
Energy
Ethics investigation of Wolf aide advances; gas industry conflict of interest alleged
The State Ethics Commission is moving ahead with a full investigation of Governor Tom Wolf’s deputy chief of staff, Yesenia Bane.
7 years ago
As transit agencies inch toward electric buses, environmental groups want more progress
More than 23,000 diesel-powered transit and school buses exist throughout the state.
7 years ago
Wolf again readies plan for Pa. severance tax
The gas industry and most Republicans are meeting it with a resounding 'no.'
7 years ago
DEP hits Sunoco with another fine for Mariner East 2 pipeline construction
The Department of Environmental Protection fined Sunoco/Energy Transfer Partners an additional $355,622.
7 years ago
PUC safety officials recommend restart of Mariner East 1 after inspection
Safety inspectors are recommending that Sunoco’s Mariner East 1 pipeline be restarted.
7 years ago
Residents urge DEP to deny Mariner East pipeline construction changes; unions argue for approval
Nearly all of the 33 speakers at the two-hour hearing argued that the natural gas liquids pipeline represents a risk to public safety.
7 years ago
Wolf, once again, pitches severance tax on natural gas
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are introducing legislation, again, to impose a severance tax on natural gas production.
7 years ago
PJM will study ‘fuel security’ of electric grid as natural gas use rises
The grid operator for 65 million customers in the mid-Atlantic says it will look at whether it’s becoming more susceptible to outages.
7 years ago
Pa. House panel OKs bill to gut environmental standards for conventional drillers
The controversial bill would eliminate many environmental requirements for Pennsylvania’s oil and gas industry.
7 years ago
State senator files complaint asking PUC to halt Mariner East pipeline construction in Chesco
State Senator Andy Dinniman is trying to halt construction on two natural gas liquids pipelines.
7 years ago
Sunoco says PUC asked for expanded work to ‘stabilize’ ground at Chesco pipeline site
Sunoco is preparing to drill 10 more holes behind homes in Chester County’s West Whiteland Township.
7 years ago
Watch: EPA chief Pruitt faces tough questions on Capitol Hill
There are questions about why Pruitt sanctioned $43,000 for a sound-proof phone booth in his EPA office; the GAO has found that violated federal spending rules.
7 years ago
FERC, called a ‘rubber stamp’ by critics, begins policy review for approval of natural gas pipelines
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has launched an inquiry into whether to update its policies on pipeline oversight.
7 years ago
N.J. governor signs bill prohibiting offshore drilling
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill prohibiting oil and natural gas drilling in state waters.
7 years ago
Proposed bill takes ‘principled position’: By 2050, Pennsylvania should use only renewable energy
A bipartisan group of state legislators want Pennsylvania to aim for 100 percent renewable energy by the middle of this century.
7 years ago