Energy

Two independent reports outline a history of neglect and underinvestment, putting the water utility at risk of systematic failure.

Data provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia shows 29 branches closed at least once in 2024 due to heating issues.

It would allow them to avoid a long and expensive process of hooking into a fraying electric grid that serves everyone else.

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Brandywine watershed was hit with the worst flooding in 200 years.

The rebates will reduce the cost of electric heat pumps, electric stoves, wiring and insulation. They’re expected to roll out this year.

Trump wants to increase drilling for oil and gas and has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind.

It’s one of seven hubs across the country that the Department of Energy originally announced in 2023, which will receive a combined $7B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Congressman Jeff Van Drew said he’s drafted an executive order to halt offshore wind, which will be rolled out within the next couple of months.

The state says the regional grid operator has a broken cost-setting process.

A new law journal article argues climate polluters could be criminally charged in Pennsylvania. But some say it’s a risky long shot for prosecutors.

Federal funding is still pending for 21 states, as Biden’s term nears its end. The rebates can cover heat pumps, electric stoves and insulation.

US Wind plans two offshore wind projects off the coast of Delmarva. The projects require running cables beneath Delaware waters, wetlands and state park land.

It’s against the law to rent an apartment without heat inside Philadelphia city limits, but dozens of landlords are still doing that, city code violations show.

The plan is not yet funded and is still subject to change. Construction could begin as early as 2030.

A state law governing utility termination expires Dec. 31. But the winter shutoff moratorium stays in effect.