March 11, 2024 Express Update

On March 6, 2024, the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee conducted an informational hearing on the subject of the EV Charging Infrastructure in the state. Chaired by Rep. Rob Matzie (D-Beaver), the meeting was called to provide a forum for discussion of what legislation may be needed (or not) to address the needs […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a narrowed final rule this week that requires public companies to disclose climate-related information, including greenhouse gas emissions, in their registration statements and annual reports. The SEC received over 24,000 comments on its controversial proposal that had been in the works for the past two years. In a […]

The Transportation Energy Institute Electric Vehicle Council released a new report titled Demand Charge Mitigation Strategies for Electric Vehicles documenting a study that discusses strategies to mitigate electric utility demand charges for EV Charging and the effects on various stakeholders. If you are considering installing and operating an EV charging network this report provides helpful […]

Last week the US Senate passed a $468 billion bill to fund parts of the federal government through September 20, 2024. The bill includes a provision that would require the Secretary of Energy to first sell one million barrels of refined petroleum product from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and close the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve […]

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers is launching a $7 million campaign in key battleground states bashing the Biden administration’s regulatory efforts to push electric vehicle adoption. AFPM plans to run the ads in D.C. and Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Ohio and Montana — states where polling it commissioned showed voters oppose “gas car ban policies.” The campaign […]

Women in Energy is inviting PPA members to a special one-day workshop at Peddlers Village, Lashaska, PA on April 17, 2024.  Attendees are welcome to come the day before to visit the distribution facility Tyndale in the afternoon and a reception that evening. April 17 Schedule of Events  8:00-9:00 – Breakfast 9:15am –  How Strong […]

It is with great sadness the PPA announces the passing of Harold Willis and Jeanne Harris last week. Harold Willis passed away on March 6, 2024. Harold was the owner and operator of Susquehanna Oil for decades and a long time PPA member. A link to Harold’s obituary can be found here. Jeanne Harris passed […]