PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Governor McKee, General Officers, State Legislators, Gun Safety Advocates Call for Action on Assault Weapons Ban PROVIDENCE, RI -- Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Gregg Amore, General Treasurer James Diossa, legislators, and gun safety advocates to call for the passage of an assault weapons ban during this ye  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 12 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has issued an order clarifying the scope of its ongoing review of the state's net metering tariff (NEM 2.0). The clarification, dated February 10, 2025, responds to a motion from the New Hampshire Department of Energy (DOE) seeking greater clarity on several issues raised in a supplemental order of notice issued by the PUC in November 2024. The PUC initiated this docket (DE 22-060) to consider potential chang  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 12 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has denied a motion for rehearing and clarification filed by Bright Spot Solar, LLC, concerning Order No. 27,074, which addressed proposed changes to the state's net metering tariff (NEM 2.0). The order, issued February 10, 2025, upholds the PUC's previous rulings. Bright Spot, which was not a party to the initial hearings, challenged the PUC's decision to reject a "rolling legacy period" for NEM 2.0. This pr  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * With biggest winter storm of the season looming, California takes early, proactive steps to protect communities and harden burn scar areas Los Angeles, California - With another significant winter storm system expected to reach California later this week, work continues statewide to ensure communities impacted by recent wildfires - including the firestorms in Los Angeles - are protecte  more