SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 8 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following order denying rehearing of decision (Case No. 23-11-048) on Nov. 7, 2023: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Order Instituting Investigation pursuant to Senate Bill 380 to determine the feasibility of minimizing or eliminating the use of the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility located in the County of Los Angeles while still maintaining energy and el  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 8 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. C098102) on Nov. 7, 2023: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District JUAN BOITEZ, Petitioner, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF YOLO COUNTY, Respondent; THE PEOPLE, Real Party in Interest. ORIGINAL PROCEEDINGS in mandate or prohibition. Tom M. Dyer, Judge. Petition granted. Tracie Olson, Public Defender, and Aram Davtyan, Deputy Public Defender, for Petitioner  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 9 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $45,200 penalty against Flynn Plumbing & Heating, Inc. of Shrewsbury for violations of asbestos regulations during a home renovation project in the town. MassDEP discovered the violations while conducting an inspection of the site in response to a complaint in January 2022. Flynn Plumbing &  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled a new video rendering that offers viewers their first glimpse of the interior of a reimagined Albany International Airport. The two-minute fly-through video depicts the spacious new passenger waiting areas that will be constructed as part of a recently begun upgrade of the Capital Region travel hub. The project is being funded with $60 million from t  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 9 -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority issued the following news on Nov. 8, 2023: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today released proposed eligibility guidelines for public comment for the Clean Green Schools Initiative being designed under the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. Once finalized, the criteria will guide funding for advancing construction  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking applications for innovative, advanced, and transformative projects resulting in a more resilient and reliable electric grid. This program will help transform Pennsylvania's electric grid in the face of growing climate threats and an evolving electric infrastructure. These projects will also promote  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 9 -- The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following news release: The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) will implement the Texas Energy Fund (TEF), as directed by the Texas Legislature through Senate Bill 2627 and approved by Texas voters on Nov. 7. The TEF will provide grants and loans to finance the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric facilities in Texas. "PUCT staff has been working hard since early summer to prepare f  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Nov. 9 -- The Washington House Democrats issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023: Last Thursday, Rep. Vandana Slatter (D-Bellevue) joined lawmakers, city leaders, and nonprofit leaders at the White House to discuss the impact federal partners have had on programs and investments in Washington and the communities of the 48th legislative district. During the event, Rep. Slatter had a chance to speak to senior officials to highlight the following programs: Infrastru  more