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TNS Tipoffs - State Regulatory (Energy) Newsletter for 2024-06-25 ( 8 items )  
DEQ Requires Two Companies to Adopt Dust Control Measures at the Port of Wilmington (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 25 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality issued the following news release: After thoroughly investigating multiple citizen complaints regarding off-site dust impacts near the Port of Wilmington, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is requiring two facilities, Enviva Pellets and Basaga International, to adopt additional fugitive dust control measures. State regulation  more PR

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments (10)
DENVER, Colorado, June 25 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Brain Injury Trust Fund Board The Brain Injury Trust Fund Board shall award and administer grants from the Colorado Brain Injury Trust Fund. For terms expiring June 30, 2027: * James Graham of Fort Collins, Colorado, reappointed; * Jamal Long Soldier of Denver, Colorado, reappointed; * Maria Martinez of Pueblo, Colorado, appointed. * * * Child Support Commission The Child Support Commiss more PR

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Expansion of OPmobility Exteriors Group in Maury County (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on June 24, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and OPmobility (formerly Plastic Omnium) officials announced today the company will undergo a $3 million expansion at its Spring Hill plant. OPmobility, headquartered in France, is a global family-led group with 152 plants across 28 countries. The com more PR

Ky. PSC Issues Order Involving Weirs Creek Solar (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 21 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00099): * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Weirs Creek Solar, LLC For A Certificate To Construct An Approximately 150 Megawatt Merchant Solar Electric Generating Facility In Webster County And Hopkins County, Kentucky Pursuant To KRS 278.700 And 807 KAR 5:110 ORDER On June 6, 2024, Weirs Creek Solar, LLC (Weirs Creek Solar) filed an application seeking a Constructio more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul is a Guest on MSNBC's PoliticsNation With Reverend Al Sharpton (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of an interview on June 23, 2024, on MSNBC's PoliticsNation With Rev. Al Sharpton: * * * Reverend Al Sharpton, MSNBC: Let's turn now to New York State, which, like most of the eastern seaboard, is in the grips of a heat wave that has lasted for seven days now, with more than 100 million people under heat advisory alerts. Joining me now in studio to talk about this and other issues is the esteemed Gover more PR

N.Y. State Homes & Community Renewal: Fortune Society Breaks Ground on Permanent Affordable and Supportive Residence in East Harlem (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- The New York State Homes and Community Renewal issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: * * * 70 percent of units set aside for formerly incarcerated individuals experiencing homelessness Project received $850,000 "Buildings of Excellence" award from NYSERDA for commitment to low-to-zero carbon emissions design * * * The Fortune Society, a leading non-profit organization with a long history of providing permanent supportive and affordable housing to i more PR

New DOH Portal Compiles Maui Environmental Monitoring Data (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 25 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has launched an Environmental Monitoring Data Portal to provide a one-stop shop for sharing the results of previous and ongoing environmental monitoring in the areas affected by the August 2023 Lahaina and Kula wildfires. This new website provides direct public access to environmental monitoring data collected by DOH as well as collaborating federal, state, and c more PR

Process Service Specialists Expands Into Southwest Louisiana With New $3.5 Million Manufacturing Facility at the Port of Lake Charles (10)
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, June 25 -- Louisiana Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * * Project is expected to create 160 direct new jobs at an average salary of $100,000. * Facility will provide commercial and industrial steel, piping and comprehensive services to manufacturers around the world. * Construction is underway and initial operations are expected to begin as early as July 1. * * * Specialty industrial mechanical contractor Process Service Specialists anno more PR