Saturday PA Environment & Energy Articles - NewsClips: 3.14.26
News ClipPA Environment Digest Blog·PA·3/14/2026
This article covers a variety of environmental and energy-related developments in Pennsylvania, including a DEP study on radiation in landfill leachate, a settlement for the Bishop Tube site cleanup, and upcoming hearings and meetings related to energy policy, mining, and water treatment. It also mentions several utility rate filings and infrastructure projects, as well as funding for coal mine reclamation and agricultural initiatives.
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This Pennsylvania Environment Digest blog post covers a range of environmental and energy-related news from across the state.
It starts by highlighting upcoming government meetings and hearings, including a House Energy Committee meeting on advanced transmission technologies and virtual power plants, as well as DEP meetings on oil and gas, landfill leachate radiation, and other environmental topics.
The article then covers several recent regulatory actions and settlements by the DEP, including a $11.4 million deal for the cleanup of the Bishop Tube site in Chester County, and proposed consent agreements for hazardous waste sites in Montgomery and Franklin counties. DEP is also accepting comments on air quality and wastewater permits for facilities in Monroe, Philadelphia, and Greene counties.
The post mentions several infrastructure and energy projects, such as PPL Utilities' proposed rate settlement, FirstEnergy's transmission line replacements in Erie County, and the redevelopment of the former Cheswick Power Plant site into an AI data center. It also notes rising gas prices and changes to EPA regulations on ethylene oxide.
Finally, the article highlights various environmental and agricultural initiatives, including efforts by Penn State, the USDA, and local watershed groups to promote sustainability and climate resiliency across Pennsylvania communities.