July 15, 2024 Express Update

On July 11, Governor Shapiro signed the 2024-2025 Pennsylvania state budget into law. The $47.6 billion plan is a 6% increase over the previous 2023-2024 budget. Most of the new funding will be directed towards education, workforce, and healthcare which took the spotlight in policymaker negotiations leading up to the budget approval. The General Assembly […]

The annual budget negotiation includes a flurry of contingent legislative activity connected to the broader spending plans. Here is a list of industry specific legislation that also passed the General Assembly last week. All of three of these bills are now awaiting Governor Shapiro’s signature to officially become law. Replacement of Alternative Fuels Tax with […]

New Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2026 and beyond could be delayed if an EPA regulatory agenda released by the White House is followed. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is required by statute to finalize RFS volumes for 2026 by October 31, 2024. However, the latest unified regulatory agenda released by the White House […]

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association and Women in Energy look forward to jointly hosting our third annual golf tournament this fall! The 2024 event will take place Tuesday, October 15th at the Conestoga Country Club, Lancaster, PA. This golf outing will be on the opening day of the PPA Fall Energy Conference & Annual Meeting which […]