TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette are proud to announce today several recent advancements protective of public health and the environment and new case filings targeting polluters across the State whose toxic legacies continue to threaten New Jersey's overburdened  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is approving the release of $24.5 million in state grants for 60 small towns in Connecticut that will be used to complete a wide variety of infrastructure improvements, such as road safety reconstruction projects, sewer and drainage upgrades, sidewalk and pedestrian safety enhancements, recreational facility upgrades, and other kinds more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, October 2, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 45917; ALJ: LOYD; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: VELETA, BENNETT; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 (Technical Conference) VERIFIED JOINT PETITION OF INDIANA OFFICE OF UTILITY CONSUMER COUNSELOR AND CITIZENS ACTION COALITION FOR A COMMISSION INVESTIGATION INTO AES INDIANA'S PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING POWER OUTAGE RESTORATION AF more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following gas application (Case No. U-21384) on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * In the matter of the Application of DTE GAS COMPANY for approval of depreciation accrual rates and other related matters. APPLICATION DTE Gas Company ("DTE Gas" or "Company") respectfully requests that the Michigan Public Service Commission ("Commission") grant accounting approval of the proposed depreciation rates for its gas utility plant more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: Renewable energy grew by nearly 15% between 2021 and 2022, and each of Michigan's regulated electric utilities met the state's required 15% renewable portfolio standard by 2021, according to the MPSC's Status of Renewable Energy, Distributed Generation, and Legacy Net Metering in Michigan report issued today. Under Public Act 295 of 2008, Michigan electricity prov more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation dated Oct. 1, 2023: WHEREAS: Energy is a fundamental part of our everyday lives; and WHEREAS: Programs that assist households with energy bill assistance are vital; and WHEREAS: More than half of Minnesota's electricity came from carbon-free renewable resources in 2022; and WHEREAS: Minnesota law requires 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040; and WHEREAS: Local, state, and federal rebates and ince more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: North Carolinians continue to breathe the cleanest air in decades as emissions of harmful air pollutants like nitrogen oxides and particulate matter reach historic lows, according to the latest update of the "Air Quality Trends in North Carolina" report published by the N.C. Division of Air Quality. The report, released today, attributes the decline of air pol more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today thanked Governor Phil Murphy for a $10 million boost in state funding to accelerate development of electric vehicle charging-station infrastructure in New Jersey, advancing the Administration's bold vehicle electrification and climate mitigation goals. The DEP is using the money to address its more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today thanked Governor Phil Murphy for a $10 million boost in state funding to accelerate development of electric vehicle charging-station infrastructure in New Jersey, advancing the Administration's bold vehicle electrification and climate mitigation goals. The DEP is using the money to address its more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key administration and board appointments. * * * ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR * Nicole Butler, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff * Gillian "Gigi" Aiken, Confidential Special Assistant * * * LABOR * Carrie Roth, Director, Department of Workforce Development and Advancement * The Honorable Kathy Byron, more PR