Energy
Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says
Opposition has jumped significantly among both Democrats and Republicans, according to a recent Penn poll.
1 day ago
Listen 1:07City of Vineland, N.J. issues stop-work order to parts of data center
The city alleges the 300-megawatt facility began installing a liquified natural gas tank, as well as fuel cell units, before receiving the city’s approval.
3 days ago
Delaware’s drinking water supplier Veolia files suit against 9 companies for PFAS contamination
The lawsuit alleges nine companies failed to prevent toxic forever chemicals from entering the waterways Veolia relies on to provide drinking water.
3 days ago
Listen 1:23Plymouth Township, Conshohocken-area residents shout, boo, as hearing for data center begins
Residents say they’re concerned the new data center will reduce property values and impact their quality of life in the suburban Pennsylvania towns.
1 week ago
Vineland data center makes case for on-site power generation during 6-hour hearing
Developers for the New Jersey-based center plan to use on-site fuel cells, saying the new plan will not draw power from the grid or increase residential rates.
1 week ago
As utility rates continue to rise in Pa., a coalition is pushing for renewables to rein in costs
About 1 in 4 Pennsylvania families report difficulty paying their energy costs. One in 20 are carrying an average of $1,200 in utility debt.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:13The men behind Trump’s $3.47 gas: An NFL coach, a GOP fundraiser and two New Jersey brothers
The White House denied Trump had any personal connection to the venture, but declined to say how the project was developed.
4 weeks ago
Public Service Commission members, who approved Delmarva Power’s interim rate request, questioned the scope of its oversight authority.
1 month ago
Listen 0:52Amazon to install hundreds of gas-fired generators at Bucks County data center site
Nearby residents opposed the project during a tense public meeting Tuesday.
1 month ago
Listen 1:07Sunoco pipeline leak cleanup in Upper Makefield is ‘moving too slowly,’ residents say
Bucks County residents are raising concerns over noise and safety, as well as impacts on the water supply, as Sunoco works to clean up leaked jet fuel.
1 month ago
Listen 1:06New Jersey Gov. Sherrill signs data center legislation that aims to protect ratepayers
Sherrill signed a package of legislation this week that aims to prevent data centers and utility companies from passing costs onto ratepayers.
1 month ago
PECO strike ends as union and utility announce deal
IBEW Local 614 is celebrating a deal that offers pensions to recent hires and boosts health care coverage. Union members will now vote on whether to ratify the contract.
1 month ago
Listen 1:20PECO strike continues as union says company won’t budge
The union says PECO is dragging its heels to wear them out. PECO accuses the union of blocking restoration work.
1 month ago
PECO workers strike on July Fourth for the first time in the utility’s history
The strike centers mainly on wages and benefits. PECO says it has “comprehensive plans” to maintain service during the strike.
1 month ago
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