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RGGI Electricity Tax Repeal Approved by Senate

Meghan Keely2024-09-19T12:17:18-04:00September 19th, 2024|

The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon tax enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chair Gene Yaw (R-23).

Reality Check: PIOGA – Putting Energy Into Constructive Civil Discourse

Meghan Keely2024-09-11T15:45:46-04:00September 11th, 2024|

PIOGA’s newest Reality Check focuses on a simple and vital part of a strong social fabric: the need for civility in all phases of public dialogue. Our association is committed to working constructively with regulators, government officials and public stakeholders to share information on oil and natura gas development, and listen and respond to questions or concerns about our efforts to produce energy in the Commonwealth

NFE’s Fast LNG Asset Receives DOE Long-Term Authorization for LNG Export to Non-FTA Countries

Meghan Keely2024-09-03T15:10:05-04:00September 3rd, 2024|

The Biden administration granted the first liquefied natural gas export license since the Energy Department halted LNG export permits in January, even as the agency appeals a federal court’s ruling to overturn the temporary moratorium. The US Energy Department granted a five-year license Tuesday to New Fortress Energy Inc.

PA Grid Operator Pays 700% More to Buy Power, Warns Price Hikes Will Follow

Meghan Keely2024-08-27T11:03:26-04:00August 27th, 2024|

Red lights are flashing at one of America’s largest electricity transmission operators over possible power outages after it was forced to spend 700 percent more to buy power for its customers in the latest auction.

Bucks County Climate Suit Bucked Transparency Laws, Motion to Dismiss Filed

Meghan Keely2024-08-21T12:58:56-04:00August 21st, 2024|

Bucks County violated Pennsylvania’s public records law by filing a climate lawsuit without properly notifying the public, without any public comment period, and without a traceable public record, energy companies argued earlier this month in a Motion to Dismiss the case.

Terry Fitzpatrick: Pennsylvania may not be able to keep all the lights on in four years

Meghan Keely2024-08-08T12:04:21-04:00August 8th, 2024|

What can Pennsylvania lawmakers do about a looming regional power shortage that they didn’t cause and can’t easily fix? This dilemma poses the most important energy issue facing the commonwealth.

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