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Mary Gay Scanlon speaking at press conference
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmakers push federal bill to boost clean energy

The Energy Bills Relief Act would reinstate tax incentives and speed the development of new clean energy projects.

1 month ago

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Community
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Packed Upper Merion meeting highlights divide over proposed data center campus

Fire officials and police officers were present as the meeting reached standing-room-only capacity, with overflow rooms and the township lobby filled with residents.

1 month ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at an election night watch party in Warminster, Pa., Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Science

Gov. Shapiro announces plan to attract ‘responsible’ data center development

The plan would require data centers seeking tax incentives to mitigate their impacts on the environment and electric grid.

1 month ago

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A large industrial complex near a suburban area
Politics & Policy

Fleisher: ‘As long as I’m mayor’ there will be no data centers in Cherry Hill

Mayor Dave Fleisher said officials are working on a proposal to ban the controversial facilities.

1 month ago

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A large industrial complex near a suburban area
Science

Delaware lawmakers aim to make data centers pay higher rates

The legislation would require data centers to take financial responsibility for their impact on the grid.

2 months ago

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PECO electric repair crew in Fishtown
Politics & Policy

A Philly lawmaker’s bill would rein in utility profits: ‘The entire system is out of whack’

The bill’s supporters say it would align investor-owned utility profits with typical Wall Street earnings. Utilities say it would threaten infrastructure investment.

2 months ago

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A PECO truck has the logo on the side, as a worker is using a lift to reach something high.
Science

PECO signs agreements with data centers requiring them to pay for their own grid upgrades

The utility says its transmission security agreements ensure data centers pay their “fair share” of the infrastructure costs required to serve them.

2 months ago

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A utility meter
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘The system is failing us’: Philadelphia utility customers call on City Council to help rein in bills

Customers, advocates and experts outlined the limited tools the city has to control costs during a hearing on rising utility bills.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia Gas Works
Science

Philadelphia Gas Commission rejects PGW’s expanded Port Richmond LNG plant until further study

The Philadelphia Gas Commission tabled the $182 million proposal but agreed to fund $5 million for engineering and environmental studies.

2 months ago

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oil refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery to emit toxic gas as it repairs machinery

The Delaware City Refinery has a history of releasing sulfur dioxide while fixing equipment issues.

2 months ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro says regulated utility system is ‘broken’

In a letter to the state’s regulated utilities, the governor laid out a new system to rein in corporate profits.

2 months ago

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the data center in Vineland being constructed
Science

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission advances measure that aims to protect ratepayers from data center demand

AI data centers have been blamed for higher electricity bills.

2 months ago

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Leaning utility poles
Urban Planning

‘Splintered, rotting’ electric poles: PECO union asks state regulators to investigate

IBEW Local 614, which represents 1,400 workers, filed a petition with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeking an investigation into PECO’s record of repairs.

2 months ago

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A person is charging an electric vehicle
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Easing the struggle to charge an EV in Philadelphia

Hundreds of curbside and parking lot chargers could be installed over the next few years.

2 months ago

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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.

Air Date: April 30, 2026 8:00 pm

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