Entries of July, 2009
Stimulus Money – Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy is usually associated with the western states and Yellowstone National Park or “The Geysers” field in Northern California. However, geothermal energy can be utilized just about anywhere in the US and is economical when employed in residential applications in the Northeast. Homeowners who install a qualified geothermal heat pump system in 2009 and [...]
PADEP to Adopt New Treatment Standards for High TDS Wastewaters
In an effort primarily to address the potential impacts from the development of the Marcellus Shale reserves, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (“PADEP”) has announced its intention to adopt new treatment requirements and water quality standards to control total dissolved solids, sulfates and chlorides. According to PADEP, the justification for its new permitting strategy [...]