ARGONNE, Illinois, Feb. 24 (TNSJou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: When you hear the word biofuel, corn is likely the first thing that comes to mind. But algae is in fact another viable alternative - if it can be mass produced. Algae are a group of aquatic organisms capable of photosynthesis. Seaweed, pond scum and giant kelp are some well-known examples. As a whole, algae have the potential to produce 10 to 100 times more fuel  more

ROME, Italy, Feb. 24 -- Enel, a natural gas distribution company, issued the following news release: The capacity market auction, which allocates one-year contracts for existing capacity and 15-year contracts for new capacity linked to the capacity available for the electricity system (CDP), has concluded. The auction launched by Italy's National Transmission Grid Operator is valid for the 2024 delivery year. Enel was awarded contracts for 12.9 GW out of a total of approximately 41.5 GW assigne  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Feb. 24 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, will reduce Indiana residential rates following the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) approval of a rate settlement agreement. Under the settlement, I&M will reduce its base rates for Indiana residential customers by nearly 6%. The $94.7 million reduction will occur over two phas  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSRep) -- The Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development issued the following news release: According to the latest analysis released by the International Energy Agency today super polluting global methane emissions are significantly undercounted and on the rise. The 2022 update of the IEA Global Methane Tracker emphasizes once again that methane mitigation presents the biggest, fastest and cheapest opportunity for climate action in the near term, and is critical  more

PARIS, France, Feb. 24 (TNSRes) -- The International Energy Agency issued the following news release: Global methane emissions from the energy sector are about 70% greater than the amount national governments have officially reported, according to new IEA analysis released today, underlining the urgent need for enhanced monitoring efforts and stronger policy action to drive down emissions of the potent greenhouse gas. Methane is responsible for around 30% of the rise in global temperatures sin  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 24 -- Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued the following commentary on Feb. 22, 2022: * * * In the last several weeks, our Office of Rate Intervention has heard from thousands of Kentuckians with concerns about the staggering increase they've seen in their utility bills. For many in our communities, it's costing double and sometimes triple their average bill just to heat their home this winter. Makenze and I aren't immune either. Our energy bill increased s  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 24 -- The Minerals Council South Africa issued the following news release: The Minerals Council South Africa welcomed the realistic and pragmatic maiden annual budget speech by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana which acknowledged the critical role mining plays in the South African economy. Worryingly for the country, debt is forecast to rise to R5.4 trillion over the medium term from R4.3 trillion, which is already incurring debt-servicing costs of R330 billion  more

CHIPPENDALE, Australia, Feb. 24 -- The Nature Conservation Council issued the following news release: Families on the Central Coast have been dealt a bitter blow by billionaire coal baron Trevor St Baker who last week announced plans to keep his Vales Point power station running 20 years past its promised closure date of 2029. In the same week that Origin Energy and AGL announced plans to shutter their coal burning power plants ahead of schedule, Mr St Baker told pro-coal newspaper The Austral  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 24 -- EDF Renewables, a renewable energy developer, issued the following news release: The Massachusetts town of Plymouth and the Acton Water District will soon enjoy the clean energy and savings of solar power with an innovative 4.69 megawatt (MW) solar and 4 MWh storage project. Standard Solar acquired the project from developer EDF Renewables North America. The project received an award from the state's Solar Massachusetts Renewable Targets (SMART) program, which   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 (TNSRep) -- Trout Unlimited issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2022: The White House took important steps toward mining reform today, announcing several policy initiatives and federal and industry investments that would help secure critical mineral supply chains while protecting and restoring America's lands and waters. Trout Unlimited has long recognized that responsible sourcing of critical minerals is key to expanding renewable energy technologies. Th  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The West Virginia Legislature issued the following news release: Thursday, February 24, 2022 - 44th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS * SCR 34: USMC SGTMAJ Herman H. Brawner Memorial Bridge * SCR 37: Harrison County Veterans Memorial Bridge * Com. Sub. for SCR 45: US Army CPL John D. Doyle, Sr. Memorial Road * HCR 28: Cpt. Billy Jake Smith Memorial Bridge * HCR 30: U.S. Army Pvt. Dallis H. Johnson WWII Memorial Bri  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The West Virginia Legislature issued the following news release: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 43rd Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS * SR 38: Supporting Bilateral Trade Agreement between United States and Taiwan * SR 39: Recognizing Emergency Conservation Act THIRD READING * Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 230: Relating generally to public employees grievance procedure * Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 371: Authorizing miscellaneous  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * WINTER 2022 MY BRILLIANT FRIEND: THOSE WHO LEAVE AND THOSE WHO STAY (Drama Series) * Synopsis: Season 3 picks up with Elena and Lila, both now grown women, during the great open sea of the 1970s. Lila took her young son and left her husband and a comfortable life to work as a factory worker in the toughest of conditions, while Elena left the neighborhood to study in Pisa, and is now an au  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 23, 2022: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Delivering Results 100 Days Into Infrastructure Implementation Since President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 100 days ago, the Biden-Harris Administration has made major progress implementing the largest long-term investment in America's infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century. The historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will rebuild crumbl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSOps) -- The Zero Emission Transportation Association issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2022: The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) condemned the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) decision to procure a 90% gas-powered vehicle fleet. USPS issued its record of decision (ROD) earlier today; it can now begin procuring vehicles under its next-generation delivery vehicle (NGDV) contract with Oshkosh Defense. ZETA was additionally disappointed by USPS's bad-faith de  more