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Equitrans Faces Criminal Charges Over Natural Gas Leak
Criminal charges were recently filed against a Canonsburg-based pipeline company over a massive leak of natural gas from a Cambria County...
Aug 6


DOE Report Finds U.S. Grid Faces Reliability Risks
The U.S. power grid is not ready to meet the increased energy needs of AI in the coming years, which will put national security at risk,...
Jul 29


Federal Legislation Alters Energy Landscape
Big changes are coming to the energy landscape with the recent passage of federal legislation that will promote the use of fossil fuels...
Jul 16


Natural Gas Impact Fees Drop For Second Year
Natural gas impact fees paid to counties and municipalities across Pennsylvania will be lower in 2025 as the Public Utility Commission...
Jul 8


EPA Proposes Repeal of Power Plant Emission Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to repeal federal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired power...
Jun 25


Pa. Power Plant to Stay Open Under Emergency Order
An Eastern Pa. natural gas power plant that had planned to close on May 31 has been ordered to continue to operate for at least 90 days...
Jun 13


DEP Seeking Input on Proposed Methane Plan for Gas Wells
The state Department of Environmental Protection is seeking feedback on a proposed state plan to implement new federal rules to reduce...
Jun 10


Solar ‘Net-Metering’ in Pa. Could Be Under Scrutiny
A key policy that has supported the growth of solar energy across the state could be a target of scrutiny in the state Legislature in the...
Jun 10


Electric Bill Price Hikes Ahead in Pa.
Electric bills for Pennsylvania residents will be going up in June as the wholesale cost of generation continues to rise due to...
May 27


Switching Electric Providers May Help Limit Rising Bills
In Pennsylvania, consumers can shop around for an electric supplier and are not limited to any default utility company. Using the PA...
May 27


EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook Sees Trade Tensions
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) posted its Short-Term Energy Outlook in April, providing forecasts for energy markets...
May 7


Report: Grid Operator Has Reached ‘Inflection Point’
Reforms to PJM Interconnection electric generation project approval processes are needed to prevent price spikes and ensure a reliable...
May 7


U.S. Remains Top LNG Exporter in 2024
The United States maintained its status as the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter in 2024, exporting a record average...
Apr 18


Opportunities, Challenges Abound in Pa. Data Center Development
Pennsylvania is seeing a sharp increase in companies looking for locations to build huge data centers and trying to find ways to compete...
Apr 15


Report: Who is Paying for Data Center Grid Updates?
As the demand for AI data centers continues to grow, a new report from Harvard’s Electricity Law Institute illustrates concerns about...
Apr 9


Pa. PUC to Review Grid Impacts of Data Center Growth
As the number of energy-hungry data centers used for artificial intelligence and cloud computing continues to increase in Pennsylvania...
Apr 2


Plan to Expedite Mid-Atlantic Power Plant Additions Approved
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved two proposals to help boost the supply of electricity and head off potential power...
Feb 19


CEPM to Present “Meeting the Challenges of the Electric Grid: PJM’s Role”
The Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy Policy and Management will host a free March 19 webinar on PJM Interconnection’s...
Feb 12


Pa. Governor Proposes Energy Strategy to Increase Power Generation
On the heels of an agreement with the regional electric grid operator to limit increasing prices , Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro recently...
Feb 5


Pa. Complaint Claims Rising Power Prices Due To PJM Auction Rules
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently filed a complaint against the regional electric grid operator, claiming that flaws in how it...
Jan 8
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