Millions of federal dollars could help Pa. build a climate-ready electric grid Sophia SchmidtOctober 27, 2023 The country’s fragmented, largely outdated electric grid is considered a major obstacle to fighting human-caused climate change. Climate ChangeEnergy
Hydrogen is coming to Pennsylvania. Now what? Reid FrazierOctober 23, 2023 Analysts say the hydrogen hubs will take at least 10 years and billions more in private money and tax breaks to develop. Climate ChangeEnergy
How a $9 million grant will boost Pittsburgh’s urban forest Glynis BoardOctober 19, 2023 The funds will be used for professional tree care, addressing urban heat islands and a low-income homeowner tree care fund, among other projects. Climate ChangeConservation
100 old oil and gas wells plugged in Pa.; 300,000 to go Rachel McDevittOctober 19, 2023 Plugging 100 oil and gas wells in 10 months is more than Pennsylvania has done in six years, thanks to federal funds from the Infrastructure Law. Climate ChangeEnergy
Pittsburgh groups awarded $10M to support green manufacturing efforts Glynis BoardOctober 18, 2023 Mini-grants up to $10,000 are anticipated to help 1,000 local manufacturers. The money comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Climate ChangeEconomy
Pa. lagged in renewable energy growth in past decade, but trend may be reversing Rachel McDevittOctober 17, 2023 A new report ranks Pennsylvania at the bottom of states for renewable energy growth over the last decade. Only Alaska is worse. Climate ChangeEnergy
Biden to announce funding for two ‘clean energy’ hydrogen hubs in Pa. Susan PhillipsOctober 12, 2023 A project in southeastern Pa. will use renewable and nuclear energy to produce hydrogen. The other hub in western Pa., Ohio, WV will use natural gas. 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
Federal money prioritized for Pa. communities marked as high risk for climate-related disasters Rachel McDevittOctober 10, 2023 The new “community disaster resilience zones” will have prioritized access to federal money for resilience and mitigation projects. Climate Change
Climate activists call on Pennsylvania lawmakers to end fossil fuel use Rachel McDevittOctober 4, 2023 Activists from across Pa. gathered at the state capitol Monday to urge the governor and lawmakers to do more on climate change. Climate Change
