ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * PSC Adopts Improvements to Interconnection Process for Distributed Energy Resources Increased Transparency Will Strengthen the Distributed Renewable Market and Enable Deployment of More Clean Energy Facilities - The Public Service Commission (Commission) today directed the major investor-owned electric utilities to file tariff amendments to improve the transparency of interconnection requirements for distribut more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * PSC Initiates Proceeding to Implement Statewide Grid Flexibility Platform New Smart Thermostat Customers Will Receive $25 Monthly Bill Credit for First Year of Participation Platform Will Enable Centralized Enrollment for Eligible Residential Devices - The Public Service Commission (Commission) today initiated a proceeding to implement the Excelsior Power Program, initially proposed by Governor Hochul as p more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Highlights More Than $112,000 Investment Helping FaithCentre Food Bank Reduce Food Waste and Fight Hunger in Centre County Bellefonte, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today highlighted more than $112,000 in Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant (FRIG) Program funding that has helped the FaithCentre Food Bank in Bellefo more PR