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Energy
Green hydrogen: A climate change solution or fossil fuel bait and switch?
To help solve the climate crisis, $750 million could flow to the Philadelphia region to create a hydrogen economy. But some say it’s a deceit to help the fossil fuel industry.
4 months ago
Listen 7:34At the Jersey Shore, gusts of activity underway by friends and foes of offshore wind energy projects
Eight Jersey Shore beach towns tell state utility regulators that a wind farm proposal is more expensive than thought and will cost economic activity by driving away tourists.
4 months ago
Pa., N.J. to receive millions for solar energy projects that will benefit residents with low income
The solar projects will lower energy bills for overburdened residents of the Philadelphia region, federal officials say.
4 months ago
Philadelphia Gas Commission approves $19 million in new fossil fuel infrastructure
Climate activists say PGW’s plan for the infrastructure conflicts with the city's climate goals.
4 months ago
Listen 1:15Info about Mariner East-related water testing not public
The Pa. AG had reached a plea deal with Energy Transfer that included free water testing for residents who might have been affected by Mariner East II pipeline construction.
5 months ago
Shapiro’s alternative to a key climate program comes with one major catch: It needs GOP support
Pennsylvania's governor is seeking GOP buy-in to his proposition for a state-based alternative to a cap-and-trade program aimed at fighting climate change.
5 months ago
The Biden administration said federal funding will go toward projects on current or former mine land sites in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Kentucky and West Virginia.
5 months ago
New Jersey’s gas tax could soon rise, and EV owners may have to pay a fee
“Climate change is killing us,” said one lawmaker of the electric vehicle fee. “We don’t need hurdles; we need to make it as easy as possible.”
5 months ago
Listen 1:25Pa. pauses distributing cash grants for heating bills amid federal budget delay
The state is continuing to accept applications and distribute crisis grants to households at immediate risk of losing heat.
5 months ago
Listen 1:23New Jersey winter termination program ends for the season Friday
A seasonal program that prevents utility shutoffs in New Jersey ends on Friday.
5 months ago
Listen 1:12The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and other groups objected to the fact that the public meeting was being held at the steamfitters union hall.
5 months ago
Listen 1:48Two groups appeal the selection of new offshore wind projects for New Jersey, citing cost
Protect Our Coast New Jersey and Defend Brigantine Beach and Downbeach filed an appeal to the approval in state court.
6 months ago
‘Fix the mix’: Climate activists want PECO to buy more renewable energy
Climate activists want PECO to add more renewables to its energy sources and say solar and wind energy are cheap enough to make them viable for ratepayers and the environment.
6 months ago
What is community solar, and why do lawmakers want to bring it to Pennsylvania?
Community solar lets renters and people who can’t afford large upfront costs go solar. A bipartisan group of Pa. lawmakers back it.
6 months ago
Listen 1:08Marsh Creek State Park once again the site of cleanup due to Mariner East pipeline construction
Mariner East pipeline builder Energy Transfer is back at the area near Marsh Creek State Park to clean up more drilling mud.
6 months ago
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