BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 28 -- The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology issued the following news: As an organization committed to inspiring excellence in technical education, ABET admires and applauds remarkable achievements. Each year, ABET honors exceptional efforts by individuals, institutions and organizations through four awards: the Linton E. Grinter Distinguished Service Award, the ABET Fellow Award, the Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity and Inclusion and the ABET I  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28 (TNSres) -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release on July 27, 2023: * * * * Second-quarter 2023 GAAP earnings of $1.01 per share; operating earnings of $1.13 per share * 2023 operating earnings (non-GAAP) guidance range reaffirmed at $5.19 to $5.39 per share with long-term growth rate of 6% to 7% and FFO/Debt target of 14% to 15% * Sale process announced for two non-core transmission joint ventures; unregulated renewables sale expected to clo  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: Name of Product: Timberline Solar Energy Shingles Hazard: The electrical components in the solar energy shingles can malfunction, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: July 27, 2023 Units: About 2,100 Consumer Contact: GAF Energy toll-free at 888-838-5567 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.gaf.energy/important-safety-message/ or https://www.gaf.  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, July 28 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: * * * Neptune-sized planet strangely and sporadically burps hydrogen as it circles its sun. * * * Trillions of miles from Earth, the violent and erratic shedding of a young planet's atmosphere could provide a rare glimpse into the tumultuous early life that besets most of the planets in our galaxy. A new study led by PhD candidate Keighley Rockcliffe, Guarini, and Assistant Professor of Physics and Astro  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 27, 2023: Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) today reintroduced the Reclaiming the Solar Supply Chain Act to invest in domestic manufacturing of solar energy technology. According to the International Energy Agency, China is responsible for 80% of all solar manufacturing, a number that is projected to rise in coming years. "Expanding our domestic solar energy manufactu  more

DETROIT, Michigan, July 28 (TNSres) -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on July 27, 2023: * * * Received approval of landmark CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) settlement agreement with Michigan stakeholders, ending DTE's use of coal in 2032 Continued progress with MIGreenPower program Invested heavily in infrastructure to improve reliability and generate more clean energy Named one of the top 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S. by Points of Light Partnered   more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following opening remarks on July 27, 2023, by Commissioner Allison Clements at the July 2023 commission meeting: * * * It's been a dizzying month of headlines about extreme weather around the world, and it is almost certain that this month we're in will go down as the hottest month in recorded history. Here at FERC, we are grateful to the grid operators and market participants who have so fa  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 28 -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release on July 27, 2023: GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that GE Vernova, the company's portfolio of energy businesses, has appointed two new leaders to its leadership team. Dan Garceau will serve as the Operations and Lean Leader for GE Vernova, effective immediately. The Operations and Lean organization will guide the company's Lean strateg  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- 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 July 27, 2023 edition: Featured Articles: * Bridging the Pressure and Materials Gap in Heterogeneous Catalysis: A Combined UHV, In Situ, and Operando Study Using Infrared Spectros  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) joined Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) in introducing the CLEAN Energy NOW Acts to advance clean energy development on our public lands and waters by repealing ties to fossil fuel leasing requirements mandated by last year's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA includes $369 billion for climate and c  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 28 -- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority issued the following news on July 27, 2023: Today the MBTA Board of Directors approved the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an up-to-$120 million wholesale renewable electricity supply contract, upgrading the T's commitment to renewable energy and continuing its leadership in clean transportation. The MBTA is also further supporting the Commonwealth's climate change goals and meeting Clean Energy S  more

ALBANY, New York, July 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 27, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved economic development awards under the state's ReCharge NY program to 21 firms that will spur more than $800 million in capital investments and support nearly 4,500 jobs -- with 727 of those jobs newly created. In addition, low-cost Niagara hydropower was awarded to a firm in Buffalo to s  more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, July 28 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release on July 26, 2023: Today, National Grid Renewables announced its pledge to donate over $500,000 to the New Underwood, South Dakota School District, sourced from its 128 megawatt (MW) Wild Springs Solar Project (Wild Springs or the project) located in Pennington County, South Dakota. The new Wild Springs Education Fund will be administered by the New Underwood Area   more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy issued the following news release on July 27, 2023: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today issued a notice of intent (NOI) to fund a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program that will advance cost effective and environmentally responsible production, reuse, and recycling of critical minerals and materials in the United States. Critical minerals and materials are   more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on July 27, 2023, on actions to protect communities from extreme heat: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. We're here today with the mayors of Phoenix and San Antonio and senior members of my administration to talk about the existential threat of climate change. And it is a threat. We're going to outline steps we're taking to help communities who -- who, right this minute, as both the mayors can tell you, are facing a real cr  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine opportunities for Congress to reform the process for permitting electric transmission lines, pipelines, and energy production on federal lands. During the hearing's second panel, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed the balance between oil and gas and renewable  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following commentary to Fox News: * * * In an op-ed for Fox News, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member for the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), commented on Climate Envoy John Kerry's failed climate trip to China. Read the full op-ed here and below. * * * China is playing Biden officials for suckers on climate Fox News Ju  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, held a hearing to examine challenges facing electronic waste recycling and reuse as well as opportunities to improve critical mineral recovery. Below is the opening statement of Chairman Tom Carper (D  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on July 26, 2023: U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today led a hearing to examine challenges facing electronic waste (e-waste) recycling and reuse, as well as opportunities to improve critical mineral recovery. HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE ECONOMIC VALUE LOST BY INADEQUATE E-WASTE RECYCL  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following statement on July 27, 2023: * * * Today the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a long-awaited final rule on interconnection. The Solar Energy Industries Association has been tracking this rulemaking for well over a year and has advocated for interconnection reforms that improve efficiency and reduce long wait times, promote transparency and fairness, and enhance competition in the energy market. Follo  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The American Iron and Steel Institute issued the following news release and letter on July 27, 2023: Five trade associations representing the American steel industry today urged the Treasury Department to ensure that certain wind and solar components use steel made in the United States to qualify for the domestic content bonus tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The agency is responsible for implementing the guidance for clean electricity production and i  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 28 -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news on July 27, 2023: Americans want their electricity cheap, reliable and green, with 24/7 access 365 days a year. They also expect inexpensive water available, anytime, anywhere, even in the increasingly arid, sunbaked West. Unfortunately, Americans' desires clash with the reality of climate change. With record-setting heatwaves, tornados, fires and cold spells bec  more