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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.

Who is Looking Out for Pennsylvania’s Interests?

Meghan Keely2024-08-01T12:55:27-04:00August 1st, 2024|

So, while Ohio takes our economic development and West Virginia takes our experienced workforce, our governor is competing with California for solar panels. He supports the socialization of electric rates across the grid, and only time will tell if he supports his potential new boss in her push to ban fracking. In the meantime, we find ourselves asking: how does this “leadership” benefit Pennsylvanians?

EPA Announces $4.3 Billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants in Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania Receives $396 Million

Meghan Keely2024-07-23T06:56:41-04:00July 23rd, 2024|

Yesterday (7.22.24), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Michael Regan, was in Pittsburgh to announce $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants that will be awarded to support projects in 30 states.

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