NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: As Governor Gavin Newsom meets with world and national leaders in New York for Climate Week, he's making one thing clear: California is working to build more, faster to achieve its world-leading climate goals. The Governor's focus on building as a solution to the climate crisis represents the next important phase in reaching our ambitious climate goals. We have to build more, faster, and  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 19 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res E-5286) for Sept. 21, 2023: * * * Southern California Edison Company Amendment to Goleta Energy Storage Contract PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Amendment Number 3 to Southern California Edison Company's contract for the Goleta Energy Storage project. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * There are no safety considerations associated with this resolution. ESTIMATED COST: * Contract cos  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- The Colorado Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the addition of new staff members joining its Department to assist with its mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources. New staff members include Tim Brass, Assistant Director for Parks, Wildlife and Lands, Stacy Coleman, Tribal Liaison and Aaron Ray, Assistant Director for Energy Innovation. While the Assist  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following electric application (Case No. U-21493) on Sept. 19, 2023: * * * In the Matter of the ex parte Application of CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY for accounting approval to utilize a regulatory asset or liability for certain projects related to funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. APPLICATION Consumers Energy Company ("Consumers Energy" or the "Company") requests the Michigan Public  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 20 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced that it issued an enforcement action against Advanced Chemical Treatment (ACT) for alleged violations observed during an inspection of the facility performed February 17, 2021. ACT operates a treatment, storage, and disposal facility located at 6137 Edith Boulevard NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico for hazardous was  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the adoption of mandatory rules establishing emissions limits on concrete used in state-funded public building and transportation projects, reaffirming the state's commitment to environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in government operations. The guidelines also support Governor Hochul's "Leading by Example" Executive  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2023: Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Today's grant awards recognize Hunger Action Month, and demonstrate the Shapi  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 20 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: Silfab Solar, a leading North American solar panel manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its U.S. footprint by establishing operations in York County. The company's $150 million investment will create 800 new jobs. With more than 40 years of solar experience, Silfab Solar designs, engineers and manufactures its own premium brand of high-efficiency solar p  more