Energy
Years after shutdown, cancer-causing chemical still detected at former refinery site
Nearly three years after the PES refinery closed, levels of cancer-causing benzene found at its property line are still higher than many operating refineries.
3 years ago
Good news for refiners, bad for travelers: Diesel and jet fuel costs are skyrocketing
As gas prices in the Philadelphia region continue to climb, jet fuel, diesel, and heating oil charges have skyrocketed.
3 years ago
Some N.J. gas stations lower price to demonstrate self-serve savings at the pump
More than 75 gas stations throughout the state demonstrate how much money motorists can save, if the legislature passes a bill permitting self-serve gas.
3 years ago
For these young trainees, careers in solar look like Philly’s future
While Pa. primary candidates continue to support fossil fuels in the name of jobs, some young Philadelphians see a brighter future in the solar industry.
3 years ago
Listen 4:24N.J. offshore wind developer Orsted inks deal to use all union labor
N.J. offshore wind developer commits to all union labor. Building trades will develop apprenticeship programs to include women, people of color and the formerly incarcerated.
4 years ago
New ‘American standard’: EPA chief Regan touts zero emission school buses at Wilmington teen center
Clean energy and electric vehicles took center stage in Wilmington on Monday when the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency visited a teen center.
4 years ago
PGW has requested changes to public participation in budgetary processes calling them “overburdensome” and “inefficient.”
4 years ago
Orsted signs on as first tenant at New Jersey wind port
The New Jersey wind port in Salem County won't open until 2024, but the site already has its first tenant.
4 years ago
Delmarva Power seeks second increase in natural gas delivery fee in two years
Delaware’s public advocate encouraged customers to voice their opinion on the "substantial" proposal. The company says it’s necessary to recover costs.
4 years ago
Listen 1:30Biden administration wants to expand wind energy off the coast of Delaware
The Biden administration announced additional offshore wind leases in federal waters off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
4 years ago
Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in escalation
A day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to speed more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin used its most essential export as leverage.
4 years ago
Coal interests sue to block Pennsylvania’s carbon policy
The lawsuit was filed in Commonwealth Court by owners of coal-fired power plants, owners of coal mines and labor unions.
4 years ago
Norcross’ plan to go after big oil to lower gas prices and why it might not work
Norcross wants to suspend the federal gas tax while going after big oil profits to discourage price gouging. But there’s no gouging happening, said one analyst.
4 years ago
This Earth Day, Biden faces ‘headwinds’ on climate agenda
Biden's most sweeping proposals remain stalled on Capitol Hill despite renewed warnings from scientists that the world is hurtling toward a dangerous future.
4 years ago
A brighter solar future could come to Philly via excess energy credits
Solarize Philly helps solar power users donate energy credits to install renewable power in areas where people can’t afford the cost of installation.
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