Pa. court rules climate program is an illegal tax, says state cannot join RGGI
Commonwealth Court is stopping Pennsylvania’s effort to join a cap-and-trade program targeting power plant emissions.
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Shapiro’s working group finds no consensus on RGGI. Supporters and opponents weigh in
Both supporters and opponents of Pa. joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative feel vindicated by the working group's conclusion.
Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost?
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.
Documents reveal new details about Pennsylvania governor’s secret working group on greenhouse gas emissions
A secret committee packed with energy companies that will determine if Pennsylvania would benefit from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
New research supports Pennsylvania’s inclusion in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
By joining RGGI, Pennsylvania could speed its pace in cutting carbon emissions, raise new revenue and boost the use of renewable fuel.
Homer City — Pa.’s largest coal-fired power plant — will close in July
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.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal includes Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The proposed budget assumes Pennsylvania will charge power plants for carbon dioxide pollution, raising more than $600 million in the next year.
Electric grid reliability is questioned by Pennsylvania lawmakers
When a winter storm hit around Christmas, natural gas and coal power plants failed to respond when called up, causing outages in Pennsylvania.
Claim that Pa. climate program was unlawfully delayed is moot, court says
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.
Sinkholes Attributed to Gas Drilling Underline the Stakes in Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Race
As residents struggle with damage linked to the Mariner East pipeline, many observe that the Democratic nominee is playing down his environmental bona fides.
