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paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com > 2026 > 09 > three-rivers-agricultural-land.html

Three Rivers Agricultural Land Initiative: Pittsburgh’s Garden Dreams Urban Farm Secures Permanent Protection, Ensuring Decades Of Community Growth - paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (769+ words) Home to Grow Pittsburgh’s USDA certified organic farm and greenhouse, Garden Dreams has nourished the community for more than two decades, producing 35,000 seedlings annually to sell and donate to urban farmers, schools, community gardeners and home growers throughout the community....


paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com > 2026 > 09 > puc-launches-review-of-utility.html

PUC Launches Review Of Utility Ratemaking, Working Group To Address Affordability, Transparency And Changing Economic Conditions

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (624+ words) The Commission voted 5-0 to approve a motion by Chairman Steve DeFrank, directing the creation of a Ratemaking Working Group (RWG) to examine potential improvements to longstanding ratemaking processes – with an initial focus on return on equity (ROE), transparency in rate…...


paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com > 2026 > 09 > governors-budget-office-takes-1385.html

Governor's Budget Office Takes $138.5 Million From Act 13 Drilling Impact Fee, Marcellus Legacy Fund, Farmland Preservation Fund, Underground Storage Tank Insurance Fund To Balance State Budget

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (425+ words) -- PUC Act 13 Drilling Impact Fee Unconventional Gas Well Fund supporting communities impacted by shale gas drilling: $15 million [Reduces total Act 13 fee benefits from $243.8 million to $228.8 million for distribution] -- Marcellus Legacy Fund To Support Environmental Restoration Programs: $2 million [Reduces available funds…...


paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com > 2026 > 09 > penn-state-extension-hosts-nov-6-energy.html

Penn State Extension Hosts Nov. 6 Energy And Agriculture Conference In Cumberland County

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (147+ words) This full-day event will examine solar and agrivoltaics, distributed wind, and energy efficiency through expert panels featuring installers, farmers, and energy specialists. Attendees will also learn about funding and technical assistance opportunities for farm energy projects from legal experts and…...


paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com > 2026 > 09 > independent-fiscal-office-reports-2nd.html

PA Environment Digest Blog: Independent Fiscal Office Reports 2nd Quarter PA Natural Gas Production Declines Slightly Again; Price Of Natural Gas For Residential Customers Increased By 7.3% From Prior Year

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (369+ words) The IFO reported 89 new shale gas wells were spud [drilled] in the second quarter, the first annual decline for a quarter since the first quarter of 2025. The average Pennsylvania hub price for natural gas was $2.11, a decrease of $0.27 (11.3%) from the…...


paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com > 2026 > 09 > new-state-budget-forces-dep-to-take.html

New State Budget Forces DEP To Take Money From 7 Other Environmental Programs To Keep The Oil & Gas Regulatory Program Running

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (562+ words) Ian Harlow, DEP Deputy for Administration, said the state budget Fiscal Code bill-- Senate Bill 146 (page 181)-- authorized the transfer of more than $19 million to pay the administrative costs of the Oil and Gas Program. But, Harlow said the budget directs…...


paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com > 2026 > 09 > pa-public-utility-commission-estimates.html

PA Public Utility Commission Estimates Data Center-Driven Industrial Electricity Use In Pennsylvania Will Increase 18.56% A Year Thru 2030; Up From 0.22% Annually In 2024

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (669+ words) The most dramatic projected growth is in the PPL Electric Utilities service territory, where total electricity usage is forecast to increase an average 20.51% annually and industrial usage an average 51.05% annually through 2030. Residential and commercial electricity use will increase an average…...


paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com > 2026 > 08 > chief-strategy-officer-for-york-county.html

York County Economic Development Agency Official Calls PA Chamber Of Business & Industry Initiative Urging Opponents Of A.I. Data Centers To Take No Technology Pledge???Petty And Embarrassing???

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (939+ words) Chamberlain said-- “As a member of the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, I think this ‘No Technology Pledge’ post is petty and embarrassing. “We need thoughtful leadership that can help communities and businesses sort through a genuinely complex issue…...


paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com > 2026 > 08 > pa-environmental-council-now-accepting.html

PA Environmental Council Now Accepting Applications From 10 Counties For Trail Organization Capacity Building Mini Grants

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (225+ words) The deadline to apply is October 30. This grant program is designed to strengthen the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of local partners. Applicants can request $2,000 to $10,000. Projects require a 20% match of the total project cost, up to the maximum grant award…...


paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com > 2026 > 08 > weconservepa-call-for-presentations-for.html

WeConservePA: Call For Presentations For 2027 PA Land Conservation Conference; Nominations For Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (92+ words) The 350-400 attendees each year come from land trusts, county and local municipal governments, state agencies, trail groups, watershed associations, and other organizations. The WeConserve PA Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to conservation in Pennsylvania…...