Our organizations climate priority is Governor Shapiro’s Clean Energy Plan, which includes:
PRESS and PACER
At the Pipefitter’s union hall in Scranton in March, Governor Josh Shapiro announced his Clean Energy Plan for Pennsylvania, consisting of two major initiatives: PRESS and PACER.
PRESS ( Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard) will amend the existing Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard, increasing the amount of renewable energy in our electricity supply from 8% to 35% in Tier 1 by 2035. The proposal also requires 10% in Tier 2 and adds a Tier 3 with a 5% requirement. This bill has the potential to get Pennsylvania’s clean energy industry moving again. House Bill 2277 is here. Public Hearings are expected to be held statewide this summer.
See QAMAR’s summary of PRESS Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yf03p1i-mWOGb_SYNzsa2j2ewnJK88AS/view?usp=drive_link
See PA Environmental Daily’s Blog on the House Environmental Resources and Energy hearing on June 24th, 2024 discussing PRESS legislation: https://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2024/06/house-committee-told-governors-energy.html
PACER (Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Program) would establish a state specific carbon market, compatible with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Unlike RGGI, most of the allowance proceeds would not be invested in clean energy, but instead would be returned to customers as a refund. Senate Bill 1191 is here.
Further Climate Action Resources
February 2025: Solar Opportunities for Groups in Pennsylvania!
On this installation of the Planet Philadelphia podcast Dr. Peter Buck and Liz Robinson Discuss how groups in Pennsylvania can successfully deploy Solar Energy!
January 2025: A Critical Juncture
Getting Back on Track: How New Leadership and More Strategic Actions Can Best Address Climate Change Now
Project Drawdown Executive Director Jonathan Foley’s Ph.D. talk, “Getting Back on Track: How New Leadership and More Strategic Actions Can Best Address Climate Change Now,” highlights the need to focus on high-impact, cost-effective, and fast-acting climate solutions.
Below are some takeaways from the webinar:
- Although we are already beginning to see setbacks for climate change action in the United States due to recent political changes, there are other levers we can pull to ensure we are continuing to reduce emissions and advance climate solutions.
- We need to combat misinformation and greenwashing so that we can direct resources to the most effective solutions currently on the market.
- Smarter, faster, and more targeted climate action is essential to meet global targets. Collaboration across sectors and geographies is key to accelerating progress.
- We must consider (and prioritize) human wellbeing co-benefits when choosing climate solutions.
- Hope is vital to making sure we reach our goals. The future depends on committed, inclusive efforts that are guided by science and data.
Key links:
Drawdown Foundations
Drawdown Climate Solutions Library
To get back on track, we need new climate leadership and approaches | Project Drawdown
Three Things You Can Do NOW:
- Share the webinar recording with others through a text, email, or social media post.
- Check out Jon’s recent Insights post titled. “To get back on track, we need new climate leadership and approaches | Project Drawdown”
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How to deal with Climate Anxiety?
Do you ever wonder how to deal with Climate Anxiety? Does it feel like there is little hope? Fear not, Hidden Brain’s latest podcast is titled “When It’s All Too Much” explores how working collectively on climate can help alleviate anxieties and solve some of our world’s problems.
Here is the link:https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/wellness-2-0-when-its-all-too-much/