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Past Meetings & Hearings

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Public hearing on Waste to Fuels

Event Date: October 23
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing
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Joint public hearing with Ohio PUC on energy reliability

Event Date: February 1
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and Ohio PUC Committee | Ohio State House, Room 313, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH
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Meeting to consider SB 832; and the nominations to the Environmental Hearing Board: Paul Bruder and Maryanne Wesdock

Event Date: December 12
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing
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Joint public hearing with the Ohio Public Utilities Committee on Inter-State Relationships within PJM Grid

Event Date: November 2
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | William Penn Omni Hotel, Lawrence Welk Room, Pittsburgh, PA

News

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development Approved by House Committee
October 9, 2024

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?
July 31, 2024

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]

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July 18, 2024

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]

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July 12, 2024

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]

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May 1, 2024

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]

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.

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Main Capitol 362
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3013

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