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California's Pacific Gas & Electric could receive $15B in federal loans to modernize its power grid

Dec. 17, 2024 13:19 PM EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric Co. could receive up to $15 billion in federal loans to help the utility modernize its power grid and expand clean energy infrastructure across central and northern California, officials announced Tuesday. The U.S. Department of...

Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas

Dec. 12, 2024 11:25 AM EST

A federal court on Wednesday affirmed a federal judge’s 2021 ruling imposing a $14.25 million penalty on Exxon Mobil for thousands of violations of the federal Clean Air Act at the company’s refinery and chemical plant complex in Baytown. The decision by a majority of the Fifth...

NY judge denies governor’s bid to toss lawsuits seeking to reinstate Manhattan congestion fee

Sep. 27, 2024 23:28 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge on Friday denied Gov. Kathy Hochul’s request to toss out lawsuits challenging her decision to halt a new congestion fee for drivers into Manhattan. Judge Arthur Engoron made the decision in a Manhattan court after hearing about two hours of...