Tag: renewables
US natural gas consumption forecasted to drop in 2021 and 2022
Domestic natural gas consumption is going to continue to fall through 2021 and 2022, according to government forecasts. Though consumption in some sectors is expected to grow this year, overall natural gas use will likely drop, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s April Short-Term Energy Outlook.
Arche Energy Project approved by Ohio Power Siting Board
The Arche Energy Project in Fulton County was approved by the Ohio Power Siting Board April 15. The 107-megawatt solar facility will be built on about 600 acres in Gorham Township.
Penn State Extension sets webinar on solar leasing for landowners
The webinar will discuss what is driving the solar leasing activity, what siting considerations exist and what you should look for and avoid in a solar lease agreement.
What’s next for Ohio’s House Bill 6?
Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation last week to repeal parts of the controversial House Bill 6, including the $1 billion nuclear plant bailout. But millions in subsidies for aging coal-fired power plants and yet-to-be-built utility-scale solar farms remain.
Pennsylvania still facing uphill battle to join RGGI
Pennsylvania's efforts to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative face continued opposition within the state legislature. A Republican lawmaker introduced legislation in March to require the General Assembly’s input in joining the regional cap and trade program.
Report: US solar capacity expected to quadruple by 2030
Pennsylvania more than doubled its solar capacity in 2020 and Ohio tripled its capacity, according to a new report by Solar Energy Industries Association.
Webinar set to look at issues with utility-scale solar projects
Penn State Extension's webinar titled “Utility Scale Solar and Siting Considerations: Stormwater, Vegetation, Fencing and Ag Use” is set for 12 p.m. April 27. The presentation will include a virtual tour of several recently installed solar facilities in Pennsylvania and New York.
Public hearings set for solar projects in Defiance, Union counties
The Ohio Power Siting Board is holding two virtual public hearings for proposed solar farms in Defiance and Union counties.
Half of Pennsylvania government’s power to come from solar by 2023
Pennsylvania announced its commitment to buy power from a 191 megawatt solar project that will be built in seven arrays across six counties. Called Pennsylvania PULSE, the project is being touted by the state as the largest government solar energy commitment in the nation to date.
Two more solar projects approved in Ohio
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved the applications for two new utility-scale solar facilities in Madison and Highland counties. The projects would cover more than 3,500 acres of land.
