-- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion]
Senate Voting Schedule
January 26, 27, 28
February 2, 3 (Governor’s Budget Address), 4
Budget hearings will be held February 23-26, and March 2
March 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
April 20, 21, 22
May 4, 5, 6
June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30
House Voting Schedule
January [Canceled 26, 27] 28
February 2, 3 (Governor's Budget Address, 4
Budget hearings will be held February 23-26, and March 2
March. 23, 24, 25
April 13, 14, 15, 27, 28, 29
May 4, 5, 6
June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
September 28, 29, 30
October 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21
November 9, 10
TODAY’s Calendar Of Events
January 26-- Canceled - Rescheduled to Feb. 2. House Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 1834 (Matzie-D-Beaver) authorizing the Public Utility Commission to adopt regulations for data centers to protect ratepayers and the electric grid. Room 60 East Wing. 10:00 a.m. Click Here to watch online. Read more here.
January 26-- Canceled - Rescheduled to Feb. 2. House Energy Committee hearing on legislation sponsored by Rep. Kyle Donahue (D-Lackawanna) directing the Center for Local Government Services to draft a model ordinance and offer technical support to municipalities with regard to the siting of data centers [draft language] and legislation sponsored by Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna) requiring data centers in Pennsylvania to send information about their energy and water use to DEP and require DEP to aggregate the information and create an annual report on data center impacts [draft language]. Room 60 East Wing. 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Click Here to watch online. Read more here.
January 27-- Canceled. House Energy Committee hearing on House Bill 2076 (Venkat-D- Allegheny) establishing a legal framework for the regulation of geothermal energy resources that are greater than 5,000 feet deep. Room B-31 Main Capitol. 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Click Here to watch online. [Confirmed speakers Seith Pelepko, DEP Deputy Secretary for Oil and Gas Management, John Walliser, PA Environmental Council.] Read more here.
January 27-- Virtual. Protect PT, FracTracker Alliance Host Online Program Providing The Latest On Shale Gas Development And Information Tool. Noon.
February 2-- NEW. House Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 1834 (Matzie-D-Beaver) authorizing the Public Utility Commission to adopt regulations for data centers to protect ratepayers and the electric grid. Room 60 East Wing. 10:00 a.m. Click Here to watch online. Read more here.
February 2-- NEW. House Energy Committee hearing on legislation sponsored by Rep. Kyle Donahue (D-Lackawanna) directing the Center for Local Government Services to draft a model ordinance and offer technical support to municipalities with regard to the siting of data centers [draft language] and legislation sponsored by Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna) requiring data centers in Pennsylvania to send information about their energy and water use to DEP and require DEP to aggregate the information and create an annual report on data center impacts [draft language]. Room 60 East Wing. 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Click Here to watch online. Read more here.
February 2-- Canceled. House Energy Committee hearing on legislation sponsored by Rep. Kyle Donahue (D-Lackawanna) to mandate the creation of Virtual Powerplant programs in Pennsylvania [draft language]. Room 60 East Wing. 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Click Here to watch online. Read more here.
February 3-- House Game & Fisheries Committee informational meeting on Game Commission 2025 Annual Report. Room 523 Irvis Building. 9:00 a.m. Click Here to watch online.
February 4-- House Game & Fisheries Committee informational meeting on Fish & Boat Commission 2025 Annual Report. Room G-50 Irvis Building. 9:00 a.m. Click Here to watch online.
February 19-- In-Person/Online. PA League Of Women Voters, Duquesne University Host Shale Gas & Public Health Conference. Pittsburgh. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
February 26-- Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing: 1:00 - Department of Environmental Protection.
March 2-- House Appropriations Committee budget hearing: 1:00 - Departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources. Click Here to watch live.
March 3-- Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing: 1:00 - Public Utility Commission.
March 5-- House Appropriations Committee budget hearing: 1:00 - Public Utility Commission. Click Here to watch live.
-- Shale Gas & Public Health Conference -- Our Work, Our Health: Building A Future Beyond Sacrifice To Be Held Feb. 19 In Pittsburgh, Online [PaEN]
-- Aboveground Water Pipelines Feeding Shale Gas Drilling Operations Beginning To Freeze Due To Cold Temperatures; Range Resources Incident Reported In Washington County; Notify DEP Of Pipeline Problems [PaEN]
-- DEP Cancels March 18 Oil & Gas Technical Advisory Board Meeting, Reschedules For April 30
-- Public Utility Commission Notice Increasing Act 13 Shale Gas Impact Fees For Calendar 2025 Under Formula In Law
-- House Energy Committee Meeting To Consider Bill Giving PUC More Authority To Regulate A.I. Data Centers Moved To Feb. 2 [PaEN]
-- PJM Interconnect Issues Cold Weather Alert For Western Region Jan. 23 Expanding To Entire PJM Area Jan. 24-27; Regional Grid Could Exceed Winter Demand Record on Jan. 27 & 30 [PaEN]
-- Bloomberg: Cold Blast Threatens To Cut US Natural Gas Output By Most Since 2021 Over Next 14 Days, Energy Aspects Says
-- Bloomberg: US DOE Calls On A.I. Data Centers To Prepare Backup Power Ahead Of Winter Storm
-- WHYY - Susan Phillips: NJ Governor Issues State Of Emergency On Energy Costs; Orders State Regulators To Boost Renewables, Battery Storage In Light Of Rising Electricity Prices
-- PA Recycling Markets Center Feb. 18 Webinar On Glass For A Sustainable Future, Update On Penn State LionGlass Project [PaEN]
-- PA infrastructure Investment Authority Invests Record $559.4 Million In 36 Water Infrastructure Projects In 25 Counties [PaEN]
-- PA Capital-Star: Cash-Strapped Chester, Delaware County Can’t Sell Water Authority Without Board’s Consent, PA Supreme Court Says
-- Delaware River Basin Commission Hearing Feb. 4, Business Meeting March 4 [PaEN]
-- Inquirer: Philly Council Bill To Ban Waste Incineration Gets Put On Hold After Failing To Gain Support
-- Dept. Of Agriculture Accepting Applications For Innovation Grants Feb. 2 to April 18
-- January 24 - Pennsylvania Bulletin Now Available
-- Register Now For PA Recreation & Park Society Conference & Expo March 24-27 Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Dexter Shorter [PaEN]
-- DCNR: Schedule Of Presque Isle State Park Complex Advisory Committee Meetings Starting Feb. 19
-- DCNR Resource News: 2026 Annual Report; Upcoming Outdoor Experiences In State Parks
-- Lehigh Valley-based Wildlands Conservancy Highlights Upcoming Educational Programs And Outdoor Experiences: Winter Bird Walk; Snowshoe With Your Sweetheart; Flying Squirrel Research
-- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Hosts Winter Artisan 8 Workshop Series Starting Feb. 16 With How To Draw Owls With Local Artists
A.I. /Data Centers
-- TribLive: TECfusion A.I. Data Center Meeting Postponed In Upper Burrell Twp. To February Due To Weather In Allegheny County
-- Scranton Times: Lackawanna County Commissioner: Legislature Should Authorize County-Level A.I. Data Center Impact Fees [PDF of Article]
-- House Energy Committee Meeting To Consider Bill Giving PUC More Authority To Regulate A.I. Data Centers Moved To Feb. 2 [PaEN]
-- The Center Square: NJ, PA Retool Power Load Forecasting Oversight
-- Bloomberg: Cold Blast Threatens To Cut US Natural Gas Output By Most Since 2021 Over Next 14 Days, Energy Aspects Says
-- Bloomberg: US DOE Calls On A.I. Data Centers To Prepare Backup Power Ahead Of Winter Storm
-- Spotlight PA: Utility And A.I. Interests Spending Millions Lobbying Congress, President To Support Data Center Boom
-- The Guardian: Why President Is Worried A.I. Data Centers Might Cost His Party An Election
International/National Impacts On PA Natural Gas
[Energy Independence Means Renewables]
-- Bloomberg: Cold Blast Threatens To Cut US Natural Gas Output By Most Since 2021 Over Next 14 Days, Energy Aspects Says
-- Bloomberg: US DOE Calls On A.I. Data Centers To Prepare Backup Power Ahead Of Winter Storm
Other States/National
-- Financial Times: EQT, Expand Energy Natural Gas Producers Are Methane Super Emitters, Environmental Groups’ Data Shows [PDF of Article]
Federal Administration
PA Politics - Everything Is Connected
-- Post-Gazette: PA Gambling Industry Brought In Nearly $7 Billion In 2025
-- Attorney General Sunday Provides Video Report On First Year In Office
-- Post-Gazette: Post-Gazette Staffers Call For New Union Leadership In Bid To Save The Newspaper
-- The Guardian: Why The President Is Worried A.I. Data Centers Might Cost His Party An Election
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