Energy

Experts blame growing demand and a lagging transition to renewable energy sources.

The U.S. Department of Energy grant will also help the city expand energy efficiency education and plan to grow the clean energy workforce.

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints, including in Philadelphia. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation.

Testifying ratepayers urged commissioners to strike down a proposal that would limit public participation in Philadelphia Gas Works’ budget process.

Chemours says its process for producing battery materials reduces cost and energy.

President Biden’s 2022 climate law expanded the tax credits, which cover the costs of heat pumps, air conditioners, home insulation and solar panels.

The Shapiro administration and legislative Republicans are on opposite sides of court cases involving the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

The Harris campaign called Trump’s claims an “attempt to distract from his own plans to enrich oil and gas executives at the expense of the middle class.”

MACH2 leaders say the business networking events don’t preclude community engagement. Activists say they’re an example of exclusivity.

Clean energy advocates say the city is trying to block transparency regarding PGW’s budget process. The city says it needs to make the process more efficient.

The federal government is investing in EV infrastructure, but very slowly.

With more than a month left of the program, over a dozen county agencies have waitlists. “Demand is outrageous,” one official said.

Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table.

Political interference was well documented across the government during the Trump administration.

The latest round of grants includes $396 million to Pennsylvania to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions from cement, asphalt and other material.