Pa. House Committee Advances Bill Promoting Wind, Solar and Other Renewable Energy Sources

Vitali-chaired Pa. House committee advances bill promoting wind, solar and other renewables

By Ford Turner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette HARRISBURG — A Democratic-controlled state House committee on Monday pushed forward a portion of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy plan that calls for greater use of wind, solar and other renewable sources. Separately, the governor — speaking at a transit center in Harrisburg — said he was hopeful U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel and President Donald Trump would all sign final documents to allow Nippon to acquire the Pit…

Shaprio's renewable energy plan advances as Trump administration keeps Pa. fossil fuel plant online • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

The Blue Creek wind farm in Ohio, consists of 152 wind turbines with a total capacity of 304 megawatts. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has finalized new rules that are expected to help ease the backlog of new wind, solar and battery storage projects awaiting regulatory approval. (Robert Zullo/ States Newsroom) Days before Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to expand the commonwealth’s renewable energy resources, t…

Shapiro’s 35% Green Energy Plan Sparks Backlash in PA - American Faith

Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 35% green energy plan to require 35% of electricity generation from renewable sources within a decade, a key part of his “Lightning Plan.” The measure, formally known as the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), passed the House Environmental Committee on Monday with a 14-12 vote along strict party lines—no Republicans supported the bill, while all Democrats backed it. S…

Pa. House committee advances bill promoting wind, solar and other renewable energy sources

HARRISBURG — A Democratic-controlled state House committee on Monday pushed forward a portion of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy plan that...