LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel calls a significant step toward curbing auto thefts across the state. House Bill 5182, sponsored by state Representative Denise Mentzer, and House Bill 5183, sponsored by state Representative Alabas Farhat, impose stricter penalties for possessing traditional burglar tools or electronic devices intended t more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed decision (No. 12-01-008) on July 22, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E) for Authority to Implement Optional Pilot Program to Increase Customer Access to Solar Generated Electricity. And Related Matters. DECISION DISMISSING PETITION FOR MODIFICATION AND CLOSING PROCEEDING Summary This d more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed resolution (No. E-5344) on July 22, 2024: * * * Southern California Edison Company requests approval of Mid-Term Reliability Energy Storage Contracts and Amendment. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves two Southern California Edison's Company's (SCE) Mid-Term Reliability energy storage contracts and related costs that include the following: Commerce Energy Storage, LLC (Commerce 1) for a total more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 24 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut has joined the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Better Climate Challenge, becoming one of more than 50 organizations across the United States that are stepping up to the challenge and driving real-world action toward a low-carbon future. In joining the challenge, the state is committing to reduce portfolio-wide g more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 24 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on July 23, 2024: * * * Six projects in Maine will receive Federal funds through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve local electric grid infrastructure and technology * * * Governor Janet Mills today announced $6.6 million in grant awards to six Maine utilities and technology providers to deploy electrical grid resilience projects in Maine communities. The awards, selected through the Maine Grid Resilie more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00099) on July 22, 2024: * * * 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 SITING BOARD STAFF'S FIRST REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO WEIRS CREEK SOLAR, LLC Weirs Creek So more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: The Michigan Public Service Commission today issued a series of orders to clarify processes associated with the interconnection of distributed energy resources such as solar and energy storage onto utility grids and also offered guidance on the implementation of the state's energy laws enacted in 2023. Case No. U-21569 et al. takes up Public Act 235's increase in the size of more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news: State. Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) commends the recent signing of Senate Bill 831, now Act 87 of 2024, by Gov. Josh Shapiro, which establishes a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for carbon dioxide capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania. This legislation, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Tioga/Union), is a significant stride toward more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSres) -- The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority issued the following news on July 23, 2024: * * * Inaugural ESG report highlights significant achievement * * * The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority released its inaugural Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Impact Report last week. Highlighting significant achievements throughout 2023, this new report incorporates narratives and metrics that better align with industry reporting standards. It replac more PR