Capitol Beat
Politics
Shapiro’s first press club luncheon address: working with a divided legislature, RGGI, school funding and more
The governor said his ‘get stuff done’ attitude helped his administration hit the ground running
Energy
Policy
House panel considers how hydrogen hubs can help meet climate goals
‘Without strong standards, Pennsylvania’s hydrogen hubs will increase carbon emissions and air pollution,’ Rachel Fakhry of the National Resource Defense Council said
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Breaking down the RGGI rulings and what they mean
How this week’s rulings against the greenhouse gas initiative will impact the commonwealth.
News & Politics
Policy
Five For Friday: PA leaders react to Biden’s hydrogen hub announcement
Politicos, policymakers and other parties weigh in on the alternative energy investment
Energy
Policy
With billions in clean energy grants on the way, states get a leg up on applications
To help school districts come up with the rest of the money they’ll need to take advantage of the federal funds, state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler is proposing setting aside enough state money to pay half of the cost of solar panels
Policy
Policy
Millions of federal dollars slated for 54 EV charging projects across Pennsylvania
Fifty-four projects in 35 counties selected for $33.8 million in conditional awards for the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
Policy
Policy
PA DEP receives $3M for development of building code training programs
The award will help fund training programs at career and technical schools and community colleges.
Energy
Opinion
Opinion: Hydrogen energy sounds too good to be true – because it is
Although it is touted as a viable alternative to fossil fuels, research shows that it is not the climate change cure-all many have made it out to be.
Energy
Opinion
Opinion: Community solar will create jobs and boost PA's economy
Lawmakers in the General Assembly should act on community solar legislation.
Energy
Personality
Tim Ryan talks natural gas policy and the need for ‘radical pragmatism’
The former presidential candidate and current co-chair of the Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future leadership council spoke with City & State during a recent visit to Pittsburgh.
Energy
Personality
Leaders convene in Pittsburgh for City & State’s 2023 Energy Summit
The summit included experts from the public and private sectors
Environment
Policy
Report: Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationally in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020
The southwestern region of the state accounts for nearly half of the commonwealth’s pollution
Capitol Beat
Policy
Wolf signs $2 billion tax credit package that boosts natural gas industry
The bill was negotiated behind closed doors and drew ire from both sides of the aisle.
Business
Policy
Legal challenges to RGGI are keeping millions in carbon allowances from flowing to Pennsylvania
According to a September report, the third carbon-allowance auction of 2022 generated more than $301 million in revenue for reinvestment.
News & Politics
Politics
John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz appear to be at odds over Inflation Reduction Act
Democrats’ climate and inflation reduction package draws a mixed response from Senate hopefuls.
Opinion
Opinion
Poor energy policy is hurting Americans
In an op-ed, Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons argues for the expansion of oil and gas production in Pennsylvania.
Environment
Policy
Pennsylvania set to publish final carbon pricing regulation
The commonwealth would become the first major fossil fuel-producing state to enter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
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