Bill in State House Would Loosen Pollution Reporting Requirements

Rachel McDevittNovember 18, 2020

The bill would only require spills be reported if they violate water quality standards or are reportable under federal rules. Currently, a spill of any size must be reported.

PollutionWater

Public Comment Period Opens for Draft RGGI Rule

Rachel McDevittNovember 12, 2020

The draft rule would allow Pennsylvania to join 10 northeastern states in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to curb emissions from power plants.

Climate Change

Pennsylvanians Want a Lot From Their Lawmakers When It Comes to Climate Change

Rachel McDevittOctober 19, 2020

From more regulations to transitioning to renewable energy, voters have a long wish list for climate action for lawmakers.

2020 ElectionClimate ChangePolitics

Climate Change Could Shift Pennsylvania’s Wildfire Season

Rachel McDevittOctober 15, 2020

Pennsylvania wildfires usually happen in the spring, but that could be changing.

Climate ChangeConservationWild Pennsylvania

What Do You Want Elected Officials To Do About Climate Change?

Rachel McDevittSeptember 25, 2020

StateImpact and The Allegheny Front want to know what type of action you're looking for from elected officials to address climate change.

Climate ChangePoliticsYour Environment Update

Oversight Board Approves Pennsylvania’s Attempt to Join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Rachel McDevittSeptember 17, 2020

A environmental oversight board gave the go-ahead for draft regulations for Pa. to join the cap-and-trade program.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Natural Gas Production in Pennsylvania Hits Record High

Rachel McDevittSeptember 15, 2020

The 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

Bill to Keep Pa. Out of Regional Cap-and-Trade Program Passes, Faces Governor’s Veto

Rachel McDevittSeptember 10, 2020

DEP estimates the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would prevent 180 million tons of carbon dioxide by 2030, and bring in $300 million.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Community Solar Proposal Getting Bipartisan Support in Legislature

Rachel McDevittSeptember 3, 2020

Community solar projects are larger than home rooftop panels, but smaller than utility-scale grids. Subscribers use the energy that's generated and get a credit on their electricity bills. 

EnergyPolitics

Report: Clean Energy Jobs Among Fastest-Growing in State

Rachel McDevittAugust 21, 2020

The clean energy sector saw some of Pennsylvania's highest job growth over the past few years, according to a new state report.

EconomyEnergy