
Energy
PSEG looks to benefit from — but not build — offshore wind developments
Rather than get involved in the construction side of emerging clean energy, PSE&G signals it will concentrate on energy management and transmission.
6 years ago
Wolf rejects Pa. Senate’s infrastructure proposal funded by forest drilling
After months of Governor Tom Wolf promoting a sweeping infrastructure plan funded by a tax on natural gas drillers, some Senate Republicans have come up with an alternative.
6 years ago
Delaware, New Jersey lawmakers accuse EPA of deceit over clean car standards
In a letter, Sen. Tom Carper and Rep. Frank Pallone say EPA is listening to fossil-fuel interests over its own staff.
6 years ago
Pa. AG investigating wastewater case from landfill that accepts fracking waste
The Pa. Attorney General’s office is investigating the disposal of contaminated water from a landfill that accepts fracking waste to a sewage treatment plant in Fayette County
6 years ago
Federal pipeline safety regulators issue warning on floods and subsidence
The PHMSA advisory bulletin says pipeline incidents caused by erosion have increased in the eastern U.S.
6 years ago
U.S. Steel hit with another six-figure fine over excessive emissions
The Allegheny County Health Department announced Monday that it’s fined US Steel more than $300,000 for air pollution violations at the Clairton Coke Works.
6 years ago
Philadelphia mayoral incumbent Jim Kenney; Michael Solomonov on winning the Beard award for best restaurant in America; the closure of Three Mile Island.
Air Date: May 13, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00N.J. gas prices dip slightly; analyst ‘cautiously optimistic’ worst is over
Drivers are finally getting a break at the pump with a fall in gas prices in New Jersey and around the nation.
6 years ago
Three Mile Island will close Sept. 30, as nuclear rescue legislation stalls in Harrisburg
The company had hoped for a state subsidy law to pass by June 1 in order to help keep the plant open, but that doesn’t appear possible in the few legislative voting days left.
6 years ago
Bipartisan group of legislators reintroduces bills to get Pa. 100% powered by renewable energy
A bipartisan group of state legislators is re-introducing a pair of bills aimed at getting Pennsylvania to have 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.
6 years ago
Congressional hearing puts focus on struggling Pa. nuclear industry
A Congressional hearing near Pittsburgh Friday highlighted the plight of the nuclear industry, which has struggled to compete against cheap natural gas and renewables.
6 years ago
Natural gas driller EQT fined $330K for erosion violations in Allegheny County
Natural gas driller EQT was fined $330,000 by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for erosion violations at two natural gas sites in Allegheny County.
6 years ago
Trump administration moves to roll back offshore drilling safety regulations
The Trump Administration is rolling back some Obama-era safety regulations for offshore drilling that were meant to prevent a repeat of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion.
6 years ago
Inslee’s climate change proposal: 100% clean energy by 2030
Democratic presidential hopeful Jay Inslee is calling for the nation's entire electrical grid and all new vehicles and buildings to be carbon pollution free by 2030.
6 years ago
Work begins on underwater power cable connecting New Jersey, Delaware
Electric line connecting Delaware and New Jersey will stretch below Delaware River in an effort to improve power grid reliability, eliminate power bottleneck.
6 years ago