Energy + Utilities
NEWS

House Dems: Consumers saved from another rate hike during affordability crisis  

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PennEnvironment: RELEASE: Data center growth threatens air quality and progress toward cleaner energy grid  

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PennFuture: A Ruinous Earth Day: Governor Shapiro's coal plant deal sets PA on a path for continued polluted air and water  

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Make the Road PA: As new report exposes costly impact of data centers, Pennsylvanians call for statewide moratorium on data centers and stronger data protections  

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Shapiro Administration Files Motion to Enter Consent Decree to Maintain Reliable, Affordable Power by Allowing Keystone and Conemaugh Plants to Continue Operating with Improved Environmental Controls and Upgrades  

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PUC to Investigate $163 Million Rate Increase Request by Peoples Natural Gas  

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PUC Opens Investigation into UGI Electric Rate Increase Request  

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Governor Shapiro Saves 1.7 Million Pennsylvania Consumers $510 Million on Their Utility Bills After Demanding PECO Withdraw its Proposed Rate Increase  

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Shapiro Administration Secures $14 Million for Enhanced Geothermal Systems Pilot Demonstration Project in Pennsylvania  

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C. Williams Introduces Electricity Ratepayer Protection Act  

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PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on 2026-27 State Budget 

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House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan A. Harris Statement on House Passage of General Appropriations Bill 

 

Lt. Governor Davis Launches Statewide “Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets” Tour 

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DEP: Shapiro Administration Takes Steps to Add More Energy Generation and Battery Storage to the Grid, Protect Pennsylvanians from High Energy Costs 

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Ciresi introduces legislation to require transparency in data center development  

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Susquehanna Valley Center for Public Policy: Pennsylvania's Energy Leadership Depends on Competition 

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House Energy Committee holds public hearing on groundbreaking geothermal energy development bill 

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Shapiro Administration Invests $1.47 Million to Help Local Communities Purchase Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Reduce Energy Costs, and Improve Air Quality 

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Conservation Voters of PA Applauds $267M Grant Program for Industrial Decarbonization, Calls for Consistent Leadership Following Recent Extension of Coal Generation 

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Delivering on Budget Address Promise, Governor Shapiro Appoints New Special Counsel for Energy Affordability 

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Pittsburgh Technology Council Calls for Temporary Pause on Data Center Legislation to Protect Pennsylvania Manufacturing Jobs

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PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on the 2026-27 State Budget

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ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Honors 26 Projects Advancing Cleaner Air, Water, and Environmental Stewardship Across Pennsylvania with 2026 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence

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Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Legislation Empowering Pennsylvania Municipalities on Data Center Decisions

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House Republicans Unveil 11-Bill Energy Package to Keep the Lights On, Costs Down

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Pennycuick Introduces Measure to Prohibit Foreign Entities from Controlling Data Centers

DEP & DCED: Shapiro Administration Invests $25 Million in Solar for Schools Program, Helping Schools Save Money and Transition to Clean Energy

“A Model for the Nation:” Support Grows for Governor Shapiro’s GRID Requirements, Executive Order on Data Center Development in Pennsylvania

Yaw Bill to Ensure Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners Signed into Law
Legislation to encourage small, efficient nuclear plants in Pa. signed into law 

Shapiro Administration Announces New Methane Rules to Reduce Pollution from Oil and Gas Operations

ENERGY SECURITY STARTS WITH PENNSYLVANIA 

 

Upcoming PUC Technical Conference Focuses on Utility Costs Driven by Data Centers and Other Large-Load Customers

A PUC SETTLEMENT COULD QUIETLY END ELECTRIC CHOICE FOR 2 MILLION PENNSYLVANIANS

Pennsylvania Electric Reliability Improved in 2025 – But Severe Weather Kept the Pressure On 

Senate Committee Advances Bartolotta, Pisciottano Bill to Require AEDs at Utility Worksites 

Pennycuick Bill Prohibiting Data Centers from Shielding Information from the Public Approved by Committee

Pa. House advances Friel Otten bill to establish public-interest standard for utility decisions

Pielli’s data center regulation bill unanimously adopted in House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee

Pielli and Fiedler bill to end excess utility profits advances out of state House Energy Committee

Yaw Urges PJM to Focus on Generation Growth, Grid Reliability 

House passes Inglis, Fiedler bill to streamline new energy connections to grid