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Energy

The former refinery is visible in the distance, with a bare, dirt field in the foreground.
PlanPhilly
Community

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

An American Airlines flight nears Philadelphia International Airport.
Money

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

Orange cones at the Lukoil gas station on Route 1 South in West Windsor altering motorists that the gas pump would be open for self-service if New Jersey allowed it. It was part of a demonstration to support a bill in the Assembly that would allow a self-serve option. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Money

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

(From left) Solar States students Jay Fitzgerald, instructor and founder Micah Gold-Markel, Malik Hunt-David, Isiah Smith, and Justine Michalczyk
PlanPhilly
Community

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 4:24
This Oct. 1, 2020 photo shows windmills at a utility plant in Atlantic City N.J.
Community

N.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

EPA chief Michael Regan (left) talks with U.S. Sen. Tom Carper and an unidentified woman at The Warehouse for teens in Wilmington. Behind them is the center's electric bus.
Community

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

A Philadelphia Gas Works sign
Politics & Policy

A budget battle: Clean energy advocates say PGW is seeking to block transparency in budgetary proceedings

PGW has requested changes to public participation in budgetary processes calling them “overburdensome” and “inefficient.”

4 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Muprhy speaks at an international offshore wind conference in Atlantic City NJ on April 28, 2022, where he announced that the developers of his state's first offshore wind farm will use a state-financed manufacturing facility to build the components for the project, called Ocean Wind 1. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Community

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 linemen at work
Community

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 1:30
wind farm offshore
Politics & Policy

Biden 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

Russian President Vladimir Putin sits at a table
Politics & Policy

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

The coal-fired Homer City Generating Station. Planned shutdowns could leave Homer City as the last large, traditional coal-fired power plant in the state still operating by decade’s end. (Reid R. Frazier/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Courts & Law

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

U.S, Rep. Donald Norcross announces his intention to introduce legislation to curb gas prices and stop price gouging by oil companies during a press conference in Camden. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

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

Vehicles are under water during flooding in a Philly parking lot
Politics & Policy

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

Nidhi Krishen speaks from a podium
Urban Planning

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.

4 years ago

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