
Energy
Delaware lawmakers consider legislation to overturn offshore wind project permit denial
Sussex County council members voted to deny a permit for offshore wind substation. But state lawmakers could reverse that decision.
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Listen 1:05The House budget bill Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick voted for would be a “disaster” for business, solar installers say.
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Listen 2:23Repairs to a broken air pollution control device could take two more weeks, a refinery official said.
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Delaware lawmakers tackle toxic PFAS, as Trump administration weakens regulations
The EPA regulated "forever chemicals" last year, but recently proposed to rescind certain restrictions.
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‘Boiler failure’ at Delaware City Refinery releases toxic air pollutants
The air pollutant sulfur dioxide can make breathing harder for people with asthma. The refinery has been releasing it for several days.
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PECO bills are set to increase around $8 a month starting June 1, as demand for electricity rises.
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Listen 1:1325 Philadelphia-area schools get first-ever state funding for solar power
Grants of up to $500K will support solar installations at public schools and community colleges across Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties.
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Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are among 13 states serviced by PJM Interconnection. Federal regulators say the growing demand for electricity is “not sustainable.”
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Listen 1:08Delaware underdogs: Odessa High wins Envirothon title, beating 22-year reigning champs
The Townsend public school won the statewide competition for the first time, defeating perennial powerhouse Charter School of Wilmington.
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Listen 4:25PGW customers tell regulators to reject potential rate hike, plan better for climate impacts
Philadelphia Gas Works says inflation has caused it to seek a 13% rate hike. Environmentalists say customers shouldn’t have to pay for the utility’s lack of action on climate.
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Listen 1:03Electric bills in N.J. are about to shoot higher. Lawmakers are scrambling to hold the line on costs
An Assembly committee has approved an eight-bill package focused on energy affordability. The problem is the PJM grid is not keeping pace with demand.
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Listen 1:01No free A/C units through LIHEAP in Pennsylvania this summer
The program, funded primarily with COVID relief money, provided free air conditioning units and fans the last three summers. It saw overwhelming demand.
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Listen 1:04Delaware Gov. Meyer says he will eliminate state’s ‘electric vehicle mandate’
The governor’s predecessor worked on enacting the controversial requirement for nearly two years. EV sales continue to grow, though
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Listen 2:20Big Tech’s soaring energy demands are making coal-fired power plant sites attractive
Coal-fired power plants, long a money-losing proposition in the U.S., are becoming more valuable now.
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Walkable streets, energy-efficient buildings and solar energy won part of the redeveloped shipyard “LEED Gold” for neighborhood design.
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