Energy

The refinery reported emissions of the toxic gas sulfur dioxide at rates as high as 1,450 per hour over the past couple weeks. Officials say air quality remains good.

Thursday is forecast to be Philly’s first day of the season that tops 90 degrees. It comes with a Code Orange air quality alert.

Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers say it will boost the state’s economy. Environmental groups say it will worsen climate change and harm public health.

Sussex County Council denied a permit for a substation to US Wind for a renewable energy project last year.

Philadelphia Gas Works says it is seeking facts in the rate hike case. Climate advocates say the utility is trampling on First Amendment rights.

The planned solar farm could be finished in 2026, officials say. But it comes as Congressional Republicans seek to slash tax credits for solar.

Upper Darby School District is planning six Solar for Schools projects. Without federal tax credits, the district says they wouldn’t happen.

Sussex County council members voted to deny a permit for offshore wind substation. But state lawmakers could reverse that decision.

The House budget bill Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick voted for would be a “disaster” for business, solar installers say.

Repairs to a broken air pollution control device could take two more weeks, a refinery official said.

The EPA regulated "forever chemicals" last year, but recently proposed to rescind certain restrictions.

The air pollutant sulfur dioxide can make breathing harder for people with asthma. The refinery has been releasing it for several days.

PECO bills are set to increase around $8 a month starting June 1, as demand for electricity rises.

Grants of up to $500K will support solar installations at public schools and community colleges across Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties.

Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are among 13 states serviced by PJM Interconnection. Federal regulators say the growing demand for electricity is “not sustainable.”