CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: ComEd and solar developer Soltage today announced the completion of a new community solar project in Morris, Ill., which will enable residents to save money on their ComEd electric bills while supporting the expansion of renewable energy and Illinois' ambitious clean energy goals. "ComEd and Soltage are proud to play leading roles in the growth of community solar in Illi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 20 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: While a "eureka" moment might strike in a bathtub, it doesn't usually start there. To pave a path toward cyber discoveries and technologies, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) in Southwest Virginia is investing in researchers working at the intersection of data, autonomy, and security. The initiative opened its next call for proposals, Cybersecurity Research FY24, earlier this month. Research proposals are d  more

CANBERRA, Australia, May 20 (TNSres) -- The Australian National University issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: * * * ANU is home to one of the world's most innovative nuclear science facilities and programs. This work is helping protect environmental treasures like the world's largest coral reef, understand the origins of life on our planet and launch tech into space. * * * Stretching more than 2,300 kilometres along the east coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is one o  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: The Michigan Public Service Commission kicked off its annual assessment of the funding factor for a key program that offers energy assistance and self-sufficiency services to income-eligible Michigan households (Case No. U-17377). Michigan's Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund each year raises up to $50 million to support energy assistance and self-sufficiency, through a per-meter charge assess  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 20 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced that four companies have been approved for new funds to train New Mexico employees, EDD Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today. Each month, the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board meets to review applications from New Mexico companies requesting financial assistance in order to hire  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 20 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release: The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) awarded Goodwill Industries of New Mexico $464,996 in grant funding to reimburse partial funding for two zero emission Nikola Motors electric semi-trucks. These new semi-trucks, used by Goodwill Industries for its operations and transportation hub, will replace older diesel engines with electric engines that do not produce any tailpipe emission  more

BAYREUTH, Germany, May 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding a new Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) at the University of Bayreuth. The interdisciplinary research of nanostructured functional materials is expected to revolutionise the performance of batteries, solar cells, fuel cells and photocatalysts, thereby opening new perspectives for a sustainable energy economy. The starting point for material-based   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 20 -- Portland General Electric, an electric utility company, issued the following news release: Portland General Electric took a significant step towards its commitment to clean energy by filing its 2023 Draft Request for Proposal (RFP), initiating the procurement process for new clean energy tools and resources. This RFP, filed May 19 with the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC), will work to achieve progress toward the projected capacity and energy needs identified   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 20 (TNSawa) -- The Society for Science, an organization that promotes the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement, issued the following news release: Society for Science announced Grand Awards of Regeneron ISEF 2023. Student winners are ninth through twelfth graders who earned the right to compete at Regeneron ISEF 2023 by winning a top prize at a local, regional, state or national science fair. Grand Awards are presented in  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, May 20 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: With a watchful eye and loud, angry squawking, peregrine falcon parents Jamie (father) and Moxie (mother) watched protectively as their three chicks were briefly removed from the nest atop Indiana Michigan Center (IMPC) to receive their identification bands and names: Marshmallow, Squirt and Stewart. Working together, the Indiana Audubon Society, Soarin' Hawk Raptor Reh  more