Marcellus Shale Coalition
Coverage of Marcellus Shale Coalition in the Nexus archive.
- Pennsylvania’s fossil fuel tax Revenue lags far behind other energy states, report says
A report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis claims Pennsylvania’s fossil fuel industry is taxed too lightly compared to states like Texas and North Dakota, failing to address the state’s budget deficits. The Marcellus Shale Coalition counters that the natural gas industry has created jobs, low-cost energy, and economic benefits despite declining production.
- Garrity lays out plan to ‘unleash’ the commonwealth’s natural gas industry
Stacy Garrity, the Republican nominee for governor, plans to end a state ban on new fracking sites on her first day in office to boost Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry. She envisions expanding gas production and exports, contrasting with current state policies that include a moratorium on drilling in state parks and Delaware River Watershed. The race against Governor Josh Shapiro centers on energy policy amid rising electricity prices and national fuel concerns.