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Home repair and energy efficiency program resuscitated in Shapiro’s budget proposal

WHYY·February 9, 2024

The proposed budget includes $50 million for the Whole-Home Repairs program that provides grants for things like climate-friendly heat pumps and basic home repairs.

Climate Change Energy Politics

Governor Shapiro stands in front of a table holding a signed agreement with 2 men on either side of him.

In his first year as governor, Josh Shapiro forged alliances with the gas industry, angering environmentalists

Inside Climate News·February 8, 2024

Gov. Shapiro has sought to both regulate the gas industry and embrace it, a sharp contrast to his approach to fracking as attorney general.

Energy History Politics

Rich Negrin, Department of Environmental Protection secretary, has resigned

StateImpact Pennsylvania·October 26, 2023

DEP Secretary Rich Negrin has resigned for health reasons. Jessica Shirley was named acting interim secretary.

Energy Politics

Woman holding a sign that says "SHAME, SHAME, SHAME" among other signs

Ohio commission delays vote to frack state parks during raucous meeting

Julie Grant·September 19, 2023

The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission approved four proposals to drill for gas and oil on some state-owned lands, but delayed action on fracking under Ohio state parks.

Conservation Energy Politics

People with signs sitting at the county council meeting.

Allegheny County to create climate action plan

Julia Zenkevich·September 1, 2023

Strategies could include increasing efficiency in county-owned buildings, switching to electric vehicles and expanding bike lanes and buses.

Climate Change Politics

Pittsburgh advances deer bowhunting program to manage overpopulation

Kiley Koscinski·September 1, 2023

Pittsburgh’s deer population is out of control: That’s about the only thing city officials, animal rights advocates and frustrated residents agree on.

Conservation Politics Recreation Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife

Pittsburgh weighs bowhunting program to cull deer population

Chris Potter·August 29, 2023

A pilot program would allow for controlled bowhunting in two city parks. Supporters say the deer population is harming parks and aggravating residents.

Conservation Politics Recreation Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife

The Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte

Bellefonte, in Centre County, votes to shelve its Climate Action Plan

Anne Danahy·August 24, 2023

One council member who voted to suspend the plan said he got emails from residents asking him to "not spend another breath on this, and please work on the things that are important to us."

Climate Change Energy Politics

Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost?

Rachel McDevitt·August 11, 2023

Former Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature climate program has been on hold for over a year. Some estimate the state has lost $1 billion as a result.

Climate Change Economy Energy Politics

Bill to boost solar in Pa. schools has bipartisan support

Rachel McDevitt·August 8, 2023

A proposal in the state legislature would help boost renewables in Pennsylvania by easing the process for schools to install solar panels.

Climate Change Energy Politics

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Home repair and energy efficiency program resuscitated in Shapiro’s budget proposal

In his first year as governor, Josh Shapiro forged alliances with the gas industry, angering environmentalists

Rich Negrin, Department of Environmental Protection secretary, has resigned

Ohio commission delays vote to frack state parks during raucous meeting

Allegheny County to create climate action plan

Pittsburgh advances deer bowhunting program to manage overpopulation

Pittsburgh weighs bowhunting program to cull deer population

Bellefonte, in Centre County, votes to shelve its Climate Action Plan

Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost?

Bill to boost solar in Pa. schools has bipartisan support