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Forty congressional members have written to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, urging the department to issue guidance requiring federally-funded and administered health insurers to cover all pregnancy and pregnancy-related services, including maternity care for dependents. The move comes as a response to the fact that current policies often
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The New York State Department of Public Service, led by Interim Chair and Interim Chief Executive Officer John B. Howard, has expressed concerns to Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the prompt removal and disposal of radioactive spent nuclear fuel at power plants
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New York State's Department of Public Service and the Public Service Commission are considering a petition from the City of New York, Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council, and Sabin Center for Climate Change Law to comprehensively study the impacts of climate change on utility infrastructure. In
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The New York State Department of Public Service has released a document outlining the state's plans for transmission planning and renewable energy growth. The document, which was submitted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), outlines the need for a common analytical framework to
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The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium (NY-BEST) has submitted comments to the New York State Public Service Commission on the Department of Public Service Staff's Straw Proposal for Conducting Headroom Assessments. The proposal aims to ensure that the state's transmission planning meets the
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The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a document in response to the Value of Distributed Energy Resources Working Group regarding rate design. Six clean energy parties have submitted comments on the joint utility draft tariffs establishing the customer benefit contribution (CBC) charge. The parties, including the
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The New York State Department of Public Service has released an attachment, Case 21-W-____, detailing the post-transaction organizational charts for Veolia-Suez. The document outlines the company's complex holding structure, revealing a web of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and partnerships. The attachment highlights the intricate relationships between Veolia-Suez's
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The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a wetland functions and values assessment report prepared by TRC on behalf of Watkins Glen Solar Energy Center, LLC. The report aims to provide a functional assessment of freshwater wetland resources that may be impacted by the construction and operation
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The Joint Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) have submitted reply comments in response to the Department of Public Service Staff's natural gas planning process and moratorium management proposals. The LDCs, which include Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., and others, are committed
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The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a document in response to Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC's (ACWE) application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, pursuant to Article 10. The document outlines the county's response to ACWE's petition for
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Gregg C. Collar, a Utility Program Analyst with the New York State Department of State's Utility Intervention Unit, provided detailed testimony in a proceeding before the New York State Public Service Commission. Collar summarized his qualifications and employment background, highlighting his expertise in analyzing utility low-income and service
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The Trust in Public Service (TIPS) Act was introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) in the Senate, with Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) introducing companion legislation in the House of Representatives. The bill aims to improve the federal government's customer experience
