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Energy

Demonstrator shows opposition
Politics & Policy

Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow

Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.

4 months ago

People at a town hall meeting passing a bottle of water around so they can smell it.
Science

Upper Makefield residents call for answers on Energy Transfer pipeline leak

Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.

4 months ago

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wind turbines
Science

New Jersey board declines to award new wind energy contracts

The canceled solicitation for proposals is the latest blow to New Jersey’s offshore wind industry and the planned Atlantic Shores project.

4 months ago

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an overhead view of a Waga Energy unit
Science

French energy company to produce renewable natural gas from Chester County landfill waste

Landfills are responsible for more than 14% of human-caused methane emissions. Owners and energy companies are using technology to turn methane into renewable natural gas.

5 months ago

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Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects

Shapiro's announcement comes a few days before he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers amid an energy crunch that threatens to raise electricity bills across Pa.

5 months ago

Susquehanna nuclear power plant
Community
Billy Penn

Electric grid operator agrees to Shapiro demand on power price cap

The change will prevent $4 billion in rate increases starting next year, gov says.

5 months ago

Lisa Wilson Riblett looks at the base of a tower
Urban Planning

‘Tree huggers’ of Arden battle to cut down Delmarva Power’s plan to replace electric towers in their village

The project aims to improve reliability in storms for 13,000 customers. Opponents want it rerouted amid environmental, health concerns.

5 months ago

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Shawn M. LaTourette speaks into microphones
Science

N.J. environmental regulators call for overhaul of Trenton Water Works

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

5 months ago

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outside The Charles Santore Library
PlanPhilly
Weather

Philly libraries are vital community hubs. Many struggle to keep their heat on

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

5 months ago

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Susquehanna nuclear power plant
Politics & Policy

Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it’s not fair

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

5 months ago

The flooding displaced hundreds of residents in Wilmington, and in Chester and Delaware counties — some of which have yet to return to their homes — and caused millions of dollars worth of property damage. (Courtesy Tamika Brooks Collick)
Science

More than 3 years after Hurricane Ida, study aims to prepare communities along the Brandywine for future storm

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

5 months ago

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Heat pumps can work for both heating and cooling. You can think of a heat pump as an air conditioner that can also work backward.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Biden administration awarded home energy rebate money to Pa., Del., N.J. in final days

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

5 months ago

Five turbines of Block Island Wind Farm
Politics & Policy

Trump temporarily halts leasing and permitting for wind energy projects

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

5 months ago

President Joe Biden speaks at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Philadelphia
Science

Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen ‘hub’ gets greenlight from Biden administration

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.

5 months ago

A closeup of an offshore wind turbine
Politics & Policy

South Jersey congressman working with Trump to halt offshore wind

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.

5 months ago

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