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During the 2020 election, then-candidate Joe Biden campaigned on ending fossil fuels. Now, his administration’s decision made in January — a so-called “pause” on pending liquified natural gas (LNG) exports — comes during an election year yet again. Except this time, the policy decision is effective immediately, and it dramatically threatens Pennsylvania’s flourishing natural gas …

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Last year, the United States was the top exporter of liquefied natural gas in the world, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. And Pennsylvania is one of the top producers of natural gas in the nation. But in January, President Joe Biden announced a temporary pause on pending or future approvals for new terminals that export LNG. …

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Pennsylvania’s energy future hangs in the balance amid a federal pause on liquified natural gas production, leaving taxpayers on the hook for more costly and less reliable power. At least, so say the critics of President Joe Biden’s decision to temporarily block LNG exports — which they say has a particularly devastating impact in the …

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Built on a foundation of abundant natural gas resources, Pennsylvania is a powerhouse when it comes to producing and exporting energy. This energy advantage has served Pennsylvanians well – affordable, efficient natural gas, thousands of good jobs, billions of dollars in revenues for the state and communities and measurable emissions reductions. Natural gas continues to …

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Speakers representing industry and labor said Marcellus shale gas is needed here and abroad   The Biden administration’s moratorium on building new liquified natural gas export terminals makes the future uncertain for what could be an “economy changing” project for Pennsylvania, House Republican lawmakers heard Monday. Speakers representing the manufacturing and natural gas industries and construction trades …

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Pennsylvania’s labor and industry leaders continue to address Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy plan that the governor believes will create thousands of jobs, lower costs, and make the state a leader in energy.  Rob Bair, president of the Pennsylvania State Building and Construction Trades, said the state cannot afford to continue “to do nothing.” He said …

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Today, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Luke Bernstein released the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s announcement of two new energy programs for Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Act (PACER) and the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS): “We all share the goals of protecting our environment and …

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When the Biden administration announced its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export moratorium, it was seen as a boon for environmentalists in an election year. That gift, however, may end up hurting Biden in the important swing state of Pennsylvania. A new poll released by Axis Research and the Pennsylvania Energy Infrastructure Alliance (PEIA) shows 58 percent of …

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A new statewide Pennsylvania poll released Monday morning showed 58% of Pennsylvania voters surveyed oppose President Joe Biden’s liquefied natural gas export moratorium after learning the details of the impact it would have on jobs and communities in the state. The survey showed 41% of voters are more likely to vote against Biden based on him suspending approvals for new …

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With all this talk about energy efficiency and reliability as it relates to the global climate crisis, I wonder why natural gas isn’t being talked about more. Natural gas is the cleanest fossil fuel. In fact, according to the U.S. Energy Administration, natural gas usage results in fewer emissions “of nearly all types of air …

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