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Pennsylvania Municipal Bid Base Amounts 2026

Posted by Bryon Killian on Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Each year the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry announces new public project cost thresholds required for public bids. The thresholds for 2026 have increased again this year.In 2026, the rates increased 3.0% from 2025 rates. Most government entity projects,... Read More

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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure

Tagged: Potable Water  |  Wastewater  |  Municipal Engineering  |  Stormwater  |  Budgeting & Funding  |  Project Management  |  Regulations

Turning Data into Dollars with a Rate Study. How Water & Sewer Utilities Can Build Financial Stability and Community Trust

Posted by Tori Morgan on Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Across Pennsylvania, local water and sewer utilities are facing familiar challenges: rising costs, aging infrastructure, regulatory pressure, and increasing expectations for transparency. The question isn’t if rates will need to change, it’s how to ensure those... Read More

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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure

Tagged: Potable Water  |  Wastewater  |  Budgeting & Funding

Lead-Acid to Lithium-Ion: Industrial Tier II Battery Reporting Under EPCRA

Posted by Kara Humes on Monday, December 8, 2025

As industrial facilities increasingly shift from lead-acid to lithium-ion batteries, understanding the implications for Tier II reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) becomes critical. These regulations require facilities to report... Read More

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Categories: Industrial & Manufacturing

Tagged: Environmental  |  Regulations

2026 PA Environmental Compliance Calendar

Posted by Tori Morgan on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Staying on top of environmental regulations is an arduous task. The numerous regulations, deadlines, and requirements are enough to get anyone’s head spinning. That’s why we developed the Pennsylvania Environmental Compliance Calendar so you know what is due and... Read More

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Categories: Industrial & Manufacturing  |  Municipal Infrastructure

Tagged: Potable Water  |  Wastewater  |  Stormwater  |  Environmental  |  Regulations

Natural Gas Well Permitting in PA: What Producers Need to Know to Stay Efficient & Compliant

Posted by Ben Simpson on Monday, November 3, 2025

Despite a plateau in overall U.S. natural gas production, according to the Marcellus Shale Coalition, the Appalachian Basin continues to lead the nation in supply, accounting for nearly a third of marketed natural gas. For producers operating in Pennsylvania, this... Read More

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Categories: Oil & Gas Infrastructure

Tagged: Environmental  |  Natural Gas  |  Regulations