Pennsylvania hits solar energy milestone. Advocates say thereās much more to do
Pennsylvania now has 1 gigawatt of solar energy capacityāenough to power all the homes in a city as big as Pittsburgh.
Rachel McDevitt
Pa. drilling fees for 2023 estimated to be among lowest on record
It's about $100 million less than the previous year. Impact fees go to communities get to help offset the effects of natural gas drilling.
Pa. lawmakers debate proposal to raise stateās renewable energy goal
A bill in the state House would increase the amount of electricity Pennsylvania gets from renewable sources from 8% now to 30% by 2030.
Pa. drilling activity on track to be lowest in a decade
A new report from the stateās Independent Fiscal Office notes declines in new natural gas wells and the price of natural gas between July and September.
Pa. will have two years to update methane rules for oil and gas sites to match EPA
The new EPA rule aims to avoid 80% of methane emissions by 2038, an estimated 58 million tons. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas.
Clean energy dollars are flowing into Pa., but results remain to be seen
Private companies have committed $3 billion for clean energy projects in Pa., but many are still in the planning phases.
Pennsylvania ranks 7th in nation in greenhouse gas supply
A new study adds up how much companies are contributing to the countryās greenhouse gas emissions and groups them by state.
Controversial solar project near Gettysburg loses in court again
The ruling said the project in Mount Joy Township did not meet local zoning standards. It could impact future solar court cases in Pennsylvania.
Pa. lawmakers look for hydrogen models after hub announcement
Health and environmental advocates are calling for high standards to prevent more planet-warming emissions from new hydrogen projects.
Pa. families call on Josh Shapiro to fulfill recommendations of fracking grand jury
Families living near fracking in Washington County are disappointed in Gov. Josh Shapiro. They want more accountability for the industry.
