Energy

Murphy said policies aiming to tackle climate change are crucial “more than ever” as the state faces severe drought and wildfires.

President-elect Trump has called climate change a hoax, led his supporters in chants of “drill baby drill” and said he’d pull out of the Paris climate agreement.

Many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions could be undone, climate solutions experts say.

The project will be just 1% of PECO’s total energy mix, enough to provide electricity to 3,000 homes. But climate activists see it as a win and good first step.

Numerous offshore wind projects have approvals and at least three are operating. Trump could prohibit future projects and exert leverage over ones that aren't as far along.

The funding is part of $3 billion for ports nationwide to tackle climate change and air pollution.

Trump said he would stop offshore wind on “day one” should he win the election. The wind industry worries about delays to permits and proponents worry about jobs.

The money will help the utility improve the safety of its distribution lines and reduce climate-warming emissions.

The company has agreed to create a nonprofit to distribute at least $100,000 a year for community initiatives.

Electric vehicle owners say the city does not have enough public chargers, and the ones that do exist need to be maintained.

The federal money will support the state’s move toward more electric vehicles by adding overnight, fast and ultra-fast truck chargers on I-95.

Electric buses don’t release tailpipe pollution, so they’re better for the climate and healthier for kids.

The federal agency claims Philadelphia Energy Solutions failed to properly monitor a burst pipe that started the fire. The bankrupt former operator hasn’t admitted fault.

The Environmental Voter Project targets people who are passionate about climate and the environment, but rarely or never vote.

The New Jersey–based water and wastewater utility company said Monday it has paused billing to customers after becoming aware of unauthorized activity last Thursday.