BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 14 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: By Daniel Strain This year, the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) celebrates its 75th anniversary--marking 75 years of CU Boulder's exploration of space, from the fringes of Earth's atmosphere to the wide expanse of interstellar space. The university is just getting started. In the year ahead, scientists and engineers from across campus will take part in the first U.S. landing   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- ACS Applied Nano Materials, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it covers engineering, chemistry, physics and biology relevant to applications of nanomaterials, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 13, 2023, edition (Vol. 6, Issue 19): Letters: * Multiobjective Optimization of Silver-Nanowire Deposition for Flexible Transparent Conducting Electrodes Articles: * Three-Dimensional Conductometric Network Based   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- ACS Energy Letters, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it features scientific advances in applied sciences, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 13, 2023, edition (Vol. 8, Issue 10): Energy Focus: * Recent Advances in Battery Safety and Recycling. A Virtual Issue Viewpoints: * Navigating iR Compensation: Practical Considerations for Accurate Study of Oxygen Evolution Catalytic Electrodes Perspectives: *   more

WEINHEIM, Germany, Oct. 13 -- Advanced Energy Materials, a peer-reviewed journal that says it contributes on materials used in all forms of energy harvesting, conversion and storage, published research articles, including the following topic, in its Oct. 13, 2023, edition (Vol. 13, Issue 38): Reviews: * Polymer-Based Solid-State Electrolytes for High-Energy-Density Lithium-Ion Batteries - Review * Light-Assisted Energy Storage Devices: Principles, Performance, and Perspectives * The Optimize  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2023: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy selected the winners of the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs grant program, which will direct billions of dollars to several proposed facilities across the country. One of the winners is the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub, which will be located in West Virginia and will also serve Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Appalachian hub, unlike other DOE  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Applied Nano Materials, a journal that says it covers engineering, chemistry, physics and biology relevant to applications of nanomaterials from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 13, 2023, edition (Vol. 6, Issue 19): Letters: * Multiobjective Optimization of Silver-Nanowire Deposition for Flexible Transparent Conducting Electrodes Articles: * Three-Dimensional Conductometric Network Based on Reduced Graphen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Applied Optics, a peer-reviewed journal from the Optical Society that says it covers research in optical technology, photonics, lasers, information processing, sensing and environmental optics, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 10, 2023, edition (Vol. 62, Issue 29): Engineering and Lab Notes: * Real-time Stokes polarimetry using a polarization camera Research Articles: - Diffraction and Gratings * Coherent Fourier scatterometry: a holis  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 14 -- The Astrophysical Journal, a research journal from the American Astronomical Society that says it is devoted to recent developments, discoveries and theories in astronomy and astrophysics, published research articles, including the following topic, in its Oct. 10, 2023, edition (Vol. 956, No. 1): * Is a Recently Discovered H i Cloud near M94 a Starless Dark Matter Halo? * Supernovae Origin for the Low-latitude Intermediate-velocity Arch and the North Celestial Pole   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Astrophysical Journal Letters, a scientific journal from the American Astronomical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 1, 2023, edition (Vol. 954, No. 2): * Dissociative Recombination of Rotationally Cold OH+ and Its Implications for the Cosmic Ray Ionization Rate in Diffuse Clouds * The Enhanced Population of Extreme Mass-ratio Inspirals in the LISA Band from Supermassive Black Hole Binaries * Estimates of Proton and Electron Heatin  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: * AB 1 by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Los Angeles) - Collective bargaining: Legislature. * AB 3 by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Los Angeles) - Offshore wind energy: reports. * AB 34 by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) - Elections: County of Orange Citizens Redistricting Commission. * AB 43 by   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 14 -- The Climate Center, a climate policy organization working to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, issued the following statement on Oct. 13, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Newsom announced that California will receive up to $1.2 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy for the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) program. ARCHES is a statewide, public-private partnership with the stated goal of accelerating renewable hydrogen proj  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- The Delaware Riverkeeper Network issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2023: Delaware Riverkeeper Network protests the allocation of federal funding for what are dubbed "hydrogen hubs" announced today in Philadelphia by President Joe Biden. The $7 Billion allocated under the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Act of 2021 throws taxpayer money at a false solution to the climate crisis by stimulating dirty energy development that will increase greenho  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 14 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: Thanks to a recent collaboration between Duke Energy Florida and One Tree Planted, customers who subscribe to the company's community solar program, Clean Energy Connection, will have the opportunity to support clean energy and contribute to restoration efforts at one of Florida's most-treasured state forests. Through the program, Duke Energy Florida customers can subscribe to solar power and earn credits toward  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 7 -- Environment California issued the following news release: After a fruitful 2023 state legislative session, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed every major climate and clean energy bill that came to his desk. They included bills that will speed our way to powering California with 100% clean energy, clear the path for offshore wind power, open up highways to solar infrastructure, renew clean transportation funding, and hold oil companies accountable for their m  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 7 -- Environment California issued the following news release: Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed legislation to encourage solar power infrastructure along California's highways. Environment California sponsored SB 49, which was authored by Sen. Josh Becker. "Gov. Newsom is asserting California's clean energy leadership by opening up some of the most promising, yet underutilized, areas for solar: land next to our highways," said Laura Deehan, Environment Califor  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 7 -- Environment California issued the following news release: In a victory for clean energy, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1373 (Garcia). This legislation authorizes the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to work with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to purchase offshore wind energy at scale through a mechanism called "central procurement." Strong policy support and clear market signals such as central procurement are essential for a cle  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSres) -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release: With the stage set for historic levels of federal energy efficiency funding to flow to states across the country, new data show that America's energy efficiency workforce needs to grow rapidly. According to the latest annual Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report, 2,215,432 Americans worked in energy efficiency in 2022. That's more people than work in any other sector of the energy industry, includ  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * An interactive architectural installation combined textile arts and engineering on a desert landscape. * * * Set against the vast and surreal backdrop of the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, Burning Man is an annual gathering that transforms the flat, barren expanse into a vibrant playground for artistic and creative expression. Here, "Burners" come to both witness and contrib  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security issued the following written testimony by Woody Rickerson, senior vice president and chief operating officer for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc., involving a hearing on Sept. 28, 2023, entitled "Powering America's Economy, Security, and Our Way of Life: Examining the State of Grid Reliability": * * * Summary of Statement * The biggest challenge to grid reliability in future ye  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security issued the following testimony by Gordon Van Welie, president and CEO of ISO New England, involving a hearing on Sept. 28, 2023, entitled "Powering America's Economy, Security, and Our Way of Life: Examining the State of Grid Reliability": * * * Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette, Chairwoman Rogers, Ranking Member Pallone, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to ap  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security issued the following testimony by Richard J. Dewey, president and CEO of the New York Independent System Operator Inc., involving a hearing on Sept. 28, 2023, entitled "Powering America's Economy, Security, and Our Way of Life: Examining the State of Grid Reliability": * * * My name is Richard J. Dewey. I serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Independent System Op  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security issued the following testimony by Frederick S. Bresler III, senior vice president for market services at PJM Interconnection LLC, involving a hearing on Sept. 28, 2023, entitled "Powering America's Economy, Security, and Our Way of Life: Examining the State of Grid Reliability": * * * Executive Summary On behalf of PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), I am honored to present our views on the s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security issued the following testimony by Paul Suskie, executive vice president of regulatory policy and general counsel of Southwest Power Pool Inc., involving a hearing on Sept. 28, 2023, entitled "Powering America's Economy, Security, and Our Way of Life: Examining the State of Grid Reliability": * * * Thank you for the opportunity to testify before the subcommittee today as it examines the state   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials issued the following written testimony by Elizabeth Mayor Bollwage, on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities, involving a hearing on Sept. 27, 2023, entitled "Revitalizing America Through the Reauthorization of the Brownfields Program": * * * My name is Chris Bollwage, I am the Mayor of Elizabeth, New Jersey. I have served as Mayor since 19  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: Advanced energy industry groups, including the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC), American Clean Power Association (ACP), Advanced Energy United (United), and Clean Grid Alliance (CGA) today applauded the introduction of legislation to streamline and improve the siting of wind, solar, and energy storage projects. The trade organizations, which collectively represent hundreds of busi  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 13 -- The Journal of Materials Chemistry A, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it covers production of materials related to energy storage and conversion, sustainability or living, published research articles, including the following topic, in its Oct. 21, 2023, edition (Vol. 11, Issue 39): Review Article: * Recent progress in anion exchange membranes (AEMs) in water electrolysis: synthesis, physio-chemical analysis, properties, and appl  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 13 -- The Journal of Materials Chemistry C, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it covers production of materials related to display technologies, optical materials, magnetics, electronics or information storage technology, published research articles, including the following topic, in its Oct. 21, 2023, edition (Vol. 11, Issue 39): Review Article: * Perovskite material-based memristors for applications in information processing and artif  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00246) on Oct. 12, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Dogwood Corners LLC For Certificate Of Construction For An Approximately 125 Megawatt Merchant Electric Solar Generating Facility In Christian County, Kentucky Pursuant To KRA 278.700 And 807 KAR 5:110 ORDER On September 18, 2023, the Christian County Fiscal Court (Fiscal Court) filed a motion requesting fu  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 14 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2023-00226) on Oct. 13, 2023: * * * CARIBOU SOLAR, LLC, Request for Determination of Continuous Construction Pursuant to Section 3(K)(4)(c)(ii) of Chapter 313 for Caribou Solar, LLC ORDER BARTLETT, Chair; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY The Commission determines Caribou Solar, LLC (Caribou Solar) has demonstrated that it has engaged in continuous on-site construction efforts pursua  more

LAGUNA BEACH, California, Oct. 14 -- My Hero Project issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2023: Dan Eldon was an artist, a photojournalist and an activist. He was killed, in 1993, while on assignment for Reuters News Service in Somalia. His mother Kathy Eldon, and his sister Amy Turteltaub Eldon, honor his life and memory each year with the Dan Eldon Activist Award. The two present the annual award at The MY HERO International Film Festival. Kathy Eldon is founder of Creative Visions   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order granting certificate of public convenience (Case No. 23-E-0142) on Oct. 13, 2023: * * * Petition of Holtsville Energy Storage, LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Granting a Lightened Regulatory Regime, and Expedited Proceeding. ORDER GRANTING CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AND PROVIDING FOR LIGHTENED REGULATION BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION In a pe  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 14 -- Physical Review Letters, a journal from the American Physical Society that publishes reports of fundamental and interdisciplinary physics research, published research articles, including the following topic, in its Oct. 13, 2023 edition (Vol. 131, Issue 15): LETTERS: - Quantum Information, Science, and Technology * Nonclassical Advantage in Metrology Established via Quantum Simulations of Hypothetical Closed Timelike Curves * Testing Heisenberg-Type Measure  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: While Visiting A Clean Energy Company In Southern Tier Earlier This Year, Schumer Promised To Fight For Investment To Help Clean Energy Manufacturers Expand In Region Historic Fed Investments From Schumer's CHIPS & Science Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Inflation Reduction Act Are Driving Clean Energy And Tech Manufacturing Back To Southern Tier And America - Now Se  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Debbie Stabenow will receive the Michigan League of Conservation Voters' Lifetime Achievement Award for her commitment to protecting the Great Lakes, combatting the climate crisis, and leading Michigan into the clean energy future. This prestigious award is presented to a leader who is defending Michigan's water and representing the interests of all Michiganders. The Michigan League of Con  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power issued the following testimony by Michael Brain, principal deputy assistant secretary for water and science at the U.S. Department of the Interior, involving a hearing on Sept. 20, 2023, entitled "To Examine Drought Impacts on Drinking Water Access and Water Availability": * * * Chair Wyden, Ranking Member Risch, and members of the Subcommittee, I am Michael Brain, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretar  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following testimony by Scott A. Nathan, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, involving a hearing on Oct. 4, 2023, entitled "BUILD Act Reauthorization and Development Finance Corporation Oversight": * * * Chairman Cardin, Ranking Member Risch, and Members of the Committee, thank you for having me here today to discuss the United States International Development Finance Corporation. I want to than  more

MENLO PARK, California, Oct. 14 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news feature on Oct. 13, 2023: * * * As the SLAC-Stanford institute celebrates its 20th anniversary, three Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology researchers share what they're most excited for in years to come. * * * This year the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC), a joint operation of the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Labora  more

LONDON, England, Oct. 14 -- Sustainable Energy and Fuels, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it features the development of sustainable energy technologies, published research articles, including the following topic, in its Oct. 21, 2023, edition (Vol. 7, Issue 20): Paper: * Selective placement of modifiers on hematite thin films for solar water splitting * All-redox hybrid supercapacitors based on carbon modified stacked zinc cobaltite nanosheets * A press  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Transportation announced another step forward in advancing critical transportation infrastructure projects across the United States by expanding the Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (RIA) program to 24 accelerators receiving $24 million in new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Administered by the Build America Bureau, the RIA program accelerates project delive  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 14 -- The White House issued the following remarks on Oct. 12, 2023, by Vice President Kamala Harris in a moderated conversation with Annie Gonzalez during the National "Fight for Our Freedoms" tour at the College of Southern Nevada: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. (Laughter and applause.) Can we hear it for Pio? (Applause.) Oh, it's good to be with everybody. Please, let's have a seat. MS. GONZALEZ: Hello. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, friend. (Laughs.) MS. G  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The White House issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2023: Today, President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm are announcing seven regional clean hydrogen hubs that were selected to receive $7 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to accelerate the domestic market for low-cost, clean hydrogen. Advancing clean hydrogen is essential to achieving the President's vision of a strong clean energy economy that strengthens energy security, bolsters  more