WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSres) -- The American Farmland Trust issued the following news release: American Farmland Trust (AFT) in partnership with AgriSolar Consulting released "Smart Solar in Connecticut: Farmer Survey Findings & Initial Recommendations," Which presents farmer perspectives on smart solar on Connecticut farmland. Through a statewide survey, AFT captured the interests, priorities, needs, and concerns related to solar on farmland from nearly 200 farmers and farmland owners througho  more

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Massachusetts, Feb. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news on Feb. 15, 2023: The Department of the Air Force kicked off a $10 million next-generation energy performance contract that will deliver resilient and reliable energy at Hanscom Air Force Base Feb. 14. The pilot project is the federal government's first-ever effort to adopt and integrate a commercial Energy-as-a-Service, or EaaS, business model, which gives customers access to energy management servi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (TNStalk) -- The Alliance to Save Energy issued the following statement on Feb. 15, 2023: * * * The Alliance to Save Energy released the following statement from President Paula Glover in response to the guidance from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. "The Alliance to Save Energy commends the EPA for reaching this important milestone and advancing progress on implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Greenhou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2023: * * * Inflation Reduction Act program puts public and private capital to work in communities combatting climate change, creating economic prosperity for all * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced initial guidance on the design of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) program, created by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. EPA published two Federal A  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 15 (TNSres) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: Floating solar photovoltaics (FSPVs) are a game-changer in the renewable energy sector, according to the most recent analysis by Frost & Sullivan, Technological Advancements in Floating Solar Technologies. The conventional land-based solar power business is challenged by t  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 16 (TNSrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on Feb. 15, 2023, entitled "ArcelorMittal - Green Steel for Europe, Blast Furnaces for India." The report was written by Simon Nicholas and Soroush Basirat. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Key Findings ... 3 Executive Summary ... 4 Introduction ... 9 ArcelorMittal's Green Steel Plans ... 9 India: The Key Global Steel Growth Market ... 13 ArcelorMittal in India ...  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 16 (TNSrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on Feb. 15, 2023, entitled "Global LNG Outlook 2023-27." The report was written by Shafiqul Alam, Arjun Flora, Haneea Isaad, Purva Jain, Ana Maria Jaller-Makarewicz, Kevin Morrison, Ghee Peh, Sam Reynolds, Bruce Robertson and Clark Williams-Derry. Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Key Findings ... 3 Executive Summary ... 4 Global LNG Supply ... 6 Europe ... 1  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following analysis on Feb. 14, 2023, entitled "Renewable Energy May Provide South Asia Relief From Energy Price Shocks." The analysis was written by Shafiqul Alam, Purva Jain and Vibhuti Garg. Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings * Renewable energy expansion could shield South Asian countries from massive price volatilities in the international energy markets and reduce energy security   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 15 (TNSgov) -- LCV Victory Fund, an organization that says it runs independent campaigns to influence federal races where involvement and issues can be for pro-environment, pro-democracy candidates, issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2023: LCV Victory Fund is up with a new digital ad buy today backing Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan in the VA-04 special election to fill the seat last held by lifelong climate and environmental justice champion Rep. Donald Mc  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 15 (TNSgov) -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2023: LCV Victory Fund is up with a new digital ad buy today backing Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan in the VA-04 special election to fill the seat last held by lifelong climate and environmental justice champion Rep. Donald McEachin. The new digital spot highlights McClellan's climate and clean energy leadership in the Virginia State Senate, where she was integral   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 16 (TNSsro) -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Northern States Power Co. dba Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2023-020 * E999/PR-22-12; E999/M-22-85; E999/PR-02-1240 All Electric Utilities Subject to Minnesota Statute Sec.216B.1691 In the Matter of Commission Consideration and Determination of Compliance with Renewable Energy Standards for Year 2021; In the Matter of Commission Consideration and  more

LONDON, England, Feb. 15 -- Nature Energy, a journal that says it features natural, social and behavioural sciences, economics and multi-billion-dollar global industries, posted research articles on the following topics in its January 2023 edition: Reviews: * Indigenous cosmologies of energy for a sustainable energy future Research: * Amorphous iron fluorosulfate as a high-capacity cathode utilizing combined intercalation and conversion reactions with unexpectedly high reversibility * His  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 16 (TNStalk) -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following statement on Feb. 15, 2023: * * * NJBIA Deputy Chief Government Affairs Officer Ray Cantor issued the following statement regarding Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement today that the state will follow California in mandating that 100% of new cars sold in New Jersey be electric vehicles by 2035, as well as the governor's support for a bill expediting 100% clean energy standards by 2035.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following written testimony by Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro R. Pierluisi involving a hearing on Feb. 9, 2023, on the state of the U.S. territories: * * * Thank you for the invitation to testify before you today and share an overview of the state of the United States territory of Puerto Rico. I am pleased to report that Puerto Rico has entered a new era of economic progress and optimism. Since last year's hearing, mu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (TNSres) -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 15, 2023: * * * U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee The U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee meeting in Washington, co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, underscored the breadth of U.S. support for Iraq. The United States, through its strategic partnership with the Republic of Iraq, seeks to advance mutual o  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 15 (TNSawa) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: Atmospheric scientist Richard Perez has spent more than four decades researching solar energy technology, including its important role in the decarbonization of our society. Now a senior research associate at the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, Perez is being recognized as a visionary in his field. Perez, along with his son Marc, received the "V  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 (TNSpp) -- The New York Community Trust issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2023: The New York Community Trust today announced more than $8.8 million in grants to 42 nonprofits--investments that will help kickstart the city's post-pandemic push to revitalize its commercial districts and ensure that all New Yorkers can thrive. The latest grants support timely efforts to improve services for people with disabilities; provide legal assistance for asylum seekers; prepare  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 16 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: * * * Latest Hobby School Survey Reports Strong Support for Alternative Energy Sources * * * Two years after Winter Storm Uri wreaked havoc on Texas' power grid, a majority of Texans support expanding the country's reliance on solar and other alternative sources of energy, according to the most recent survey report released by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston. Whil  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 15 -- The West Virginia Legislature issued the following news release: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 35th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS * SR 30: Recognizing February 14, 2023, as National Donor Day at Legislature * SR 31: Designating February 14, 2023, as Child Care Day at Legislature THIRD READING * Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 31: Relating to permissible expenditures by Water Development Authority from Infrastructure Fund   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 15 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised market-leading renewable energy company, Vast Solar Pty Ltd., on its entry into a business combination agreement with Nabors Energy Transition Corp. The combined entity will be named Vast and is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "VSTE", while remaining headquartered in Australia. Vast has developed a proprietary concentrated  more