Pa. lawmakers begin debate on new renewable energy goals
In March, Shapiro announced a plan to get 35% of the state’s electricity from clean sources by 2035.
In March, Shapiro announced a plan to get 35% of the state’s electricity from clean sources by 2035.
More than 100 advocacy groups say Shapiro’s “fossil fuels-first all-of-the-above energy strategy” does not move at the speed of climate change.
Advocates say it’s a first step in getting more renewables online, but some regional grid operators may fight the rule.
PennEnvironment says the map shows the path forward for Pennsylvania to get to 100 percent locally-produced, renewable energy.
Pennsylvania comes in 45th in the country in energy production from wind, solar, and hydropower.
Over the next 15 years PJM Interconnection expects to add 100,000 megawatts of renewable power.
“This would transform our economy. This would transform us in ways we really should be excited about.”
The fishing industry says the Biden administration is fast-tracking offshore wind development on an industrial scale at the expense of the environment and sustainable fisheries.