Author: Eric K.

Sen. Yaw: Pennsylvania ‘PULSE’ Project Creates More Angst as Emissions Flatline
March 22, 2021

Sen. Yaw: Pennsylvania ‘PULSE’ Project Creates More Angst as Emissions Flatline

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today remarked on the Wolf Administration’s so-called “clean” energy initiative that will seek to produce nearly 50 percent of state government’s electricity through seven new solar energy arrays, totaling 191-Megawatts (MW) to be built in Columbia, Juniata, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and York counties.  [Read More]

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March 22, 2021

Presentation by Dr. Scott Tinker – An Honest Conversation about Energy, Economy and Environment

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 10 am | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation)    [Read More]

Yaw Convenes Briefing on Carbon Capture Technology
March 11, 2021

Yaw Convenes Briefing on Carbon Capture Technology

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) this week chaired an informational briefing  on the deployment and utilization of carbon dioxide management technologies in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Media Advisory – Committee Briefing to Examine Deployment and Utilization of Carbon Dioxide Management Technologies
March 8, 2021

Media Advisory – Committee Briefing to Examine Deployment and Utilization of Carbon Dioxide Management Technologies

The Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold a virtual informational briefing on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, beginning at 10AM, to examine the deployment and utilization of carbon dioxide management technologies. Watch Live  [Read More]

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March 8, 2021

Informational Meeting on the Deployment and Utilization of Carbon Dioxide Management Technologies

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 10 a.m. | Virtual Participation |    [Read More]

Senator Yaw Calls DRBC Natural Gas Drilling Ban an Assault on Private Property Rights
February 25, 2021

Senator Yaw Calls DRBC Natural Gas Drilling Ban an Assault on Private Property Rights

“The DRBC ban is not just an assault on a highly regulated industry that employs thousands of Pennsylvanians, but it’s another example of neighboring state’s dictating our energy policy,” Senator Gene Yaw said.  [Read More]

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February 3, 2021

RGGI Letter Sent to IRRC Following Committee Vote

In a party-line vote, the state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), today approved sending a letter to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) urging its review of concerns expressed by numerous commentators, including those from organized labor leaders, business leaders and elected officials over the past year who have weighed in against the “CO2 Budget Trading Program,” proposed regulation - #7-559 (IRRC #3274).   [Read More]

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January 29, 2021

Meeting to Consider a Letter to IRRC disapproving of Reg #7-559 regarding Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, February 3, 2021 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) |    [Read More]

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