On Monday, a joint Pennsylvania Senate hearing [watch it live here] will focus on the benefits of safe shale development and the job-destroying impact of even higher energy taxes. Despite some policymakers’ insistence on increasing energy taxes even higher, Pennsylvanians throughout the state – from small businesses to unions and manufacturers to local community officials […]
Archives for May 2015
MSC in the Butler Eagle: “Even higher energy taxes will cost our region jobs”
It’s incredibly unfortunate that a recent editorial (“Gov. Wolf Would Do Well to Consent to ‘Grand Deal’”, May 20) supports even higher energy taxes that will hurt small businesses, union building trades, and consumers across the entire commonwealth, especially in Butler County. If Harrisburg puts even higher energy taxes in place, every Pennsylvanian — including […]
Pa. Families to Shoulder Costs of Even Higher Energy Taxes
Pennsylvanians are paying less at the pump and realizing significant consumer savings – from home heating to electricity bills – thanks to the responsible development of our abundant shale resources. What’s more, “the United States is now the world’s largest combined producer of oil and natural gas,” as the Associated Press reports, thanks in large […]
RT @NoNewEnergyTax: Save jobs, stop new taxes on the #shaleg
RT @NoNewEnergyTax: Save jobs, stop new taxes on the #shalegas industry! Watch our TV spot: http://t.co/nGAsdbAjU9 #SayNoToSeverance
RT @FriendsNatGasPA: David Spigelmyer, president of @Marcell
RT @FriendsNatGasPA: David Spigelmyer, president of @MarcellusGas, discusses how the #natgas boom has had a positive effect on PA families …
New @AmChemistry report highlights the rising competitive ad
New @AmChemistry report highlights the rising competitive advantage to the U.S. plastics industry thanks to shale. http://t.co/S2UPKT8w1G
Natural gas is essential to meet our energy demand. It’s a c
Natural gas is essential to meet our energy demand. It’s a clean, abundant and cost effective power source. http://t.co/qLb9iiJTuN
Thoughtful @Tylerpaper editorial: “Natural gas is a proven,
Thoughtful @Tylerpaper editorial: “Natural gas is a proven, cleaner source of power.” http://t.co/79pYhsZfU3 #LNG
RT @PennBizDaily: Critics say proposed energy tax will lead
RT @PennBizDaily: Critics say proposed energy tax will lead to higher consumer costs – See more at: http://t.co/WBz3LzfJy2
MSC member @EdgeMarcEnergy establishes @bc3edu scholarship f
MSC member @EdgeMarcEnergy establishes @bc3edu scholarship focused on training region’s energy workforce. http://t.co/QkB5Ej1e8k
Travelling this #MemorialDay? Thank #fracking for “driving o
Travelling this #MemorialDay? Thank #fracking for “driving on the cheap.” http://t.co/owYDAm37ZS via @dcexaminer http://t.co/U2EFDUzzAY
FACT: The United States is now the world’s largest combine
FACT: The United States is now the world’s largest combined producer of oil and natural gas. http://t.co/MnsCnkXECm #fracking
Today, and every day, we honor our fallen American heroes fo
Today, and every day, we honor our fallen American heroes for their courage and sacrifices. #HonorThem #MemorialDay http://t.co/Ee1CmWFnvT
Read our @PhillyInquirer op-ed about shale’s job-creating be
Read our @PhillyInquirer op-ed about shale’s job-creating benefits, which are threatened by even higher energy taxes. http://t.co/pci7aZJduZ
Higher energy taxes “risk forfeiting” shale’s #mfg potential
Higher energy taxes “risk forfeiting” shale’s #mfg potential says @PAManufacturers. http://t.co/Styxz7aKus #SayNoToSeverance
“10 years ago, we were an #LNG importer, today we’re the wor
“10 years ago, we were an #LNG importer, today we’re the world’s largest natural gas producer.” http://t.co/aSrQ1Fy8WL #AmericanEnergy
Residential natural gas bills have dropped $13B/year thanks
Residential natural gas bills have dropped $13B/year thanks to #shale. Why jeopardize that with higher energy taxes? http://t.co/WyY2CS7Gwt
Independent Fiscal Office: Gov. Wolf’s energy tax would lead
Independent Fiscal Office: Gov. Wolf’s energy tax would lead to “higher electricity and heating bills” for consumers. http://t.co/pdly1gK5JN
MSC in the Philadelphia Inquirer: Don’t Derail Natural Gas Boom
As Memorial Day kicks off the “summer driving season,” families across the region and the nation will be hitting the road. This year, thankfully, consumers are paying less at the pump while realizing significant energy-related savings – from home heating to electricity bills – due to responsible shale development. And in today’s economy, every bit […]
Fact-Checking Wolf Administration’s Higher Energy Tax Claims
Recently, a diverse coalition of organizations representing small- and medium-sized business as well as tens of thousands of hard-working families across various sectors of Pa.’s workforce urged Gov. Wolf and the legislature to pursue commonsense polices focused on strengthening our economy and growing jobs. Unfortunately, the response from Gov. Wolf and his political appointees was deeply […]
“The domestic fertilizer industry is experiencing its larges
“The domestic fertilizer industry is experiencing its largest growth in 25 years,” thanks to shale gas. http://t.co/oawOye5Ooa via @TribLIVE
The natural gas industry has made Bradford County “the envy
The natural gas industry has made Bradford County “the envy of the state of Pennsylvania.” http://t.co/hnEtjmUW42 #Fracking
Thanks to American energy, “a return of OPEC’s dominance s
Thanks to American energy, “a return of OPEC’s dominance seems a distant prospect.” http://t.co/9V4RtvU0i9 #fracking
Thoughtful @syracusedotcom op-ed: Far from being enemies, na
Thoughtful @syracusedotcom op-ed: Far from being enemies, natural gas & renewables are actually perfect complements. http://t.co/S560m0wyQZ
RT @KeystoneReport: Links in natural gas supply chain worry
RT @KeystoneReport: Links in natural gas supply chain worry about Wolf’s proposed severance tax: http://t.co/BmrEsaemtb
[email protected] study: shale development has “reversed the for
[email protected] study: shale development has “reversed the fortunes” of the U.S. manufacturing. http://t.co/f0zynhyJhi #mfg
U.S. manufacturers are re-shoring and a gaining competitive
U.S. manufacturers are re-shoring and a gaining competitive edge thanks to shale. http://t.co/oaX4K20eAi #mfg http://t.co/X37qcUu9sY
Learn about the many benefits of Pa.’s impact tax on your co
Learn about the many benefits of Pa.’s impact tax on your community here: http://t.co/nJYJFYzUg8 #SayNoToSeverance http://t.co/iB7TQjbo56
RT @VFWHQ: Freedom is not free and we are ever-grateful to t
RT @VFWHQ: Freedom is not free and we are ever-grateful to those willing to pay the cost. http://t.co/q8GRCYJDGi
RT @AmericanLegion: Thanks to all who wear, or have ever wor
RT @AmericanLegion: Thanks to all who wear, or have ever worn, the uniform of this great nation. #ArmedForcesDay #selfless #service
RT @plasticsnews: Shale gas expected to continue feeding US
RT @plasticsnews: Shale gas expected to continue feeding US plastics boom http://t.co/aWERpjw1mz
Local Pa. officials: current shale impact tax revenues “yiel
Local Pa. officials: current shale impact tax revenues “yield fantastic” and important results for local communities. http://t.co/JgtRiCv4Zc
RT @WNEP: UGI says starting next month, customers’ bills w
RT @WNEP: UGI says starting next month, customers’ bills will go down by about 10 percent. http://t.co/7C884TMo4h
RT @timestribune: UGI natural gas customers to see bills dro
RT @timestribune: UGI natural gas customers to see bills drop http://t.co/ozFIEqfrEi
RT @WyoCtyChamber: More growth in Wyoming County! #natgas #m
RT @WyoCtyChamber: More growth in Wyoming County! #natgas #marcellus http://t.co/WWlG9ujzk2
Higher Energy Taxes Threaten Shale’s Manufacturing Renaissance
SHALE DRIVES U.S. MANUFACTURING RESURGENCE “Shale has Reversed the Fortunes” of American Manufacturing: Domestic plastics production and related manufacturing has a bright future because of the growth in shale natural gas … “Shale gas development has reversed the fortunes of the U.S. plastics industry,” the authors of the ACC study wrote. “Because the competitiveness of plastic resins […]
The Rising Competitive Advantage of U.S. Plastics (ACC)
Local Officials: Higher Energy Taxes “Could Hurt Local Economies”
Local officials across the Commonwealth continue to add their voices to the wave of Pennsylvanians, county and municipal government officials, as well as small businesses and union members standing for jobs over even higher energy taxes. Their message is clear: Pennsylvania “communities rely on shale gas” impact tax revenues and even higher energy taxes would […]
Sign up today for the Pa. DEP Site Restoration Processes and
Sign up today for the Pa. DEP Site Restoration Processes and Practices Training. [3 PDH available] Register here: http://t.co/erbo0glusZ
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP: Pa. DEP Site Restoration Processes and
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP: Pa. DEP Site Restoration Processes and Practices Training. [3 PDH available] http://t.co/erbo0glusZ
Happy #MothersDay to the dedicated women in energy! Learn wh
Happy #MothersDay to the dedicated women in energy! Learn why the industry is recruiting even more women: http://t.co/la2HITXDua @usnews
MSC member @WasteManagement has more than 4,000 natural gas
MSC member @WasteManagement has more than 4,000 natural gas trucks in North American cities today. http://t.co/yYWCFdUK5L #CNG
This Sunday, take a look at why #SmallBiz and the shale indu
This Sunday, take a look at why #SmallBiz and the shale industry are “true partners.” http://t.co/6ZFLxFY3W1 http://t.co/H4gJwPG5jf
U.S. energy department approves Dominion’s Cove Point #LNG p
U.S. energy department approves Dominion’s Cove Point #LNG project http://t.co/5rzph82g5A via @RTDNEWS http://t.co/7yJ2ZIV4fg
Shale tax revenues boost Armstrong Co.’s Day of Giving. Anot
Shale tax revenues boost Armstrong Co.’s Day of Giving. Another great example of how this tax supports communities. http://t.co/3IYwzNZYEh
True Partners: Natural Gas Industry and #SmallBiz in it Toge
True Partners: Natural Gas Industry and #SmallBiz in it Together. http://t.co/6ZFLxFY3W1 #SBW2015 http://t.co/gKlMjyOr83
Higher Pa. energy taxes will cut drilling, cost jobs and rev
Higher Pa. energy taxes will cut drilling, cost jobs and revenue. https://t.co/LSksGGDdUj; http://t.co/Q0SLrgWCe3; http://t.co/2nAXUQxgzj
Great @TribLIVE column: American #LNG exports promote Pa. #s
Great @TribLIVE column: American #LNG exports promote Pa. #smallbiz job creation, economic growth. http://t.co/RV2d9aSIWO
To see shale’s positive benefits, “look no further than th
To see shale’s positive benefits, “look no further than thriving small businesses.” http://t.co/mKZ4Oldf70 #SBW2015 http://t.co/iYX0XH4c0R
RT @TribLIVE: Natural gas boom has led to burst of growth in
RT @TribLIVE: Natural gas boom has led to burst of growth in Rostraver, where 3 hotels under construction http://t.co/LpG0JXOJBx http://t.c…