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Energy

A SEPTA bus on the street
PlanPhilly
Science

‘We can learn from them’: Transit professionals to gather in Philly for green bus conference

It will be the first time the Zero Emissions Bus Conference has come to the East Coast. Organizers say there’s growing interest across the country.

4 months ago

AC units for sale on the back of a pick-up truck
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly gets federal money to explore ‘cool roofs’

The U.S. Department of Energy grant will also help the city expand energy efficiency education and plan to grow the clean energy workforce.

4 months ago

A crew installs a solar array on the roof of a home in Frankfort, Ky., in 2023. (Michael Conroy/AP)
Community

Rooftop solar has a fraud problem. The industry is working to build back trust

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints, including in Philadelphia. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation.

5 months ago

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Urban Planning

Climate change takes center stage at Philadelphia Gas Commission meeting

Testifying ratepayers urged commissioners to strike down a proposal that would limit public participation in Philadelphia Gas Works’ budget process.

5 months ago

Listen 1:40
Chris Coons and a person look at the technology
Community

Chemours opens new battery materials lab in Newark, Del.

Chemours says its process for producing battery materials reduces cost and energy.

5 months ago

Heat pumps can work for both heating and cooling. You can think of a heat pump as an air conditioner that can also work backward.
Urban Planning

The Philly region is claiming millions in home energy tax credits. Here’s how taxpayers saved

President Biden’s 2022 climate law expanded the tax credits, which cover the costs of heat pumps, air conditioners, home insulation and solar panels.

5 months ago

Listen 1:14
Executive order
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Legal bills top $4.2M in fight over key Pa. climate change program

The Shapiro administration and legislative Republicans are on opposite sides of court cases involving the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

5 months ago

gas drilling site
Politics & Policy

Harris once wanted to ban fracking. Trump wants voters in energy-rich Pennsylvania to remember

The Harris campaign called Trump’s claims an “attempt to distract from his own plans to enrich oil and gas executives at the expense of the middle class.”

5 months ago

climate activists hold signs saying Hydrogen is going nowhere and No Mach2
Science

Hydrogen-related businesses pay to network. Environmental justice advocates say those doors should be open to the public

MACH2 leaders say the business networking events don’t preclude community engagement. Activists say they’re an example of exclusivity.

5 months ago

A Philadelphia Gas Works sign
Science

Climate activists want a seat at the table when it comes to PGW’s budget. The city has a proposal to prevent that

Clean energy advocates say the city is trying to block transparency regarding PGW’s budget process. The city says it needs to make the process more efficient.

5 months ago

Nate Golubiewski trying to use an EV charging station
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

So many electric vehicles in Philly, but so few chargers

The federal government is investing in EV infrastructure, but very slowly.

5 months ago

Window air conditioners in an building on Race Street
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program

With more than a month left of the program, over a dozen county agencies have waitlists. “Demand is outrageous,” one official said.

5 months ago

Solar panels
Politics & Policy

Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen

Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table.

5 months ago

Sunrise in Alaska
Politics & Policy

Why many scientists fear a second Trump term

Political interference was well documented across the government during the Trump administration.

5 months ago

Michael Regan at a podium
Politics & Policy

EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution

The latest round of grants includes $396 million to Pennsylvania to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions from cement, asphalt and other material.

5 months ago

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