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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]

Yaw Bill to Increase Penalties Against Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Approved by Senate
April 10, 2024

Yaw Bill to Increase Penalties Against Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Approved by Senate

Legislation to increase fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure was approved yesterday by the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 1058
February 5, 2024

Meeting to consider SB 1058

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

Senate ERE Committee to join Ohio Legislators for Hearing on Energy Reliability, Sustainability and Affordability
January 25, 2024

Senate ERE Committee to join Ohio Legislators for Hearing on Energy Reliability, Sustainability and Affordability

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will join members of the Ohio House of Representatives Public Utilities Committee, the Ohio House of Representatives Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee, for a hearing on Thursday, Feb. 1st at 10 a.m. to focus on energy reliability, sustainability, and affordability.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania, Ohio Legislators Hold Joint Hearing on Interstate Relationships within the PJM Grid
November 7, 2023

Pennsylvania, Ohio Legislators Hold Joint Hearing on Interstate Relationships within the PJM Grid

Members of the Pennsylvania Senate and the Ohio General Assembly convened in Pittsburgh last week for a joint public hearing on interstate relationships within the PJM grid, according to Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee chairman, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).    [Read More]

Yaw Applauds Commonwealth Court Decision on RGGI
November 2, 2023

Yaw Applauds Commonwealth Court Decision on RGGI

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement after the Commonwealth Court found that Pennsylvania’s entrance into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) may only be achieved through legislation duly enacted by the General Assembly.   [Read More]

Statement from Sen. Yaw on Today’s House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Hearing
October 30, 2023

Statement from Sen. Yaw on Today’s House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Hearing

Following today’s public hearing of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement:  [Read More]

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October 20, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 265 and HB 1246

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Room 461, Main Capitol  [Read More]

Statement from Sen. Yaw on Pennsylvania Hydrogen Hubs
October 13, 2023

Statement from Sen. Yaw on Pennsylvania Hydrogen Hubs

Two hydrogen hub projects partially located in Pennsylvania- one in the mid-Atlantic region and one in the Appalachian region - will receive part of $7 billion in U.S. federal grants according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).  [Read More]

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