WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, a journal that says it features challenges of sustainability in the chemical enterprise and advance principles of green chemistry and green engineering from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 2, 2023, edition (Vol. 11, Issue 39): Perspectives: * Common Ivy (Hedera Helix L.) as a Novel Green Resource in an Urban Biorefinery Concept * Exploring Greener Pathways and Catal  more

SINGAPORE, Asia, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- BloombergNEF, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: Bangladesh's heavy reliance on fossil-fuel thermal power plants has reduced the country's energy security, while draining its foreign curreny reserves and increasing local pollution. In addition, further expansion of fossil-fuel thermal power plants would jeopardize the country's energy security and affordability. Renewables, and in particular solar, are set to be the cheapest option for Ba  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: NASA has selected a new SwRI-managed heliophysics mission focused on investigating the Sun's middle corona -- an enigmatic region of the Sun's atmosphere driving solar activity -- for a Phase A, mission definition study. Southwest Research Institute's Dr. Dan Seaton is deputy principal investigator of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian-led EUV CME and Coronal Connectivity Obse  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- ChemSusChem, a peer-reviewed journal from Chemistry Europe that says it features advancement with chemistry at our core, published research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 22, 2023, edition (Vol. 16, Issue 18): Reviews: * Aqueous Redox Flow Batteries: Small Organic Molecules for the Positive Electrolyte Species Research Articles: * Fast Depolymerization of PET Bottle Mediated by Microwave Pre-Treatment and An Engineered PETase Very Important Pa  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: * * * Molten regolith electrolysis - which processes melted lunar soil to extract the metals within - is one of the leading processes for in situ resource utilization of lunar metals and oxygen * * * If humans are going to establish a long-term presence on the Moon, they'll need resources - and more than just water and oxygen. They'll need metals, minerals and other materials sourced not only from Earth  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium issued the following news release: Eight manatees were flown more than 1,000 miles back to their temporary Florida homes over the weekend, the successful culmination of more than two years of rescue work by four zoological/marine institutions to save the beloved sea cows. In an intricate operation, the manatees - weighing a total of almost 6,000 pounds - were placed in custom-built containers to help them travel safely and then driven t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11054) on recent developments in the federal multipronged approach to solar and wind energy on Oct. 3, 2023, by legislative attorney Adam Vann: * * * Recent Developments in the Federal Multipronged Approach to Solar and Wind Energy In the opening days of the Biden Administration, the President issued Executive Order 14008, directing the Administration to focus on actions to address   more

THOMASVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following on Oct. 3, 2023: Today, Congressman Sanford Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), announced that three South Georgia entities will receive $186,330 through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. Vacavia Cottages & Cabins in Thomas County and Wiregrass Woodcrafts in Early County are receiving Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants of $153,250 and $10,080, respectively, to install so  more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University issued the following news: When the moon partially blocks the sun, creating a spectacular "ring of fire," or annular solar eclipse, on Oct. 14, 2023, Dr. Aroh Barjatya of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University will blast three scientific rockets into space. Barjatya, a professor of Engineering Physics and director of the Space and Atmospheric Instrumentation Lab (SAIL) at Embry Riddle, designed the multi-institution   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Earth Day Network issued the following news: The second 2024 Republican debate took place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library last night in Simi Valley, California. Candidates wasted no time in discussing energy and environmentalism- but what did they say and how much of it passes the truth test? DRILLING, FRACKING, COAL & NUCLEAR ENERGY Successful businessman, Vivek Ramaswamy, believes our country's economic revival lies in American energy, stating: "Frac  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: Powering a remote zinc mine located roughly 600 miles northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, is a Herculean task. Governments and industry have taken a particular interest in remote arctic mining locations, not only because of the region's vast mineral resources, but also because of shipping routes that are opening through the ice due to climate change. Still, getting energy to t  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, Oct. 4 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: By Adam White Certification of Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources Headquarters follows 20 years of strategic planning and green innovation. The George D. Aiken Center, home of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont, has officially become a net zero energy building. Located next to the Davis Center on UVM's central campus, the Aiken Center now  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 4 -- Girl Scouts of the USA issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2023: Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-led organization in the world, announced the launch of nine new Maker badges within the Life Skills program, made possible by Stanley Black & Decker, a worldwide leader in tools and outdoor powered equipment. This new programming provides an opportunity for girls to develop innovative thinking skills, learn the importance of collaboration and team  more

DILLON, Montana, Oct. 4 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Gianforte this morning cut the ribbon on Clenera's Apex Solar project, celebrating a new source of American-made energy in Montana. "We're ramping up energy production in Montana with our all-of-the-above approach, from wind, to oil and gas, to solar, to hydropower," Gov. Gianforte said. "We'll continue to promote innovation and reduce burdensome regulations to be a leader in energy prod  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 3 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development issued the following news release: The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that it has awarded $1,998,130 to 45 cultural and tourism projects through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's Destination Development Capital (DDC) Grant Program, which supports projects that expand, construct, restore, or renovate Massachusetts tourism destinations and attractions. "Our administration is activ  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release: NASA announced Sept. 29 the selection of four mission concepts for further consideration as part of its Heliophysics Small Explorers (SMEX) program. Among those advanced is a CubeSat constellation called CINEMA, short for Cross-Scale Investigation of Earth's Magnetotail and Aurora. Led by Robyn Millan, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Dartmout  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing on Sept. 20, 2023, entitled "Growing the Economy Of the Future: Job Training for the Clean Energy Transition": * * * This hearing will come to order. I would like to welcome everyone to today's Joint Economic Committee hearing, titled, "Growing the Economy of the Future: Job Training for the Clean Energy Transition". Today's hearing will begin   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Joint Economic Committee issued the following testimony by American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin involving a hearing on Sept. 20, 2023, entitled "Growing the Economy Of the Future: Job Training for the Clean Energy Transition": * * * Chairman Heinrich, Vice Chairman Schweikert, and members of the committee, thank you for the privilege of appearing today to discuss issues regarding the development of a green energy workforce. I would like to make three ma  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Joint Economic Committee issued the following testimony by Tracy Hartzler, president of Central New Mexico Community College, involving a hearing on Sept. 20, 2023, entitled "Growing the Economy Of the Future: Job Training for the Clean Energy Transition": * * * Chairman Heinrich, Vice Chairman Schweikert, and members of the Committee - My name is Tracy Hartzler, and I am the President of Central New Mexico Community College, based in Albuquerque. I also serve on the   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the latest round of communities to achieve certification as part of New York State's Climate Smart Communities program, which supports local efforts to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges posed by climate change. The announcement signifies meaningful steps being taken by 23 local governments to mitigate and adapt to climate chang  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the auction of New York State's first Build-Ready project to advance large-scale renewable energy development across the state. The New York Energy Research and Development Authority is seeking a partner to transform a former mine in St. Lawrence County into one of the largest solar projects in the Adirondack Park. Today's announcement represents pr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following news release: The National Association of State Energy Officials and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, with support from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office, released the Cybersecurity Advisory Team for State Solar (CATSS) Toolkit. The CATSS Toolkit provides State Energy Offices and public utility commissions with actionable info  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 4 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release: Tucson Electric Power (TEP) will build a large battery energy storage system in southeast Tucson to help satisfy customers' everyday energy needs with abundant, low-cost solar energy. TEP's Roadrunner Reserve system will serve as the largest energy storage system in our portfolio and among the largest in Arizona. The 200-megawatt (MW) system can store 800 megawatt hours of energy, enough to serve approximately   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order (No. 3-21748): * * * In the Matter of SPRUCE POWER HOLDING CORPORATION, Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that cease-and-desist proceeding  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) announced a new federal grant for Emanuel County, Georgia totaling $102,009, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), legislation championed by the Senator for its investments in the state. This latest federal investment will be used to purchase and install a 121.4 kilowatt (kW) solar energy system in Swainsboro, Emanuel County, Ge  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) announced a new federal grant for Thomas County, Georgia totaling $153,250, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), legislation championed by the Senator for its investments in the state. This latest federal investment will be used to purchase and install a 135 kilowatt (kW) rack-roof mount solar energy system for a small business  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) announced a new federal grant for Early County, Georgia totaling $33,080, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), legislation championed by the Senator for its investments in the state. This latest federal investment will be used to purchase and install a solar array at a small business operating in wood household furniture manufa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) announced a new federal grant for Ben Hill County, Georgia totaling $40,091, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), legislation championed by the Senator for its investments in the state. This latest federal investment will be used to make energy efficiency improvements by converting diesel irrigation pumps to electric at a small  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff delivered new resources to lower energy costs for farmers in Colquitt County. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock delivered over $500,000 from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to help farmers in Colquitt County install solar panels and modernize poultry houses -- strengthening energy security and lowering costs. "Sen. Warnock and I continue to champion energy s  more

BURNABY, British Columbia, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * Twins Basil and Joanna Giannopoulos have shared many experiences and aspirations, so their decision to study the same subject at the same university came as no surprise. The siblings will celebrate the completion of their undergraduate degrees together during SFU's fall convocation ceremony on October 5 and become new alumni of SFU's School of Engineering Science (ENSC). * * * By Ray Sharma  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2023: The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today announced that CleanCapital and American Wire Group (AWG) are joining its board of directors. CleanCapital is a diversified clean energy company that is focused on accelerating investment in solar and storage projects across the United States, while AWG is a wire and cable manufacturer that provides infrastructure and equipment ne  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: The University at Albany welcomed more than 130 attendees last week to explore the role that weather research and technology will play in the renewable energy transition. The conference, "Pathways to Renewable Energy Economy through the Weather Enterprise," included two days of panel discussions at the ETEC research and development complex, which houses all the University's w  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: Venus may be a (slightly) gentler place than some scientists give it credit for. In new research, space physicists at CU Boulder have jumped into a surprisingly long-running debate in solar system science: Does lightning strike on the second planet from the sun? The team's results add strong new evidence suggesting that, no, you probably wouldn't see bolts of lightning flashing from Venu  more