Energy
Up to 2 new offshore wind projects are proposed for New Jersey. A third seeks to re-bid its terms
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities received three bids by Wednesday's deadline in the state's fourth round of solicitations for offshore wind farms.
2 years ago
Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost EV manufacturing and assembly in Pa. and 7 other states
The grants cover a broad range of the automotive supply chain, including parts for electric motorcycles and school buses, hybrid powertrains and electric SUVs.
2 years ago
Wind farms along the coastline: Clean energy solution or eyesore?
While clean energy advocates applaud the move, some residents are concerned about environmental impacts and how the turbines will spoil ocean views.
Air Date: July 10, 2024 12:00 pm
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U.S. gives key approval to Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey
The project would be built between Atlantic City and Long Beach Island in southern New Jersey. It would generate 2,800 megawatts, enough to power 1 million homes.
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Spotlight PA
Power grid concerns complicate talks about incentivizing green energy in Pa.
Republicans say being too aggressive on clean energy could make Pa.’s electric grid unstable. Environmentalists say that’s an excuse.
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‘This is how I’m gonna die’: Former employees remember the PES refinery explosion, 5 years later
A series of explosions in 2019 shuttered the largest oil refinery on the East Coast. Here’s a look back at that day.
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With water bills on the rise, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted in favor of an order to bring more transparency and review procedures to water privatization.
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The dam could generate enough electricity to power all county operations in Norristown.
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New Jersey and wind farm developer Orsted settle claims for $125M over scrapped offshore projects
The state and Orsted have settled claims against each other stemming from the company’s decision last October to scrap two wind farms off New Jersey's southern coast.
2 years ago
Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump
The sale is from storage sites in New Jersey and Maine and will be allocated in increments of 100,000 barrels at a time.
2 years ago
Could Pennsylvania’s fracking wastewater hold the key to the country’s energy transition?
The U.S. will need a lot more lithium to make the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale has a ton of it.
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Suburban Philadelphia counties join forces to purchase renewable energy
The Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeastern Pennsylvania will set renewable energy guidelines in the coming months.
2 years ago
One natural gas transport plan killed in New Jersey as another forges ahead
A pipeline that would move natural gas through the state and to N.Y. has been killed. But another plan to transport liquefied gas from Pa. by tanker truck is moving forward.
2 years ago
After years of delays, Adams Solar Farm powers a quarter of Philly’s city buildings
A month after the Adams Solar Farm went online, Philly is seeking more renewable electricity to power the rest of its municipal buildings.
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New Jersey seeks fourth round of offshore wind farm proposals as foes push back
The state Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday opened a fourth round of solicitations for offshore wind farms, giving interested companies until July 10 to submit proposals.
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