WHYY News Climate Desk

Philadelphians’ electric, gas and water bills all increased in 2025. Together, the typical household is paying around $30 more per month.

Grid operator PJM was unable to secure enough promised power to reach its reliability goal during an auction this week.

EV charging infrastructure development is stalled across the region because the White House is not releasing the funds.

The refinery has received more than 50 violations over the last decade.

Road salt applied during winter storms runs off into the groundwater and emerges in surface water streams months later. Advocates say roads can be made safe with less salt.

The 20-year contract locks in a fixed price meant to insulate the city from rising costs. But the price is higher than what the city initially sought.

The Trump administration said it wants to make cars more affordable.

The state delayed its LIHEAP program as it waited for federal funds held up by the government shutdown. The program opens Wednesday, Dec. 3.

The trash disposal sites will be open 24/7 and accept residential waste.

Proposed changes include allowing the government to consider the economic impact before deciding whether a species should be considered endangered.

Delaware is the only state in the mid-Atlantic that does not have a nontidal wetland protection program that exceeds federal baseline standards.

The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit saved households in Pa., Del. and N.J. more than $200 million in a recent tax year.

The average customer will see a 6.6% rise in costs starting on Monday, Dec. 1. The rate hike will increase PGW’s annual revenue by $62 million.

Pablo McConnie-Saad says he’s running on affordability, which he connects to climate. He has a tough-on-Trump stance, saying there needs to be a general strike.

Landmark report forecasts water levels and temperature gain but avoids policy prescriptions.