
Energy
70 gallons of gasoline spill in Cheltenham, infiltrate sewer system and Tookany Creek
According to the township, the situation is “under control” — but some residents can expect to smell gasoline and the odor of dead fish for the next few days.
2 months ago
Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow
Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.
2 months ago
Upper Makefield residents call for answers on Energy Transfer pipeline leak
Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17New Jersey board declines to award new wind energy contracts
The canceled solicitation for proposals is the latest blow to New Jersey’s offshore wind industry and the planned Atlantic Shores project.
2 months ago
Listen 1:29French energy company to produce renewable natural gas from Chester County landfill waste
Landfills are responsible for more than 14% of human-caused methane emissions. Owners and energy companies are using technology to turn methane into renewable natural gas.
2 months ago
Listen 1:15Pennsylvania governor rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects
Shapiro's announcement comes a few days before he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers amid an energy crunch that threatens to raise electricity bills across Pa.
2 months ago
Electric grid operator agrees to Shapiro demand on power price cap
The change will prevent $4 billion in rate increases starting next year, gov says.
2 months ago
The project aims to improve reliability in storms for 13,000 customers. Opponents want it rerouted amid environmental, health concerns.
2 months ago
Listen 4:09N.J. environmental regulators call for overhaul of Trenton Water Works
Two independent reports outline a history of neglect and underinvestment, putting the water utility at risk of systematic failure.
2 months ago
Listen 1:22Philly libraries are vital community hubs. Many struggle to keep their heat on
Data provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia shows 29 branches closed at least once in 2024 due to heating issues.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it’s not fair
It would allow them to avoid a long and expensive process of hooking into a fraying electric grid that serves everyone else.
2 months ago
During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Brandywine watershed was hit with the worst flooding in 200 years.
2 months ago
Listen 1:14Biden administration awarded home energy rebate money to Pa., Del., N.J. in final days
The rebates will reduce the cost of electric heat pumps, electric stoves, wiring and insulation. They’re expected to roll out this year.
3 months ago
Trump temporarily halts leasing and permitting for wind energy projects
Trump wants to increase drilling for oil and gas and has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind.
3 months ago
Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen ‘hub’ gets greenlight from Biden administration
It’s one of seven hubs across the country that the Department of Energy originally announced in 2023, which will receive a combined $7B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
3 months ago