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Why Gov. Shapiro sued to limit future electric bill hikes

The state says the regional grid operator has a broken cost-setting process.

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FILE - This Wednesday, May 5, 2010 file picture shows a plume of oil as a shrimp boat uses booms to collect oil in the waters of Chandeleur Sound, La. On April 20, 2010,  a well blew wild under a BP oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Eleven workers were missing that day, and would later be declared dead. Ten years after the explosion on that Deepwater Horizon rig off Louisiana's coast, The Associated Press is making the original story and photographs available. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Climate change attorneys say a Pa. statute could be used to prosecute fossil fuel companies

A new law journal article argues climate polluters could be criminally charged in Pennsylvania. But some say it’s a risky long shot for prosecutors.

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New federal clean energy rebates are in limbo for residents of Pa., Del., and N.J.

Federal funding is still pending for 21 states, as Biden’s term nears its end. The rebates can cover heat pumps, electric stoves and insulation.

5 months ago

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Delaware inks deal with US Wind worth $128 million

US Wind plans two offshore wind projects off the coast of Delmarva. The projects require running cables beneath Delaware waters, wetlands and state park land.

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More than 100 Philly rentals don’t have heat during the holidays, records show

It’s against the law to rent an apartment without heat inside Philadelphia city limits, but dozens of landlords are still doing that, city code violations show.

5 months ago

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The U.S. Army Corps wants to elevate 6,000 N.J. homes to protect them from storms

The plan is not yet funded and is still subject to change. Construction could begin as early as 2030.

5 months ago

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Money

A Pa. utility shutoff law is expiring. Here’s what you need to know

A state law governing utility termination expires Dec. 31. But the winter shutoff moratorium stays in effect.

5 months ago

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Top climate stories of 2024: N. J. wildfires, fracking fact checks and an uncertain future for ‘green’ hydrogen energy

2024 marked a year of climate solutions pushed by the federal government. But the future of President Joe Biden’s signature climate programs are uncertain.

5 months ago

Outgoing DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin
Science

Delaware releases updated energy ‘playbook’ to combat climate change

The last time Delaware updated its energy plan was 2009. The new plan contains strategies to combat climate change.

5 months ago

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Science

Group says New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, calls settlement inadequate

A Jersey Shore environmental group says damage from decades of toxic waste dumping at one of America's most notorious pollution sites caused $1 billion worth of damages.

5 months ago

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Community
Billy Penn

PECO will hike electricity bills 10% starting in January

Utility promises more help for low-income customers.

6 months ago

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New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change

New Jersey is considering charging fees on producers of fossil fuels to help the state that is home to several oil and gas facilities fight the effects of climate change.

6 months ago

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Community

Anglers cheer new federal dollars aimed at keeping streams healthy for native brook trout

The initiative is one of more than 60 conservation projects nationwide to receive a total of more than $122 million through Biden’s America the Beautiful Challenge.

6 months ago

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New Jersey’s gas tax climbing by nearly 3 cents starting New Year’s Day

Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration said Monday the state’s gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon.

6 months ago

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Fixed is the new ‘new’: Advocates say to consider greener tech purchases this holiday season

Items like TVs, game consoles and phones create toxic e-waste and emissions. Environmental advocates say repaired items are a better deal.

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