Bucknell University Dedicates 1.76 MW Solar Energy Facility In Union County

By Michael Taromina, The BucknellianOn October 6, Bucknell University formally dedicated its new 1.76 MW solar energy facility in Union County.  The article first appeared in The Bucknellian on October 7, 2022--Bucknell University is known for many things—stellar academics, superb facilities and superior athletics, but one aspect of the college that is increasing in size and scope is the campus’ focus on green and renewable energy. On October...

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 10.21.22

Are You Telling Your Story?Senate returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 15 [Adjourn for year]     -- Committee ScheduleHouse returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 14, 15, 16 [Adjourn for year]     -- Committee ScheduleTODAY’s Calendar Of Events  -- DEP Posts Formal Notice Of Availability Of Abandoned Mine Land, Mine Drainage Grants -- DEP Begins Accepting Applications...

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DEP Sets Nov. 30 Virtual Hearing On Interim Response To Keim Street DCE Hazardous Site Cleanup In Montgomery County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 22 PA Bulletin of Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act Interim Response related to 1,1-dichloroethene (1,1-DCE) contamination at the Keim Street Site in Lower Pottsgrove Twp., Montgomery County.  (PA Bulletin, page 6606)The Site is located near the intersection of North Keim Street and Buchert Road. The Site consists of primarily residential properties with a few commercial properties...

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DEP Reinstates Sales Of Electronic Devices By 3 Manufacturers Now In Compliance With PA’s Electronic Waste Recycling Law

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 22 PA Bulletin that it is allowing the sale of electronic devices from Visual Land Inc., Contixo and Linsay Digital because they are now in compliance with the state’s electronics waste recycling Covered Device Recycling Act. (PA Bulletin, page 6623) Sales of electronic devices by Azulle Tech, Gigabyte Technology and Evervue USA, Inc. are still banned in Pennsylvania...

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