
Energy
N.J. AG takes aim at ExxonMobil over polluted Gloucester County site
The state is once again going after ExxonMobil to clean up and pay to restore once pristine natural areas, in this case a 12-acre site in Gloucester County.
7 years ago
Three Mile Island accounts for 10 to 15 percent of the annual revenue at Roberto’s Pizza & Subs in Middletown.
7 years ago
Chester County investigation of pipeline builder Energy Transfer now includes grand jury
The district attorney's probe of the Mariner East project began in December.
7 years ago
Energy suppliers ordered to stop passing on higher costs to N.J. customers
Tens of millions of dollars are on the line as third-party suppliers dispute Board of Public Utilities’ order not to increase fixed rate during a term of contracts.
7 years ago
Rescuing nuclear power plants could come with conditions
Giving nuclear power plants what opponents call a bailout to ensure they stay open could mean a politically risky vote to hike electric bills across the state
7 years ago
Coal is still king for 65k Pa. households, most in nation
There was a time when coal was king in the home-heating business. In 1940, more than half of U.S. homes burned coal, according to the Census Bureau.
7 years ago
PGW wins key city approval for Southwest Philly LNG venture
Philadelphia Gas Works’ planned liquefied natural gas plant won a key approval this week, moving the $60 million Passyunk Energy Center closer to groundbreaking.
7 years ago
BL England decision may doom N.J. pipeline but natural gas projects still on
The demise of the B.L. England power plant appears to doom a 22-mile gas pipeline through the Pinelands to the facility.
7 years ago
Coalition asks federal judge to stop offshore seismic airgun blasting
A coalition of environmental advocacy organizations has asked a federal judge to block the commencement of seismic airgun blasting.
7 years ago
Since China has stopped accepting America's plastic recyclables, one solution to dealing with the excess material has been to burn it in already-existing trash incinerators.
Air Date: March 1, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Energy Transfer CEO: ‘We’ve made mistakes’ in building Mariner East
Critics say promises won’t make the cross-state pipeline project any safer.
7 years ago
Could membranes at coal-fired power plants help stop climate change?
Pittsburgh researchers are working on potentially cheaper ways to capture carbon dioxide from coal-fired power plants.
7 years ago
AG Shapiro investigating ‘environmental crimes’ in Pa.
The woman who sued natural gas driller Range Resources over alleged air and water contamination at her Mt. Pleasant, Pa. home, testified before an investigative grand jury.
7 years ago
Delaware County asks to join ‘safety seven’ suit challenging Mariner East pipeline
Delaware County is the latest public entity seeking to join the ongoing lawsuit, which alleges unsafe conditions and a need for more emergency planning.
7 years ago
Offshore wind company considers using Shore power plants for energy distribution
A Danish offshore wind company is considering adaptively reusing two New Jersey power plants set to be decommissioned.
7 years ago