PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2022

5 The largest drivers of the per capita difference are power emissions (coal and natural gas) and industrial emissions (coal mining, iron and steel production and oil and gas extraction). -- The industrial and power sectors make up 76% of emissions. CCUS, hydrogen and nuclear power).

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas 2019 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

On October 13, the US Department of Energy awarded two hydrogen hub projects that include Pennsylvania-- a natural gas-based Appalachian Hub in Western PA, West Virginia and Ohio and a Mid-Atlantic Hub in eastern PA, Delaware and New Jersey based on the use of renewable and nuclear energy to make the hydrogen.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 80

Vermont Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

While Japan once had one of the world’s most diverse energy portfolios, the loss of its nuclear program has caused a sudden shift towards a fossil-fuel heavy generation industry. Subsequently, Japanese greenhouse gas emissions and electricity costs for industrial and residential consumers have skyrocketed. Schroder, Esq.

Nuclear Power 40

Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 2011 Electricity 40

Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is from transportation. This accounts for 28% of emissions, coming in above agriculture, commercial & residential, industry and power generation. The average North American drives about 10,500 miles per year.

Electricity 98

Electricity Climate Change Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power 98

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Maryland has enacted the most rigorous state law in the country reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and otherwise addressing ESG stewardship including climate change. To be clear, Maryland has determined “decarbonizing” buildings is an important step toward achieving the State’s bleeding edge greenhouse gas reduction mandates.

Regulations 59

Regulations 2025 Law Climate Change 59

Law Columbia

JUNE 27, 2023

Separately, local governments and others may want to consider how the green banks funded by the IRA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund could address the time period in which a local government has expended funds but not yet received the direct pay reimbursement.)

Regulations 104

Regulations Renewable Energy Government Clean Energy 104

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The attorney general said that PwC also served from at least 2008 to 2013 as global advisor and report writer for the Carbon Disclosure Project, a non-profit organization that functions as a global disclosure system for environmental information, including greenhouse gas emissions, from companies including Exxon. 451962/2016 (N.Y.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

The Regulation’s proposed criteria for gaseous fossil fuels (which includes both conventional natural gas, and synthetic gas derived from coal gasification) allow investment in their consumption without restriction in function, scale, or time period, as long as greenhouse gas emissions are no higher than 100 gCO2eq/kWh (see §4.29-31

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The United States has natural advantages for hydrogen production because of its ample availability of feedstocks, storage, and adaptable natural gas supply infrastructure. clean hydrogen production to 10 MMT by 2030 and 50 MMT by 2050 to achieve a 10 percent reduction in domestic greenhouse gas emissions.

Fossil Fuels 78

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 78

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2023

While he does not mention climate change, there is a brief nod to climate solutions through emissions reductions: Come on electric utilities, don’t tell me you are just passing along those high natural gas prices to the ratepayer and at the same time ask the taxpayers to subsidize it more.

Climate Change 187

Climate Change Clean Energy Renewable Energy 2030 187

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. TAKE ACTION : Tell Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) that you support the phase-out of polluting gas powered electricity by 2030.

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

In developing the plan, the law directs the Utilities Commission to follow existing state law with respect to least-cost generation of power and maintain system reliability. So the law requires a balancing of consumer costs/system reliability and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Law 52

Law 2021 Natural Gas 2030 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

The legislation was introduced at the request of the natural gas industry and is part of a nationwide initiative by the American Gas Association. Legislation like this was vetoed by Gov. Wolf in July of last year. Read more here. Read more here.

Climate Change 73

Climate Change Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity 73

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. 7] Nuclear plants are among the most reliable components of America’s power grids.

Electricity 101

Electricity Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2019 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Shapiro’s Budget Proposes Major Initiative To Speed Up DEP Permit Reviews/ Inspections; Double Oil & Gas Fund Investment In State Parks/Forests Infrastructure [PaEN] -- Gov. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) -- TribLive: City Of Pittsburgh To Continue Leasing Natural Gas Fueling Equipment -- AP: Vistra To Buy Energy Harbor For $3.4

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 102

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2022

On April 7, the Department of Environmental Protection appealed the April 6 Commonwealth Court order blocking publication of the final regulation establishing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to the PA Supreme Court. Read more here. Read more here.

Regulations 75

Regulations Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Nuclear Power 75

Environmental Progress

AUGUST 3, 2020

We know we must now work to both cut greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the severity of climate change and at the same time work to adapt to the impacts we can no longer avoid. Beyond mischaracterizing my position toward nuclear and other energy sources, Gleick suggests I ignore problems with them. wood, coal, and natural gas).

Fossil Fuels 118

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Atmosphere Natural Gas 118

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2022

Wolf’s veto of Senate Regulatory Resolution #1 that blocks the final DEP regulation establishing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. ushering in years of cheap oil and gas. Read more here. Read more here. At least $12.5

Regulations 52

Regulations Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nuclear Power 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

The legislation was introduced at the request of the natural gas industry and is part of a nationwide initiative by the American Gas Association. Legislation like this was vetoed by Gov. Wolf in July of last year. Read more here. Read more here.

Climate Change 71

Climate Change Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity 71

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

On March 25, the United States and the European Commission came to an agreement on how to address Europe’s need for natural gas through the next two winters by diversifying liquefied natural gas supplies “in alignment with climate objectives” to end Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Read more here.

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 73

Law Columbia

AUGUST 23, 2022

It is certainly true that the IRA uses “carrots” – principally in the form of tax credits – to incentivize actions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. billion for “grants, rebates, contracts, loans” and “other activities” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and natural gas sector.

Carbon Dioxide 101

Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Regulations 2016 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Through the IRA, there are also many opportunities for climate change mitigation through cleaner vehicles, homes that are more energy efficient, and reductions in greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane. Plugging the abandoned oil and gas wells helps get us there by reducing 8% of the methane emissions from Pennsylvania.

Climate Change 87

Climate Change 2004 2023 Natural Gas 87

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Committee, on DEP’s final regulation reducing carbon pollution from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Acting Secretary Negrin said Gov.

Clean Energy 88

Clean Energy Natural Resources Technology Technology 88

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

Pennsylvania is squarely in the middle of a national debate over “unleashing” our considerable reserves of natural gas to help supply the parts of Europe now dependent on natural gas from Russia. And natural gas is the most valuable commodity Russia has – for now.” And they meant all natural gas imports.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2008 Nuclear Power 96

PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2022

Natural Gas Prices Jump 7% As Heat Wave Boosts Air Conditioning Use -- Bloomberg: Summer Blackout Fears Fuel 300% Jump In U.S. Power Plant Profits -- Bloomberg: EUs Simson: Natural Gas Situation Likely To Get Worse -- Reuters: Factbox: Could The U.S. Ship More LNG To Europe?

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Water Act Electricity 64

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2022

On March 30, the House voted 126 to 72 to pass House Bill 637 (Struzzi-R-Indiana) designed to block the final DEP regulation establishing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants that’s consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Read more here. At least $12.5 Read more here. Read more here.

Regulations 59

Regulations Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nuclear Power 59

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2022

John Yudichak (I-Luzerne), who Senate Republicans appointed as Majority Chair of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, called opponents of natural gas infrastructure projects “radical environmentalists” and arguments by supporters of the RGGI carbon pollution reduction regulations covering power plants “hysteria.”

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Regulations 2018 2019 96

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

29; No Information Yet On Whether Oil & Gas Development Health Risks Will Be Included [PaEN] -- DEP Posts 59 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Sept. KTA Trail Challenge Sept. 17 Pollinator Festival At Adams Ricci Park -- Republican Herald: Helping Hands Wildlife Center To Hold Fundraising Event Sept.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Politics Carbon Emissions 64

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

There have been examples in Pennsylvania-- Clearfield and Elk counties-- where cryptocurrency operations have been located next to shale gas well pads drawing natural gas directly from the wells to power very loud electric generators for the data centers. Read more here. Read more here.

Nuclear Power 85

Nuclear Power Electricity Natural Gas Greenhouse 85

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

16 Webinar On Lawsuit Challenging Law Preventing DEP From Protecting Public Health, Environment From Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells [PaEN] -- Better Path Coalition: Oct. Julia O’Brien, Lancaster Theological Seminary [PaEN] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light Religion & Environment Webinar Series: Nov.

Natural Gas 78

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Conservation 78

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Trillion Tons Of Greenhouse Gas -- The Guardian: Fury Over PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ As U.S

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Clean Energy 64

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Don Ritter -- Post-Gazette: Canadian Nuclear Fuel Firm Buying Into Westinghouse Electric Co. Nuclear Power] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Mawson Infrastructure Group To Sell Georgia Bitcoin Mining Facility And Focus On Beaver County Bitcoin Facility -- Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Allowance Auction On Dec.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Politics 64

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The poll found an almost even divide on nuclear power-- 37 percent more emphasis and 34 percent less. Forty-eight percent of those polled wanted more emphasis on natural gas and 23 percent wanted less. There is little support for putting more emphasis on coal-- 51 percent would put less emphasis, 24 percent more.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Climate Change Conservation Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Finley [PaEN] -- KPVI: Carbon County Votes Overwhelmingly To Authorize Up To A $10 Million Bond To Protect Water Quality, Working Farms, Wildlife Habitat [PaEN] -- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Accepting Comments On Draft EIS For Ohio Valley Connector Natural Gas Pipeline In Greene County Until Nov.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Regulations 64

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2022

Wolf Blasts Republicans For Exploiting Crisis In Ukraine To Line Pockets Of The Natural Gas Industry -- The Epoch Times: Republicans Urge Gov. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Conservation Government 64

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2021

Wolf withdraws his proposal to reduce carbon pollution from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Coal-fired power plants were the biggest losers in the auction market clearing 8,175 MW less power than during the last auction. Read more here. In response, Gov. Read more here.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Politics 2020 Regulations 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5 Over the last decade 19 coal-fired power plants shutdown as a result of competition from natural gas, yet the communities and workers were left on their own to deal with the consequences by the people that presently run the General Assembly.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Nuclear Power 52