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Pa. Governor Proposes State Carbon Cap Program, More Renewables
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently announced a new two-pronged energy plan that would establish the state's own carbon emission...
Mar 20, 2024


Low Natural Gas Prices Lead to Production, Drilling Cuts
While natural gas production in Pennsylvania rose by 1% in 2023 over the previous year, the number of new horizontal wells drilled was at...
Mar 13, 2024


Solar, Battery Storage Leads the Way in New Electric Generation
Solar energy and battery storage will lead the way in additions to the U.S. electric generating capacity in 2024, a U.S. Energy...
Mar 6, 2024


PUC Seeks Public Comment on Use of Distributed Energy Resources
Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) is preparing to implement rules on the use of distributed energy resources, which are...
Mar 6, 2024


Hydrogen Hub Panel Explains Project Benefits, Challenges
Leaders of the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2), one of seven hydrogen hubs around the country to win a share of $7...
Feb 29, 2024


PJM: Electric System Fared Well During Recent Cold Snap
The mid-Atlantic region’s electric grid held up much better during the stretch of extremely cold weather Jan. 13 through 22, dubbed...
Feb 22, 2024


EVs are Receiving Bulk of New Renewable Investments
Electrifying the transportation sector is the focus of renewable investing, according to BloombergNEF’s recent report, Energy Transition...
Feb 8, 2024


Biden Administration Temporarily Pauses LNG Project Approvals
No pending or new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporting projects will be approved as President Biden has ordered the Department of Energy...
Feb 1, 2024


EIA: Solar Leading in Energy Generation Growth, Coal Decline Continues
Solar power is expected to be the leading source of growth in electricity generation in the U.S. in 2024 and 2025, according to the U.S....
Feb 1, 2024


Merger Will Create Largest U.S. Gas Producer
An expected merger of two natural gas companies will create the largest independent U.S. producer, unseating Pittsburgh-based EQT Corp....
Jan 25, 2024


IEA: Renewable Energy Capacity Additions Set Another Record
Global renewable energy capacity is growing unevenly, according to the latest renewables forecast published by the International Energy...
Jan 25, 2024


Report: Ohio River Valley Has Potential for Regional CCUS Hub
The Ohio River Valley is home to over 100 small to midsize industrial facilities. According to a recent report by the EFI Foundation and...
Jan 18, 2024


Join the CEPM’s New Advisory Board
The Center for Energy Policy & Management (CEPM) at Washington & Jefferson College is excited to announce the development of its new...
Jan 11, 2024


Pa. Reaches Solar Capacity Milestone
Pennsylvania’s solar energy capacity recently reached the 1 gigawatt (GW) milestone, which is enough to power a city the size of...
Jan 11, 2024


Gas Drilling Fees Estimated Near All-Time Low in 2023
Just a year after reaching a record high, the estimated impact fees paid by natural gas drillers will drop substantially for 2023. The...
Jan 4, 2024


Low Prices of Crude Oil Pulled Gas Prices Along in 2023
Average crude oil prices fell below 2022 levels at all three major benchmarks in 2023. A multitude of factors, including the ongoing...
Jan 4, 2024


Report: Decline in Coal Use Expected to Continue
Coal production and use is slumping and expected to drop even further next year, a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and...
Dec 14, 2023


Report Identifies Ohio River Valley as Potential Industrial CCUS Hub Region
On the heels of the Ohio River Valley being identified as one of 10 regions having the required characteristics to support and benefit...
Dec 14, 2023


Regional Carbon Capture and Storage Hub Receives Funding
Western Pennsylvania is part of a proposed carbon capture and storage hub project that recently received part of $444 million in federal...
Dec 7, 2023


CEPM Explainer Series: Electrification 101
The Center for Energy Policy & Management at Washington & Jefferson College is excited to release its latest explainer on energy and...
Nov 30, 2023
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