Tag: Energy
Brown Announces $250,000 In New Federal Funding For Water Treatment In Jackson County
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced $250,000 in federal funding for the City of Jackson to make needed improvements to its wastewater treatment plant. The funding was awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Nevada Climbs to No.2 Nationally in New Solar Capacity
Continuing its strong growth from 2014, Nevada ranked second in the nation in new solar capacity added in the first quarter of this year, according to the recently-released U.S. Solar Market Insight Report compiled by GTM Research and the Solar Energy ...
After Missouri’s C- Rating, Innovative Plan to Fix State Infrastructure is Aim of Bipartisan...
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill this week joined a bipartisan coalition of nine Senators to introduce legislation to establish a new infrastructure financing authority that would help Missouri better leverage private funds to build and maintain the state...
Witness Panel: Arctic Rule Will Freeze Development Necessary for Strong Alaskan Economy
the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the Obama Administration’s proposed Arctic Rule and its potential impacts on offshore energy development to native Alaskans, the State of Alaska, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline ...
West Michigan Company Receives $63,000 Rebate from Consumers Energy for Energy-Efficient Expansion
A family-owned Wyoming manufacturer is saving energy and money with improvements to its expanded warehouse, resulting in an energy efficiency incentive payment of more than $63,000 from Consumers Energy.
MPSC Directs Electric Utilities to Inform Commission on Their Intention to Participate in the...
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today directed utilities to file the number of retail billing meters they serve in Michigan by July 1, if they intend to participate in the funding factor surcharge that funds the Low-Income Energy Assistan...
MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement Authorizing Consumers Energy Company to Recover $333,459 from Electric Customers
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today approved a settlement agreement authorizing Consumers Energy Company to recover $333,459 from electric customers in the Oct. 2015 billing month.
MPSC Grants Licenses to Eligo Energy MI, LLC as an Alternative Electric Supplier and...
The company, which applied for licenses on Dec. 19 and Dec. 22, 2014, is a privately-held, wholly-owned subsidiary of Eligo Energy, LLC, headquartered in Chicago. Today's orders direct the company to notify the Commission staff in writing of the addres...
Consumers Energy Offers Seven Energy-Saving Tips to Help Michigan Residents Beat the Heat This...
Consumers Energy is reminding Michigan residents that, even as temperatures climb, there are many ways to reduce energy bills and still stay cool this summer.
350 Irving Street – Comprehensive Site Audit Report issued by the Massachusetts Department of...
The Town of Framingham has received a copy of the Comprehensive Site Audit Report issued by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on June 3, 2015 to Eversource Energy (formerly NSTAR Gas and Electric Company) the owner of property locate...
Congressman McGovern Announces Massachusetts Winners of $148,000 in USDA Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency...
Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) announced the Massachusetts winners of $148,000 in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Nationwide the USDA will award $6.7 million in grants...
Amendments Forbidding Defense Dollars From Being Spent on Coal Earmark and Green Energy Mandates...
An amendment authored by Congressman McClintock and a bi-partisan amendment co-authored with Congressman Jared Huffman have been adopted by the House of Representatives to H.R. 2685 - FY16 Department of Defense Appropriations Act.
Sen. Flake Highlights Importance of Wildfire Management, Water Resources, and Responsible Energy Development
In the latest in the series of videos introducing the Republican members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., underscores his commitment to restoring healthy forests and finding ways to address the ongoin...
USDA Invests in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Wyoming
During his visit to the state today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is investing in several energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Wyoming.
U.S. Senators Casey and Collins introduce the POWER Act- Would Help More PA Businesses...
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that he and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) have introduced the Power Efficiency and Resiliency (POWER) Act that will help more businesses in Pennsylvania and across the nation access existing energy efficiency tax ...
Rep. Heck Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce Legislation Unleashing Renewable Energy Potential on Public...
U.S. Congressmen Joe Heck (NV-03), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Mike Thompson (D-CA) Trent Franks (R-AZ), Jared Polis (D-CO) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2015, which aims to streamli...
Raimondo Nominates Seven Members to the Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Board
Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her intent to nominate the following individuals to the Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council
Improvement Authority Hires Matthew Jessup as its New General, Bond and Energy Counsel
The Morris County Improvement Authority (MCIA) has voted unanimously to hire Matthew Jessup, of McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, as its new general counsel, bond counsel and energy counsel, effective June 1.
MPSC Seeks Additional Information from Consumers Energy on Its Proposed Pilot Solar Distributed Generation...
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today directed Consumers Energy Company to submit additional information on its proposed pilot solar distributed generation program and opened a public comment period.
California Climate Change Bills Hot Off the Floor
The California State Senate and Assembly took a critical step towards building a clean energy future by passing out of their houses of origin several significant bills that will continue California’s climate change leadership. The Senate bills will n...
Rush Draws Attention to Quadrennial Energy Review Legislation at Energy & Power Subcommittee Hearing
Today, during the Energy and Power Subcommittee hearing to review the Department of Energy’s (DOE) first Quadrennial Energy Report draft report, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) sought to garner bipartisan support for Quadrennial Energy Rep...
NYSERDA Proposes New Strategies to Continue Support of Large Scale Renewables
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced submission of its proposal for new and improved strategies to support large scale renewables such as solar, wind, and other clean technologies. These strategies woul...
Interior Department Approves First Solar Energy Zone Projects
As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to cut carbon pollution and create clean energy jobs, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced the approval of the first three solar energy projects to benefit from the streamlined p...
Go Green! in Home Building and Remodeling; Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings Benefit Homeowners
Building and remodeling to energy efficiency standards and codes benefits homeowners and the environment is the focus during this fourth week of Building Safety Month.
Markey on New EIA Analysis of Clean Power Plan: Climate Action is Affordable
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement on the Energy Information Agency’s (EIA) analysis of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan proposal....
Senator Collins’ Statement on Committee Approval of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill
Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, voted today to approve the Energy and Water Development spending bill for the 2016 fiscal year. The bill now awaits consideration by the full Sen...
Shelby Secures Critical Funding and Policy Provisions in Senate Energy and Water Bill
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced full committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. The legislation includes several priorities ...
PRINCETON ENERGY GROUP PLAN TO HELP MAKE MOLOKAI FIRST IN HAWAII TO ACHIEVE 100%...
Pacific Business News) Molokai may become the first Hawaiian Island to get 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources, as part of plan that’s gaining traction by the California-based clean-energy firm Princeton Energy Group, one of the company...
Alexander: Energy & Water Appropriations Bill Supports Energy Research, Waterways and National Security
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy & Water Development, said approval of appropriations legislation today by the subcommittee shows that there is bipartisan support for “energy research,...
FY16 Energy and Water Subcommittee Markup Bill Summary
the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development approved fiscal year 2016 funding legislation that totals $35.4 billion in discretionary budget authority, which is $1.2 billion more than the fiscal year 2015 level and $666 m...
