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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...
15 minutes ago


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...
3 days ago


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


Pa. Oil and Gas Permit Backlog Eliminated
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has eliminated a backlog for oil and gas permit approvals after a year of...
Dec 11, 2024


W.Va. Close to Gaining Authority Over Carbon Storage Projects
The state of West Virginia is close to receiving approval to oversee the development and operation of carbon sequestration wells, which...
Dec 4, 2024


Washington County Community Increases Gas Well Setbacks
Most Western Pennsylvania municipalities that have seen the rise of unconventional gas well drilling activity, or fracking, during the...
Nov 7, 2024


Registration Now Open for Carbon Capture Conference!
Registration is now open for the Pittsburgh Regional Carbon Capture Conference , set for Oct. 22 on the Washington & Jefferson College...
Aug 21, 2024


More Electric Generation Needed in Mid-Atlantic, Grid Operator Says
Regulators have been raising concerns about the future reliability of the electric grid as fossil fuel-fired power plants are being...
Aug 15, 2024


Power Plant Emission Rules Challenged in Lawsuit
West Virginia is among the states leading a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency challenging new rules that will...
May 22, 2024


Carbon Capture Legislation Approved by State Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate recently approved legislation establishing a framework for regulating underground storage of carbon dioxide as...
Apr 24, 2024


Major Pa. Gas Leak Brings $1 Million Penalty
Equitrans Midstream will pay civil penalties of $1.14 million for violations of state environmental laws from a major natural gas storage...
Apr 17, 2024


New Vehicle Pollution Rule Will Lead to More EVs on Road
New pollution standards for cars and trucks recently announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will significantly reduce...
Apr 10, 2024


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


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


IEEFA Report: Petrochemical Industry Faces Challenges
The global petrochemical industry is growing despite various criticisms and real-world mishaps. A recent report by the Institute for...
Feb 29, 2024
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