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Public hearing uncertain for West Newton power plant permit – write a comment! 

By Em Hough | October 21, 2025 | 0

Since July 2024, Tenaska’s Title V Operating Permit application has been undergoing technical review by the PA DEP prior to the draft permit being published and available for public comment.…

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Title V and Tenaska: Community Meeting Announcement 

By Em Hough | February 5, 2025 | 0

The Tenaska Generating Station is located in South Huntingdon Township, just behind the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. This 940-megawatt combined cycle power plant makes electricity using both a gas turbine and…

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Did you know? One of PA’s top 12 polluters is in Westmoreland County.

By Colleen O'Neil | December 4, 2024 | 0

Tenaska Generating Station is a 940 megawatt combined cycle natural gas fueled power plant operated by Tenaska Pennsylvania Partners. The power plant produces electricity from both natural gas and steam.…

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Curious how to say the name of the river? It's pronounced "yawk-a-gainey" or simply the "yawk." "Youghiogheny" is a Lenape word that means "water following in a contrary direction."

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