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Pennsylvania Drops Slightly in State Energy Efficiency Ranking
Pennsylvania is ranked 22nd of the 50 states for energy efficiency in a recent report that looks at each state’s policy and program...
Apr 30


Demand for Data Centers Increasing in Pennsylvania
The rapid increase in the number of data center across the country stemming from the rise of artificial intelligence and the use of cloud...
Mar 20


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


Electric Grid Operator Reaches Agreement to Limit Price Increases
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently announced that he has reached an agreement with regional grid operator PJM Interconnection that...
Jan 29


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


Join Us For “A Bumpy Road: EVs and Implications for State Budgets”
The Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy Policy and Management will host a free Nov. 12 webinar on how the electric vehicle...
Oct 23, 2024


Pa. to Start Apprenticeship for Abandoned Well Plugging
The state and the United Mine Workers of America are working together to provide a new registered apprenticeship program to train workers...
Sep 3, 2024


Pa. Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Fee
Electric vehicle owners in Pennsylvania get an economic benefit by bypassing the gas pump, but now they will be facing a new annual fee...
Aug 21, 2024


Solar Grant Program Announced for Pa. Schools
Local school districts in Pennsylvania will soon be able to lower their energy costs while also reducing carbon pollution by installing...
Jul 31, 2024


Industrial Emissions Reduction Focus of New Pa. Program
The industrial sector is a significant energy user and also a large source of greenhouse gas emissions that trap heat in the atmosphere....
Jul 25, 2024


Previously Mined Lands in Pa. Have Potential for Solar Development
As the development of large solar facilities continues to ramp up, Pennsylvania is looking for ways to meet its renewable energy goals...
Jun 12, 2024


Pa. Government to Get Half of Power Needs from Solar
Half of Pennsylvania government’s electricity needs will be met with solar energy by next year under a recently announced new energy...
May 1, 2024
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