Energy
New Jersey and wind farm developer Orsted settle claims for $125M over scrapped offshore projects
The state and Orsted have settled claims against each other stemming from the company’s decision last October to scrap two wind farms off New Jersey's southern coast.
6 months ago
Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump
The sale is from storage sites in New Jersey and Maine and will be allocated in increments of 100,000 barrels at a time.
6 months ago
Could Pennsylvania’s fracking wastewater hold the key to the country’s energy transition?
The U.S. will need a lot more lithium to make the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale has a ton of it.
6 months ago
Listen 1:10Suburban Philadelphia counties join forces to purchase renewable energy
The Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeastern Pennsylvania will set renewable energy guidelines in the coming months.
7 months ago
One natural gas transport plan killed in New Jersey as another forges ahead
A pipeline that would move natural gas through the state and to N.Y. has been killed. But another plan to transport liquefied gas from Pa. by tanker truck is moving forward.
7 months ago
After years of delays, Adams Solar Farm powers a quarter of Philly’s city buildings
A month after the Adams Solar Farm went online, Philly is seeking more renewable electricity to power the rest of its municipal buildings.
7 months ago
Listen 1:07New Jersey seeks fourth round of offshore wind farm proposals as foes push back
The state Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday opened a fourth round of solicitations for offshore wind farms, giving interested companies until July 10 to submit proposals.
7 months ago
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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.”
8 months ago
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