Energy
Suburban Philadelphia state senators seek answers from DEP chief over Mariner East pipeline
The lawmakers say Patrick McDonnell's re-appointment should be delayed until pipeline investigations are complete.
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N.J. AG Grewal applauds Trump administration move to abandon offshore drilling plans
The Trump administration has halted its plans for offshore drilling all along East Coast, but New Jersey is proceeding with two suits against U.S. over the issue.
8 years ago
More delays possible for PennEast pipeline due to historic N.J. sites along route
Nine sites of potential historical significance are along the pipeline’s proposed route, presenting yet another challenge for the controversial project.
8 years ago
Sinkhole opens up along ME2 route in Delaware County; no leaks or injuries
Sunoco says hole has been filled and pipeline operations continue
8 years ago
Philly Council candidates talk plastic bag bans, zero-emissions public transit at forum
Six candidates for Philadelphia City Council at-large seats laid out their wide-ranging ideas for a greener city at an environmental forum Wednesday night.
8 years ago
Anyone who owns property in Philly can sign up to receive a free solar assessment of their home or business. 2019 is the last year to qualify for a 30% federal tax credit.
8 years ago
Which N.J. ports could be offshore-wind industry hubs? Edge for Paulsboro?
N.J is beginning to inventory its port facilities across which could function as hubs for economic growth as part of Murphy’s agenda to create a robust offshore-wind industry.
8 years ago
Methane hearing draws concern over state rules, talk of promising new technology
While Pennsylvania officials weigh how to regulate emissions from natural gas well sites, a panel of state senators heard how leak detection technology is creating more jobs.
8 years ago
Pennsylvania utility regulator speaks out against state Senate’s nuclear bailout bill
Place: If Three Mile Island is the only plant in trouble right now then the bill is, “quite an expensive solution to the issue.”
8 years ago
N.J.’s new-look energy plan is delayed, now expected in December
Gov. Phil Murphy's overhaul of New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan is being put off while urgent energy issues are being dealt with.
8 years ago
Sunoco to restart Mariner East 1 pipeline after agreeing to new safety measures
Sunoco plans to restart the controversial Mariner East 1 pipeline on Monday afternoon after agreeing to new safety measures demanded by Public Utility Commission inspectors.
8 years ago
Is Pa. state Senator Gene Yaw out to lunch on key energy issues?
On Thursday Yaw filed a memo seeking co-sponsors for a resolution to ban Pennsylvania’s gas from being transported to Maryland, New Jersey, and New York.
8 years ago
AAA: Gas prices are ‘expensive’ for this time of year
Drivers in New Jersey and around the nation aren't getting much of a holiday break on prices at the pump.
8 years ago
Energy Transfer is under criminal investigation for Mariner East pipelines
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford) called out Energy Transfer for being irresponsible during the oil and gas industry's Upstream PA Conference in State College.
8 years ago
N.J. approves $300 million annual subsidy for nuclear industry that threatened shutdown
‘Financially viable’ nuclear reactors to get $900 million infusion from New Jersey over three years. State regulators agreed to the payments in the face of PSE&G’s threats of
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