PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2023: After passing through Congress with no Republican support, President Joe Biden signed the historic Inflation Reduction Act into law on August 16, 2022. The Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169) is a monumental, forward-looking investment divided into three interwoven baskets: climate action; prescription drug reform; and tax fairness. Some key provisions of the law are geare  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The American Clean Power Association issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2023: The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released data showing that unprecedented federal support has led to the announcement of private investments totaling $271 billion in domestic clean energy projects and manufacturing facilities over the past 12 months. This exceeds the combined clean energy investments made over the previous eight years. The latest Clean Energy Investi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The American Energy Alliance issued the following statement on Aug. 8, 2023: * * * Last week, the Biden administration's Department of Energy (DOE) released its latest Critical Minerals Assessment, which included uranium as a near-critical supply risk for the United States both in the short term and the medium term. And yet, this week The Washington Post is reporting that President Biden is planning a trip to Arizona to reportedly designate a vast area near the Grand Can  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Atmos Energy Corp. issued the following news release: Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) has released its latest Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CRS) Report, available online at atmosenergy.com/sustainability, that highlights accomplishments in pipeline safety, system modernization, emergency preparedness, environmental sustainability, Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities, and the culture of AtmoSpirit. This year's CRS Report illustrates Atmos   more

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises, a provider of energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets, issued the following news: * * * Company exceeded its Revenue and EBITDA expectations for the second quarter of 2023 EBITDA growth strong despite significant investments in new renewable energy technologies BrightLoopTM hydrogen generation technology positioned for initial commercial operations commencing in the second half of   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 10 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news: Sacramento State is becoming a little more sun-powered. Solar panel arrays are being installed and soon will line the tops of Parking Structure 3 (PS 3) and Parking Structure 5 (PS 5). The installation is the latest addition to Sac State's renewable energy infrastructure, and part of a broader University effort to achieve full carbon neutrality by 2040, five years ahead of California's 2045  more

EUGENE, Oregon, Aug. 10 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2023: A broad coalition of climate, energy and environmental justice organizations commended President Joseph Biden for visiting New Mexico to talk about his administration's investments in climate and energy ahead of the August 16th anniversary of the signing of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The visit provided the President an opportunity to draw attention to the benefits the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2023: ComEd today joined with regional and municipal leaders to unveil its latest programs designed to accelerate the adoption of electrified technologies, including electric vehicles (EVs), in northern Illinois. As part of ComEd's $231 million investment in new customer programs geared toward removing barriers to electrification, ComEd today announced a new EV Charging Delive  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 8, 2023: * * * The Role of Fossil Fuels in the Pursuit of Decarbonization By Kota Shizawa It is safe to assume that most if not all countries have an interest in reliable, affordable, and climate-friendly energy sources. While compelling as a general statement, how to deal with the trade-offs among these objectives is always a central question in considering energy policy. Climate  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 10 -- EDF Renewables, a renewable energy developer, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2023: Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) and EDF Renewables North America today announced the signing of a multi-year module supply agreement to deliver up to 7-gigawatts (GW) of high efficiency N-type TOPCon solar modules to be produced at Canadian Solar's new factory in Mesquite, Texas. Under the agreement, Canadian Solar will be supplying its latest high efficiency N-  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 10 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: California energy regulators are proposing a rooftop solar energy billing plan that, if adopted, could make it impossible for people in apartments, schools and small farms to enjoy the environmental, financial and other benefits of the clean power source. The California Public Utilities Commission, or CPUC, on August 2 introduced its proposed changes to two key solar programs, Net Energy Meter  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Aug. 9, 2023: * * * Boom and Bust: Political Risk for Government-Enabled Energies By Alexander Stevens A "bubble" in financial terms typically refers to a situation where the prices of certain assets, such as stocks or real estate, become significantly inflated beyond their actual value. This is often driven by speculative investing, where people buy assets solely with the expectation that their price  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following agency statement on Aug. 9, 2023: * * * The Energy Information Administration (EIA), an independent agency of the U.S. Department of Energy, evaluated the amount of subsidies that the federal government provides energy producers for fiscal years 2016 through 2022, in its report Federal Financial Interventions and Subsidies in Energy, updating its previous subsidy reports. Federal subsidies to support renewable energy  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 10 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00102) on Aug. 9, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Tariff Filing Of Big Rivers Electric Corporation For Approval Of Proposed Changes To Its Qualified Cogeneration And Small Power Production Facilities Tariffs COMMISSION STAFF'S THIRD REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION Big Rivers Electric Corporation (BREC), pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, shall file with  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 9 -- The Michigan State University Research Foundation issued the following news: The Michigan State University Research Foundation continues its support for high-tech, high-growth startups by providing essential financial backing and resources through its Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise Pre-Seed III investment funds. Last quarter, the Foundation made strategic investments in a select group of pioneering startups across various industries. Receiving investment  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 10 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release: New rates for Tucson Electric Power customers will take effect Sept. 1 to help cover rising costs and support recent investments in safe, reliable service. The new rates, approved Aug. 8 by the Arizona Corporation Commission, are expected to increase the average monthly bills of residential customers with typical usage on TEP's Basic pricing plan by about $11. The impact will vary with usage and is likely to b  more

WILLIAMS, Arizona, Aug. 9 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Aug. 8, 2023, at the Red Butte Airfield about his conservation and climate action: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you. Please have a seat if you have one. If you don't have one, you can sit down anyway if you want. (Laughs.) Well, thank you very, very much. Maya, thank you for the introduction. When I was your age, to be able to stand up and introduce anybody, let alone a president, I would have frozen. Thank   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 10 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Aug. 9, 2023, on how Bidenomics and the Investing in America agenda are unleashing a clean energy and manufacturing boom: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you. Please have a seat if you have one. If you don't have one, you can sit down anyway if you want. (Laughs.) Well, thank you very, very much. Maya, thank you for the introduction. When I was your age, to be able to stand up and introduce anybody, let   more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss the "market corruption" of electric vehicles and the United States' emissions advantage compared to polluting countries like China. On Widespread Push for Electric Vehicles: "[The Democrats] say what they want is more energy efficient combustio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following commentary to Fox News on Aug. 8, 2023: * * * Climate change is a threat to the planet: We must address it Obviously, climate change is not real. I've heard, you've heard, "expert" after "expert" telling us for years how climate change is a "fraud." We've heard from our friends at the oil companies who made $196 billion in profits last year that the evidence for it is "inconclusive." We've listened to politicians and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following commentary to Newsweek, on Aug. 9, 2023: * * * The GOP's All-of-The-Above Strategy Is Better for the Environment Than Biden's Dangerous Approach The federal government shouldn't be in the business of picking winners and losers. The Biden administration ignores this principle by proposing rules that would effectively require all new cars to be electric  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2023: * * * SCHUMER: WITH SOUTHERN TIER & MOHAWK VALLEY RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OPS POISED TO BENEFIT THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT, SCHUMER LAUNCHES MAJOR PUSH FOR FEDS TO INVEST $1.4+ MILLION IN NEW DELAWARE COUNTY LINE-WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM - HELPING LOWER ENERGY COSTS FOR FARMS AND FAMILIES, AND GIVING 200+ LOCAL WORKERS SKILLS NEEDED FOR GOOD-PAYING JOBS ACROSS THE SO  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 9 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: University of Southern Mississippi (USM) polymer Professor Dr. Xiaodan Gu has worked steadfastly over the past several years to expand his team's research horizons. A recent grant by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) marks a significant step in that determined pursuit. Last month the DOE announced $33 million to support 14 clean energy research projects as part of a program to ensure the Dep  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Yale School of Environment issued the following news: In 2020, Wes Gobar '24 MEM found himself the sole of person of color on a team tasked with building Evergreen Action, a political advocacy group focused on clean energy policy. "We were forwarding jobs through the same listservs, and it was one of the formative moments where we realized the importance of a Black environmental networking approach, centering the community to build retention and recr  more