM Interconnections role as the Mid-Atlantic regional electric transmission organization in meeting increasing electric demand and ensuring reliable service while the amount of available generation capacity continues to tighten.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2025

"We are excited to partner again with our colleagues from the University to present various topics related to large-scale solar energy. Large-scale solar has become a hot topic locally and at the state level," said Joseph Conklin, Extension Educator. The ethics component was identified as a need from previous symposiums."

Law

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Solar Schools Technical Assistance Program To Help Apply For Solar For Schools, Other Funding Sustainable Pittsburgh: Report On Clean Energy Workforce - Needs And Opportunities For Southwestern PA Dept. 25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals! 25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals!

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

Yaw’s Senate District -- Williamsport Sun Editorial: Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fee Just Part Of Gas Industry’s Success -- PA Capital-Star: Gov.

Conservation

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 Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3 Million Over 4 Years; Next Round Of Local Mine Reclamation Grants Open Sept. Ohio- $3.00

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

Thank you for your leadership! -- PUC Urges Pennsylvanians To Prepare Now For Winter Storms [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: North American Electric Reliability Corp. Issues Electric Grid Reliability Warning Ahead Of Expected Winter Storm In Eastern US Starting Jan. 1 -- Altoona Mirror: Peoples Gas Natural Gas Rates To Increase Jan.

Conservation

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

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. 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.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Of Environmental Educators Now Accepting Nominations For Annual PAEE Awards, Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences Awards [PaEN] -- Help Wanted: Foundation For Pennsylvania Watersheds - Grants Program Administrator [PaEN] -- USGS Releases New Video: Susquehanna River Story - What Does The Science Say About Water Quality?

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2025

GW [PaEN] -- House Energy Committee Hears Testimony On How PA Has Enough Geothermal Energy To Meet 100% Of Pennsylvanias Electricity, Heating Energy Needs [PaEN] -- Evangelical Environmental Network Celebrates House Passage Of Community Solar Energy Legislation In PA [PaEN] -- Sen. And Saved $44.2

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2025

Shippensburg University, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Host South Mountain Climate & Land Use Exploration For Educators August 6- - In-Person. Data Center Hearing At Valley View High School -- The Allegheny Front - Kara Holsopple: What’s Behind Higher Electricity Prices? August 4-8-- In-Person. August 6-- Virtual.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

4 - Repurposing Underutilized Lands For Energy - Marginal Farmlands, Abandoned Mine Sites, Brownfields [PaEN] -- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Highlights Upcoming Events, Programs In November -- PA Resources Council To Hold Nov. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 12 [PaEN] -- PA Assn.

Air Pollution

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. DEP Southcentral Regional Office, Harrisburg at 10:00 a.m. ( PA Bulletin, page 4079 ) July 25-- Virtual. July 26-- In-Person. Celebrate The Bloom! On The Prairie At Jennings Environmental Ed Center.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2025

19 & 21 -- Reading Eagle: Frequent Met-Ed Power Outages In Southeastern Berks Called Into Question -- July 31 Webinar - Why Is My Electricity Bill So High? 19 & 21 -- Reading Eagle: Frequent Met-Ed Power Outages In Southeastern Berks Called Into Question -- July 31 Webinar - Why Is My Electricity Bill So High?

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2025

Martins Latest Guitar For Earth Day, Lehigh Valley Company Continues Environmental Tradition -- Erie Times Guest Essay: Earth Day Gut Check - How Presidents Environmental Cuts Hit The Lake Erie Region - By Chris J.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2025

-- Stroud Water Research Center: Our Greatest Threat Is Fear, Fear Of Losing Hard-Earned Gains, Fear Of Retribution, But ‘It's Time for Us To Speak Up And To Act’ [PaEN] -- David Staebler Posthumously Honored With Kathy Snavely Environmental Advocate Award By Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper [PaEN] -- DCNR Resource: In Memoriam - Alec Campbell, David (..)

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

In Allegheny County Violated Its Own Zoning Ordinance To Allow Shale Gas Well Pad, Pipeline To Be Built In A Residential Area -- Environmental Hearing Board Denies Request To End Appeal Of Catalyst Energy, Inc. 23 Hard-To-Recycle Collection Events In Allegheny County [PaEN] -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay: Sept. 7, 21, Sept.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

Ohio- $2.80 PA- $3.27 -- Reuters: US Gasoline Prices Set To Climb As Presidents New Tariffs Kick In -- Bloomberg: Oil Posts 7th Weekly Loss On Easing War Risk, Tariff Chaos -- American Gas Association: Presidents Tariffs On Canadian Natural Gas Will Cost US Consumers At Least $1.1 Ohio- $2.80

Politics

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Certain strategies adopted at the local level can help ensure that new homes are built to maximize energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy; are resilient to the impacts of extreme weather; and offer residents easy access to non-vehicular modes of travel.

Government

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

.] -- The Allegheny Front: Advice From A Youth Climate Organizer; Preview Of Pittsburgh Youth Climate Summit -- StateCollege.com Guest Essay: Youth Know The Direction America Should Take - Im Listening - By Peter Buck, Director of Education At Penn State Sustainability -- Criminal Convictions; Record Penalties, Restitution Of Over $158.3

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

PA- $$3.35 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs At 15, Same For 10 Weeks -- Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance, Black Appalachian Coalition, PennFuture, Partners Host March 4 Webinar -- Why Is My Electricity Bill So High? Ohio- $2.92 And Going Higher?

Politics

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2025

Files Proposed Cold Weather Standard To Improve Reliability For Natural Gas-fired, Other Electric Generators [PaEN] -- Gov. Files Proposed Cold Weather Standard To Improve Reliability For Natural Gas-fired, Other Electric Generators [PaEN] -- Gov.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2025

Shapiro: FERC Approves Settlement With PJM To Prevent Unnecessary Prices Hikes, Save Consumers Over $21 Billion On Electric Bills [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: FERC Approves PJM Interconnection Electricity Capacity Auction Price Cap, Floor [Negotiated with Gov.

Earth Day

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2025

Million -- PA Resources Council To Hold Aug. 23 Hard-To-Recycle Collection Events In Allegheny County [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: PA House Passes Bill To Ban Sale, Use Of Firefighting Foam With PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ -- WHYY: Philly Schools Delayed Asbestos Inspections And ‘Knowingly’ Failed To Make Repairs: US Dept.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2025

May 20-- Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority meeting. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here for options to join remotely. Click Here for options to join remotely.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2025

For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Evangelical Environmental Network website. ENN is based in New Freedom, York County. 20-22; PJM Working With Gas Generators To Try To Get Them Online Before Extreme Cold Hits [PaEN] -- Gov.

Natural Gas