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TNS Tipoffs - State Regulatory (Energy) Newsletter for Thursday April 04, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Ariz. Gov. Hobbs Legislative Action Update
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, Governor Hobbs took the following legislative action: Signed SB1021, scope of practice; process; repeal SB1055, off-highway vehicle study committee; extension SB1173, licensed professional counselors; compact SB1218, exclusive agreements; residential property sales SB1342, elections; parties; hand count audits SB1671, prisoner spendable accounts; restitution HB2012, depar  more

ICYMI: IN NEW OP-ED, PA. GOV. SHAPIRO SHARES HOW HIS COMMONSENSE ENERGY PLAN WILL CREATE A NEW ERA OF ENERGY LEADERSHIP IN PENNSYLVANIA
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: In an Op-Ed in TribLIVE.com, Governor Josh Shapiro highlighted his bold plan to build on Pennsylvania's legacy as a national energy leader and protect and create energy jobs. In March, Governor Shapiro unveiled his plan to create nearly 15,000 jobs, and save Pennsylvania ratepayers $252 million in the first five years, while generating $5.1 billion in investment in clean, reliable energy   more

Ky. PSC Issues Order Involving Dogwood Corners
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 3 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00246) on April 2, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Dogwood Corners LLC For Certificate Of Construction For An Approximately 125 Megawatt Merchant Electric Solar Generating Facility In Christian County, Kentucky Pursuant To KRS 278.700 And 807 KAR 5:110 ORDER This matter arises from two petitions for confidential treatment filed by Dogwood Corners, LLC (Dogw  more

Mass. Conservation & Recreation Dept. Announces Free Solar Eclipse Viewing Events and Programming at Parks Across the State
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 4 -- The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is inviting families to witness the near-total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, at eight state parks across Massachusetts. Each park will host educational programs and provide guided viewing sessions. DCR is also offering visitors free, safe viewing glasses that filter out harmfu  more

Mass. Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs: Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Massachusetts Agriculture Day With Over $3 Million in Grants to Support Farmers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 4 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, Governor Maura Healey declared April 3, 2024, as Massachusetts Agriculture Day. As part of the celebration, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll announced over $3 million in grants to support Massachusetts farmers through programs that improve composting efforts, food safety, cranberry bog restoration, stewardship, and business planning.  more

W.Va. Gov. Justice Announces Water Development Authority Approves Over $38 Million in Economic Enhancement Projects
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 4 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Gov. Justice announced today the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved 18 new Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEGF) projects worth $38,171,352.00. In April 2022, Gov. Justice called a special session to fund the Economic Enhancement Grant Fund, at the time securing an initial amount of $250 million. Since then, the program has seen exceptional su  more