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Sep 3, 2010 Hot, but not that hot (The Times Leader) This summer's average temperature was 72.1 degrees. We had a lot of humidity and a lack of rain.    more...  
Sep 3, 2010 Independent firms urge Allegheny Energy merger (The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Akron, Ohio-based FirstEnergy will issue 0.667 shares of its stock in exchange for each Allegheny Energy share outstanding.    more...  
Sep 3, 2010 Onorato campaigns in Erie (Erie Times-News) Democratic gubernatorial nominee Dan Onorato charged his GOP opponent with taking one side on the issue of drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale formation. Onorato said Thursday at a news conference in Erie that Republican Tom Corbett takes the industry's side. Onorato, the Allegheny...    more...  
Sep 3, 2010 Christie vetoes several DRPA policy changes (The Philadelphia Inquirer) Rendell of his plans to veto the DRPA actions. The Pennsylvania governor, who appoints the DRPA's chairman, does not have similar veto power. Rendell spokesman Gary Tuma said Rendell "has not had a chance to talk to Gov. Christie about this yet, and therefore he doesn't know exactly why Gov.    more...  
Sep 3, 2010 Grant from state to light up city streets more efficiently (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Ed Rendell announced Wednesday for public and private energy initiatives statewide. Rendell said in a statement, the 40 grants will "generate or save the equivalent of more than 10 billion kilowatt hours of electricity over their lifetimes. Rendell has funded this very important project that will...    more...  
Sep 3, 2010 Casey discusses Recovery Act (The Daily Review (Towanda, Pa.)) Eric Hrin Sep. 3, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- FORKSVILLE -- U.S. Sen.    more...  
Sep 3, 2010 Eachus blasts DEP mine fill 'info' (The Times Leader) It would be used alone and in a mixture of water and coal ash to be spread in layers to bring the pits up to the grade of the surrounding land.    more...  
Sep 3, 2010 Sestak admits earmark 'error' (The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Mike Wereschagin Sep. 3, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Rep. A month later, he asked Sestak, D-Delaware County, to write a letter to the Department of Energy supporting the same project. Even if the foundation had received the money, House rules allow nonprofits...    more...  
Sep 2, 2010 Where's Gaga? Places where the pop queen might visit in Pittsbugh (Beaver County Times) Wilson attended that show with her 17-year-old granddaughter, Modesty Colquitt, and reports, "It was amazing ... thrilling.    more...  
Sep 2, 2010 Rostraver lists prerequisites for recertifying No. 1 fire department (The Valley Independent) You didn't investigate our qualifications for these gentlemen.    more...  
Sep 2, 2010 Officials, experts discuss Marcellus Shale issues at public forum (The Daily Courier) Eichler said one single incident can be a violation of several sections of law.    more...  
Sep 2, 2010 Advisory firms (The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Akron, Ohio-based FirstEnergy will issue 0.667 shares of its stock in exchange for each Allegheny Energy share outstanding. The Allegheny Energy headquarters employs more than 900. The merged FirstEnergy would be one of the nation's largest electric utilities in terms of customers and...    more...  
Sep 2, 2010 State deals with drillers raise brows (The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) He said $1,000 an acre was the going rate for gas leases when Anadarko approached the administration about the Sproul tract in May 2009. Some privately said the deals raised industry officials' eyebrows. Rep. Typically, in a 30,000-acre lease, we'd see 1,000 acres of surface disturbance.    more...  
Sep 2, 2010 Waterways fix melds taxes, caps, feds (The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Inc., a river towing business. "We have a plan; that's the main point. The fund and federal appropriations are supposed to pay equal shares to cover major projects. But the arrangement has been slipping since the late 1990s. Federal dollars slowed, and costs rose due to project delays.    more...  
Sep 2, 2010 State plans increased inspections for haulers (The Times Leader) ...drill cuttings from natural gas drilling operations -- and garbage haulers in general -- can expect to see more roadside inspections this coming year. The state Department of Environmental Protection and Pennsylvania State Police have agreed to increase funding for inspections to ensure waste...    more...  
Sep 1, 2010 SEPTA pilot program to capture, reuse subway energy (The Philadelphia Inquirer) Peco Energy (NYSE:EXC) Co. to power its trains, subways, and electrified trolley and bus fleet. The pilot project, involving a single battery array at a SEPTA electric substation in Kensington, would cost about $1.5 million. The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority is underwriting the...    more...  
Sep 1, 2010 Gas tax plan suggested (The Times Leader) ...enactment of a severance tax that would take effect in January 2011. According to the report author, policy center research director Michael Wood, a severance tax makes sense for several reasons: Every state with mineral wealth, except Pennsylvania, imposes a severance tax; states with...    more...  
Sep 1, 2010 Peco electric rates to rise by less than 10 percent under settlement (The Philadelphia Inquirer) Earlier this year, some consumer advocates claimed customers would face doomsday increases of up to 30 percent. The settlement will allow Peco to increase electric rates by $225 million. The commission typically approves settlements, unless it finds flaws. The increase applies only to the...    more...  
Sep 1, 2010 Peco holds energy hike to 10 percent (Philadelphia Daily News) It will next be reviewed by two administrative law judges, who will make a recommendation to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.    more...  
Sep 1, 2010 How Philadelphia's Navy Yard will become mini-city of energy innovation (The Philadelphia Inquirer) High-tech materials that remove humidity from the air without cooling it to the bone-chilling level of the typical air conditioner. UTC will receive $10 million for research and will chip in $5 million of its own, while Bayer MaterialScience (NYSE:BAY) is to get $2.5 million and contribute about...    more...