Energy Secretary visits western Pa. steel plant to tout new energy efficiency rule and union jobs Julie GrantApril 23, 2024 A new rule to make electrical transformers more energy efficient will allow the continued use of a type of steel made at the Butler Works. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPolitics
Offshore wind, a potential clean energy source for the East Coast, slowly takes shape Reid FrazierApril 22, 2024 An early look at how offshore wind is developing as a clean energy source for the East Coast. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
Coal transition: Raising fish and a workforce with an economic development grant Rachel McDevittApril 19, 2024 The program is one of over 70 funded through a plan to close the TransAlta coal plant in Centralia, Washington. EconomyEnergy
Centralia, Wash.’s coal plant has to close next year. What can Pa. communities learn from Centralia’s transition? Rachel McDevittApril 12, 2024 Centralia – about the size of Johnstown, Pa. – has been cited as a model for how to successfully transition away from coal. EconomyEnergy
Local union workers cheer a new federal rule to modernize the grid, but efficiency experts are unimpressed Julie GrantApril 5, 2024 The final energy efficiency rule for distribution transformers on the grid is less strict than the DOE’s original proposal, which benefits a local steel plant. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
Form Energy to begin manufacturing iron air batteries in Weirton to stabilize electrical grid Glynis BoardFebruary 21, 2024 These utility-scale batteries will provide days of backup power for power plants reliant on renewable energy. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
Groups criticize Shapiro’s economic plan for ignoring climate change Rachel McDevittFebruary 21, 2024 They say that Shapiro's 10-year economic plan "will worsen Pennsylvania’s economic position" by linking it to fossil fuels instead of clean energy. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPolitics
A roadmap for growing Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation economy Kat BolusFebruary 16, 2024 DCNR's plan aims to have outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania create jobs and economic opportunity, and provide pathways to enjoy the outdoors. EconomyRecreation
A year after derailment, East Palestine businesses try to move past ‘toxic’ perception Oliver MorrisonJanuary 30, 2024 Many businesses in East Palestine hope a new marketing campaign and investments will bring back customers. East PalestineEconomyTransportation
Study: Fossil fuel workers have skills for clean energy jobs but might have to move Danish BajwaJanuary 19, 2024 While workers in the coal, gas and oil industries have the right skills, future clean energy jobs might not be coming to places like Appalachia. EconomyEnergyYour Environment Update