In budget address, Gov. Josh Shapiro backs 'hydrogen hubs' in Pa., vows to use federal funding to plug abandoned oil and gas wells that could pose environment risks.
Gov. Josh Shapiro highlighted a few energy and environmental initiatives in his Tuesday state budget address. Here are the details:Shapiro said that Pennsylvania must be a leader in the creation of a “regional hydrogen hub” through the $7 billion federal program in President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Applicants to build the hubs have until April 7 to apply for approval. Shapiro pledged his support for all Pennsylvania applicants.
Shapiro said, “We cannot ignore the science here,” and connected wells leaking methane to climate change and the impact that weather has on crops in Pennsylvania. Shapiro said leaders must reject the “false choice” between jobs and protecting the environment. “We can do both,” he said.Shapiro did not propose any funding related to the train accident and resulting chemical leak, but reiterated the help the state is providing western Pennsylvania residents, including water sampling and opening a health resources center that has served more than 300 people since opening last week.from Norfolk Southern to help local fire departments and communities.
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