Hearing on PJM Reliability Resource Initiative Planning and Generation Market Updates
May 8, 2025

Hearing on PJM Reliability Resource Initiative Planning and Generation Market Updates

Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing | Watch Live  [Read More]

Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance, Offering Protections for Landowners
March 24, 2025

Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance, Offering Protections for Landowners

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills today addressing stream maintenance and offering better protections for landowners, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 109, SB 349, SB 403 and SB 404
March 21, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 109, SB 349, SB 403 and SB 404

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Yaw to Introduce Legislation Addressing Electric Generation Shortfall
January 30, 2025

Yaw to Introduce Legislation Addressing Electric Generation Shortfall

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced plans to introduce legislation establishing the Grid Stabilization and Security Act.  [Read More]

Senate ERE Committee Convenes for First Meeting of New Session
January 27, 2025

Senate ERE Committee Convenes for First Meeting of New Session

Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23) and the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee convened for the committee’s first voting meeting of the 2025-26 legislative session at the State Capitol in Harrisburg today. The committee approved two energy-related bills, both sponsored by Yaw.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 186 and SB 187
January 27, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 186 and SB 187

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

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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