Let’s give three cheers to the state’s annual natural gas impact fee allocation and the benefits our community gets from it every year. Every June the Public Utility Commission announces the impact fee collection and distribution – with a significant portion going back to Pennsylvania counties and local governments to help fund important community projects. …
A total of $5.499 million in natural gas impact fees came back to Washington County in 2023 alone, making it the highest paid county in Pennsylvania. Natural gas has been a game changer for the commonwealth, but Southwestern Pennsylvania has particularly benefited from the development of the Marcellus Shale natural gas reserve. Not only has …
Natural gas isn’t just providing cleaner, more affordable and reliable energy to Pennsylvania residents – it’s also helping to power and support new industries. One of the most recent examples is the influx of data centers – which require a substantial amount of energy to operate. This past spring, it was announced that the site …
Natural gas isn’t just providing cleaner, more affordable and reliable energy to Pennsylvania residents — it’s also helping to power and support new industries. One of the most recent examples is the influx of data centers, which require a substantial amount of energy to operate. This past spring, it was announced that the site of …
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) on Nov. 12 released a five-point policy roadmap for the incoming Trump administration and next Congress that aims to help America control its energy future. The roadmap details steps the federal government can take in 2025 and beyond to increase the nation’s geopolitical strength, protect consumers, leverage natural resources, reform federal permitting, …
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As Washington prepares for the incoming Trump administration, the American Petroleum Institute (API) believes voters gave the new president a mandate to undo President Joe Biden’s extreme climate policies. “It is clear that energy was on the ballot,” said API president Mike Sommers during a Tuesday conference call. The organization released a five-point energy policy roadmap for …
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Pennsylvania is a global energy leader, producing more energy than ever before. And this is good news, considering the expected surge in demand for power. After a decade of relatively flat electricity demand, America could see an acceleration in load growth with new data centers, manufacturing facilities and electrification efforts. Look no further than the …
Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated America’s Independence Day. This national holiday is a reminder to each of us of the ideals our forefathers fought for – individual freedom being at the forefront. Unfortunately, individual freedoms are being stripped away by unnecessary government regulations and mandates. The most recent example is EPA’s finalized tailpipe …
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The switch from coal to natural gas for power generation has reduced emissions and air pollutants, which has resulted in $450 billion to $1.04 trillion in public health benefits for Pennsylvanians. The Marcellus Shale Coalition’s results are from data from the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and applied U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. …
Study: Pennsylvanians See +$450B in Health Benefits from Natural Gas Read More »
Natural gas has been transformative for Pennsylvania’s economy, positioning the state as a global energy leader and providing a reliable and affordable energy source for homeowners and businesses alike. As we head into another election season, lawmakers and voters need to understand the negative impact that policies seeking to limit energy production can have on …
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