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
In his first year as governor, Josh Shapiro forged alliances with the gas industry, angering environmentalists Inside Climate NewsFebruary 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. EnergyHistoryPolitics
Shapiro to appeal court decision that stopped Pa. from joining climate program Rachel McDevittNovember 21, 2023 Gov. Josh Shapiro is appealing a court decision that stopped Pennsylvania’s effort to join a cap-and-trade program targeting power plant emissions. Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update
Pa. court rules climate program is an illegal tax, says state cannot join RGGI Rachel McDevittNovember 1, 2023 Commonwealth Court is stopping Pennsylvania’s effort to join a cap-and-trade program targeting power plant emissions. Climate ChangeEnergy
Shapiro’s working group finds no consensus on RGGI. Supporters and opponents weigh in Rachel McDevittOctober 10, 2023 Both supporters and opponents of Pa. joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative feel vindicated by the working group's conclusion. Climate ChangeEnergy
Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost? Rachel McDevittAugust 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 ChangeEconomyEnergyPolitics
Documents reveal new details about Pennsylvania governor’s secret working group on greenhouse gas emissions Inside Climate NewsAugust 2, 2023 A secret committee packed with energy companies that will determine if Pennsylvania would benefit from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
New research supports Pennsylvania’s inclusion in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Inside Climate NewsMay 15, 2023 By joining RGGI, Pennsylvania could speed its pace in cutting carbon emissions, raise new revenue and boost the use of renewable fuel. Climate ChangeEnergyPoliticsPollution
Homer City — Pa.’s largest coal-fired power plant — will close in July Reid FrazierApril 5, 2023 The announcement means all five of the state’s remaining coal plants are slated to be shut down or converted to natural gas by 2028. Climate ChangeEnergy
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal includes Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Rachel McDevittMarch 8, 2023 The proposed budget assumes Pennsylvania will charge power plants for carbon dioxide pollution, raising more than $600 million in the next year. Climate ChangePolitics