Around the Local

Workers at Framatome's Richland nuclear fuel production facility successfully vote to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, motivated by desires for better working conditions, workplace safety improvements, and stronger voice in employment matters. Source: tricitiesbusinessnews.com
State Representative Wissman argues that Pennsylvania's diverse energy portfolio positions the commonwealth as a national leader, with opportunities to unite stakeholders around energy independence, job creation, and economic development across traditional and renewable sectors. Source: timesleader.com
The Trump administration's EPA terminated the $7 billion Solar for All program designed to help low-income households access solar power, leaving Pennsylvania's anticipated late-2025 program launch in jeopardy and affecting thousands of potential beneficiaries statewide. Source: alleghenyfront.org
Northcentral Pennsylvania experiences unprecedented natural gas development driven by artificial intelligence and data center energy demands, creating new economic opportunities while raising questions about infrastructure capacity and environmental impacts. Source: northcentralpa.com
PJM Interconnection's capacity auction results indicate electricity bills will increase for consumers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware as the regional grid operator addresses infrastructure needs and maintains system reliability amid growing energy demands. Source: whyy.org