Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 12, 2023

The same scenario has played out with the power plants that use fossil fuels, predominantly methane (“natural”) gas, delivered by pipelines. The electric power system is trapped by gas-dependent power plants that cannot obtain gas when it needs it to keep the lights on. The problems of relying on gas are now evident.

Fossil Fuels 189

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Electricity Regulations 189

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy and Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committees are scheduled to hold a hearing October 4 on the “consumer and economic impacts of failing to invest in Pennsylvania’s natural gas infrastructure." A list of witnesses scheduled to testify is not available at this time.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Greenhouse Politics Renewable Energy 98

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Enbridge promises to blend some hydrogen with natural gas, but that’s just a dangerous distraction. Blending a small amount of hydrogen into a gas plant won’t meaningfully reduce emissions. Burning waste pollutes the air and warms the climate. These are not real solutions.

Fossil Fuels 65

Fossil Fuels Nitrogen Oxides Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 65

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 9, 2021

Hydropower generation across California and the American West has declined in this extremely dry year, meaning that electricity providers will lean more heavily on natural gas, solar, and wind power. Luckily, wastewater treatment plants have a source of renewable energy running right through their pipes.

Renewable Energy 130

Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Electricity 130

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Of State Election Results Website -- DEP Invites Comments On Draft 2024 Water Quality Monitoring & Assessment Report -- DEP 2024 Water Quality Report Shows 28,820 Miles Of Streams With Impaired Water Quality In PA (34%) - An Increase From 27,886 In 2022 [PaEN-10.24.23] -- Center For American Progress: LNG Natural Gas Exports Raise Natural Gas Prices (..)

Ozone 85

Ozone Natural Gas Renewable Energy 2024 85

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Unfortunately, the very source of the TVA’s grid failure during Winter Storm Elliott in the winter of 2022 is the same source of energy that the TVA is now doubling down on : gas. Note: “Natural gas” is an industry misnomer; UCS considers methane, fossil gas, and gas to be much more appropriate terms for this energy source.)

Fossil Fuels 185

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Renewable Energy Climate Change 185

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

Articles and NewsClips about federal actions impacting Pennsylvania-- -- EPA Announces Completion Of Groundwater Treatment Plant At Chem Fab Superfund Site In Bucks County [PaEN] -- EPA Announces Proposed Rule Requiring Cleanup Of Inactive Coal Waste Impoundments, Disposal Areas For Comment [PaEN] -- EPA Seeks Input On Methane Emissions, Waste Reduction (..)

Renewable Energy 60

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Waste Greenhouse 60

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Perhaps one question for those lawmakers is, “How long can our nation continue to rely on an extremely wasteful system for generating electricity?” Generating electricity by burning fossil fuels is a wasteful process. Solar Energy Help Now; Avoid Natural Gas Price Spikes [PaEN] -- Stroud Water Research Center Honors Dr. Michael E.

Renewable Energy 52

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Waste Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

Shapiro Provides Fresh Support To Key Changes Recommended In 2020 Grand Jury Report To Tighten Regulation Of The Natural Gas Drilling Industry To Better Protect Public Health, Environment Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Waste Climate Change 92

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In discussing the late December winter storm that nearly led to rolling blackouts in the MidAtlantic region of 65 million people, Yaw suggested that increasing amounts of renewable energy were to blame for the near-miss and condemned neighboring states for adopting policies that “emphasize solar and wind power over natural gas.”

Renewable Energy 105

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2022

Dickinson College in Carlisle, Cumberland County will host a panel discussion about the environmental and business aspects of food waste and how it impacts climate change. The event, “ The Business of Food Waste: Climate Mitigation through Organics Recycling ,” will take place March 24, from noon – 1:00 p.m. Louther Street.

Waste 52

Waste Recycling Pollution Control Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 92

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% 1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: ‘Selling Oil And Natural Gas To China?’ ‘It

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Renewable Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

of Health, University Of Pittsburgh For Update On Studies Of Health Impacts Of Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [PaEN] -- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. Shale Drillers See Natural Gas Price Rebound In 2024 After Prices Tumbled More Than 50% This Year -- Reuters: APA Corp Pulls Back On U.S.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Climate Change Renewable Energy Waste 109

Enviromental Defense

MAY 7, 2024

CCS is a multi-billion dollar boondoggle that doesn’t come close to the hype, has significant safety risks, and is a substantial distraction from real climate solutions, such as building more renewable energy, increasing electricity transmission infrastructure, and developing and using storage technology. Want proof?

Fossil Fuels 119

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Solar Power 119

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2024

-- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake: Embracing The Sankofa Spirit On The Path Forward -- WTAE: Study By Women For A Healthy Environment Study Finds PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Pittsburgh Wastewater Plant Discharges -- Pittsburgh Business Times: EPA Announces It Will Set Fee On Waste Natural Gas Emissions -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: ‘Talk Is (..)

Renewable Energy 93

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Natural Resources Recycling 93

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the September 30 PA Bulletin it has scheduled a public hearing on October 31 on a proposed Title V Air Quality Permit for the Eastern Gas Transmission South Oakford Natural Gas Compressor Station located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. (

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Recycling Air Pollution Waste 113

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials are key to manufacturing clean energy technologies here in America—such as solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cells. Of Energy Awards $1.95 Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Clean Energy Technology Technology 110

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

PA Oil & Gas Industry Public Notice Dashboards: -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov. 7 Screening Of ‘A Plastic Wave’ - How To Reduce Your Plastic Waste , 7:00 p.m. -- Bloomberg: Europe’s Winter Natural Gas Price Slump Shifts Focus To Summer Storage [Posted: December 6, 2023] PA Environment Digest

2023 97

2023 Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Air Pollution 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

LLC conventional well site known as Nancy 13 in Deerfield Township, Warren County found it to be still venting natural gas to the atmosphere. [ LLC operates 149 conventional oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania. Notice of violations were issued for failure to file the well integrity and production and waste generation reports. [

2018 96

2018 2006 Natural Gas Waste 96

Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 23, 2024

So let’s review them quickly : The video starts with research from the US NGO Environmental Defense Fund stating that ” Americans spend $350 billion a year on electricity – with three-quarters of the energy going to waste. Switch to renewable energy ; 2. Reduce methane leaks ; 3.

Renewable Energy 52

Renewable Energy 2030 Electricity Waste 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 768 ) -- Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery: DEP approved a Remedial Investigation Report on remediation of groundwater contaminated with lead and organics in the City of Philadelphia. ( PA Bulletin, page 770 ) -- Constellation Energy Generation, LLC - Eddystone Generating Station. Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Renewable Energy 110

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 18, 2023

A few water utilities are offsetting some of those emissions by leveraging their existing infrastructure to turn food waste that would otherwise be landfilled into renewable natural gas (RNG). Wastewater treatment generates about 20 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent in the U.S. every year.

Natural Gas 75

Natural Gas Waste Renewable Energy 75

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This is a little different than other similar sounding policies like Renewable Energy Standards, which can create some confusion. But while a Renewable Energy Standard treats all sources of qualifying renewable energy equally, the LCFS has a more complicated approach, based on lifecycle analysis.

Fossil Fuels 280

Fossil Fuels Regulations Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 280

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2023

14 to 20 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Jan. Billion Cost Of Plugging Conventional Oil & Gas Wells - By Barb Jarmoska, Keep It Wild PA [ Abandoned Oil, Gas Wells Can Cost PA Taxpayers $1.8 21 [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Sets Feb. 2 Hearing On A 4.5

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas 2023 Renewable Energy Waste 73

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2023

Conventional Well Plugging Notice The Department of Environmental Protection gave notice in the June 3 PA Bulletin it is taking action to enforce an order against Michael Harju and Economy Natural Gas, Inc. for their failure to plug four conventional natural gas wells leaking methane in Scott Township, Allegheny County.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2023 80

Environmental Leader

AUGUST 24, 2021

Integrated energy company Chevron and Brightmark LLC, a waste solutions company, are working to decarbonize the farming industry with a partnership to produce and sell dairy biomethane, a renewable natural gas.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Waste Renewable Energy Recycling 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 107

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 107

Law and Environment

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Council members proposed several amendments to the draft plan that highlighted the need for the Council to clarify its stance with regard to the future in New York of natural gas and alternative fuels. The public comment period will also include a series of stakeholder meetings and Council discussions.

Greenhouse 130

Greenhouse Clean Energy Biofuels 2030 130

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire July 24 PA Environment Digest 111 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Marcellus Drilling News/The Allegheny Front: University Of Pittsburgh Study Finds At Least 800,000 Tons Of Fracking Waste Sent To Landfills (..)

Conservation 89

Conservation Waste Radiation Renewable Energy 89

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

DEP issued notices of violations for abandonment, failure to submit annual production and waste generation and well integrity reports and for other violations. Violations related to well abandonment and failure to submit annual production and waste generation and well integrity reports remain in place. [

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas 2024 2023 Carbon Dioxide 87

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The proposed rules detail eligibility requirements for hydrogen production from landfill gas in certain circumstances. Note: The proposed regulations actually propose a sliding scale depending on how clean the source energy is that is used to produce the hydrogen.] Click Here for the complete announcement and supporting analysis.

Regulations 82

Regulations Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 82

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2022

PA Bulletin, page 6750 ) -- Equitrans, LP: DEP issued conditional Air Quality Approval covering de minimis emissions for a natural gas dehydration unit in Jefferson Twp., PA Bulletin, page 6747 ) -- CNX Gas Company LLC: DEP accepting comments on Waste Permit Application for Water, Wastewater Storage Impoundment in South Franklin Twp.,

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Waste Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 64

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 3, 2023

That’s because electrolyzers will increase system-wide electricity use—potentially a lot —and if more carbon-free electricity is not brought online to compensate for that increase, then the system will have simply shifted existing carbon-free energy from one user to another while fossil gas and coal plants ramp up to cover the gap.

Clean Energy 238

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Electricity Renewable Energy 238

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Natural CO2 refrigeration at the ice rinks to 100% renewables-powered venues are just some of the technologies implemented. For the first time at any Olympics, China is using CO2, collected from industrial waste gases, to cool ice rinks in its four ice sports venues. Fully powered by renewable energy.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Technology Technology Cooling 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2023

. -- LOLA Energy Petroco LLC - Polaris Well Site: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with chloride, manganese, strontium, vanadium for the well site in Oakland Township, Butler County. ( PA Bulletin, page 1766 ) -- Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 1767 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc.:

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste 2023 79

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2023

Generator Nonperformance The failure of natural gas and coal-fired power plants to meet their obligations to generate power during Winter Storm Elliot has heightened concerns about margin projects in the PJM grid area. A record $1.8 Read more here. Visit the PJM Interconnection website for more information.

Electricity 91

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 2006 91