MADISON, Wisconsin, July 11 -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development issued the following news release: * * * DWD Awards Over $2 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants Grants support 18 employers to train over 1,000 workers in critical sectors MADISON - The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded nearly $2.3 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants to 18 Wisconsin employers across the state to train more than 1,000 workers to meet w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission, Raleigh, has waived notice and hearing requirements (Docket No. E-2, Sub 1376) and issued a certificate of environmental compatibility and public convenience and necessity to Duke Energy Progress LLC, Raleigh, North Carolina, for the construction of approximately 395 feet of 230 kilovolt transmission line in Buncombe County. This line will connect the existing Craggy 230 kV substation to a 30.5 megawatt Craggy battery energy storage  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission, Raleigh, has approved an amended certificate of public convenience (Docket No. SP-47711, Sub 0) and necessity for Timber Mill Solar LLC, Chowan County, North Carolina, allowing for the construction of an 80 MW AC solar photovoltaic generating facility with 32 MW of battery storage in Jones County. The facility will be located at Ravenwood Lane, Pollocksville. Timber Mill Solar initially filed its application on January 5, 2024, seek more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission, Raleigh, has issued an order (Docket No. SP-76780, SUB 0) requiring public notice and a clearinghouse review for the "Application of Ironbound Solar, LLC, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct a 40 MWAC Solar Facility in Sampson County, North Carolina". This directive, issued on July 10, 2025, follows application of Ironbound Solar LLC, Ewing, New Jersey, to build a 40 MWAC solar generating facility. Ir more PR