As the “Keystone State,” Pennsylvania has a long history as an energy powerhouse. That distinction remains true today thanks in large part to the development of the commonwealth’s prolific natural gas reserves. As second in the nation in overall production, natural gas has been a bright spot for the state’s overall economy, providing reliable, affordable …

Pennsylvania needs to capitalize on energy reserves: Opinion Column by Erick Coolidge Read More »

Votes cast on November 8 here in Pennsylvania will have a significant impact on a wide array of key issues. But none are arguably as critical as the impacts of the election on our energy sector. With a key Senate race, 17 seats in the House of Representatives, and a gubernatorial election, voters’ choices will …

EARL BAKER: Voters need the facts on energy crisis Read More »

The natural gas and oil industry in Pennsylvania supports 500,000 jobs across the state, with more than $40 billion in total payroll. As a result, oil and gas together contribute $78.3 billion to the PA economy. Those facts are from Stephanie Catarino Wissman, Pennsylvania Executive Director for the American Petroleum Institute; and PA Chamber of …

Energy = Jobs and Growth: Two PA Leaders Make the Case for State’s Energy Sector Read More »

As the “Keystone State,” Pennsylvania has a long history as an energy powerhouse. That distinction remains true today thanks in large part to the development of the commonwealth’s prolific natural gas reserves. As second in the nation in overall production, natural gas has been a bright spot for the state’s overall economy, providing reliable, affordable and clean …

Game-changing natural gas needs support Read More »

With energy demand soaring and supply struggling to keep up, discussion has centered on new development in the natural gas and oil industry. Energy development can have a global impact but also a local one as highlighted in the article “Can environmental violations define oil and gas companies as bad actors? A judgment awaits” (Aug. …

Vital and proud Read More »

At a time when our country – and the world – require additional natural gas supplies to fuel economic growth and keep us all cool and safe, it’s welcome news that Washington County and other Pennsylvania counties are benefitting from a rebound in energy drilling that sharply increases impact fee income from producing wells. That …

LETTER: Pa. stands proud of energy contribution Read More »

In an op-ed, Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons argues for the expansion of oil and gas production in Pennsylvania. Inflation continues to wreak havoc on American workers, small businesses and families, with the consumer price index rocketing up to 9.1% since last year. A year ago, I testified before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee and warned …

Poor energy policy is hurting Americans Read More »

Energy isn’t sexy until the lights go out, and it looks like Germany is in for a late-autumn un-robing. A bit nippy. Can Pennsylvania help keep at least a couple Germany’s lights on and plants running? Why does it matter? Yes, Pennsylvania can contribute to a country that imports about 95% of the nearly 100 billion …

Pennsylvania and LNG to Germany Read More »

Home-grown energy, please As fuel prices remain high throughout the country, it’s time to embrace and support home-grown energy resources. For too long, the United States has felt the negative repercussions of being overly reliant on foreign energy sources. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We have plenty of secure, reliable energy resources …

Letter to the Editor Read More »

In a surprising turnabout, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced last week he has struck a deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on a package of tax hikes and energy subsidies. Unfortunately, this proposal, which appears to be designed to game the Senate’s reconciliation process to pass spending bills, departs from recent congressional …

Kevin Sunday: Bipartisanship on energy, jobs a better path than reconciliation gamesmanship Read More »