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New Natural Gas Power Plant Generates Clean Electricity for One Million Homes
Touted as one of the most efficient power plants in the country, the Lackawanna Energy Center came online this week, …
MSC in PennLive: A rising tide lifts all boats: supporting an energy-enabled economy
By David Spigelmyer With better-than-expected tax revenue collections and more than six million Pennsylvanians employed in the workforce – an …
U.S. Energy Exports Boost Energy Security, Drive Clean Air Progress
For the first time in almost 70 years, the United States has emerged as a net natural gas exporter and …
Local Leaders: Natural Gas Impact Tax Revenues a “Blessing”
Local leaders across the Commonwealth agree: Pennsylvania’s natural gas impact tax works. The natural gas impact tax generated a record …
EIA: Domestic Natural Gas Production Meets Growing U.S. Demand
Consumers, economy and environment benefit from expanded natural gas production and use. Nearly all natural gas consumed in the United …
MSC Member Spotlight: Waste Management Energy Services
The MSC recently interviewed member-company Waste Management Energy Services to learn more about their business and customized environmental & oilfield …
American Natural Gas: “The Golden Key” to Boosting Manufacturing
In an interview with Matthew Brouillette’s “Brews and Views” podcast that aired earlier this week, MSC’s Dave Spigelmyer emphasized that …
MSC in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Natural gas companies are committed to public safety
As parents, we are saddened by the reports of children and families in our region affected by cancer. Make no …
Record Impact Tax Revenues Directly Benefit Communities
Pennsylvania’s natural gas impact tax generated a record $251.8 million in 2018, bringing the seven-year total to $1.7 billion in …
Natural Gas Impact Tax Generates $251+ Million in 2018
Record revenues directly benefit local communities and statewide environmental programs PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s natural gas tax generated more than …
MSC Member Spotlight: Michael Baker International
This week’s edition features Michael Baker International, a leader in engineering and consulting services providing innovative infrastructure solutions. Q. What …
From Weakness to Strength: CNBC Highlights America’s Energy Revolution. But What’s Up Their Sleeve Next?
In a new online video — the first in a multi-part series — CNBC breaks down an otherwise complex issue: …
MSC in Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Natural gas impact tax working
Over the years, we have heard local leaders use one word to describe Pennsylvania’s unique tax on natural gas development: “Godsend.” Without …
FACT CHECK: Debunking the False Narrative Around Restore Pa.
Governor Wolf and supporters of his plan to triple-tax Pennsylvania energy have recently taken liberties with their arguments in favor …
American Energy Dominance Grows with LNG Deal
America’s energy dominance was fortified this week with a newly signed agreement to deliver more natural gas to Poland. Polish …
U.S. Global Leader in Natural Gas Production, Demand Growth
The United States was the global leader in natural gas production growth last year, and, demand for the clean, abundant …
MSC Member Spotlight: WallacePancher Group
Last week, we sat down with Brian Pancher, co-founder of the Pennsylvania-based engineering and environmental firm WallacePancher Group. Q. Can you …
Additional Energy Taxes a “Gut Punch” to Pa. Families
For the fifth year, Governor Wolf has proposed a massive tax increase on Pennsylvania’s energy job creators that threatens economic …
“Pipelines Mean Jobs”: Leading Labor Unions Urge Elected Officials to Support Energy Jobs & Infrastructure
In a recent Pittsburgh Tribune-Review letter titled “Pipelines Mean Jobs,” Jim Kunz – business manager of Local Union 66, International …