Pennsylvania led gas-producing states in growth in 2021
A new report credits the increase to unusually high gas prices in the second half of the year.
Energy
Experts fear SCOTUS could hamstring EPA and other federal agencies in upcoming climate case
The case, West Virginia v. EPA, could mean more than just curtailing EPA's authority in addressing climate change. It could rein in other federal agencies.
New hope to jump-start the clean up of Pennsylvania’s abandoned oil and gas wells
Pennsylvania has tens of thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells left behind by industry. New federal infrastructure money can help cap them and prevent pollution.
Federal funds set to boost Pennsylvania’s supply of highway charging stations for electric vehicles
The state could receive $171.5 million over the next five years to build a network of charging stations along major highways.
Fears of Harm from Solar Panels Disproven by Science
Solar energy is on the rise in Pennsylvania. Fears of toxic metals and higher temperatures from solar panels have been disproven by science.
Energy Transfer facing 9 counts of environmental crimes for 2018 pipeline blast
A grand jury report finds the company failed to properly oversee construction and erosion controls that led to an explosion in Beaver County.
Pennsylvania could get $100M in federal money to plug leaky, old gas wells
There are nearly 27,000 known abandoned wells in Pennsylvania, but estimates put the total at 200,000. These wells are a source of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
Study finds elderly near fracking sites at higher risk of dying prematurely
Researchers looked at millions of Medicare records and found elderly people living downwind of fracking sites had a 3.1 percent increased risk of dying prematurely.
Analysts forecast rise in oil and gas impact fees after prices rose in 2021
Gas drillers are expected to pay about $234 million dollars in impact fees for 2021, nearly $90 million more than 2020, and potentially the highest payout ever.
Legislation pits two climate efforts — solar energy and plugging abandoned gas wells — against each other
The GOP-backed bill would require the state to sell credits created by government-owned renewable energy projects and use the money to plug abandoned oil and gas wells.
