
Energy
Mixed reviews for a proposed $120M renewable-energy plant at South Philly refinery
Making energy out of trash has great environmental appeal.
6 years ago
Enemy No. 1 for Puerto Rico’s utility: trees
One of the most complicated pieces of technology — the power grid — is no match for the forest.
6 years ago
Listen 7:28Trump lifts steel quota Toomey said could hurt Shell’s ethane cracker
For months, piping destined for Shell Chemical’s Petrochemical complex in Beaver County sat in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
6 years ago
Risk assessment quantifies Mariner East hazards for residents in two counties
Campaigners raised $46,000 for independent evaluation after Wolf, PUC denied requests.
6 years ago
Advocates say PFAS bills would tighten federal control over chemicals
Legislation aims to improve detection, spur cooperation between federal and state governments.
6 years ago
Sunoco replaces section of Mariner East 2 because of flaws in pipeline coating
6 years ago
Big oil asks government to protect it from climate change
An ambitious proposal would build a nearly 60-mile "spine" of concrete seawalls, earthen barriers, floating gates and steel levees on the Texas Gulf Coast.
6 years ago
Dems pledge to fight Trump power plan replacement
U.S. Senate Democrats pledged to fight 'tooth and nail' against the proposal. Meanwhile, a Pa. industry group welcomes the plan for relaxing pollution regulation.
7 years ago
DEP approves ME2 modifications in West Whiteland, but PUC green light still needed
7 years ago
FERC sued over PennEast approval after denying rehearing requests
7 years ago
A hotter topic: Building heat resilience into multifamily housing
Affordable multifamily housing is the most vulnerable building sector when it comes to extreme weather, and its residents have fewer resources.
7 years ago
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry salutes fusion work at N.J. lab
Perry visits Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory for a tour and a chance to address hundreds of scientists.
7 years ago
As more storms roll in, how will power companies keep the lights on?
Utilities need to be acting now to better prepare for severe weather, an expert said
7 years ago
PUC allows restart of Mariner East 2 construction in parts of Chester County
An administrative law judge had stopped work in May, citing public safety.
7 years ago