WASHINGTON, May 23 -- 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 May 22, 2023 edition: Reviews: * Seeking for Cost-Effective Tin Iodide Source toward Efficient Lead-Free Tin Triiodide Perovskite Solar Cells: Advances and Prospects Articles: * Dry Electrode Manufacturing  more

AUBURN, Alabama, May 23 (TNSawa) -- Auburn University's College of Engineering issued the following news on May 22, 2023: Three Auburn Engineering students, two alumni, a faculty member and a future student earned key honors by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Greater Huntsville Section (GHS) at its annual awards dinner on May 20. Colin Bamford, who earned a degree in aerospace engineering this spring, was named Undergraduate Student of the Year. Cody Shelton, who is purs  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 23 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision dismissing petition for modification (Case No. 23-05-004) on May 22, 2023: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Order Instituting Rulemaking to Create a Consistent Regulatory Framework for the Guidance, Planning and Evaluation of Integrated Distributed Energy Resources. DECISION DISMISSING PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF DECISION 22-05-002 Summary T  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on May 22, 2023: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nearly $42 million in funding for 22 projects in 14 states to advance critical technologies for producing, storing, and deploying clean hydrogen. DOE also announced $17.8 million to establish a new North American university research consortium that will help states and tribal communities implement grid resilience programs and achieve decarbonization   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release on May 22, 2023: The G7 Summit concluded in Japan yesterday in part with the White House announcing several commitments in support of President Biden's flagship Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII). Among the announcements made are several active and prospective deals and ongoing engagement of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to advance digital and energy infrastru  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 22, 2023: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $42 million in funding for 22 projects in 14 states, including $1.25 million for the University of Toledo, to advance critical technologies for producing, storing, and deploying clean hydrogen. By advancing the performance and cost of clean-hydrogen technologies while supporting grid resilience and decarbonizatio  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 23 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release on May 22, 2023: The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced a groundbreaking project application for federal transmission funding that would deliver clean, affordable offshore wind and solar for the Commonwealth. To jumpstart state and regional collaboration on necessary transmission infrastructure, the Department of Energy Resources submitted an appl  more

ALBANY, New York, May 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving compliance filings (Case No. 19-F-0366) on May 22, 2023: * * * Application of Trelina Solar Energy Center, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 to Develop, Construct and Operate a Solar Generating Facility with a Maximum Generating Capability of 80 MW in the Town of Waterloo, Seneca County. ORDER APPROVING COMPLIANCE FILINGS 54, 6  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 23 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on May 22, 2023: Governor Kevin Stitt welcomed the largest economic development project in state history, as Enel announced their commitment to invest more than $1 billion in a solar cell and panel factory in Oklahoma. "When I took office, I promised to bring Oklahoma to the world, and the world to Oklahoma; and today's historic announcement is a testament to that mission, our business-friendly e  more

BASEL, Switzerland, May 23 -- Photosynthesis Research, a peer-reviewed journal from the International Society of Photosynthesis Research that says it covers photosynthesis, including light absorption and emission, excitation energy transfer and primary photochemistry, published research articles on the following topics in its June 2023 edition: Review: * Solar energy conversion by photosystem II: principles and structures Research: * Biochemical and spectroscopic characterization of PSI-LH  more

WHEELING, West Virginia, May 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following commentary on May 22, 2023, to the Wheeling Intelligencer: * * * This weekend, The Wheeling Intelligencer published an op-ed from Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The full op-ed is below. * * * Permitting Reform Necessary for America's Future Chairman Manchin wrote: America's permitting process is broken, consumed by bureaucratic delays and en  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following written testimony by AFL-CIO President Elizabeth H. Shuler involving a hearing on May 11, 2023, entitled "Opportunities for Congress to Reform the Permitting Process for Energy and Mineral Projects": * * * I'm Liz Shuler, President of the AFL-CIO. I'm proud to be here on behalf of the 12.5 million workers we represent, across 60 different unions. Permitting reform is a top priority for the AFL-CIO and  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following written testimony by Jason Grumet, CEO for the American Clean Power Association, involving a hearing on May 11, 2023, entitled "Opportunities for Congress to Reform the Permitting Process for Energy and Mineral Projects": * * * My name is Jason Grumet, and I am the Chief Executive Officer for the American Clean Power Association (ACP). ACP represents nearly 800 companies focused on deploying utility-sc  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following written testimony by Rich Nolan, president and CEO of the National Mining Association, involving a hearing on May 11, 2023, entitled "Opportunities for Congress to Reform the Permitting Process for Energy and Mineral Projects": * * * I am Rich Nolan, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Mining Association (NMA). America's mining industry supplies the essential materials necessary for n  more

SYDNEY, Australia, May 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: A team of researchers has created a new supply chain model which could empower the international hydrogen renewable energy industry. Hydrogen has been touted as the clean fuel of the future; it can be generated from water and produces zero carbon emissions. However, it is currently expensive to transport over long distances, and currently no infrastructure is in place to do so. The new supply   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: An alliance of nine universities, three national labs and 37 companies will tackle one of the biggest hurdles to decarbonizing manufacturing: carbon dioxide emissions from generating process heat. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin will play a significant role in the effort that aims to replace the energy source that powers most manufacturing processes, swapping out hydrocarbon fuels for   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on May 22, 2023: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is helping rural communities across eight states and Puerto Rico address some of their immediate needs and foster long-term economic growth. "President Biden's Investing in America agenda provides a historic opportunity to transform our economy from one that benefits a few to one that benefits many," Vi  more