Energy
Inside one of Pennsylvania’s most energy-efficient buildings
In 2018, the building generated 75% more energy than it consumed–thanks to more than 500 solar panels on the roof, a ground-mounted solar array, and 20 geothermal wells.
6 years ago
Philadelphia Energy Solutions extends pay for refinery workers
PES said it was continuing its efforts “to secure the facility” in anticipation of a possible sale and restart after an explosion and fire in late June.
6 years ago
Possible future uses for PES refinery call into question cleanup plans there
Current remediation being done by former owner Sunoco may no longer make sense if the potential purpose of the site changes, some experts say.
6 years ago
Analysts say Philadelphia refinery, shut down after fire, unlikely to find a willing buyer
More than 1,000 people will be out of work once Philadelphia Energy Solutions' refinery closes its doors this month.
6 years ago
Last week, Philadelphia Energy Solutions announced it would close its South Philadelphia oil refinery following a nearly catastrophic fire. What's next for the site?
Air Date: July 2, 2019
Listen 49:00Pennsylvania environmental regulators move to shut down Erie Coke plant
State environmental regulators are moving to shut down Erie Coke, a foundry with a lengthy history of environmental violations.
6 years ago
The explosion that shut down the South Philly refinery
Philadelphia Energy Solutions has had a long history of fires and financial troubles. Why was the latest accident a tipping point for the 150-year-old oil refinery?
Air Date: July 1, 2019
Listen 12:47From Catastrophe to Closure: A vision beyond fossil fuels
As the fireball raged over South Philadelphia last week, over one million residents in our region faced potentially life-threatening circumstances.
6 years ago
Gas impact fee revenue rises to 7-year high, boosted by stripper wells
More than half of 2018 total will be paid to counties and municipalities to offset effects of gas drilling
6 years ago
Lawsuit claims Philadelphia Energy Solutions failed to give workers ample warning of layoffs
A federal lawsuit has been filed on behalf of workers recently laid off from their jobs at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Investigation of the explosion and fire at PES delayed by unsafe conditions
Investigators from several agencies say the site of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery explosion and fire remains unsafe.
6 years ago
Will Philly refinery shutdown create jobs at area competitors? Unlikely, analysts say
With other refineries in the region at or near capacity, the East Coast will likely look to the Gulf Coast and Europe for gasoline and other products.
6 years ago
The East Coast’s largest refinery is closing; many say a greener future is possible for the site
WHYY’s PlanPhilly spoke with seven Philadelphians, including politicos, neighbors and activists, about their vision for the site’s future. Here’s what they told us.
6 years ago
South Philly refinery damaged by fire will close, city says; union calls layoffs a ‘disgrace’
Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney said he learned from Philadelphia Energy Solutions officials that its South Philly refinery will shut down next month.
6 years ago
Philadelphia, state and federal officials gathered Tuesday to assure city residents Friday’s explosion and fire did not result in any public health threat.
6 years ago