TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 19 -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued the following news release: This week, Governor Ron DeSantis visited areas impacted by Hurricane Milton and made announcements related to state efforts to facilitate recovery following the storm. In Tampa, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded $1,000,000 through the Florida Disaster Fund to support 20 Hope Florida partners helping Floridians recover from the storms. These funds will be ut  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 19 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Innovation funding awarded to two startups * * * Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved tax benefits for a company in Story City, awarded $428,000 in Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants to two projects and provided final approval for a reinvestment district plan. In addition, last month, the board approved innovation funding for a star  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 19 -- The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet issued the following news on Oct. 18, 2024: FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 18, 2024) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced $30.2 million to help support Eastern Kentucky's efforts to rebuild from natural disasters and boost economic growth in the region. Twelve recipients in eight counties are receiving the funds as part of the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program.   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 19 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00104) on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Lynn Bark Energy Center, LLC For A Certificate Of Construction For An Up To 200 Megawatt Merchant Electric Solar Generating Facility In Martin County, Kentucky SITING BOARD STAFF'S POST-HEARING REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO LYNN BARK ENERGY, LLC Lynn Bark Energy, LLC (Lynn Bark Energy), pursuant to 807 KAR 5:0  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 19 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00105) on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Pike County Solar Project, LLC For A Certificate Of Construction For An Up To 100 Megawatt Merchant Electric Solar Generating Facility In Pike County, Kentucky SITING BOARD STAFF'S POST-HEARING REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO PIKE COUNTY SOLAR PROJECT, LLC Pike County Solar LLC, (Pike County Solar), pursuant to   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 19 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00099) on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Weirs Creek Solar, LLC For A Certificate To Construct An Approximately 150 Megawatt Merchant Solar Electric Generating Facility In Webster County And Hopkins County, Kentucky Pursuant To KRS 278.700 And 807 KAR 5:110 SITING BOARD STAFF'S POST-HEARING REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO WEIRS CREEK SOLAR, LLC Weirs C  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 19 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 18, 2024) - The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced that the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR) has approved emergency regulations to establish a new permit program for food processing residuals (FPRs) and make corresponding amendments to the Maryland Nutrient Management Manual. Food processing residuals are gener  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Sofidel expansion is supported by a $5 million investment from the State and is expected to create 160 new jobs * * * Governor Tim Walz today announced that the manufacturer Sofidel will make a $200 million expansion in Duluth, supported by $5 million in business expansion funding from the State of Minnesota. The expansion will create at least 160 new jobs, tripling the compa  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * 6-Gigawatts of Distributed Solar Generation Now Operational Throughout New York State $250 Million Federal Solar for All Award to Further Enhance New York's Successful Solar Deployment * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar have been installed across New York, marking the early achievement of the State's Climate Leadership and   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 17-F-0282) on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Application of Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for a Proposed Wind Energy Project, Located in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties, New York, in the Towns of Arcade, Centerville, Farmersville, Freedom, and Rushford. ORDER APPROVING COMPLIANCE FILINGS ATTACHMENT   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-E-0422) on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Joint Petition of Hecate Energy Cider Solar, LLC and Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation for Modification of Its Financing Pursuant to Lightened Regulation. ORDER MODIFYING FINANCING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION In a petition filed on June 16, 2024 (Petition), Hecate Energy Cider Solar, LLC (Hecate) and Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corpor  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 19 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release: * * * Golden Hill Apartments Will Transform Vacant Former Jail Site Into an Intergenerational Housing Community All-Electric Development Features Rooftop Solar and Energy Recovery Systems Project Supported by $10 Million Award From Inaugural Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced construction has begun at Golden Hill Apartments, a 16  more