Tuesday - November 26, 2024
TNS Tipoffs - State Regulatory (Energy) Newsletter for Friday September 20, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Calif. Water Resources Dept.: Levee Breach Marks Completion of the Delta's Largest-Ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 19 -- The California Department of Water Resources issued the following news release: * * * Project Restores 3,400 acres of Habitat for Sensitive Fish Species While Also Reducing Flood Risk in the Central Valley * * * For the first time in 100 years, tidal waters are flowing to 3,400 acres of restored habitat that will support fish and wildlife species and provide new flood capacity in Solano County. Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Ecosystem I  more

Ill. Gov. Pritzker: EV Manufacturer Ymer Technology Announces Opening of U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * REV Illinois incentive package supports company's relocation from Houston * * * Ymer Technology, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) components for the heavy equipment industry, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Lake County Partners, and the Village of Buffalo Grove, announced the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buf  more

Minn. Natural Resources Dept.: Check for Invasive Species When Removing Docks, Equipment for Seasonal Storage
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 20 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds lake property owners to carefully check boats and trailers, docks and lifts, and all other water-related equipment for invasive species when removing equipment for seasonal storage. Several zebra mussel confirmations in recent years were initially reported by property owners and lake service providers removing docks, boats and b  more

Minn. Senate Republican Caucus: Senator Westrom Speaks at the Dedication Ceremony for the UMM's Expanded Agrivoltaic Array
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 20 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news: On Friday, Sept. 6, the University of Minnesota Morris held a dedication ceremony for its expanded agrivoltaic array. The Minnesota LCCMR's Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (lottery money) funded this project, and the UMM constructed it on a dairy pasture owned by the West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC). At the event, State Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) spoke abo  more

Wash. State Commerce Dept.: Climate Commitment Act Dollars at Work - $10 Million Investment Supports New Clean Energy Projects in Tribal Communities
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 20 -- The Washington State Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Commerce awards second round of grant funding for community solar, EV charging and microgrid projects across Washington state * * * The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced more than $10 million in grants for 13 clean energy projects proposed by tribal communities across the state. These clean energy grant awards are part of a new Tribal C  more