API: Pipeline safety on the rise
A new report from the American Petroleum Institute (API) released Monday in coordination with the Liquid Energy Pipeline Association (LEPA), has found that pipeline safety has increased across several...
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PJM reports adequate resources to meet summer demand
Valley Forge-based PJM Interconnection announced Thursday it anticipates having an adequate supply to meet the summer electricity demand this year. However continuing generator retirements and inc...
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PUC to investigate FirstEnergy rate increase proposal
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently voted to investigate FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co.’s proposed rate increases. FirstEnergy filed its proposal on April 2 and is se...
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PUC to create annual report on utilities’ diversity initiatives
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently voted to adopt a joint motion directing PUC staff to compile and publish an annual report regarding utilities’ diversity initiatives. The...
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Pittsburgh tech companies raised $3.12B in 2023
Tech economy fundraising in Pittsburgh resulted in $3.12 billion in aggregate funding in 2023, a 203.3 percent spike from the year before, according to a recent report released by Ernst & Young LLP an...
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Pittsburgh International Airport airline capacity forecasted to grow 13 percent
Pittsburgh International Airport is forecasted to increase airline capacity, a term referring to scheduled seats, 13 percent during the second quarter compared to the same period a year ago, according...
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Appalachian Methane Initiative completes emissions monitoring
The Appalachian Methane Initiative (AMI), a coalition of U.S. natural gas companies engaged with independent monitoring providers, technical consultants, and universities, recently completed its pilot...
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CONSOL Energy releases sustainability report
Canonsburg-based CONSOL Energy, a producer and exporter of high-Btu bituminous thermal coal and metallurgical coal, recently released its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, "Here Today AND Tomorrow...
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Pennsylvania lowers CO2 emissions, ranks as nation’s top power exporter, says new update
The latest data shows that Pennsylvania remained the top electricity export state and reached a new low for CO2 emissions from electricity generation in 2023, according to the state’s Independent Fi...
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PECO had lowest rate of outages in 2023
Philadelphia-based PECO, Pennsylvania's largest electric and natural gas delivery company, experienced the lowest power outage rate in company history in 2023. The majority of customers, 86 percent...
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Northeast Pennsylvania among top areas in the United States for economic development
Northeastern Pennsylvania has been ranked in the top 10 metropolitan areas in the United States for economic development, according to Penn’s Northeast. Penn’s Northeast said in a press releas...
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PPG reviewing strategic alternatives for architectural coatings business
Pittsburgh-based PPG recently hired Goldman Sachs & Co. to serve as financial advisor for a review of strategic alternatives for PPG’s architectural coatings business in the United States and Canada...
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Department of General Services compiling information on small businesses
The Department of State is submitting to the Department of General Services (DGS) voluntarily gathered information from small businesses. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order in September di...
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IFO projects $8B less in state revenues during Senate budget hearing
During a budget hearing with the Senate Appropriation Committee on Tuesday, the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) said its anticipated about $8 billion less revenue for the state over the next five year...
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U. S. Steel to address 2018 fire, subsequent plant power outages
Pittsburgh-based United States Steel Corp. recently signed a consent decree, addressing the 2018 Clairton Plant fire and power outages that occurred at the plant in 2019 and 2022. It was signed with t...
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American Chemistry Council survey: Regulations undercut manufacturing and national priorities
According to a new survey from the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the regulatory burden on chemical manufacturers in the United States is harming national priorities and industry expansion. The...
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Lehigh Valley GDP surpassed $50B in 2022
In 2022, Lehigh Valley’s gross domestic product (GDP) surpassed $50 billion. Economic output, the sum of goods and services for the metro region, for the region increased, adding $10 billion in f...
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Koppers announces leadership transition plan
Pittsburgh-based Koppers, a provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, recently announced a transition plan for its leadership roles. The plan encompasses ...
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Alcoa names new executive vice president and chief operations officer
Alcoa Corp. recently appointed Matt Reed as executive vice president and chief operations officer, effective Jan. 1. Reed joined Alcoa in June 2023 and served concurrently as vice president of oper...
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Philadelphia releases annual workforce diversity report
On Thursday, the city of Philadelphia released its 2023 report on workforce diversity. As with previous years, the 2023 Workforce Diversity Profile and Annual Report provides an in-depth summary o...
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