Homer City — Pa.’s largest coal-fired power plant — will close in July Reid FrazierApril 5, 2023 The announcement means all five of the state’s remaining coal plants are slated to be shut down or converted to natural gas by 2028. Climate ChangeEnergy
More flaring at Shell’s Beaver County plant after compressor problem Reid FrazierMarch 15, 2023 One resident said it looked like "the sky is on fire.” Flaring could last for several more days. EnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom
Electric grid reliability is questioned by Pennsylvania lawmakers Rachel McDevittMarch 7, 2023 When a winter storm hit around Christmas, natural gas and coal power plants failed to respond when called up, causing outages in Pennsylvania. Climate ChangeEnergy
Pennsylvania ranks near bottom of states in renewable energy generation Rachel McDevittMarch 7, 2023 Federal data show Pennsylvania is 45th in the U.S. in energy production from wind, solar, and hydropower, with only 3% coming from renewables. Energy
A Pa. Supreme Court decision says groups that appeal environmental permits can recoup legal fees from companies Kara HolsoppleMarch 3, 2023 Appealing environmental permits is expensive. The decision can make it more cost-effective. EnergyYour Environment Update
In western Pa., Shell flares burn bright after equipment malfunction at ethane cracker Reid FrazierFebruary 14, 2023 Shell says its Beaver County plant suffered an equipment malfunction. It has had air pollution problems since opening in November. EnergyPollution
Pa. drillers abandoned thousands of natural gas wells in 5 years, ignored state law, report says Rachel McDevittFebruary 10, 2023 The state found the conventional oil and gas industry abandoned 3,000 wells, violating state law and leaving taxpayers on the hook for cleanup. Energy
Interior Secretary visits Pittsburgh area home to tout Biden abandoned well money Reid FrazierFebruary 9, 2023 The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law sets aside $4.7 billion to clean up the country's 2 million abandoned wells. Pennsylvania has more than any other state. Climate ChangeEnergy
Groups file legal notice of intent to sue Shell for air violations at Beaver ethane cracker Reid FrazierFebruary 3, 2023 Two environmental groups say Shell continues to violate its air permit. The company has reported excess air pollution levels and visible emissions. EnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom
Claim that Pa. climate program was unlawfully delayed is moot, court says Rachel McDevittJanuary 26, 2023 The opinion in this case doesn’t affect Pa.’s attempt to join RGGI, a program among 11 eastern states to cut CO2 emissions from power plants. Climate ChangeEnergy
