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Pennsylvania ends four-month budget impasse
Pennsylvania’s House and Senate approved a 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget deal Wednesday, ending the state’s four-month budget impasse.
RGGI electricity tax repeal approved by Pa. Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative carbon tax.
Shapiro’s energy plan draws reaction from business, political leaders
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy plan has drawn reaction from Pennsylvania's political and business leaders.
Commonwealth Court overturns RGGI inclusion, sparking debate
A climate initiative to place limits on carbon dioxide pollution from Pennsylvania's power sector was found unconstitutional by the Commonwealth Court.
Shapiro’s RGGI Group concludes work, Pa. Senator calls for withdrawal
As Gov. Shapiro's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Working Group concluded its work, there are calls for withdrawal from the RGGI.
Future path of PA energy debated in state Supreme Court
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court heard arguments on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) issue that will determine entry into the multi-state initiative.
PA Supreme Court to hear RGGI appeal today
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court will hear the appeal of the injunction stopping the Department of Environmental Protection’s Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Regulation.
Wolf Administration approves Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade program rewarding power companies that reduce carbon dioxide emissions, has been finalized by the Wolf Administration.
RGGI receives IRRC approval and now heads to the state General Assembly
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade program that would reward power companies that reduce carbon dioxide emissions, was approved by the Independent Regulatory Review Commission of Pennsylvania and will now go the General Assembly for debate.
Pa. Department of Environmental Protection expected to issue final RGGI language this week
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is expected to unveil its final regulatory language for the state’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) this week.
