JUNEAU, Alaska, May 24 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news on May 23, 2024: This week, around 900 leaders, innovators, policy makers and other people interested in shaping the future of energy in Alaska and the world convened in Anchorage for the third annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. The conference highlighted how Alaska can help meet global energy needs through both legacy and emerging industries, as well as how technological advances will decrease the cost  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 24 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news: For the second year in a row, Arizona and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) are being recognized for innovative economic development initiatives. Business Facilities Magazine recently announced the Arizona Commerce Authority as one of six state winners of its second annual Economic Development Organization (EDO) Awards, recognizing Arizona's Future48 Workforce Accelerator training centers. The EDO awards r  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 24 -- The California Department of Water Resources issued the following news release: The California Department of Water Resources has finalized its first comprehensive, public-facing Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project as part of an expanded effort to prepare for future droughts and extreme dry conditions. Specifically, the Long-term Drought Plan includes an assessment of the potential impacts of drought on the State Water Project, including the poss  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 24 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Today, Governor Jared Polis signed two pieces of legislation that revitalize Colorado's community solar program, set new standards for equitable clean energy policy, and modernize Colorado's energy distribution systems. SB24-207, sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Senator Chris Hansen, D-Denver, as well as Representatives Alex Valdez, D-Denver, and Matt Soper, R  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 24 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Today, Governor Jared Polis signed two pieces of legislation that revitalize Colorado's community solar program, set new standards for equitable clean energy policy, and modernize Colorado's energy distribution systems. SB24-207, sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Senator Chris Hansen, D-Denver, as well as Representatives Alex Valdez, D-Denver, and Matt Soper,   more

DOVER, Delaware, May 24 -- Gov. John C. Carney, D-Delaware, issued the following news on May 23, 2024: A State of Delaware program that helps small businesses start or grow during the first few years of operation hit a major milestone Thursday. The Delaware Division of Small Business announced the most recent grant awards for the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) competition on May 23rd in Dover. The awards given to 10 Delaware small businesses for the spring 2024 round, brin  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00263) on May 21, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Banjo Creek Solar LLC For A Certificate Of Construction For An Approximately 120 Megawatt Electric Generating Facility In Graves County, Kentucky Pursuant To KRS 278.700 And 807 KAR 5:110 ORDER This matter is before the Siting Board upon a motion for reconsideration filed on March 28, 2024, by Banjo Creek Sol  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 23 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00083) on May 22, 2024: * * * ME WASHINGTON HS CSG LLC, Request for Approval of Certification For RPS Eligibility (Washington Street Solar Facility) ORDER GRANTING NEW RENEWABLE RESOURCE CERTIFICATIONS BARTLETT, Chairman; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY On April 16, 2024, ME Washington HS CSG, LLC requested certification of a 0.6942 MW solar facility located in Auburn, ME (Wash  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 23 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00086) on May 22, 2024: * * * NEXAMP, INC, Request for Approval of Certification For RPS Eligibility (Auburn Renewables Solar Facility) ORDER GRANTING NEW RENEWABLE RESOURCE CERTIFICATIONS BARTLETT, Chairman; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY On April 17, 2024, Nexamp, Inc requested certification of a 4.990 MW solar facility located in Auburn, Maine (Auburn Renewables Solar Facil  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 23 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00060) on May 22, 2024: * * * SUMMIT RIDGE ENERGY, LLC, Request for Approval of Certification For RPS Eligibility (Union Street Solar Facility) ORDER GRANTING NEW RENEWABLE RESOURCE CERTIFICATIONS BARTLETT, Chairman; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY On March 18, 2024, Summit Ridge Energy, LLC requested certification of a 2.0 MW solar facility located in Bangor, Maine (Union Stre  more

ALBANY, New York, May 24 -- The New York State Homes and Community Renewal issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: * * * Competition Advances Carbon Neutral Buildings in New York State and Continues Early Design Support for Design Teams and Developers Supports Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 85 Percent by 2050 * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $10 million in funding is now available under round five of the $68 mill  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 24 (TNSres) -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: * * * * Findings and ongoing research provide additional evidence of a submerged village site beneath Lake Mendota (Tee Waksikhominak) * Up to 11 canoes identified by archaeologists * Earliest canoe in cache approximately 4,500 years old, oldest in the Great Lakes region * * * The Wisconsin Historical Society, in partnership with Native Nations in Wisconsin, is excited to share new de  more