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.

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Form Energy to begin manufacturing iron air batteries in Weirton to stabilize electrical grid

Glynis BoardFebruary 21, 2024

These utility-scale batteries will provide days of backup power for power plants reliant on renewable energy.

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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

Philadelphia will power up to 25% of its buildings with solar energy from Adams County array

Susan PhillipsJanuary 17, 2024

A 230,000-panel solar field in Adams County will put Philadelphia closer to its goal of powering all of its buildings with renewable energy by 2030.

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Pennsylvania hits solar energy milestone. Advocates say there’s much more to do

Rachel McDevittJanuary 10, 2024

Pennsylvania now has 1 gigawatt of solar energy capacity–enough to power all the homes in a city as big as Pittsburgh.

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Pa. lawmakers debate proposal to raise state’s renewable energy goal

Rachel McDevittJanuary 3, 2024

A bill in the state House would increase the amount of electricity Pennsylvania gets from renewable sources from 8% now to 30% by 2030.

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Clean energy dollars are flowing into Pa., but results remain to be seen

Rachel McDevittDecember 12, 2023

Private companies have committed $3 billion for clean energy projects in Pa., but many are still in the planning phases.

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What’s the current state of the energy transition?

Reid FrazierDecember 8, 2023

While wind and solar are cost-effective, local opposition, lack of transmission lines and land use restrictions are slowing down renewable development.

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Controversial solar project near Gettysburg loses in court again

Rachel McDevittDecember 7, 2023

The ruling said the project in Mount Joy Township did not meet local zoning standards. It could impact future solar court cases in Pennsylvania.

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How utility scale solar power could be a boon for sheep farmers

WYSONovember 30, 2023

Some Ohio sheep farmers hope solar grazing - using animals to keep vegetation under panels in check - can help sustain their operations.

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