Environmental group claims DEP is falling behind reporting on underground mining damages in Pa.
The Citizens Coal Council says the quality of information in DEP’s latest report represents a backslide compared to previous ones.
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Pennsylvania Solar for Schools program renewed for third year
The program, funded in the new state budget for $25 million, now covers 75% of the cost for Pennsylvania school districts to install solar.
Pa. House passes data center ‘pause’ along with Shapiro’s plan for ‘responsible’ development
Both chambers have approved a repeal of the commonwealth’s sales tax break on computer equipment for data centers.
Pa. bill aims to create a level playing field for direct-to-consumer EV sales
The bill would open the direct sales model to other EV makers besides Tesla that don’t have a network of franchised dealerships.
Garrity lays out plan to ‘unleash’ the commonwealth’s natural gas industry
The GOP nominee for governor told a shale gas industry group she envisions a ‘turnaround’ for Pennsylvania powered by drilling.
Shapiro pitches sustainability, transparency requirements for data center developers
Gov. Josh Shapiro released proposed GRID standards to require data center developers to prove that they are entitled to tax benefits available from the state.
Pa. Turnpike plan to bypass Allegheny Mountain Tunnel draws opposition in Somerset County
The toll road’s operator says an open cut is more cost-effective and safer than building a new tunnel.
Electricity grid maps could speed addition of renewable energy sources in Pa., panel hears
Fast access to information about the grid would allow renewable energy developers to quickly assess sites and make the process of building new solar and wind projects more efficient.
State Sen. Gene Yaw elected to lead Chesapeake Bay Commission
The tri-state legislative body that advises lawmakers and Congress on government action needed to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay.
After a year of uncertainty, federal mine safety research employees in Pa. get good news
The roughly 100 employees at the Pittsburgh Mining Research Division were notified that they’re no longer subject to layoffs announced last spring.
