Energy

The House budget bill Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick voted for would be a “disaster” for business, solar installers say.

Repairs to a broken air pollution control device could take two more weeks, a refinery official said.

The EPA regulated "forever chemicals" last year, but recently proposed to rescind certain restrictions.

The air pollutant sulfur dioxide can make breathing harder for people with asthma. The refinery has been releasing it for several days.

PECO bills are set to increase around $8 a month starting June 1, as demand for electricity rises.

Grants of up to $500K will support solar installations at public schools and community colleges across Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties.

Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are among 13 states serviced by PJM Interconnection. Federal regulators say the growing demand for electricity is “not sustainable.”

The Townsend public school won the statewide competition for the first time, defeating perennial powerhouse Charter School of Wilmington.

Philadelphia Gas Works says inflation has caused it to seek a 13% rate hike. Environmentalists say customers shouldn’t have to pay for the utility’s lack of action on climate.

An Assembly committee has approved an eight-bill package focused on energy affordability. The problem is the PJM grid is not keeping pace with demand.

The program, funded primarily with COVID relief money, provided free air conditioning units and fans the last three summers. It saw overwhelming demand.

The governor’s predecessor worked on enacting the controversial requirement for nearly two years. EV sales continue to grow, though

Coal-fired power plants, long a money-losing proposition in the U.S., are becoming more valuable now.

Walkable streets, energy-efficient buildings and solar energy won part of the redeveloped shipyard “LEED Gold” for neighborhood design.

Local climate activists rallied against Philadelphia Gas Works’ financial support to an industry group lobbying against clean energy.