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Clean Hydrogen Production, Carbon Capture Project Coming to W.Va.
A clean hydrogen production facility with carbon capture and sequestration was recently announced to be built in West Virginia as part of...
Sep 7, 2023


Severance Tax to be Studied by Pa. Legislative Committee
The idea of a severance tax on natural gas production in Pennsylvania is again alive in Harrisburg. The state House in June approved a...
Aug 24, 2023


Registration Now Open for "Harnessing Hydrogen" Seminar!
Washington & Jefferson College’s Center for Energy Policy & Management is presenting its second “Harnessing Hydrogen: Exploring Local &...
Aug 17, 2023


CEPM Explainer Series: The Grid 101
The Center for Energy Policy & Management at Washington & Jefferson College is excited to release the third article in its new explainer...
Aug 10, 2023


U.S., Pennsylvania Add Energy Jobs in 2022
The U.S. added almost 300,000 energy jobs in 2022, an increase of 3.8%, a recent federal report found. The 2023 U.S. Energy and...
Jul 27, 2023


Natural Gas Production in Region Now Flat or Declining
Natural gas production in four key Pennsylvania counties declined slightly in 2022, a recent U.S. Energy Information Agency (EIA) report...
Jul 27, 2023


Regional Grid Operator to Speed Approvals for New Projects
PJM Interconnection has unveiled a new method for approving new electricity projects to speed up the often lengthy process. The new...
Jul 20, 2023


New Initiative to Develop End User Demand for Clean Hydrogen
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced a $1 billion initiative to build demand for clean hydrogen that is a linchpin of the...
Jul 20, 2023


Natural Gas Impact Fees on a Roller Coaster Ride
The roller coaster ride that Pennsylvania impact fee totals have been on in recent years is expected to continue in 2023, with the state...
Jul 13, 2023


Pa. Can Improve Its Policies to Encourage EV Use
Pennsylvania’s policies to encourage electric vehicles put it in the middle of new state rankings by a nonprofit group focused on...
Jul 13, 2023


CEPM Explainer Series: Decarbonization 101
The Center for Energy Policy & Management at Washington & Jefferson College is excited to release the second article in its new explainer...
Jul 6, 2023


Federal Agencies Sign Off on Completion of Mountain Valley Pipeline
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has authorized the construction restart of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, and work is...
Jul 6, 2023


Pa. Taking First Steps toward Primacy in Carbon Storage Regulation
Pennsylvania has taken the first legislative step toward establishing primary authority to regulate underground carbon storage facilities...
Jun 29, 2023


Clean Hydropower to be Added to Area Rivers
The clean energy-producing power of the region’s three rivers is about to be tapped with the construction of hydropower generation...
Jun 29, 2023


Natural Gas Impact Fees Set New Record in 2022
Pennsylvania has set a new record for the amount of impact fees paid by natural gas producers, with the 2022 amount jumping 19 percent...
Jun 21, 2023


National Hydrogen Roadmap Outlines Strategy For Use Acceleration
Accelerating production and use of clean hydrogen as part of the U.S. strategy to meet climate goals is a focus of the Biden...
Jun 15, 2023


Mountain Valley Pipeline Completion Fast-Tracked in Debt Bill
The long-stalled Mountain Valley Pipeline project, which has faced numerous legal and permitting challenges, will be completed after...
Jun 15, 2023


EV Sales Growth Projected to Continue in U.S. and Worldwide
The number of electric vehicles on the road in the U.S. is expected to continue to increase in the coming years, and will account for...
Jun 8, 2023


Cool Summer: PJM Interconnection Releases Summer Outlook
Those living in the northeast region of the U.S. can expect normal electric service this summer with no interruptions, according to PJM...
Jun 8, 2023


CEPM Launches New Energy Explainer Series
The Center for Energy Policy & Management at Washington & Jefferson College is excited to announce its new explainer series on energy and...
Jun 1, 2023
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