WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The Department of Energy's Office of Science Atmospheric Radiation Measurement facility issued the following news on May 25, 2023: * * * Now in its fourth decade of collecting atmospheric data, ARM embraces adaptability to meet evolving user needs * * * Over the past 30-plus years, the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility has collected vast and valuable data all over the world. The ARM Data Center, based at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tenne  more

BERKELEY, California, May 25 (TNSpp) -- As You Sow Foundation issued the following news release on may 24, 2023: Today at the annual general meeting of power and gas utility Southern Company announced that 20% of investors voted in favor of a shareholder resolution filed by As You Sow, based on a preliminary vote count. The resolution asks the company to set a net zero target for emissions from its value chain, including its sale of natural gas. In April of this year, 18.3% voted in favor of a   more

CANBERRA, Australia, May 26 (TNSjou) -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: A major rethink is needed to help more Australian renters benefit from rooftop solar, according to research from The Australian National University (ANU). According to Dr Lee White, rental properties - and their tenants - have been largely excluded from the household energy transition. "Rental properties are considerably less likely to have rooftop solar," Dr White said. "The focu  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12411) on fusion energy on May 24, 2023, by Daniel Morgan, science and technology policy specialist: * * * Fusion Energy The federal government has supported fusion energy research and development (R&D) for decades. In recent years, congressional interest in fusion has grown in response to scientific progress by fusion researchers, the emergence of a growing commercial fusion industry, an  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 25 (TNSpp) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * The Lab supports companies led by women, people of color, and those with disabilities that are developing 5G technology addressing transportation safety, mobility for people with disabilities, climate change and urban planning. Mayor Michael B. Hancock, CU Denver alumnus, is scheduled to attend. * * * The Smart Futures Lab at the University of Colorado Denver, which houses a new incubator   more

BASEL, Switzerland, May 26 -- Designs, an open access journal that says it features a wide range of engineering designs, published research articles on the following topics in its June 2023 edition: Review: * Machine-Learning Applications in Energy Efficiency: A Bibliometric Approach and Research Agenda * A Review of the Configurations, Capabilities, and Cutting-Edge Options for Multistage Solar Stills in Water Desalination * Recent Advances, Development, and Impact of Using Phase Change Ma  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 26 (TNSjou) -- Drexel University issued the following news release: * * * Drexel Researchers Develop Wireless Sensor System for Continuous Monitoring of Bridge Deformation * * * Researchers in Drexel University's College of Engineering have developed a solar-powered, wireless sensor system that can continually monitor bridge deformation and could be used to alert authorities when the bridge performance deteriorates significantly. With more than 46,000 bridges   more

WATFORD CITY, North Dakota, May 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: * * * McKenzie County to use Brownfields funds to address contamination and advance redevelopment opportunities at critical properties * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced McKenzie County, North Dakota, will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to conduct environmental assessments and develop cleanup plans focused on several p  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific issued the following testimony by David Feith, ex-deputy assistant secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific affairs, involving a hearing on May 18, 2023, entitled "Standing United Against the People's Republic of China's Economic Aggression and Predatory Practices." Feith is also an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security. * * * My testimony has three purposes: 1. First is to outline  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 (Rep.) -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Denouncing Biden's Burdensome Trucking Emissions Rule In December, Biden's EPA finalized a nitrogen oxide (NOx) rule that requires big rigs to meet extreme emission reductions standards starting in 2027, driving small truck drivers off the road and out of business. In the midst of record high inflation and   more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: The Department of the Interior today announced that it is taking the next steps toward permitting two proposed transmission projects, which will facilitate increased renewable energy development and delivery in Nevada. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is initiating the environmental review for the Greenlink North project and releasing a draft environmental impact statement for Greenl  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, a journal from the American Chemical Society that reports new and original experimental and theoretical basic research of interest to physical chemists, biophysical chemists and chemical physicists, published research articles on the following topics in its May 25, 2023 edition: Energy Conversion and Storage: * Discovery of Oxygen Carriers by Mining a First-Principle Database * Prediction of Adsorption and Diffusion of Shale Gas in C  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 26 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00371) on May 25, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Tariff Filing Of Kentucky Utilities Company For Approval Of An Economic Development Rider Special Contract With Bitiki-Ky, LLC ORDER On May 2, 2023, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Kentucky Solar Energy Society, Mountain Association, and the Kentucky Resources Council, Inc. (collectively, Joint Intervenors) filed a motion  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) released the following statement after voting NAY on a House Republican measure to override President Biden's veto of H.J.Res. 39. LaLota had previously voted AGAINST the resolution in April. "I came to Congress to be a strong independent voice for Long Island, committed to energy independence and our national security. Following that compass, I bucked my party today   more

ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved economic development awards to three firms that will spur more than $508 million in capital investments and create 205 jobs. Included among the approved items are low-cost hydropower allocations to Plug Power, a New York-headquartered hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer, for further development of its Genesee  more

ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on May 25, 2023: * * * To: Dustin Weber, Abundant Solar Power (A2), LLC, c/o Altus Power - 12 South Main Street Norwalk, CT, 06854, communitysolar@altuspower.com RE: Abundant Solar Power (A2), LLC - 2022 DER Annual Compliance Dear Dustin Weber: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Res  more

ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on May 25, 2023: * * * To: Dustin Weber, Abundant Solar Power (E1), LLC, c/o Altus Power - 12 South Main Street Norwalk, CT, 06854, communitysolar@altuspower.com RE: Abundant Solar Power (E1), LLC - 2022 DER Annual Compliance Dear Dustin Weber: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Res  more

ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on May 25, 2023: * * * To: Dustin Weber, Abundant Solar Power (SK1), LLC c/o Altus Power - 12 South Main Street Norwalk, CT, 06854, communitysolar@altuspower.com RE: Abundant Solar Power (SK1), LLC - 2022 DER Annual Compliance Dear Dustin Weber: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Re  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following statement on May 24, 2023: * * * Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the Biden-Harris Administration's historic $11 billion investment to advance clean energy across rural America. "The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to the Investing in America Agenda to help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities across the  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced tonight manufacturing incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act have attracted another major industrial investment to Georgia -- this time, LG Energy Solution and Hyundai will jointly build a $4.3 billion EV plant in the Peach State. Sen. Ossoff announced the news Thursday, weeks after leading an April trade mission to South Korea, where he met with senior exec  more

NEW YORK, May 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Tigo Energy, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy storage solutions, on the completion of its merger with Roth CH Acquisition IV Co., and the listing of the combined company on Nasdaq. Tigo shares and warrants began trading on Wednesday, May 24, 2022, under the ticker symbols "TYGO" and "TYGOW," respectively. Founded in 2007, Tigo is a worldwide   more