SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: California's battery storage capacity has expanded rapidly, increasing by 3,012 megawatts (MW) in just six months to reach a total of 13,391 MW. This growth marks a 30% increase since April 2024, underscoring the state's swift progress in building out clean energy infrastructure, especially during a summer marked by record-breaking heat. Within the past five years, Californi  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * PSC Approves NYPA's Renewable Energy Access And Community Help Program Program Will Provide Electric Bill Credits to Low-Income Customers in New York State * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Public Service Commission approved a request by the New York Power Authority to establish the Renewable Energy Access and Community Help program to provi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 17 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, October 21, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 46063; ALJ: SEYFRIED; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: FREEMAN; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 VERIFIED JOINT PETITION OF DUKE ENERGY TRANSMISSION HOLDING COMPANY, LLC, JOHN LAING ASPIRE HOLDCO CORP, AND PIONEER TRANSMISSION, LLC, FOR (1) A FINDING THAT JOHN LAING ASPIRE HOLDCO CORP HAS THE NECESSARY TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIA  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 16 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time. "Warm and dry conditions continued across much  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * Green Resiliency Grant Program Advances Comprehensive Resiliency Agenda in Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State Nearly 50 Percent of Funding for New York City Projects Supported in Part by the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $60 million in Green Resiliency Grant funding to support 13 transf  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 22-E-0398, 22-E-0400) on Oct. 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Petition of Baron Winds, LLC, and Baron Winds II LLC for Approval under Section 70 of the Public Service Law for the Partial Transfer of the Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need of Baron Winds Energy Project. Petition of Baron Winds II LLC for an Order Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience   more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * NYPA Completes Rooftop Solar Systems Installation for Red Hook Central School District Solar Project to Provide Long-Term Energy Cost Savings, Reduce School District's Carbon Footprint * * * Leadership from the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Red Hook Central School District joined together today at the Mill Road Elementary School to announce the completed inst  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * The funding will support 33 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across the Commonwealth which will increase water quality for Pennsylvania's citizens. * * * The Shapiro Administration announced the investment of $216.3 million in 33 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across 21 counties through th  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Dairy product manufacturer to add 28 new jobs in conjunction with their 10th anniversary of operation in Virginia * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Shamrock Farms, a leading dairy product manufacturer, will invest $59 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County. The project will create 28 new jobs and add 81,000 square feet to the co  more