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Family Research Council President Tony Perkins and Director of Federal Affairs for Life and Human Dignity Connor Semelsberger expressed strong concerns regarding Xavier Becerra's nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services. During the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) hearing, Becerra's lack
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Mark D. Ewen, Principal at Industrial Economics, Incorporated (IEc), has extensive experience in applied economics, empirical methodologies, and financial analysis. He has been qualified as an expert witness before judicial and regulatory bodies and has served as a Managing Director of the firm. Ewen's expertise spans various areas,
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The New York State Public Service Commission is holding virtual public statement hearings to discuss the proposed transfer of ownership of the Indian Point nuclear power plant from Entergy Corporation to Holtec International. The transfer, which would include the three power reactors, spent fuel pools, and various support facilities, has
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The New York State Public Service Commission is being requested by a group of utilities to grant pre-authorization for the transfer or lease of equipment under the Cyber Mutual Assistance (CMA) program. This program, led by the Edison Electric Institute, aims to facilitate assistance among participating utilities in the event
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New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the approval of two major transmission line projects, the New York Energy Solution Project and the Empire State Line, which will enable the greater flow of clean energy to consumers downstate, help combat climate change, and stimulate the local economy. The projects,
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The New York State Public Service Commission has approved the Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Initiative, a program aimed at reducing energy consumption and promoting building electrification. The initiative involves various stakeholders, including utility companies and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The program's goal is
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The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a rule that would weaken protections for patients' records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The proposed rule, which is part of the HHS Office for Civil Rights' (OCR) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
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As the need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensifies, state regulators face a critical challenge in aligning gas utility operations and rates with climate goals. The New York State Department of Public Service report highlights the disconnect between states' adoption of GHG emissions targets and the ongoing business-as-usual
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The Customer Experience Panel (CEP) has submitted rebuttal testimony in response to Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation's (CHGE) direct testimony. The CEP has provided detailed answers to UIU information requests, highlighting the company's system integrator, Ernst & Young, and its past projects. The CEP has
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The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a document soliciting comments on the annual reports filed by the state's investor-owned electric utilities concerning their Dynamic Load Management (DLM) Programs. The reports detail the utilities' evaluation of the prior capability year and propose changes for
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The New York State Public Service Commission has commenced a proceeding to establish a bulk transmission investment program to implement the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act (AREGCB). The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has submitted comments on the electric utilities' local transmission and distribution report,
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The New York State Public Service Commission has received comments from NRG Berrians East Development LLC regarding the Utility Transmission and Distribution Investment Working Group Report and the Petition of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Approval to Recover Costs of Certain Transmission Reliability and Clean Energy Projects.
