Upcoming Meetings & Hearings
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Past Meetings & Hearings
Public hearing on Waste to Fuels
Joint public hearing with Ohio PUC on energy reliability
Meeting to consider SB 832; and the nominations to the Environmental Hearing Board: Paul Bruder and Maryanne Wesdock
Joint public hearing with the Ohio Public Utilities Committee on Inter-State Relationships within PJM Grid
News
Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development Approved by House Committee
The state House of Representatives Environmental Resources and Energy Committee recently approved legislation to encourage responsible solar development and protect landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Who is Looking Out for Pennsylvania’s Interests?
By now, we have all heard Gov. Josh Shapiro complain that he is tired of getting his “ass kicked” by other states. He has opined that Pennsylvania is losing out to economic development in Ohio. Ask the authorities, planners and chambers of commerce in the western part of the state about the difficulties of enticing businesses to come to Pennsylvania, rather than Ohio. [Read More]
Yaw Measure Establishing Carbon Capture Framework in PA Signed into Law
Legislation to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania was signed into law earlier this week by Gov. Josh Shapiro, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw Measure Establishing Carbon Capture Framework in PA Headed to Governor’s Desk
Legislation to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania is headed to the governor’s desk, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Senate OKs Yaw Bill to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania
The state Senate today approved Senate Bill 832, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the commonwealth. [Read More]
Majority
Members
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee has jurisdiction over matters relating to the management of Pennsylvania’s air, land and water. This includes the conservation, development, and planning of Pennsylvania’s natural resources; and the conservation, development, and planning of sources of energy.
The Committee oversees the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and several boards, commissions and authorities.
Update for Chesapeake Energy Royalty Owners
Senators Urge Governor to Rescind RGGI Order
2019-20 Proposed DEP Budget Summary
Testimony of Patrick McDonnell, Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Governor’s Proposal Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget
2019-20 Proposed DCNR Budget Summary
Testimony of Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Governor’s Proposal Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget
Regulations
Useful Links
- Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy
- Community Conservation Partnership Program (DCNR Grants)
- DEP Air Quality State Implementation Plans
- Environmental Quality Board
- Growing Greener (DEP Grants)
- PA DCNR Advisory Council
- PA DEP Advisory Committees
- PA Department of Environmental Protection
- PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
- PA Environment Digest
- PA Infrastructure Investment Authority
- PA Senate Coal Caucus
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Wild Resource Conservation Program
Contact Us
HARRISBURG OFFICE
Senate Box 203023
Main Capitol 362
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3013
Telephone: 717-787-3280
Fax: 717-772-0575
TTY: 800-364-1581
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