Iceberg Ahead: Pennsylvania’s Looming Power Crisis
February 20, 2025

Iceberg Ahead: Pennsylvania’s Looming Power Crisis

Nearly a year has passed since Gov. Josh Shapiro first announced a “new era” of leadership in energy with a program he claimed would create 15,000 jobs, save energy customers $664 million and generate $11.4 billion in investments in “clean, reliable energy resources.”  [Read More]

Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee
January 9, 2025

Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has been reappointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

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October 21, 2024

Public hearing on Waste to Fuels

Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing  [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]

Senate OKs Framework for Carbon Capture Sequestration
April 9, 2024

Senate OKs Framework for Carbon Capture Sequestration

The state Senate today approved Senate Bill 831 to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Maryland Puts the Grid to the Test While Pennsylvania Pays the Bill
February 29, 2024

Op-Ed: Maryland Puts the Grid to the Test While Pennsylvania Pays the Bill

Last year, the Maryland General Assembly announced plans to reduce its output of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions 60% by 2031.  [Read More]

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February 6, 2024

Yaw Raises Concerns Over Massive Spending Increase in Shapiro’s Budget, Failure to Acknowledge PA’s Energy Sector

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) voiced concerns today about the excessive $3.2 billion increase in state spending in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 state budget.  [Read More]

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January 23, 2024

Joint public hearing with Ohio PUC on energy reliability

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and Ohio PUC Committee | Ohio State House, Room 313, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH  [Read More]

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December 12, 2023

Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Bill to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today approved legislation to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting for Tuesday, December 12
December 11, 2023

Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting for Tuesday, December 12

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Tuesday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m., according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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