Energy

Philadelphia takes steps toward renewable energy goals with a solar farm in Adams County.

Scientists say there is no credible evidence linking offshore wind farms to whale deaths. That hasn’t stopped conservative groups and others from making the connection.

Climate change took a big toll on the Philly region this year, featuring everything from wildfire smoke to serious flash floods. And yet, climate solutions abound.

“I was played a fool,” said one resident, who will have a gas well running under her land. “This was the most egregious betrayal I’ve experienced."

NOAA said there should be no impact to any critical habitat for the North Atlantic right whale, only 360 or so of which remain in the world.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides cash grants to help cover heating bills that don’t need to be repaid.

The deal still needs to be ratified by the union.

Under the rule, 43% of new cars and light trucks at dealerships for the 2027 model year must be electric or plug-in hybrid. That increases to 82% by 2032.

The average residential customer that uses PECO’s default service will see their monthly bill go down by around $5 starting Dec. 1.

In a statement, Shapiro didn’t pledge to enforce the regulation, should his administration win the appeal at the state Supreme Court.

The rule has been hotly opposed by business groups since word that the state was moving to implement it started circulating earlier this year.

Families that live near fracking in Washington County are disappointed in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent partnership with a major gas driller.

Emissions of planet-warming gases are still rising globally, and the most ambitious climate goal set by world leaders is all but impossible to meet.

The state is moving forward with its plans to support and grow the nascent industry.

Crediting climate activists and new climate goals, Amtrak reversed its plans to replace a steam system with natural gas boilers.