SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 30 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision granting compensation (Case No. 24-08-053) on Aug. 29, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Order Instituting Investigation pursuant to Senate Bill 380 to determine the feasibility of minimizing or eliminating the use of the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility located in the County of Los Angeles while still maintaini  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced another year of sustained momentum for business recruitment and expansions in Fiscal Year 2024. Between July 1, 2023, and June 30 of this year, GDEcD's Global Commerce team supported 429 facility expansions and new locations resulting in more than $20.3 billion in invest  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * Guides Energy-Related Program and Policy Decision-Making in Public and Private Sectors SUNY Chancellor Dr. John B. King Jr. Joins New York State Energy Planning Board * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the kickoff of the State Energy Plan process convening the State Energy Planning Board to update New York's comprehensive roadmap to build a clean, resilient, and aff  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 30 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * Eligible applicants can now apply for the Community Development Block Grant Program * * * Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $26.5 million in funding for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure and Housing Rehabilitation. Grantees will be selected through a com  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: Governor Tim Walz today announced new funding to expand biofuel availability across Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently seeking grant applications from gas stations looking to expand their selection of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol. "Investing in homegrown biofuels helps us lower emissions and save drivers money, while giving a bo  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling on process (Case No. 24-E-0228) on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * Petition of Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 68 and an Order Granting Lightened Regulation. RULING ON PROCESS Leah Amyot and James Costello, Administrative Law Judges: On April 11, 2024, Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC (Petitioner) filed a petition seeking a   more