Energy
More than 100 Philly rentals don’t have heat during the holidays, records show
It’s against the law to rent an apartment without heat inside Philadelphia city limits, but dozens of landlords are still doing that, city code violations show.
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The U.S. Army Corps wants to elevate 6,000 N.J. homes to protect them from storms
The plan is not yet funded and is still subject to change. Construction could begin as early as 2030.
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A Pa. utility shutoff law is expiring. Here’s what you need to know
A state law governing utility termination expires Dec. 31. But the winter shutoff moratorium stays in effect.
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Listen 1:022024 marked a year of climate solutions pushed by the federal government. But the future of President Joe Biden’s signature climate programs are uncertain.
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Delaware releases updated energy ‘playbook’ to combat climate change
The last time Delaware updated its energy plan was 2009. The new plan contains strategies to combat climate change.
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Listen 0:54Group says New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, calls settlement inadequate
A Jersey Shore environmental group says damage from decades of toxic waste dumping at one of America's most notorious pollution sites caused $1 billion worth of damages.
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PECO will hike electricity bills 10% starting in January
Utility promises more help for low-income customers.
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New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change
New Jersey is considering charging fees on producers of fossil fuels to help the state that is home to several oil and gas facilities fight the effects of climate change.
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Anglers cheer new federal dollars aimed at keeping streams healthy for native brook trout
The initiative is one of more than 60 conservation projects nationwide to receive a total of more than $122 million through Biden’s America the Beautiful Challenge.
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Listen 1:18New Jersey’s gas tax climbing by nearly 3 cents starting New Year’s Day
Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration said Monday the state’s gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon.
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Fixed is the new ‘new’: Advocates say to consider greener tech purchases this holiday season
Items like TVs, game consoles and phones create toxic e-waste and emissions. Environmental advocates say repaired items are a better deal.
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Listen 1:05Delaware River basin managers could take conservation efforts if drought worsens
Reservoir levels remain above thresholds that trigger drought operations, but officials could soon declare a water supply emergency.
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Listen 0:59Climate activists criticize exclusion from PGW’s budget process, propose new rules
The Public Advocate joined with a climate justice group to propose rules it says allow full participation in PGW’s budget process without bogging it down.
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Listen 1:25How PECO billing issues are being handled
Dozens of consumers have complained that they haven't received a PECO bill in many months. Some have been waiting up to six months for their bills.
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N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy pledges commitment to fighting climate change amid Trump presidency
Murphy said policies aiming to tackle climate change are crucial “more than ever” as the state faces severe drought and wildfires.
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