Pa. Senate votes to repeal climate program known as RGGI Rachel McDevittSeptember 18, 2024 The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is a cap and trade program. Pennsylvania would join 10 other states to cut carbon from power plants. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
Pa. Supreme Court collecting briefs in RGGI case Rachel McDevittAugust 15, 2024 The court is considering written arguments in the case over whether a program to cut pollution from power plants should be allowed in Pennsylvania. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
Josh Shapiro proposes state climate program to replace RGGI, asks for new renewable energy goals Rachel McDevittMarch 14, 2024 Gov. Shapiro is offering his own version of a controversial program to limit climate-warming pollution from power plants and is setting new goals for renewable energy. Climate ChangeEnergy
Groups criticize Shapiro’s economic plan for ignoring climate change Rachel McDevittFebruary 21, 2024 They say that Shapiro's 10-year economic plan "will worsen Pennsylvania’s economic position" by linking it to fossil fuels instead of clean energy. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPolitics
In his first year as governor, Josh Shapiro forged alliances with the gas industry, angering environmentalists Inside Climate NewsFebruary 8, 2024 Gov. Shapiro has sought to both regulate the gas industry and embrace it, a sharp contrast to his approach to fracking as attorney general. EnergyHistoryPolitics
Shapiro to appeal court decision that stopped Pa. from joining climate program Rachel McDevittNovember 21, 2023 Gov. Josh Shapiro is appealing a court decision that stopped Pennsylvania’s effort to join a cap-and-trade program targeting power plant emissions. Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update
Pa. court rules climate program is an illegal tax, says state cannot join RGGI Rachel McDevittNovember 1, 2023 Commonwealth Court is stopping Pennsylvania’s effort to join a cap-and-trade program targeting power plant emissions. 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
Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost? Rachel McDevittAugust 11, 2023 Former Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature climate program has been on hold for over a year. Some estimate the state has lost $1 billion as a result. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPolitics
Documents reveal new details about Pennsylvania governor’s secret working group on greenhouse gas emissions Inside Climate NewsAugust 2, 2023 A secret committee packed with energy companies that will determine if Pennsylvania would benefit from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
