Pennsylvania’s state forests agency says it isn’t finding damage to waterways amid the expansion of natural gas drilling in recent years
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Currents Energy Industry Insights: August 2018 #5
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By Kevin Hall | Tucker Arensberg, P.C.When Agenda Politics Leave Some Out In The Cold
By Energy Tomorrow BlogAn epic battle is shaping up in New York City over a proposed natural gas pipeline expansion. On one side is a group of public housing tenants who lost heat during freezing temperatures this winter and really don’t want a repeat experience next winter. They’ve signed a letter supporting the Northeast Supply Enhancement project, which… Keep reading →
Trespass By Fracturing? A Theory Alive In Pennsylvania
By G. Richard Murphy & Justin Weber | Pepper Hamilton LLPAdvancing Americans’ Health, Supporting Their Well-Being
By Energy Tomorrow BlogThe health of African American communities is a genuine cause for concern in our country. But attacking our industry is the wrong approach and detracts from the real work that should be done to reduce disparately high rates of disease among African Americans. Let’s be clear – the natural gas and oil industry is: Committed… Keep reading →
How Polluting Less Can Help Pennsylvania Employ More
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange BlogFor decades, the polluter lobby has argued that environmental regulations are too costly and kill jobs. A new report out today is calling their bluff. The report, from international consulting firm Datu Research, looks at a sector of the economy that focuses on finding and fixing oil and gas leaks – which contribute to climate… Keep reading →
Why Pennsylvania Is Moving Forward To Reduce Methane Pollution
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange BlogRecently the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) took an important first step to implement new requirements aimed at reducing methane emissions from new oil and gas operations. Methane is the main component of natural gas – 51% of Pennsylvania households depend on it to fuel their homes. The more methane is wasted, the less… Keep reading →
5 Ways Pennsylvania Can Build A Smarter, More Efficient Grid
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange BlogAcross the country, signs of a cleaner, more efficient, and more affordable U.S. energy system are emerging. But we can’t reach the clean energy future without updating the way utilities make money. Today, utilities earn revenue based on how much electricity they deliver. Companies earn less when they sell less electricity, so they have little… Keep reading →
FirstEnergy Comes Up Short On Pennsylvania Grid Modernization Plan
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange BlogImagine a utility receives $57 million from the Department of Energy and a matching amount from its customers, then uses that money to demonstrate how new technologies could save millions more. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal, right? Not if you’re FirstEnergy, whose business model doesn’t call for saving money. FirstEnergy – serving several states… Keep reading →
Pennsylvania Announces Plan For Strongest Methane Rules In The Nation
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange BlogPennsylvania leaders have a duty to protect Keystone residents from oil and gas pollution. Fortunately, Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection took an important step in that direction this week when they released a blueprint for cutting methane pollution from the natural gas industry. “The goal here is to cover not only… Keep reading →