Environmental Resources Committee

Senator Gene Yaw, Chair

Environmental Resources Committee

Senator Gene Yaw, Chair
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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]

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]

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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October 27, 2022

Yaw: LNG Exports Critical in Preventing Emissions Backslide

America must boost liquified natural gas (LNG) exports in the coming decade to prevent a reversal of the monumental emissions reductions we’ve achieved over the last 20 years, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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