OAKLAND, California, Sept. 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following Governor Gavin Newsom's proclamation of a state of emergency in Siskiyou County due to damage caused by Tropical Storm Hilary. Siskiyou County experienced, among other things, flash-flooding, landslides, and mudslides. In today's alert, Attorney General Bonta reminds businesses that price gouging  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, September 18, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 38707-FAC137; ALJ: SCHUSTER; TIME: 9:00 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: VELETA; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 APPLICATION OF DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE IN ITS FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE AND FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE IN ITS FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT FOR HIGH PRESSURE STEAM SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDIANA COD  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel testified before the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee in support of Senate Bills 471 & 472, which would prevent people convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors from possessing or owning a firearm for eight years following their conviction. She was joined by the lead attorney of the Sexual Assault and   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 15 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving LTD Broadband, Minnesota Rural Electric Association, Minnesota Telecom Alliance and Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2023-143 ** P999/PR-23-8 Local Exchange Carriers; Eligible Telecommunications Carriers In the Matter of Annual Certification Related to Eligible Telecommunications Carriers' (ETCs) Use of the Federal Universal Service Support Required Pursuant  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul announced today six leading real estate groups were selected in the second round of the $50 million Empire Buildings Challenge to advance climate-friendly buildings in New York State. Today's announcement also included the launch of a third round calling for a new cohort of real estate teams to join the Challenge to advance replicable energy-efficient and low-c  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: In advance of Climate Week, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today accepted a draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) regarding recommendations contained in New York's highly touted six gigawatts Energy Storage Roadmap report. Following a public comment period, the Commission will have the opportunity to review and acc  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: In advance of Climate Week, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today provided guidance to the seven largest utilities and the Long Island Power Authority in New York State regarding the development of utility thermal energy network pilot projects proposals and directed utilities to further refine the proposals that have been submitted. This actio  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Sept. 14, 2023: * * * To: Hon. Michelle Phillips, Secretary to the Commission, New York State Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350 Re: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement Transmission Planning Pursuant to the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act. Dear Secretary Phillips: On September 8, 2023, Departm  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Sept. 14, 2023: * * * To: Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary to the Commission, New York State Public Service Commission, Agency Building 3, Albany NY 12223-1350, E-mail: secretary@dps.ny.gov RE: Case 23-E-0460 - Petition of Garnet Energy Center, LLC for Order Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and Establishing a Lightened Regulatory Regime. Dear Secret  more

CHAMBERSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news: By Mike Vrabel, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 1173rd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted a transportation and storage reform mission during their annual training July 9-21, 2023, at the Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. After traveling via co  more

RICHLAND, Washington, Sept. 15 -- The Washington State Department of Ecology issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: The Washington state Department of Ecology will regain direct access to critical federal data about the Hanford Site following a settlement agreement announced today with the U.S. Department of Energy. This brings to conclusion the $1.065 million penalty Ecology issued to Energy in 2020 for restricting the state's legally mandated direct access to important facility  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 14 -- The Washington State Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: The Washington State Department of Commerce announced that five cities and counties will receive a total of $5.6 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). The CDBG program funds a wide range of local projects, including public water, sewer, emergency and fire protection systems, streets, housing, food pantries and more. Among the projects awarded funding  more