FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 4 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a post-hearing request for information to Kentucky Power Company, demanding detailed compensation data for both Kentucky Power executives and executives at its parent company, American Electric Power (AEP). The request, stemming from Case No. 2024-00243, focuses on the utility's application for approval of a renewable energy purchase agreement with Bright Mountain Solar, LLC. Kentucky Power is required to pro  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025: * * * Funding Announced as Part of the Governor's 2024 State of the State to Boost Dairy Industry and to Support Dairy Farm Modernization and Sustainability Governor's 2025 Executive Budget Proposal Includes Additional $10 Million to Expand Dairy Processing Capacity, Support Critical Research, and Implement Climate-Resilient Practices on New York Dairy Farms * * * Governor Kathy Hoc  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- Altamont Road Solar, LLC has filed a complaint with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) against Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid, contesting charges related to the interconnection of a community solar project. The complaint, filed on January 7, 2025, alleges that National Grid is attempting to collect an excessive amount for required upgrades. Altamont is challenging a bill of $1,288,485.26 from National Grid for upgrades necessary   more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 4 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Worcester County *Post updated 2/3/2025 to reflect Worcester County case as ninth on the Delmarva Peninsula. ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 2, 2025)-- The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the first presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza in a commercial broiler farm in Worcester County. This is the fi  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 3 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Launches the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant Program # Small-scale meat processors and custom lockers are encouraged to apply for Choose Iowa cost-share grants DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 3, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant program. Small-scale meat processors and custom loc  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Feb. 4 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news: * * * Statement by SFWMD Governing Board Chair Chauncey Goss on Governor Ron DeSantis' Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Today, South Florida Water Management District Chair Chauncey Goss released the following statement regarding Governor Ron DeSantis' proposed Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to the Florida Legislature. "Governo  more