Fracking’s Broken Promise to Pennsylvania

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Natural gas production in Pennsylvania more than doubled between 2013 and 2024, and consumption rose faster than in any other state. The rise in natural gas consumption in Pennsylvania has largely been driven by electricity as coal power plants went offline. Now close to 60 percent of the state’s electricity comes from gas, far above the national average. Pennsylvania is awash in excess power, sending more electricity outside its borders than any other state and exporting, domestically and internationally, three-quarters of the gas it produces.

These shifts have not translated to lower costs for Pennsylvanians. Comparing average household electricity prices from 2010 to 2024, residents here haven’t fared better than consumers in many states with little or no natural gas production.

Fracking’s Broken Promise to Pennsylvania - Inside Climate News

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Yes.

Because our energy systems are interconnected (now more than ever), there is no real benefit to “local” production.

Only “Energy Ownership” matters to a consumer when price control is a factor.

If you pull your power from the market priced grid, you are no different than any other consumer with standard energy demands.

Only “Energy Ownership” matters.

Only “Energy Ownership” matters.

By the way, this ALSO applies to nuclear, geothermal, wind and solar or other fossil fuel generation projects.

Only “Energy Ownership” matters.

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Before fracking PA got most of its gas from the Gulf via long pipelines. Marcellus shale has become a major source. Plants are being built to make it into plastics.

Comparing two recent years makes a dubious comparison. How about today vs 10 yrs before fracking. I suspect abundant NG has been a benefit to the PA ECONOMY.

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But not for the residents!