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Just the Facts: The Numbers Don’t Lie…Americans Need Natural Gas

Danielle Boston2023-09-20T12:48:21-04:00September 20th, 2023|

The energy demand curve across parts of the United States, including demand for natural gas, usually takes a dip in September as many end users turn off the air conditioners, open the windows to enjoy cooler temps and consider getting a pre-season maintenance check on their heating system before winter sets in.

Mountain Valley Pipeline sues its opponents

Meghan Keely2023-09-14T13:01:14-04:00September 14th, 2023|

Mountain Valley Pipeline is suing more than 40 people and two organizations that it says are unlawfully interfering with its efforts to complete a natural gas pipeline amid growing unrest.

FERC Chairman: Natural Gas is Critical for Future Energy System

Meghan Keely2023-09-08T13:36:52-04:00September 8th, 2023|

FERC Commission Chairman Phillips delivered a blow to environmentalists by stating that natural gas is here to stay, rightly highlighting its role in the energy transition to both meet global demand while progressing toward shared climate goals.

Shapiro Administration Expands Environmental Justice Protections with Updated Policy and Improved Mapping Tool

Meghan Keely2023-08-31T13:50:53-04:00August 31st, 2023|

The Shapiro Administration will adopt an updated Environmental Justice (EJ) Policy, which expands environmental safeguards throughout the Commonwealth, a milestone in updating a 20-year-old policy the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has used to guide protections for communities most vulnerable to environmental challenges. Environmental justice areas make up 20 percent of the entire Commonwealth.

Governor Josh Shapiro’s Wrong Approach to Grid Reliability – Gordon Tomb (CO2 Coalition)

Meghan Keely2023-08-24T15:11:28-04:00August 24th, 2023|

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has asked regional power grid operators to enhance the electricity system’s dependability—and he’s got ideas about how to do it. But his premises are flawed, and his suggestions misguided. Shapiro wants reliable power, yet he’s banking on unreliable sources to provide it. That approach isn’t just wrongheaded; it’s a recipe for failure.

House Democrats ask Biden administration to deny 73-mile Mountain Valley Pipeline extension

Meghan Keely2023-08-18T14:00:34-04:00August 18th, 2023|

A group of 28 House Democrats asked Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Secretary Kimberly Bose to deny a request from the developers of the Mountain Valley Pipeline to extend the project into North Carolina, arguing in a letter this week that its construction would pose serious climate and environmental risks to affected states.

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