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).

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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. 1 reactor of its.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The plan must specifically address how EPA will consider the effects of Clean Air Act regulation on the coal industry. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) authorization of the export of natural gas from Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP’s (Dominion’s ) facility in Maryland. Murray Energy Corp. McCarthy , No. 5:14 -cv-39 (N.D.

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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.

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Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

Under the law, “carbon neutrality” means that for every ton of CO 2 emitted in the state by a regulated EGU an equivalent amount of CO 2 must be reduced, removed, prevented, or offset. regulated by the Utilities Commission; and 2. The law limits offsets to 5%. The reduction goals apply to electric utilities that are: 1.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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 Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Envirothon Team Get Hands-On Science Lessons In Canoes -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- PA Solar Center Honors 5 Western PA Organizations Who Have Gone Solar [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Eagle On The Mend Through Ashkar Students’ Efforts -- Reading Eagle: (..)

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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.

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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.

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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. At this time, we have not approved any folks, any operators. “And

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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. At least $12.5 Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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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?

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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.

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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.”

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

-- Republican Herald: West Nile Virus Monitoring Starts In Schuylkill County -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces 5 Recipients (..)

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Note: Conventional Oil & Gas Methane, PFOS MCL Regulations.] Don Ritter -- Post-Gazette: Canadian Nuclear Fuel Firm Buying Into Westinghouse Electric Co. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. See webpage for remote options to join the meeting. Contact: Laura Griffin laurgriffi@pa.gov or 717-772-3277.

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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.

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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). Nineteen have already closed or converted to other fuels long before this legislation or the RGGI regulation was proposed. Read more here. In response, Gov. Read more here.]

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5 The amended bill is being held in Committee by Republicans as a possible compromise on the RGGI regulations that they can point to as a way to solve the pollution problems caused by coal-fired power plants. At least $12.5

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