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Federal regulators approve new rules to ease power connection backlogs
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday finalized long-awaited new rules intended to reform how power generation projects get connected to the electric grid, seen as a major step in smoothing the path for thousands of mostly renewable power projects currently waiting to plug in. “This rule will ensure that our country’s vast generation resources […]
Budding U.S. offshore wind industry facing rough seas. Here’s why
'It requires a lot of things to go right. It does create some costs because you have to build a supply chain from zero,' one industry executive said.
Here’s where renewable power is increasing nationwide — and where it’s not
In 2022, wind provided a little more than 10% of U.S. electricity, while solar supplied 3.4%.
House passes bill blocking DEP from issuing some wind project permits without feds’ approval
The state House voted 189-11 on Friday to approve a bill sponsored by Rep. Zachary Mako, R-Northampton barring the state Department of Environmental Protection from issuing permits for the construction of wind turbines in the commonwealth that “may negatively impact a military installation's airspace, flight paths or established training needs” without the approval of federal officials.
Dispute over Schuylkill Co. wind farm exposes fissures in Pa.’s push to meet renewable energy goals
The project recently has come under fire from state military officials who say the project causes safety concerns for helicopter pilots and jeopardizes the future of aviation training programs at the Lebanon County installation that’s home to the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Air National Guard’s 193 Special Operations Wing.
Offshore wind industry leaders ask Congress to back long-term plans to increase production
“The U.S. offshore wind industry is a game changer for renewable energy and our efforts to combat climate change,” U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle, D-18th District, said.
With wind and solar potential, Pennsylvania should lead toward renewable future | Opinion
There are several actions that our elected officials in Harrisburg can take to lean into clean energy during the current legislative session in the state Capitol.