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Addressing Pennsylvania’s looming energy crisis
In both Pennsylvania and the surrounding region, a perfect storm is brewing in the energy sector. Rising demand for electricity and retiring power plants are on a collision course, and if Pennsylvania does not take action now, the reliable power we all depend on is at risk. With every passing[...]
PSU-LV engineering students visit SteelStacks
Over 40 students in Tracey Carbonetto and Alison Bonner’s Engineering Design 100 class at Penn State Lehigh Valley got a firsthand look at the Lehigh Valley facility that fueled an entire industry. Every fall for the past seven years, Carbonetto and her first-year students have visited the PA Heritage Site[...]
The challenge of part-time power production
In an effort to cut carbon emissions, more and more of the electricity we use is being produced by the wind and sun. In the PJM Interconnection, the 13-state grid that includes Pennsylvania, wind and solar production grew from 4.1% in 2021 to 5.7% in 2024, according to preliminary data[...]
State launches initiative to create energy jobs, grow economy
Seeking to create energy jobs, cut costs, grow energy and manufacturing Industries, and lower air pollution, the Shapiro Administration has launched the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) program. “My administration is taking real action to create energy jobs and grow our economy – and today, our natural[...]
Shapiro unveils ‘Lightning Plan’ to secure energy future; PA Chamber, Evergreen reacts
Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced the “Lightning Plan” — a comprehensive, all-of-the-above energy plan to secure Pennsylvania’s energy future. According to a release, Shapiro’s energy plan will create jobs, lower costs for consumers, protect Pennsylvania from global instability by building next generation power, and position the commonwealth to continue[...]
PA Chamber, Energy Coalition urge support of pro-growth energy policy
Led by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and representing key industry associations across the state, the Stop New Energy Taxes Coalition is urging the prioritization of policies that supports the state’s energy sector and avoid imposing new or increased energy taxes. The coalition sent a letter to Gov.[...]
Shapiro announces agreement with PJM to prevent unnecessary price hikes
Governor Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday he has reached an agreement with PJM Interconnection on a plan to resolve his recent lawsuit and to save consumers more than $21 billion over the next two years. “When PJM’s next auction was set to result in historic price hikes, I filed a lawsuit to[...]
Energy Association of Pennsylvania names new president/CEO
Andrew Tubbs has been named president and CEO of the Energy Association of Pennsylvania (EAP). A trade association that represents and promotes the interests of regulated electric and natural gas distribution companies operating in Pennsylvania, the EAP announced that Tubbs will become its president and CEO effective Jan. 27. “Andy’s[...]
PUC Commissioner appointed to national committees
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced that Commissioner Kathryn Zerfuss has been appointed to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Committee on Gas and the Subcommittee on Pipeline Safety. [...]
‘Solar coaster’ in store for Pa. business owners interested in clean energy?
Consistency in the solar program for the last 15 years has allowed Pennsylvania to avoid what has become known as the “solar coaster.” “Anyone who has been in the solar industry for the last 20 years has been on the solar coaster,” said Gabe Phillips, founder and CEO of Catalyst[...]
Shapiro Administration funding Lehigh Valley clean energy projects
More than $2.55 million to improve air quality in communities through cleaner fuel transportation infrastructure has been awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The 2024 Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant (AFIG) funding to municipalities and businesses will fund clean school buses, electric vehicle chargers, and other projects to[...]
Penske going solar at several new facilities
Reading-based Penske Truck Leasing has announced a new solar-powered initiative with the installation of its first-ever rooftop solar-powered systems, which will run initially at several of its truck leasing, truck rental, and truck maintenance locations in the U.S. The company said it is seeking to boost efficiency, minimize energy costs,[...]
