DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Governor Polis joined SunTrain to highlight the SunTrain Pilot program, a collaboration between SunTrain, Xcel Energy, and NREL which transports clean energy, creates good paying jobs, and helps Colorado reach its bold climate goals. "Our clean energy future will depend on innovative technologies like SunTrain to help get clean energy to those who need it. Colorado is leading the way t  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved a series of state grants totaling $20 million that will be used to support the remediation and redevelopment of 21 blighted properties consisting of 150 acres of contaminated land in 18 municipalities across Connecticut. The funds will be used to support the costs of cleaning up these vacant properties so they can be redevel  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia issued the following news release: The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) has formally initiated an Integrated Distribution System Planning (IDSP) process for the electric distribution system through the issuance of a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) in Formal Case No. 1182. This new initiative seeks to modernize the District's electric grid to accommodate the growing demands of a clean energy  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Clean Energy Sector Job Growth More than Doubles Overall Statewide Growth and Remains on Pace with National Rate Reflects Governor Hochul's Commitment to Supporting Expansion of Clean Energy Workforce and Ensuring Development of Diverse, Highly Trained Workforce * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced record high clean energy job growth in New York State with 178,000 worke  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Record Level of Funding for the Agricultural Non-Point Source Abatement and Control (Ag Non-Point) Program Provided through the Environmental Protection Fund and the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 Marks 30-Year Anniversary of the Program, Which Has Awarded over $250 Million to Support On-Farm Projects Across the State Appl  more