Gov. Shapiro wants data centers to bring their own power. What’s that mean for prices and pollution?
Environmental advocates and energy analysts are calling on the General Assembly to do more to regulate data centers.
Rachel McDevitt
Policy playbook urges Pa. lawmakers look to renewables, not fossil fuels, for energy affordability
The playbook calls for legalizing community solar, which are neighborhood-scale solar arrays that people nearby can subscribe to directly.
Pittsburgh-area rivers and streams see routine E. coli contamination, report finds
Statewide, more than half of 653 waterway sites tested had at least one day with potentially unsafe levels of the bacteria last year.
Pa. environmental groups turn to crowdfunding to challenge Homer City data center project
The gas-fired power plant that would power the data center could be the biggest in the country, emitting as much pollution as all the cars on Pennsylvaniaās roads.
Hill District energy tech hub puts ālazy roofā to work with new solar array
The power generated by the panels will be worth $50,000 annually over the next 25 years, and help guard against future electricity price increases.
Pittsburgh-area conservation projects get grants to help wildlife, climate
A New York-based conservation group is funding projects to preserve green space in the Pittsburgh area, as part of an effort to protect the Appalachian corridor.
Green group gives Pennsylvania ‘F’ on solar permitting
The group PennEnvironment said permitting delays and bureaucratic barriers can add to the cost of a typical residential solar energy system, deterring potential adopters.
Pittsburgh high schoolers hope to make climate impact by plugging old gas wells
The Dice Well Done Club is hoping to raise $5,000 to plug its second abandoned well.
Pa. lawmakers advance bill to help towns set guidelines on data center construction
A state House committee is advancing measures meant to protect Pennsylvanians from negative effects of new data centers.
Pennsylvania moves to build more EV chargers in neighborhoods
Pennsylvania is preparing to award $100 million for EV charging stations in public places, such as parking lots for businesses and restaurants.
