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Energy

Una casa de dos dormitorios de Little Living
Community

Little Living espera expandir su iniciativa de vivienda asequible en Delaware al condado de Kent, pero al margen de restricciones de zonificación

Un proyecto de 25 millones de dólares de Little Living transformaría 22,5 acres de terreno en una comunidad alimentada por energía solar para la clase trabajadora del condado.

2 days ago

The roof of a data centre is pictured
Science

‘Consequential decision’: PJM electrical grid to decide who pays bill for massive data centers

Delaware and Maryland state lawmakers say ratepayers should not pick up the tab for energy-hungry data centers.

3 days ago

Listen 1:05
Solar panels
Science
Inside Climate News

In rooftop solar, advocates see a ‘missed opportunity’ for clean energy in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania lawmakers have been at an impasse on clean energy legislation for years.

3 days ago

the exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Science

Breaking the Pa. budget impasse hinged on ditching a major climate initiative

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would have put a price on carbon. Opposed by Republicans, it was sacrificed by Democrats to get the budget deal done.

1 week ago

In this Oct. 22, 2019 file photo, pipes lay along a construction site on the Mariner East pipeline in a residential neighborhood in Exton, Pa
Science

Chester County compressor station could be expanded under plans for revived pipeline project

Williams’ Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline project would mean 10 miles of pipeline in Lancaster County and an expanded compressor station in Chester County.

1 week ago

Listen 1:19
A gas-powered hot water heater
Community

LIHEAP is delayed in Pa. due to the government shutdown. Here are other resources for energy bills

With the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program delayed, over 300,000 Pa. households will wait longer for help heating their homes.

2 weeks ago

A closeup photo of a thermostat
NPR
Politics & Policy
NPR

The government shutdown is delaying an assistance program families use to heat homes

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps about 6 million U.S. households pay energy bills, buy fuel, or fix broken heaters.

2 weeks ago

A two-bedroom home from Little Living
Community

Little Living hopes to expand Delaware affordable housing effort to Kent County, but outside of zoning restrictions

A $25 million project by Little Living would transform 22.5 acres of land into a solar-powered community for Kent County's working class.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:12
Mark Bain, who is part of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Urban Planning

Government shutdown threatens to delay LIHEAP for millions of low-income families in Pa., other states

Millions of low-income families in states like Pennsylvania may face delays in receiving home heating aid due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday
Courts & Law

Pa. attorney general files criminal charge against fracking company

The charges allege that Seneca Resources polluted water in eight counties. The company says it is working with the state to reach a “reasonable resolution.”

3 weeks ago

Listen 0:45
an aerial view of a data center owned by Amazon Web Services
Politics & Policy

Republican lawmakers from Pa., N.J., Va. and Md. weigh solutions to rising electricity bills

Republican lawmakers want to see faster permitting and an end to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

3 weeks ago

Stephanie L. Hansen speaks
Science

Nuclear energy task force to consider feasibility for Delaware’s energy needs

The task force could consider putting a small nuclear reactor at the Dover Air Force Base.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:01
A man stands underneath a solar-powered streetlight
Science

Solar-powered streetlights brighten up Philly’s Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood

The solar-powered streetlights aim to help residents feel safe while reducing the community’s impact on the electric grid.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:36
A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Urban Planning

LIHEAP is delayed in Pa. due to the federal government shutdown. Here’s what to know

State officials say Pa. has not received its federal allocation for LIHEAP. Assistance could open on Dec. 3, if the funds begin to flow before then.

4 weeks ago

Listen 0:58
Andrea Katz smiles
Science

New Jersey lawmaker proposes surcharge on data centers using a lot of electricity

Assemblywoman Andrea Katz is sponsoring a bill that would impose a surcharge on data centers and use the money to modernize the region’s electrical grid.

4 weeks ago

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