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As tax day approaches, New Yorkers are facing a stark reality about the high cost of "clean energy." Despite receiving at least $227.4 million in annual subsidies, the wind energy industry has failed to provide a reliable source of electricity, instead harming New York families and enriching
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Con Edison, a leading utility company in New York, has been facing safety concerns regarding its natural gas facilities. In response to a document issued by the New York State Department of Public Service, Con Edison has submitted a revised plan to address the concerns, which includes developing a random
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The New York State Public Service Commission recently issued a notice soliciting comments on its transition plan for remote net-metered projects. The New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) submitted comments in response, highlighting concerns and recommendations for implementing the transition plan. NYSEIA supports the grandfathering criteria proposed by the
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The New York State Public Service Commission has issued a proposal to transition away from monetary crediting to volumetric crediting for remote net metered projects, while maintaining the financial integrity of net-metered projects and developers. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has submitted comments on the proposed transition plan, urging
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. has had its proposed rate changes for gas service approved by the New York State Department of Public Service. The changes, which came into effect on a temporary basis on January 1, 2015, were made in compliance with the Commission's Order
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The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a document outlining the proposed water quality certification conditions for the National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation's Dunkirk Pipeline Proposal. The document, dated March 26, 2015, outlines specific conditions to be met to protect streams, waterbodies, and wetlands during
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released draft air quality permits for Shell Oil Company's exploratory oil drilling operations in Alaska's Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. This move will allow the public and key stakeholders to provide input and feedback on permits needed for the
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As part of its effort to ensure that environmental regulations are based on the best available data and provide ample opportunity for public input, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set a timeline for issuing updated air toxics standards for boilers and certain solid waste incinerators. The agency
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Montana's senior US Senator, Max Baucus, has called on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to work together with the State Rural Development office to quickly match displaced Montana flood victims with available housing. Baucus emphasized the need for a proactive
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FEMA's Disaster Loan Outreach Center will open in Chickasha, OK, on June 20, providing one-stop assistance to individuals affected by the May 22-25 storms, tornadoes, and flooding. The center will be located at 1401 Michigan Avenue, Chickasha, OK 73018, and will operate from 9 a.m. to 6
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the transition of the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) on June 20, 2011. The DLOC will provide one-on-one assistance with
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A Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) will open at the Canadian Valley Tech Center in Chickasha, Oklahoma, on June 20 to provide disaster loan assistance to individuals and businesses affected by the May 22-25 severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding. The DLOC will be open from June 20 to June 30,
