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Senate ERE, CPPL Committees to Hold Joint Public Hearing on Resource Adequacy, PJM’s RRI Applications and Generation Investment Market
May 8, 2025

Senate ERE, CPPL Committees to Hold Joint Public Hearing on Resource Adequacy, PJM’s RRI Applications and Generation Investment Market

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, chaired by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), will hold a joint public hearing on Monday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 8-EB of the State Capitol to discuss resource adequacy, PJM’s Reliability Resource Initiative applications and the overall market for generation investment.  [Read More]

Hearing on PJM Reliability Resource Initiative Planning and Generation Market Updates
Published: May 8, 2025   |  Hearing: Monday, May 12

Hearing on PJM Reliability Resource Initiative Planning and Generation Market Updates

Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing | Watch Live  [Read More]

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May 7, 2025

Senate ERE Committee Advances Key Energy Reforms, Including Impact Fee Distribution Changes and Well Plugging Improvements

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills today to reform Impact Fee distribution, address power generation needs, improve oil and gas well plugging and rename Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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May 6, 2025

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners Approved by Senate

The state Senate today approved legislation encouraging responsible solar development and offering better protections for landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

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About Gene Yaw

In his free time, Sen. Yaw enjoys boating and spending time outdoors. On summer weekends, he can be found at the lake surrounded by family and friends. Sen. Yaw has coached Little League and coached and refereed for the American Youth Soccer Organization. He is a member of the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and the Nittany Lion Club. Sen. Yaw and his wife, Ann S. Pepperman, Esq., reside in Loyalsock Township with their dog, Kipper. He is the proud dad of two children, Scott and Mackenzie, and the proud grandpa of four grandchildren.
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