On September 29, 2026, in Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Docket No. M-2026-3059601, KeyLogic LLC (KeyLogic) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) submitted their Phase 1 Report for the Pennsylvania Accelerated Transmission and Energy Redevelopment (PATER) Study. Pursuant to the PUC’s February 19 Order, the PATER Study is intended to “assess … retired electric …
Read the Full ArticleOn December 5, 2025, the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a press release announcing an in-person public input hearing scheduled for December 18, at 6:00 pm, to gather input on the rate increase proposed by PPL Electric Utilities, Inc. (PPL). The hearing will take place at the Henry Student Center at Wilkes University, Jean …
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Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania Solar Center will host the Watts and Learn webinar on December 12, 2025, at 12:00 – 1:15 pm, to discuss elective pay benefits for tax-exempt organizations who plan to install solar. Interested Stakeholders may register here. The Solar Center scheduled its Winter Solstice Happy Hour on December 18, 2025, at 5:00 – 7:00 …
Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Energy Committee scheduled a meeting to vote on November 18, 2025, to vote on the following bills: HB 1260 – An Act providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax provisions; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties. As discussed …
Read the Full ArticleThe Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has rescheduled the Future of Gas workshop meetings planned for November 17, 2025, and November 18, 2025. The meetings will now be held on December 8, 2025, from 8:30am to 11:00am and December 15, 2025, from 8:30am to 11:00am. Additional workshops will be scheduled if needed.
Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania House Energy Committee has scheduled an informational meeting on small module nuclear reactor (SMR) technology on November 17, 2025 at 10:30am in Room B31 of the Main Capitol. The Committee has not released an agenda.
Read the Full ArticleThe Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association (MAREA) is hosting a webinar on examples of passive house design that incorporate solar with green roof systems . The webinar will be held on October 28, 2025, from 7:30pm-8:30pm, and will feature a virtual tour of four passive houses using this system to provide low external energy needs. Register …
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Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania Bar Association is hosting a Public Utility Law Section Meet and Greet Reception on November 6, 2025, from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17101. The purpose of the reception is to introduce the newly appointed Pennsylvania Consumer Advocate, Darryl Lawrence. Register by October 31, 2025, here.
Read the Full ArticleThe Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) scheduled the 13th annual Green Infrastructure Conference for October 29, 2025, from 12:00pm-4:30pm at Ballard Spahr, 1735 Market Street, 51st Floor Philadelphia, PA . Key topics include new federal regulations, unlocking capital for sustainable growth, and adapting to climate change. Register here.
Read the Full ArticleThe Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC) will host a Committee Meeting on October 21, 2025, at 9:00 am, in Room 105, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA. The CCAC serves as an advisory committee for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Climate Change Act (Act 70 of …
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Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Energy Committee scheduled a public hearing on House Bill 1834 on October 22, 2025. We summarize the Bill below: HB 1834 – An Act providing for regulation of commercial data centers by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. If enacted, this Bill would place commercial data centers under the oversight of the Pennsylvania …
Read the Full ArticleOn September 30, 2025, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) issued a Request for Proposals for a Resource Adequacy Consultant. The PUC will issue a seven-month, fixed term, price not-to-exceed, fee-for-service contract. The sole point of contact in the Commonwealth for this RFP is the Issuing Officer, Darren D. Gill, Deputy Director of the Bureau …
Read the Full ArticleAs last discussed in PJM Flash 25-11, during the week of March 10, 2025, the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) program website was updated to allow medium- and large-scale projects to apply for grants until August 29, 2025. The purpose of the program is to offer grants for small-, medium-, and large-scale …
Read the Full ArticleAI Horizons Pittsburgh has scheduled an event on September 11-12, 2025, to engage CEOs, policymakers, academics, and innovators to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, innovation, and Pennsylvania’s role in shaping the AI economy. The event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and startup pitches. See full agenda here and register here.
Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy Committee scheduled a public hearing to discuss statewide data center development on August 11, 2025, at 1:00 pm. The hearing will take place in Valley View High School Auditorium at 1 Columbus Drive, Archbald, PA. It will also be streamed live here. As of publication, no additional details are publicly …
Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Energy Programs Office (EPO) announced the Clean Energy Opportunity Spotlight (CEOS) Series, a monthly virtual forum that highlights funding and technical assistance programs to help municipalities, non-profits, businesses, and homeowners adopt clean energy. Upcoming events are as follows:
Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania Solar Center announced a SolarCorps virtual mapping session on May 27, 2025, at 5:00 pm. The SolarCorps is a volunteer initiative supporting the outreach efforts of the Go Electric Together (GET) Solar Communities Program, which promotes solar adoption among non-residential property owners. At the session, volunteers calculate the solar potential of southwestern Pennsylvanian …
Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee scheduled a hearing on May 15, 2025, to consider HB 501– Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS). As discussed in PJM Flash 25-18, if enacted, this Bill would amend Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) to require that Pennsylvania source 50% of its electricity “from a diverse …
Read the Full ArticleOn May 12, 2025, PPL Electric Utilities (PPL) issued its July 2025 Solicitation for Alternative Energy Credits (AECs) and Long-Term Pennsylvania Solar PV AECs (AEC/LTAEC RFP). PPL scheduled a Bidder Information Webcast on May 21 at 10:00 am ET (register here). Bid qualifications are due by noon on June 5. PPL seeks to procure the following products: To participate, prospective …
Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania House Energy Committee scheduled an informational meeting on May 14, 2025 to discuss electric transmission. The meeting will be held at 10:00 am in Room 523 of the Irvis Office Building.
Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania General Assembly’s House Energy Committee has scheduled a meeting for May 7, 2025 at 10:00 am in Room 515 of the Irvis Office Building, Commonwealth Ave, Harrisburg, PA. The calendar notice describes the meeting as an “informational meeting on Geothermal Energy Development and any other business that may come before the committee.” No …
Read the Full ArticleOn March 31, 2025, the Pennsylvania General Assembly Senate will consider SB 349 – An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in environmental protection, providing for decommissioning of solar energy facilities. This is the bill’s second consideration. The hearing will take place at 1:00 pm (agenda) and will be streamed …
Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania House Energy Committee will hold a voting meeting on March 17, 2025, at 11:00 am to discuss HB 362- Providing Federal Money for the Solar for All Program. As discussed in PJM Flash 25-7, If enacted, this bill would explicitly direct the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) to administer and distribute the frozen …
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Read the Full ArticleOn March 4, 2025, the Pennsylvania House Committee on Environmental & Natural Resource Protection will hold a public hearing on HB109 – An Act providing for issuance of permits in environmental justice areas. If enacted, the bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to designate environmental justice (EJ) areas in the state. Before …
Read the Full ArticleThe Pennsylvania Solar Center will host a webinar with the PA SolarCorps to map and identify the potential of solar development within the GET Solar Communities in central Allegheny, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Solar Center’s GET Solar initiative assists organizations and communities in transitioning to solar energy through a four-step process: assessing solar feasibility, soliciting proposals …
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