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Pennsylvania Needs Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Dominance Pennsylvania Needs Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Dominance
Pennsylvania Needs Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Dominance Pennsylvanians could be forgiven for feeling a bit whipsawed when it comes to recent energy-related news here in the Keystone State. On one hand, the recently signed federal “One Big Beautiful Bill” pulls back from recent progress that has been made in clean energy production, limiting our energy options instead of supporting an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy. That means fewer jobs, less economic growth and an electric grid that will become increasingly strained under continued and unprecedented demand for more power. On the other hand, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick and President Donald Trum…

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by Kate Harper & Conor Lamb
News
PA Among 20 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why PA Among 20 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why
PA Among 20 Best States For Environmental Protections, New Study Says: Here's Why Many Northeast states are among the nation's leaders in protecting the environment, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of Best States for Environmental Protection on Tuesday, June 10. The website ranked all 50 states based on environmental protection programs, energy use, waste reduction, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis included whether states have water reuse rules, how many environmental charities they support, and how vulnerable they are to climate shifts like record-breaking heat. "The US produces over 292 million tons of waste per…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
$14B+ In Projects, 10K Jobs Scrapped As Clean Energy Faces Trump, GOP Headwinds: Study $14B+ In Projects, 10K Jobs Scrapped As Clean Energy Faces Trump, GOP Headwinds: Study
$14B+ In Projects, 10K Jobs Scrapped As Clean Energy Faces Trump, GOP Headwinds: Study More than $14 billion in projects and 10,000 jobs have been canceled or delayed in 2025 as President Donald Trump's massive spending bill threatens the future of clean energy development in the US. The economic toll jumped sharply when $4.5 billion in planned battery, electric, and wind projects were scrapped in April, according to the nonpartisan group E2. The analysis released on Thursday, May 29, comes as the Senate awaits a vote on the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a tax-and-spending plan that would eliminate key clean energy incentives. The bill passed by House Republicans&nb…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Pennsylvania Must Lead The Way In A Clean Energy Future Pennsylvania Must Lead The Way In A Clean Energy Future
Pennsylvania Must Lead The Way In A Clean Energy Future As Pennsylvania’s budget season unfolds, a major opportunity stands before us—one that could shape the future of our economy and energy industry for generations. While state budget discussions may not always generate excitement, this year, they hold the promise of transformative investment in Pennsylvania’s energy future. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget takes a bold step forward by positioning Pennsylvania as a leader in the clean energy economy. With the federal government committing up to $2 billion for clean hydrogen production and industrial decarbonization, our commonwealth is poise…

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by Kate Harper & Conor Lamb