MANDALUYONG, Philippines, May 6 -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, issued the following statement on May 5, 2023: * * * On May 4, 350.org Pilipinas joined climate advocates mobilizing in 13 cities across Asia to protest against the growing gas industry in the region and to urge governments to switch to renewable energy. The protest was held in front of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Mandaluyong, Philippines and  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 6 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 23A-0049R City of Longmont IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF LONGMONT, COLORADO FOR AUTHORITY TO INSTALL GRADE SEPARATED CROSSINGS TO ACCOMMODATE A PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS UNDER GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY OF COLORADO RAIL FACILITIES, OMNITRAX, IN THE CITY OF LONGMONT, WELD COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Filing Date and Party:  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5 -- Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther issued the following news release on May 4, 2023: The City of Columbus, through its Department of Public Utilities' Division of Power, broke ground today on the Parsons Avenue solar project - one of two new solar projects that will provide 45 MW of additional clean energy to Division of Power customers. Both projects are being developed and constructed by NextEra Energy. "We're delivering on our promise to provide local clean energy to   more

BASEL, Switzerland, May 5 -- Environmental Science and Pollution Research, a peer-reviewed journal from the European Chemical Society that says it serves the international community in environmental science and related subjects with emphasis on chemical compounds, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 30, No. 20 edition: Review Articles: * Targeting multifunctional magnetic nanowires for drug delivery in cancer cell death: an emerging paradigm * Fuelling the sustain  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 5 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Report Identifies Solutions to Barriers to Public Participation in Department of Public Utilities and Energy Facilities Siting Board Proceedings * * * Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, in collaboration with the National Consumer Law Center, GreenRoots, Alternatives for Community and Environment, Conservation Law Foundation, Environmental Defense Fund, Vote Solar, Massachusetts  more

NEW YORK, April 29 (TNSres) -- Hearst issued the following news release: Built with sustainable materials and promoting sustainable practices, Hearst Tower has been a beacon of environmental stewardship on the New York City skyline since 2006, but Hearst's legacy of sustainability goes back more than 150 years. "Senator George Hearst, the father of our founder William Randolph Hearst, found success in mining in the 1860s and purchased land throughout California," explained Senior Vice Preside  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 6 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on May 5, 2023: State Senator Cristina Castro advanced a measure through the Senate that would expand prevailing wage requirements to include public works solar projects. "The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and Future Energy Jobs Act gave Illinois the chance to become a leader in green energy, and we are seeing renewable developers step up to make that happen," said Castro (D-Elgin). "It is critical to ensu  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 5 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: Invenergy and Clean Path NY partners, energyRe and the New York Power Authority (NYPA), today announced the completion of the 103.9-megawatt Number Three Wind Energy Center, marking the first Clean Path NY renewable generation asset to reach operation. Number Three Wind, developed and constructed by Invenergy, is one of more than 20 new wind and solar assets in Clean Path NY's 3,800-megawatt   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 6 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2021-00393) on May 5, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic 2021 Joint Integrated Resource Plan Of Louisville Gas And Electric Company And Kentucky Utilities Company ORDER On October 19, 2021, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LG&E/KU) filed its 2021 Joint Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) pursuant to 807 KAR 5:058. The Attorney General of the Commonweal  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Department of Energy's Office of Legacy Management issued the following news: In March, Mile High Youth Corps Energy and Water Conservation Program members toured the Rocky Flats Site near Denver for the second year in a row. "Our new crew of Energy and Water Conservation corpsmembers were thrilled for the site visit to Rocky Flats this year," said Samantha Mooney, education and outreach coordinator for the Mile High Youth Corps Energy and Water Conservation Program. "  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 6 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Northern States Power Co. dba Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2020-016 * E002/M-19-568 Northern States Power Company, d/b/a Xcel Energy In the Matter of the Amended and Restated Elk Creek Solar Energy Purchase Agreement. Should the Commission adjust the cost recovery after the review of prudency of the cancellation of the Elk Creek PPA? (PUC: Stalpes; DOC: Za  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 5 (TNSrpt)-- The National Consumer Law Center issued the following news release on May 4, 2023: Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, in collaboration with the National Consumer Law Center, GreenRoots, Alternatives for Community and Environment, Conservation Law Foundation, Environmental Defense Fund, Vote Solar, Massachusetts Climate Action Network and the Regulatory Assistance Project, today announces the release of a report making recommendations to improve opportu  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 6 -- Public Service Company of Oklahoma, a unit of American Electric Power, issued the following news release: The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) approved on Thursday Public Service Company of Oklahoma's (PSO) Fuel-Free Power Plan (FFPP), allowing PSO to add 995.5 megawatts of energy to its generation mix. As a result, PSO customers will see their monthly bills go down starting in early 2026. "Approval of this agreement allows PSO to deliver needed electricity to cu  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * United for Freedom Every day, events around the world, such as the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan, emphasize how fragile peace can be. As an internal power struggle between rival military leaders erupted into lethal clashes, American diplomats have been evacuated and hundreds of thousands of refugees have been displaced. Sadly, this - along with the ongoing war in Ukraine - brings into sharp focus the  more

TUCSON, Arizona, May 6 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release: Tucson Electric Power and the City of Tucson have signed a letter of intent to work toward powering 100 percent of city operations with renewable energy. The May 5 letter reflects progress made since Susan Gray, TEP's President and CEO, pledged on Jan. 23 to begin discussions of a clean energy supply agreement with the city. That commitment emerged from discussions about a new franchise agreement between the cit  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 5, 2023: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces Key Infrastructure Funding to Electrify Ports President Biden's Investing in America agenda is making America's ports safer and more reliable, strengthening our supply chains, creating good-paying jobs, improving air quality and public health, and building a zero-emissions shipping future America's ports play a central role in our supply chains and afforda  more