WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 25 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: 40 Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) interns got a head start on their career plans this summer by working alongside New York Power Authority (NYPA) employees on a series of energy projects that will benefit the utility industry. The annual paid internship program--expanded from 28 participants last year-- helps students from underserved communities build the skills r  more

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 24 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Colorado winegrowers can now apply for the Wine & Grape Industry Processing Grant to increase their processing capacity both at the winery and in the vineyard. Up to $250,000 will be available to producers through competitive grants, offered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture through the Farm to Market Infrastructure Program. "This grant will help winegrowers purchase new equipment and  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2023: Governor JB Pritzker and MicroLink Devices today announced a new Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement for the company's $9.5 million facility expansion in Niles. The expansion will enable the company to grow its design and manufacturing operations for the production of state-of-the-art solar cells and solar sheets, with a new state-of-the-art testin  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 24 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00251) on Aug. 22, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. To Amend Its Demand Side Management Programs ORDER This matter arises on three petitions for confidential treatment filed by Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. (Duke Kentucky). On September 23, 2022, Duke Kentucky filed a petition, pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, Section 13, and KRS 61.878, re  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 21 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00131): * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Sebree Solar II, LLC For A Certificate To Construct An Approximately 150 Megawatt Merchant Solar Electric Generating Facility In Henderson County, Kentucky Pursuant To KRS 278.700 And 807 KAR 5:110 SITING BOARD STAFF'S POST-HEARING REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO SEBREE SOLAR II, LLC Sebree Solar II, LLC (Sebree Solar II), pursu  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a range of projects underscoring the state's dedication to advancing Michigan's leadership in future mobility and green energy while supporting projects that create places for talent and visitors alike to enjoy and build a future. "We are strengthening Michigan's economy by bringing good-paying jobs t  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 25 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Minnesota Energy Resources Corp., Great Plains Natural Gas Co., CenterPoint Energy Minnesota Gas, Northern States Power Co., Minnesota Power, Elk Creek Solar LLC and Summit Carbon Solutions LLC: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2023-128 ** G999/AA-21-114; G011/AA-21-625; G011/AA-21-624; G022/AA-21-665; G008/AA-21-666; G004/AA-21-667; G002/AA-21-663 Minnesota Energy Resourc  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved over $185 million in direct financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. The Board's approval authorizes municipal access to over $94.7 million in low-cost short-term financing and previously announced grants to get shovels in the grou  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2023: Two 'virtual power plants' (VPPs) are now qualified and able to provide dispatchable power to the Texas electric grid, which is operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). This marks a first for the state's electricity market and is part of the Aggregate Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) pilot project the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) directed ERCO  more