Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is leading a climate crusade by plugging old oil and gas wells, a move that could boost his environmental credentials as Vice President Kamala Harris considers him as a running mate in the presidential race. Shapiro’s administration has already plugged its 200th well in March, more than the previous nine years combined. The $4.7 billion program in the bipartisan infrastructure law, enacted in the first year of President Joe Biden’s administration, is aimed at plugging abandoned wells that can leak pollutants into the atmosphere, contaminate drinking water and pose safety risks to homeowners. The program is paid for by a $3.6 billion fund managed by former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and is seen as a successful policy that has made him one of the most popular governors in the country.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
