Pa. lagged in renewable energy growth in past decade, but trend may be reversing
A new report ranks Pennsylvania at the bottom of states for renewable energy growth over the last decade. Only Alaska is worse.
Rachel McDevitt
Shapiro’s working group finds no consensus on RGGI. Supporters and opponents weigh in
Both supporters and opponents of Pa. joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative feel vindicated by the working group's conclusion.
Federal money prioritized for Pa. communities marked as high risk for climate-related disasters
The new “community disaster resilience zones” will have prioritized access to federal money for resilience and mitigation projects.
Climate activists call on Pennsylvania lawmakers to end fossil fuel use
Activists from across Pa. gathered at the state capitol Monday to urge the governor and lawmakers to do more on climate change.
Pennsylvania gas prices, drilling falls, report says
Natural gas prices in Pennsylvania have fallen steeply, after spiking last year. There’s also been a significant slowdown in new fracking wells.
Pa. communities get influx of federal cash to plant trees
The funds from the Inflation Reduction Act are for planting trees, combating extreme heat and climate change and improving access to nature.
Federal rule aims to ease connection between new power and grid
New energy projects can expect a 5-year wait to connect to the grid. Renewable energy experts say we’re getting more and more behind.
Fingerprints of climate change seen in Pa.’s hot summer days
A new report says 97% of Americans experienced at least one summer day with temperatures made at least twice more likely due to climate change.
As renewables grow, questions remain for utilities and regulators
A new paper shows utilities and regulators will need to consider how home energy storage systems will affect the grid.
State amphibian may get another shot at federal protections
A federal judge vacated a 2019 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision that the eastern hellbender does not warrant a status as an endangered species.
