WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- ACS Applied Energy Materials, a journal that says it covers all aspects of materials, engineering, chemistry, physics and biology relevant to energy conversion and storage from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Feb. 27, 2023 edition: Articles: * Nanotwinned Copper Foil for "Zero Excess" Lithium-Metal Batteries * Reaction Current Heterogeneity at the Interface between a Lithium Electrode and Polymer/Ceramic Composi  more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2023: Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2022. The Company also furnished supplemental information in conjunction with this press release in a Current Report on   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 -- Bechtel issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2023: Bechtel today congratulated Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) on the completion of the organization's 1,000th volunteer project, a solar-powered elevated tank and piping system that distributes water throughout Lljolla, Bolivia. The recognition comes as Bechtel celebrates National Engineers Week 2023. "Engineers Without Borders USA helps improve lives in places with critical needs," said Bri  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 28 (TNSsro) -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 23A-0035R Town of Erie IN THE MATTER OF THE TOWN OF ERIE, FOR AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A NEW AT-GRADE PUBLIC ROADWAY CROSSING ACROSS TRACKS OWNED BY THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF ERIE, BOULDER COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO . a. Filing Date and Party: 01/13/2023 Town of Erie Description: Application   more

LONDON, England, Feb. 28 -- Energy and Environmental Science, a peer-reviewed journal linking all aspects of the chemical, physical and biotechnological sciences relating to energy conversion and storage, alternative fuel technologies and environmental science from the Royal Society of Chemistry, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2023 edition: Review Articles: * Health prognostics for lithium-ion batteries: mechanisms, methods, and prospects * PerspectiveRen  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Feb. 28 (TNSrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following analysis on Feb. 28, 2023, entitled "Cross-Border Electricity Trade Among BBIN Countries Offers Mutual Benefits." The analysis was written by Shafiqul Alam. Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings * India could use the Green Energy Corridor to increase hydropower imports from Nepal and Bhutan to attain the renewable energy target of 2030. * Cross-border electricity trade already  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways: States need to undertake multi-dimensional efforts to ensure an effective and sustainable transition to clean electricity. States need to increase their participation in green market mechanisms through more favourable policies like green energy open access and banking of power. Data transparency and availability at the state level need to imp  more

LONDON, England, Feb. 28 -- The Journal of Materials Chemistry A, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it covers production of materials related to energy storage and conversion, sustainability or living, published research articles on the following topics in its March 7, 2023 edition: Review Articles: * Research progress on the construction of synergistic electrocatalytic ORR/OER self-supporting cathodes for zinc-air batteries * Designing strategies of advan  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2023: Researchers have discovered that channeling ions into defined pathways in perovskite materials improves the stability and operational performance of perovskite solar cells. The finding paves the way for a new generation of lighter, more flexible, and more efficient solar cell technologies suitable for practical use. Perovskite materials, which are defined by their cr  more

SINGAPORE, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- Nanyang Technological University issued the following news release: Despite superior performance, efficiency and being cheaper to manufacture, perovskite solar cells have not been commercially manufactured for the consumer market. This is because when perovskite solar cells release lead when damaged or discarded. The lead comes from the perovskite material and a compound used to make a component of the perovskite solar cell, known as the capping layer, that stabil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSgov)(TNScapv) -- The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition issued the following news release and letter: Advocates of conservation programs delivered a letter to House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership calling for the defense of climate focused conservation spending in the Farm Bill. The letter, signed by 644 organizations, businesses, and farmers, makes clear to Congress that the historic investment in conservation programs made possible by the Inflation   more

MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, Feb. 28 -- Northern Indiana Public Service Co., a subsidiary of NiSource, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2023: Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) is informing customers that based on positive shifts in recent market trends, near-term prices for natural gas have dropped to levels that haven't been seen since the early 2021 time frame. Meanwhile, the trend also has had a positive effect on electric bills, combined with upcoming credits that   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2023: Fifty-seven teams from 63 collegiate institutions have earned a spot in the final stage of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon(R) 2023 Design Challenge. "Solar Decathlon has pioneered energy efficient building designs for more than two decades; this year's finalist teams showed there is always room to push the envelope on zero ene  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 28 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news release: As Phoenix and Maricopa County lead the nation in population growth and economic development, SRP continues to experience significant increases in customer electricity demand. Meeting this growth with adequate power supply is now met with new challenges which include supply chain issues, planned coal retirements, and decreased hydroelectric generation from the  more

STANFORD, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment issued the following news release: When Kim Nicholas was planning her wedding, she dreaded having the same brief conversation with dozens of guests vying for her attention - something along the lines of "You look beautiful. I'm so happy for you." So, Nicholas and her husband-to-be booked an epic train ride that would take them across Canada and the U.S., hosting a series of parties along the way. It was a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 27, 2023: * * * The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black Americans and Communities Across the Country Over the past two years, President Biden has worked to advance racial equity and ensure the promise of America for Black Americans and all communities across the country. From increasing access to homeownership and rooting our discrimination in the housing market to promot  more