Today, September 23, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $400,000 in supplemental funding to the city of Allentown, Pa. to support an ongoing brownfields cleanup project at the Allentown Metal Works Site. The Allentown Revolving Loan Fund grant is one of 31 supplemental brownfields grants totaling $13.2 million that EPA announced today for … Continue reading EPA Announces $400,000 in supplemental brownfields funding to help cleanup, redevelop Allentown site
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PaPUC Approves PPL Smart Meter Plan
Today, September 3, 2015, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the Smart Meter Technology Procurement and Installation Plan submitted by PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL). The Commission voted 5-0 to approve an Order finalizing PPL’s plan for smart meter deployment, as required by Act 129 of 2008 (Act 129). The Smart Meter Plan (SMP) … Continue reading PaPUC Approves PPL Smart Meter Plan
PJM and Gas Pipelines Coordinate to Fuel Electric Power Plants
PJM Interconnection and several large interstate natural gas pipelines that provide fuel for electric generators in the PJM footprint, which includes Pennsylvania, have signed a memorandum of understanding spelling out coordination efforts to promote reliability. They have agreed to work more closely with each other to improve operational planning and address growing interdependence between the … Continue reading PJM and Gas Pipelines Coordinate to Fuel Electric Power Plants
Prince Law Offices Proud to Announce Selection for EPA CHP Partnership
Prince Law Offices, P.C. is proud to announce that it was recently selected by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for entry into the EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP) in recognition of its efforts to improve the environmental performance of the United States energy supply system by supporting combined heat and power … Continue reading Prince Law Offices Proud to Announce Selection for EPA CHP Partnership
Pennsylvania DEP Oil and Gas Surface Regulations – Draft Final Rule Update
Pa DEP Draft Final Rule Discussions Regarding Oil and Gas Surface Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will continue to discuss the draft final rule with members of the Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board (TAB) and the newly created Conventional Oil and Gas Advisory Committee (COGAC) at upcoming meetings this year. COGAC will … Continue reading Pennsylvania DEP Oil and Gas Surface Regulations – Draft Final Rule Update
Obama Clean Power Plan Impacts on Pennsylvania
On August 3, 2015, President Obama announced his Clean Power Plan. So what does it mean for Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has expressed support for the President's Clean Power Plan, “Pennsylvania is a leader in energy, and we need to do everything in our power to advance the next generation of energy production while protecting … Continue reading Obama Clean Power Plan Impacts on Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania PUC Enhances Ability to Search for Utility Complaints
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced a series of enhancements to the PUC website in order to make it easier for consumers to find and review complaints involving utilities. “Earlier this year we launched a new website feature that allows users to search by company for formal complaints filed against regulated utilities,” Commissioner Pamela A. … Continue reading Pennsylvania PUC Enhances Ability to Search for Utility Complaints
EPA Honors Green Chemistry Winners – including our local Renmatix
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing landmark green chemistry technologies developed by industrial pioneers and leading scientists that turn climate risk and other environmental problems into business opportunities, spurring innovation and economic development. Prince Law Offices, P.C. congratulates Renmatix from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for being a winner. The Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award … Continue reading EPA Honors Green Chemistry Winners – including our local Renmatix
Is it Time to Appeal Your Property Assessment?
Your home or business property tax bill may have arrived recently and like many of us, you wonder if you are paying more than your fair share. How do you tell? What can you do? What is an assessment? In Pennsylvania, real estate assessment is the value the county assigns to your property. The assessment … Continue reading Is it Time to Appeal Your Property Assessment?
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