Stephen G. Burns
Government
Brandon Presley
Two Mississippi natural gas projects receive PSC funding
Natural gas expansion projects in Mississippi’s Lowndes and Oktibbeha Counties were unanimously approved to receive $16.7 million in funds from the Public Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday. “Utility infrastructure is a key to Mississippi’s ability to win the jobs of the future,” PSC Com... Read More »Idaho Power community solar case settlement would lower fees
Parties to a case regarding Idaho Power’s proposal for a 500-kilowatt community solar project in Boise have reached a potential settlement that would lower subscription fees and increase the credit customers would receive on their monthly bill. Idaho Power’s planned solar project would consis... Read More »World leaders accelerate the Paris Agreement
The Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) commended national leaders throughout the world as 72 countries that make up approximately 56.75 percent of global emissions officially joined the Paris Agreement on Wednesday, accelerating the agreement into force. “The achievement of the Pari... Read More »NRC’s Integrated University Program grants total $15 million in FY 2016
Grants awarded by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) Integrated University Program during fiscal year (FY) 2016 total more than $15 million, according to a recent report. The grants were dispensed to 39 academic institutions, including Minority Serving Institutions. The NRC was ta... Read More »Merrimack Valley transmission line receives final approval
The Merrimack Valley Reliability Project (MVRP) received final approval from New Hampshire regulators on Wednesday, enabling construction to begin as planned later this fall. The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities issued their approval for the portion of the project located in Massachus... Read More »Stan Wise