STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Groundwater quality in rural Bradford County has slightly improved since the 1980s despite the introduction of Marcellus Shale gas development, according to a newly released study out of Penn State.
Economy
Solar Installers In PA Weather Tariff Upheaval
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – When President Donald Trump’s solar tariff took effect four months ago, it sent shockwaves through the solar energy industry.
Energy
PA Governor Signs Bill To Help Finance Clean Energy, Efficiency Projects
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Governor Tom Wolf signed a bipartisan bill Tuesday, aimed at helping commercial property owners finance the costs of installing renewable energy, water conservation, and energy efficiency upgrades.
Trash Incinerator Company Sues Finger Lakes Resident, Town Council, Zoning Board
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ITHACA, NY (WSKG) – A Rochester company is suing the Town of Romulus for the way they changed their zoning rules to ban trash incinerators.
Energy
As Public Utility Commission Decision Nears, Foes Push PA To Shutdown Mariner East Pipeline
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Opponents of the Mariner East pipelines urged Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and the Public Utility Commission on Saturday to permanently shut down the troubled project, extending a current halt in one Chester County township to the entire 350-mile line.
Energy
PA Court Rejects Fracking Company’s Appeal In “Rule Of Capture” Decision
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – A Pennsylvania appeals court on Friday rejected a request by a natural gas production company to rehear a case whose outcome could affect drillers across the country.
Energy
For The First Time, PA Sets Methane Requirements On Natural Gas Wells
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Pennsylvania has joined a growing number of states in issuing new methane requirements for natural gas wells.
Energy
Two Years After Climate Pledge, Wolf Administration Has ‘No Specific Timeline’ On Methane Regulations
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TATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – In January 2016, Gov. Tom Wolf — flanked by his two top environmental advisors — said in a Facebook Live event that Pennsylvania would crack down on climate-damaging methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
Energy
Officials: Water Main Contractor Struck Mariner East 2 Pipeline In PA
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Damage was minor, but critics say incident highlights public safety risks
Energy
PA House Passes Bill Removing Environmental Standards For Conventional Drillers
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – The state House approved a controversial bill Tuesday that eliminates key environmental requirements for Pennsylvania’s conventional oil and gas industry.
Energy
PA Supreme Court Warns Municipalities On Natural Gas Permits
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that municipalities may not issue permits for oil and gas development in areas that are zoned for non-industrial use — unless they first amend their zoning codes.