
Energy
Fear and frustration over EPA move to kill chemical-disaster protections
The EPA is taking public comments on the new chemical disaster regulations until July 30, and expects to make a final decision later this year.
7 years ago
PUC keeps lid on Mariner East 2 work, but allows ME1 to re-start
In a split decision, the PUC found no evidence that Mariner East 1 poses a public safety threat but orders Sunoco to comply with judge's orders on Mariner East 2.
7 years ago
Puerto Rico crawls toward full re-electrification
As the island’s utility struggles to turn the lights back on, there’s a larger conversation about rebuilding better.
7 years ago
Listen 16:43Gov. Wolf signs bill to help finance clean energy, efficiency projects
The bll aimed at helping commercial property owners finance the costs of installing renewable energy, water conservation, and energy efficiency upgrades.
7 years ago
Court rejects fracking company’s appeal in ‘rule of capture’ decision
7 years ago
As PUC decision nears, Mariner East foes rally to call for total shutdown
Commission's ruling could come this week
7 years ago
Wolf administration, two years after climate pledge: ‘no specific timeline’ on methane regulations
New requirements for the oil and gas industry don't affect thousands of existing wells.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania, for first time, sets methane regulations on natural gas wells
Gov. Wolf touts the rules, which apply only to new wells.
7 years ago
Chesco commissioners slam Sunoco for ‘appalling’ lack of pipeline information
The letter urges the PUC to uphold the judge's order halting Mariner East construction.
7 years ago
Owner of nation’s oldest nuke plant files $1.4B closing plan
It will cost $1.4 billion and take 60 years to shut down the site due to close in October.
7 years ago
Study finds health threats from oil and gas wastewater spread on roads
Pennsylvania stopped the practice after a lawsuit alleging pollution.
7 years ago
Rep. Fitzpatrick: ‘Unacceptable’ for Pruitt to say he can’t release chemical study
The Republican says the public should know if health risk from PFAS is bigger than EPA has stated.
7 years ago
Feds charge 5 with scheme to get around Clean Air Act
They allegedly tampered with diesel trucks.
7 years ago
New swamp: Ex-Perry adviser lobbies for energy firm bailout
At a West Virginia rally on tax cuts, President Donald Trump veered off on a subject that likely puzzled most of his audience.
7 years ago
Three Mile Island’s future looks bleaker as it fails at power auction
Failing to clear the auction means the plants are not able to produce power at a price the market is willing to pay.
7 years ago