Energy

Philadelphia Gas Works says it is seeking facts in the rate hike case. Climate advocates say the utility is trampling on First Amendment rights.

The planned solar farm could be finished in 2026, officials say. But it comes as Congressional Republicans seek to slash tax credits for solar.

Upper Darby School District is planning six Solar for Schools projects. Without federal tax credits, the district says they wouldn’t happen.

Sussex County council members voted to deny a permit for offshore wind substation. But state lawmakers could reverse that decision.

The House budget bill Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick voted for would be a “disaster” for business, solar installers say.

Repairs to a broken air pollution control device could take two more weeks, a refinery official said.

The EPA regulated "forever chemicals" last year, but recently proposed to rescind certain restrictions.

The air pollutant sulfur dioxide can make breathing harder for people with asthma. The refinery has been releasing it for several days.

PECO bills are set to increase around $8 a month starting June 1, as demand for electricity rises.

Grants of up to $500K will support solar installations at public schools and community colleges across Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties.

Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are among 13 states serviced by PJM Interconnection. Federal regulators say the growing demand for electricity is “not sustainable.”

The Townsend public school won the statewide competition for the first time, defeating perennial powerhouse Charter School of Wilmington.

Philadelphia Gas Works says inflation has caused it to seek a 13% rate hike. Environmentalists say customers shouldn’t have to pay for the utility’s lack of action on climate.

An Assembly committee has approved an eight-bill package focused on energy affordability. The problem is the PJM grid is not keeping pace with demand.

The program, funded primarily with COVID relief money, provided free air conditioning units and fans the last three summers. It saw overwhelming demand.