Impact Fees Expected to Drop Due to Low Natural Gas Prices Rachel McDevitt·January 29, 2021Fees haven't been this low since the program started. That's bad news for some smaller communities that rely on the fees for their budgets. EconomyEnergy
When a Gas Plant Moves Next Door Julie Grant·December 11, 2020Next to the site of one of the largest gas power plants of its kind in the country, neighbors say they have lost much.EnergyEnvironmental JusticeYour Environment Update
Fears for Safety and Climate Surround LNG Export Terminal Planned on the Delaware River Susan Phillips·December 11, 2020What scares people the most is transporting flammable LNG 200 miles along the I-95 corridor through densely populated areas.Climate ChangeEnergyHealth
Bill Heading to Governor Relaxes Environmental Laws for Conventional Drillers Rachel McDevitt·November 20, 2020Lawmakers say the less rigorous environmental standards are scaled for "mom and pop" drillers. EnergyPoliticsPollution
DEP: Revolution Pipeline Can’t Go Into Service Until Stability Issues Are Fixed Julie Grant·November 13, 2020DEP's order says the pipeline runs along unstable steep slopes and hillsides. A landslide caused an explosion in 2018. EnergyFollow the Pipeline
Groups Sue EPA Over Flares at Industrial Facilities Reid Frazier·November 2, 2020Suit claims rules allow excess pollution at natural gas processing stations, landfills and chemical plants.EnergyPollution
Trump Pounds Fracking as a Wedge Issue in Pa. Will It help? Susan Phillips·October 9, 2020President Trump gets fracking job numbers, and Biden's position on the industry, wrong as he makes play for rural voters. But will it work?2020 ElectionEnergyPolitics
Natural Gas Production in Pennsylvania Hits Record High Rachel McDevitt·September 15, 2020The volume of gas hit at a record high in 2019, while the number of new gas wells was down from its peak in 2014.Energy
Wolf, Legislature Draw Closer to More Natural Gas Tax Breaks Rachel McDevitt·July 15, 2020Lawmakers say Wolf has agreed to a compromise measure to incentivize the use of natural gas in fertilizer and petrochemical manufacturing.EnergyPoliticsThe Coming Chemical Boom
Impact Fees Collected From Gas Drillers Dropped in 2019 Rachel McDevitt·June 18, 2020Drillers paid just over $200 million last year, about $51 million less than in 2018. The money goes to communities where drilling happens, to help offset the effects of the industry.EconomyEnergy
