The bill calls nuclear energy 'zero emission' and creates new requirements for how utilities purchase power. The bill is opposed by the gas industry and consumer and environmental groups.
Asked about petrochemical industry emissions, the governor said he thinks Pennsylvania can have energy efficiency, environmental protection and a good economy.
The new rule would eliminate federal protections for about 40 percent of Pennsylvania’s streams. Only major navigable waterways, tributaries that run into them or adjacent wetlands along with some lakes will be covered by the Clean Water Act.
