PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

This is mainly a result of coal generation being replaced by natural gas generation (and to a smaller extent renewable energy sources like wind and solar) and energy efficiency improvements, due in part to Act 129 [utility energy efficiency program].

Climate Change

Enviromental Defense

JULY 2, 2025

While many tech companies are significant purchasers of renewable energy – Google, Meta, and Amazon are among the top five corporate buyers of wind and solar power globally – AI’s surging energy demand is also being used to justify extending the life of fossil fuel infrastructure.

Fossil Fuels

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 Mastriano: ‘It’s Pure Insanity’ International/National Impacts On PA Natural Gas [ Energy Independence Means Renewables ] -- AAA Gasoline Prices: National- $3.19

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

4 -- PUC Urges Natural Gas Customers To Explore Ways To Reduce Heating Costs; All But One Major Gas Utility Has Increased Cost Of Gas In PA [PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: NYMEX Natural Gas Price Up 14% Last Week To $3.75; Heading For $4.30?

Conservation

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

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 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! Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2025

“On top of that, the recently passed Federal reconciliation bill alone will raise Pennsylvania electricity costs by a projected 8% over the next four years and will intentionally constrain renewable generation growth and boost the most expensive generation of all - coal. As part of that deal, Talen Energy agreed to sell Amazon 1.9

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2025

May 20-- Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority meeting. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here for options to join remotely. 21 [PaEN] -- EPA Awards $12.3 Click Here for options to join remotely. 21 [PaEN] -- EPA Awards $12.3 Ohio- $3.08

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

Million In Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fees; $25.1 Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. Million In Sen.

Recycling

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

APRIL 25, 2025

Files Proposed Cold Weather Standard To Improve Reliability For Natural Gas-fired, Other Electric Generators [PaEN] -- PUC Commissioners Urge Congressional Action To Preserve $19 Million In Remaining LIHEAP Funds For PA This Year [PaEN] -- PUC Announces May 6, 7 Hearings On Proposed 15.7%

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Committee On Natural Gas [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: PA Lawmakers Talk Of Requiring Natural Gas Detectors In Buildings After Explosion That Killed 7 In Reading -- TribLive: Residents Of Mt. DeFrank Appointed Chair Of National Assn.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

The following notices were published in the April 26 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Miles Of 20-Inch Natural Gas Pipeline: DEP invites comments on a Chapter 105 permit for a pipeline project impacting Robinson Run and wetlands at several locations. Received March 25, Issued April 11. ( Bradford County.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2025

Original violations issued October 18, 2022 for abandonment, failing to obtain a bond, failure to submit production, waste generation and mechanical integrity reports. 27 Webinar On RISE PA Decarbonization Grant Program, PA Energy Programs For Industry [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center Hosts Jan. Request response by January 28.

2025

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2025

PA House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee hearing on how Pennsylvania should subsidize the remediation of waste coal piles. TODAY 10:00: Agenda Posted. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. formal notice ) Read more here. TODAY 1:00: PA Senate Republican Policy Committee hearing on A.I.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

12 On Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Reductions; Hydrogen Hubs [PaEN] -- WHYY: ‘No Seat At The Table:’ Why Environmental Justice Activists Like Zulene Mayfield Fear Republican Presidential Win -- Environmental Quality Board To Consider Proposed Spill Notification Regulation; Blasting; NOx & VOC Corrections Nov.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

Of Health Briefing On State Response To Leak Now Available On Demand [PaEN] -- DEP: Updates Community On Energy Transfer/Sunoco Pipeline Leak Response In Upper Makefield Twp., Rate Increase For Philadelphia Gas Works [PaEN] -- PUC To Investigate Proposed 11.4%

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

Governor Shapiro also highlighted key components of the plan while visiting Penn England Farms in Blair County, where a methane digester is turning farm waste into clean energy, cutting electricity costs, and generating revenue. Rate Increase For Philadelphia Gas Works [PaEN] -- PUC To Investigate Proposed 11.4%

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

This collaboration between PennTAP and the DEP will create opportunities for manufacturers across Pennsylvania to connect with the Universitys vast expertise and help them secure funding for innovative projects that will reduce waste, create jobs and increase competitiveness, said Andrew Read, senior vice president for research.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2025

Files Proposed Cold Weather Standard To Improve Reliability For Natural Gas-fired, Other Electric Generators [PaEN] -- North American Electric Reliability Corp.: GW Of Power-- 7 In PA With Power Potential Of 1.2 GW [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction Price 9 Times Higher Than Previous Auction-- $269.92/MW-Day

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2025

. -- January 13 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - January 1 to 10 - First 4 Abandoned Conventional Wells Of 2025; Methane Reduction Grant Inspections; Well Leaking Gas For 27 Months [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

Natural Gas

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. 12 On Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Reductions; Hydrogen Hubs [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Nov. 12 [PaEN] -- PA Assn.

Air Pollution

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. 11 Hearing On How PA Should Subsidize The Remediation Of Waste Coal Piles [PaEN] -- Bitfarms Announces Partnership To Develop A.I.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2025

On January 30, ten government entities in Centre County announced they have officially entered into a 15-year contract to supply their operations with renewable energy from a nearby solar project. It is believed that this cooperative solar purchase agreement is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania.

Government

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 18, 2025

447) Local government (438) Public lands (54) National parks & forests (45) State government (182) U.S. 447) Local government (438) Public lands (54) National parks & forests (45) State government (182) U.S. 447) Local government (438) Public lands (54) National parks & forests (45) State government (182) U.S.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

MAY 16, 2025

May 20-- Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority meeting. Shapiro: Lightning Plan Tax Credit Bill, Community Energy Pass PA House [PaEN] -- PUC Sets June Hearings On Proposed 11.4% Shapiro: Lightning Plan Tax Credit Bill, Community Energy Pass PA House [PaEN] -- PUC Sets June Hearings On Proposed 11.4%

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

. - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [Its Not A Suggestion] House Voting Schedule May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 24 June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30 -- Committee Schedule Senate Voting Schedule May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule TODAYs Calendar Of Events (..)

Earth Day

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2025

Miles Of 4 Texas Eastern Natural Gas Pipelines To Allow For Longwall Coal Mining In Greene County [PaEN] -- PA Independent Oil & Gas Assn. Miles Of 4 Texas Eastern Natural Gas Pipelines To Allow For Longwall Coal Mining In Greene County [PaEN] -- PA Independent Oil & Gas Assn.

Conservation

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

APRIL 27, 2025

Here are 189 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation

Legal Planet

JUNE 24, 2025

Consider another part of the bill that actually seeks to senselessly waste more than a billion dollars of taxpayer money. T his mail truck scheme is as pure an example as you’ll find of Republicans trying to replace good policy with nonsensical policy that wastes money simply to wage a culture war. The Postal Service would lose $1.5

Clean Energy

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. Is Nuclear The Hot New Clean Power Source? -- TribLive: US Army Corps To Give Update On Parks Twp.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2025

Washington County -- The Energy Age Blog: EQT Should Plug These Abandoned Conventional Wells In Peters Twp., Washington County -- The Energy Age Blog: EQT Should Plug These Abandoned Conventional Wells In Peters Twp.,

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

Billion -- American Gas Association: Presidents Tariffs On Canadian Natural Gas Will Cost US Consumers At Least $1.1 Billion A Year -- Inquirer: With Canada And Mexico As PAs Top Trade Partners, Gov. Ohio- $2.80 Ohio- $2.80 Ohio- $2.80 Ohio- $2.80 Ohio- $2.80

Politics

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. Tioga County [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front - Reid Frazier: Commonwealth Court Rules Elizabeth Twp.,

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2025

Shapiro Lost His Home, Tried Suicide, Waste Melting Down -- AP: Suspect In Arson At Gov. Rate Increase For Philadelphia Gas Works [PaEN] -- PUC To Investigate Proposed 11.4% Billion Olympus Energy Shale Gas Deal -- Pittsburgh Business Times: EQT Corp. Ohio- $2.99

Politics