Energy
Philadelphia union workers split on Medicare for All
Moderate candidates tried to sway Philadelphia workers away from public health care, arguing it would strip them of their hard earned benefits.
5 years ago
Listen 3:08Environmentalists pressure Wolf to act faster on methane emissions
Their call for action comes as the Trump administration works to loosen federal regulations on the powerful greenhouse gas.
5 years ago
Court ruling clears way for Mariner East construction to restart in Chester County
PUC will have to lift injunction that blocked work at Chester County site, lawyers say.
5 years ago
Offshore wind farm developer secures approval to connect to Oyster Creek
A proposed offshore wind farm could revive the closed Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Ocean County.
5 years ago
Fishermen demand a say in decisions on offshore wind energy
The purpose of the hearing was to gather input from the fishing industry and its advocates to be considered in future regulation of the nascent wind energy market.
5 years ago
Going carbon neutral: Pa.’s key role in fight against climate change
StateImpact Pa. signed on to “Covering Climate Now,” an effort that describes itself as “aimed at strengthening the media’s focus on the climate crisis.”
5 years ago
PES refinery site attracts 3rd suitor, nationwide developer Industrial Realty Group
Industrial Realty Group has met with Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp. and the local Steelworkers union to discuss the South Philly complex.
5 years ago
Federal appeals court strikes blow to PennEast pipeline project
The Third Circuit decision blocks PennEast from condemning state-owned land in New Jersey
5 years ago
Bonuses paid to PES refinery executives infuriate ex-workers and environmentalists
Laid-off employees, who got no severance pay, expressed outrage at the $4.5 million paid out to Philadelphia Energy Solutions officials pre-bankruptcy.
5 years ago
Cap-and-trade system in Pa.? Maybe, if these lawmakers get their way
State Sen. Art Haywood and other lawmakers rallied behind a bill that would cut electricity sector emissions 90% by 2040. Passage is a long shot.
5 years ago
Most of a dangerous toxic chemical at the PES refinery is now neutralized — but risk remains
A small amount of hydrofluoric acid is left to be dealt with in a 'complicated operation.'
5 years ago
Criminal defense counsel represents DEP in Mariner East probe
The agency says it's routine to have outside counsel, but several environmental lawyers say they haven't seen it before.
5 years ago
DEP fines Sunoco/Energy Transfer $313K for Mariner East construction violations
This latest assessment brings the total financial penalties assessed to the company for Mariner East construction to more than $13 million.
5 years ago
Residents skeptical of plans to dismantle Oyster Creek nuclear plant
Residents mistrust Holtec’s assertion it can decommission the Oyster Creek site in 8 years, as opposed to the 60 years proposed by the previous owner.
5 years ago
New uses, even non-use, will complicate ongoing PES refinery cleanup, DEP says
Pennsylvania’s DEP offered an update on, and a possible wrinkle in, the ongoing Sunoco-era remediation at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions complex.
5 years ago