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Pa. tells frackers to disclose chemicals, but it’s not clear exactly what changes the public will see

Rachel McDevitt·January 30, 2024

Gov. Josh Shapiro says fracking companies will have to publicly report what chemicals they use for drilling. But Pa. law says blended chemicals are "trade secrets."

Energy Pollution

Heavy duty diesel vehicles to be replaced with electric through grant program funded by Volkswagen settlement

Rachel McDevitt·January 24, 2024

The money will help lower transportation emissions in Pennsylvania, which make up more than 20 percent of the state’s overall greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate Change Transportation

Pennsylvania hits solar energy milestone. Advocates say there’s much more to do

Rachel McDevitt·January 10, 2024

Pennsylvania now has 1 gigawatt of solar energy capacity–enough to power all the homes in a city as big as Pittsburgh.

Climate Change Energy

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Pa. drilling fees for 2023 estimated to be among lowest on record

Rachel McDevitt·January 4, 2024

It's about $100 million less than the previous year. Impact fees go to communities get to help offset the effects of natural gas drilling.

Economy Energy

Pa. lawmakers debate proposal to raise state’s renewable energy goal

Rachel McDevitt·January 3, 2024

A bill in the state House would increase the amount of electricity Pennsylvania gets from renewable sources from 8% now to 30% by 2030.

Climate Change Energy

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Pa. drilling activity on track to be lowest in a decade

Rachel McDevitt·December 21, 2023

A new report from the state’s Independent Fiscal Office notes declines in new natural gas wells and the price of natural gas between July and September.

Economy Energy

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Pa. will have two years to update methane rules for oil and gas sites to match EPA

Rachel McDevitt·December 19, 2023

The new EPA rule aims to avoid 80% of methane emissions by 2038, an estimated 58 million tons. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas.

Climate Change Energy

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Pennsylvania ranks 7th in nation in greenhouse gas supply

Rachel McDevitt·December 7, 2023

A new study adds up how much companies are contributing to the country’s greenhouse gas emissions and groups them by state.

Climate Change Economy Energy

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Controversial solar project near Gettysburg loses in court again

Rachel McDevitt·December 7, 2023

The ruling said the project in Mount Joy Township did not meet local zoning standards. It could impact future solar court cases in Pennsylvania.

Climate Change Energy

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Pa. lawmakers look for hydrogen models after hub announcement

Rachel McDevitt·November 27, 2023

Health and environmental advocates are calling for high standards to prevent more planet-warming emissions from new hydrogen projects.

Climate Change Energy

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Pa. tells frackers to disclose chemicals, but it’s not clear exactly what changes the public will see

Heavy duty diesel vehicles to be replaced with electric through grant program funded by Volkswagen settlement

Pennsylvania hits solar energy milestone. Advocates say there’s much more to do

Pa. drilling fees for 2023 estimated to be among lowest on record

Pa. lawmakers debate proposal to raise state’s renewable energy goal

Pa. drilling activity on track to be lowest in a decade

Pa. will have two years to update methane rules for oil and gas sites to match EPA

Pennsylvania ranks 7th in nation in greenhouse gas supply

Controversial solar project near Gettysburg loses in court again

Pa. lawmakers look for hydrogen models after hub announcement