ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

Giving Pennsylvania the opportunity to attain energy independence

• This new law establishes “Green Corridors” in PA for natural gas-fueled vehicles with refueling stations at least every fifty miles and within two miles of key highways, and it amends the Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program to include “bi-fuel” vehicles (diesel and natural gas).

• The Act also assists schools and mass transit systems with converting fleets to natural gas vehicles.

Responsible, Environmentally Friendly Development of Resources

• This new energy law ensures that extracting these resources will be done in an environmentally safe manner.

• Those who violate the rules will be held accountable and face stiff, increased penalties.

• The Act authorizes counties to adopt an impact fee to offset costs associated with unconventional natural gas development.

• In addition, comprehensive training is being provided for local emergency responders.

Protecting Our Natural Resources

• The new Act mandates using non-freshwater sources for well development.

• The Act requires permits be based on their impact on public resources like parks, wildlife areas, natural landmarks, special plant and species habitat and other resources.

• The act also limits drilling activities within floodplains, and utilizes state of the art management practices for well site construction and operation.