WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) issued its Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) Report for compliance year 2023 to the D.C. Council. This year's report, now open for public review, highlights the notable growth of RPS-certified solar facilities despite various market fluctuations, including lingering supply-chain is more PR

BOISE, Idaho, May 3 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news on May 2, 2024: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $5,214,744 in construction grants to three drinking water systems. These construction projects are made possible through Governor Little's Leading Idaho initiative. "Water is our most valuable resource, and we absolutely must keep up the infrastructure to ensure water is clean and plentiful for this gener more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has filed suit (https://www.mass.gov/doc/marchand-complaint-court-stamped/download) against Marchand LLC d/b/a Marchand Septic, Marchand Septic Service, Marchand Environmental, and Smart Rentals, Michael L. Marchand, Michael Marchand, and 25 Elm Street LLC (the "Defendants"), alleging violations of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced five business expansion projects in Southeast Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. In total, these projects will represent nearly $40 million in capital investment across Michigan and create 392 jobs across mobility, electric vehicle, and Industry 4.0 industries. "Today's projects will create 392 jobs and drive nearly $40 million of investment more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 3 -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the following news: Trout are once again finding a home in two small coldwater streams in northeast Minnesota after water quality conservation work in the Nemadji River Watershed. Watershed studies completed by the MPCA during the past two decades have shown that Skunk and Elim creeks in Carlton County are degraded by excess sediment, the result of historical logging and other human activities that altered stormwater r more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 2 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Dodge County Wind LLC, Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power Co., Northern States Power Co. dba Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2022-277 ** IP6981/CN-20-865; IP6981/WS-20-866; IP6981/TL-20-867 Dodge County Wind, LLC In the Matter of the Application of Dodge County Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Need, a Site Permit, and a Route Permit for the up to 259 MW Large Win more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 3 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Green New Energy Materials, Inc., an experienced manufacturer of a key component used in lithium-ion batteries will establish its first manufacturing operation in the United States in Lincoln County, creating 545 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $140 million in the community of Denver, North Carolina. "North Carolina's momentum in clean energy more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Governor Maura T. Healey today unveiled a new analysis (https://www.mass.gov/doc/mass-leads-act-impact-report/download) finding that her ClimateTech Initiative proposed as part of the Mass Leads Act would have a profound economic impact on the state's economy. The 10-year, $1.3 billion proposal is expected to generate $16.4 billion in economic activity - representing more PR