SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 1 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) acted this week to enhance energy resiliency and protect ratepayers in Southern California from potential volatile wholesale natural gas prices this upcoming winter season. Today, the CPUC increased the inventory levels of natural gas at the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility up to the safety limit set by th  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) will invest an additional $2 billion in their battery cell manufacturing joint venture (JV) at the Metaplant in Bryan County, raising the JV's total investment value to more than $4.3 billion. This expansion will create another 400 new jobs. "In a single year, we broke ground on the largest   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 1 -- Indiana State Rep. Ragen Hatcher, D-Gary, issued the following statement on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * State Rep. Ragen Hatcher (D-Gary) issued the following statement in response to an accidental shooting that caused the death of a 5-year-old boy in Gary: "I am devastated for the grieving family of the 5-year old that was killed last night in my district. I offer my thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences, and I know that nothing will ease the suffering caused b  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following news on Aug. 30, 2023: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowa fuel retailers to apply for cost-share grants through the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) to upgrade fueling systems and provide consumers with greater access to higher blends of lower-cost biofuels. The RFIP helps fuel retailers provide more consumer options for higher blends of lower cost Iowa grown bio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority issued the following news release: Metro's Headquarters Building at L'Enfant Plaza has been certified as LEED(R) (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council, the highest certification achievable in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program and a testament to the transit agency's commitment to sustainability. The building design and construction were both cer  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 1 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced two business expansion projects, expected to create 84 new jobs and generate over $1.4 million in capital investment, have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The projects are in the cities of Yale and Berrien Springs. "Today's investments will create 84 good-p  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 1 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has partnered with the City University of New York (CUNY) to implement a boiler plant upgrade at Bronx Community College that will improve the reliability of the campus' heating system. The improvements directly support BuildSmart2025, a statewide energy efficiency program administered by NYPA, aimed at reducing energy usage in state facilities by 11 trill  more