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TNS Tipoffs - State Regulatory (Energy) Newsletter for 2024-05-22 ( 18 items )  
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces 10-Point Plan to Beautify Bakersfield (10)
BAKERSFIELD, California, May 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: As the state continues to make public safety and quality of life improvements in communities across California, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced new actions to enhance beautification efforts in the Bakersfield area. Through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the comprehensive, multipoint plan, known as the 10-Point Plan to Beautify Bakersfield, outli more PR

Colo. Senate Democrats: Bipartisan Water Conservation Bill Signed Into Law (10)
PAONIA, Colorado, May 22 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed a bipartisan water conservation bill into law. HB24-1436 will refer a ballot measure to Colorado voters to allow the state to keep and spend all sports betting tax revenue to fund water conservation and protection projects. "From agricultural use to recreation that drives our tourism economy, protecting Colorado's waters is essential and will ensure its more PR

Colo. Senate Democrats: Polis Signs Bills to Reduce Emissions, Spur Renewable Energy (10)
DENVER, Colorado, May 22 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed two bills into law that will reduce emissions, spur renewable energy development and create jobs. "New technologies can help Colorado meet our climate goals, improve our air quality, save money on energy, and create jobs," said Rep. Karen McCormick, D-Longmont, sponsor of HB24-1346 and SB24-212. "The new laws signed today will advance geologic storage t more PR

Fla. Auditor General Issues Operational Audit on St. Johns County District School Board (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 21 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2024-198) on May 16, 2024, involving St. Johns County District School Board. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of St. Johns County School District (District) focused on selected information technology (IT) controls applicable to PowerSchool Unified Administration TM BusinessPlus system, the PowerSchool eSchoolPlus Student Information System, and the District's IT in more PR

Lee, TDEC Announce $109,932 Loan for Town of Woodbury Water Improvements (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 21, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $109,932 loan for the Town of Woodbury to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of four approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with loans for the Tullahoma Utilities Authority, the City of Oak Ridge, and the C more PR

Minn. PUC Issues Decision Involving Otter Tail Power (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 21 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Otter Tail Power Co.: * * * INTRODUCTION ORAL ARGUMENT ITEM 1. Details 2023-058 *** E017/RP-21-339 Otter Tail Power Co. In the Matter of Otter Tail Power's 2023-2037 Integrated Resource Plan. 1. Should the Commission approve, modify, or reject Otter Tail Power Co.''s Minnesota Preferred Plan with AME? 2. Should the Commission approve Otter Tail Power Co.'s Settlement Agreement? 3.  more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $11.6M to Develop Clean Energy Industry Workforce (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: * * * New York Power Authority Commitment Supports Job Skills Training, Apprenticeships and Workforce Programming to Prepare New Yorkers for Employment in New York's Expanding Clean Energy Economy Say Yes Buffalo to Engage High School Graduates in Clean Energy Careers * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $11.6 million in funding to support clean energy industry workforce deve more PR

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Lime Hollow Solar (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 20, 2024: * * * To: Gustavo Monterio, 1501 McKinney Street, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77010 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Lime Hollow Solar, LLC Dear Gustavo Monterio: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submi more PR

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Marathon Solar Farm (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 20, 2024: * * * To: Erik Schiemann, 200 Harborside Drive, Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Marathon Solar Farm LLC Dear Erik Schiemann: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submi more PR

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Marathon Solar Farm II (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 20, 2024: * * * To: Erik Schiemann, 200 Harborside Drive, Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Marathon Solar Farm II LLC Dear Erik Schiemann: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation su more PR

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving McLean Solar 2 (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 20, 2024: * * * To: Gustavo Monterio, 1501 McKinney Street, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77010 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - McLean Solar 2, LLC Dear Gustavo Monterio: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitte more PR

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving N.Y. Mines Press Solar (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 20, 2024: * * * To: Gustavo Monterio, 1501 McKinney Street, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77010 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - NY Mines Press Solar, LLC Dear Gustavo Monterio: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation su more PR

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Penn Yan Solar 1 (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 20, 2024: * * * To: Gustavo Monterio, 1501 McKinney Street, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77010 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Penn Yan Solar 1, LLC Dear Gustavo Monterio: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submit more PR

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Potsdam Community Solar (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 20, 2024: * * * To: Gustavo Monterio, 1501 McKinney Street, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77010 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Potsdam Community Solar, LLC Dear Gustavo Monterio: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation more PR

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Route 13 Community Solar (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 20, 2024: * * * To: Gustavo Monterio, 1501 McKinney Street, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77010 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Route 13 Community Solar, LLC Dear Gustavo Monterio: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentatio more PR

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Shapham Place Solar Project (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 20, 2024: * * * To: Erik Schiemann, 200 Harborside Drive, Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Shapham Place Solar Project, LLC Dear Erik Schiemann: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentat more PR

Wash. State Auditor Issues Fraud Investigation Report on City of Zillah (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 21 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following fraud investigation report (No. 1034751) on May 20, 2024, involving the City of Zillah: * * * To: Mayor and City Council, City of Zillah, Zillah, Washington Report on Fraud Investigation Attached is the official report on a misappropriation at the City of Zillah. On November 7, 2023, the City notified the Office of the Washington State Auditor of a potential loss of public funds. This notification more PR

Wis. PSC Awards Wisconsin Refueling Readiness Program Grants (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 22 -- The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced today the award of $150,000 in Wisconsin Refueling Readiness (WRR) Program grants to support ongoing planning activities that strengthen energy security and disaster preparedness in the state. Since 2015, the PSC has awarded over $547,000 from the WRR Program to facilitate the fueling of utility line trucks and oth more PR