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Some in PA Push to Stop A Proposed LNG Terminal

Residents and community groups in Chester and Eddystone are organizing opposition to a proposed $7 billion liquified natural gas terminal along the Delaware River. The facility would export Pennsylvania's fracked gas but raises concerns about increased emissions, pollution, and explosion risks. The opposition comes as the Trump administration pushes to dramatically increase LNG exports nationwide. Source: penncapital-star.com

Some in PA Push to Stop A Proposed LNG Terminal
https://penncapital-star.com/energy-environment/as-trump-pushes-liquified-natural-gas-exports-some-in-pa-push-to-stop-a-proposed-lng-terminal/

FERC Advances Rebooted Bid for Northeast Gas Pipeline

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has moved forward with a revised proposal for a natural gas pipeline project serving the Northeast region. The rebooted bid represents renewed efforts to expand gas transmission infrastructure to meet growing energy demands in the region, with implications for Pennsylvania's energy construction sector. Source: politicopro.com

FERC Advances Rebooted Bid for Northeast Gas Pipeline
https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/09/02/ferc-advances-rebooted-bid-for-northeast-gas-pipeline-00536958

Reclaimed Coal Mine Shines Spotlight on Innovative Solar System

A former coal mining site in Pennsylvania is being transformed into an innovative solar energy facility, demonstrating how reclaimed industrial land can be repurposed for renewable energy development. The project showcases advanced solar technology while providing economic benefits to communities transitioning from coal-dependent economies to clean energy infrastructure. Source: powermag.com

Reclaimed Coal Mine Shines Spotlight on Innovative Solar System
https://www.powermag.com/reclaimed-coal-mine-shines-spotlight-on-innovative-solar-system/

Three Mile Island's Last Working Reactor Set to Reopen in 2027

Constellation Energy plans to restart the Three Mile Island Unit 1 reactor in 2027, one year ahead of schedule, under a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft. The facility, now renamed the Crane Clean Energy Center, will provide carbon-free power exclusively for Microsoft's AI data centers. This marks the first nuclear reactor restart in U.S. history and requires Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval. Source: msn.com

Three Mile Island's Last Working Reactor Set to Reopen in 2027
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/three-mile-island-s-last-working-reactor-set-to-reopen-in-2027-a-year-ahead-of-schedule/ar-AA1HqbE9

Lawmakers Schedule Meeting On Transmission Line

State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver and House representatives are hosting a public meeting about the controversial Sugarloaf PPL 500kV Transmission Line Project in Hazleton. The townhall will help property owners understand their rights regarding the proposed power line infrastructure and allow residents to speak directly with elected officials about the project's impacts. Source: wkok.com

Lawmakers Schedule Meeting On Transmission Line
https://www.wkok.com/lawmakers-schedule-meeting-on-transmission-line-project/

Administration Blocks USDA Funding for Solar Panels on Farmland

The Trump administration has terminated USDA's Rural Energy for America Program funding for large solar installations on prime farmland, citing concerns about farmland preservation and food security. The policy also blocks funding for solar panels manufactured by foreign adversaries, significantly impacting renewable energy development in rural Pennsylvania communities. Source: fox43.com

Administration Blocks USDA Funding for Solar Panels on Farmland
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/politics/national-politics/trump-admin-blocks-usda-funding-for-solar-panels-on-farmland-foreign-panels-foreign/521-87784d45-b929-4909-bdbe-91d913e368a8

Solar Projects Face Deadline Pressure Under New Bill

Pennsylvania solar developers are rushing to meet new regulatory deadlines as state legislation creates tighter timelines for project approvals and construction. The new requirements affect utility-scale solar installations and could impact the timeline for renewable energy projects throughout the state, influencing construction schedules and investment decisions. Source: lvb.com

Solar Projects Face Deadline Pressure Under New Bill
https://lvb.com/solar-projects-face-deadline-pressure-under-new-bill/

State Sen. Saval Introduces Solar Panel Bill

Pennsylvania State Senator Nikil Saval has introduced legislation addressing solar panel regulations and deployment across the commonwealth. The bill aims to streamline permitting processes and establish clearer guidelines for solar installation projects, potentially affecting both residential and commercial solar development throughout Pennsylvania. Source: newsbreak.com

State Sen. Saval Introduces Solar Panel Bill
https://www.newsbreak.com/bucks-county-beacon-1702909/4190871640708-pa-state-sen-nikil-saval-introduces-solar-panel-bill

Jessup Borough Passes New Data Center Ordinance

Jessup Borough in Lackawanna County has approved a new ordinance governing data center development to address the growing demand from artificial intelligence and big tech companies. The regulations establish zoning requirements, infrastructure standards, and permitting procedures for large-scale data facilities, positioning the community for potential technology sector growth. Source: wnep.com

Jessup Borough Passes New Data Center Ordinance
https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/jessup-passes-new-ordinance-for-data-centers-lackawanna-county-artificial-intelligence-big-tech/523-20f40a0d-37a2-416e-8301-699de57ab6eb

Blume : Clean Energy Shouldn't Be Excluded from PA's Future

Opinion piece by Blume advocating for the inclusion of clean energy projects in Pennsylvania's long-term development strategy, emphasizing the importance of renewable energy infrastructure for economic growth and environmental sustainability. Source: timesonline.com

Blume : Clean Energy Shouldn't Be Excluded from PA's Future
https://www.timesonline.com/story/opinion/columns/2025/08/17/opinion-clean-energy-shouldnt-be-excluded-from-pa-future/85649700007/

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