CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 5 -- Clemson University issued the following news on Jan. 4, 2024: By Paul Alongi Rajendra Singh of Clemson University is on a mission to revolutionize how electricity is generated and delivered -- a transformation that he said is imperative if humanity is to wean itself off fossil fuels and stave off the worst effects of climate change. Singh, the D. Houser Banks Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is leading a committee of experts who have banded   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 5 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: CES(R), the world's most powerful tech event, returns to Las Vegas on January 9-12, bringing together 4000+ exhibitors, including global brands and startups, industry professionals, media and government leaders. "The CES platform is ALL ON for 2024. No other event in the world connects the full ecosystem of the tech industry like CES," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- Environment New Jersey issued the following statement on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Governor Murphy signed into law today in a bill signing in the Governor's Office legislation to strengthen the state's community solar program, increasing its overall size and expanding access by eliminating barriers for low- and moderate- income residents' participation. The bill, A4782/S3123, focused on three areas: 1) Increasing the size of the community solar program based on demand  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 5 -- EcoWatch posted the following news: By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes In 2023, 55 percent of Germany's power came from renewables -- an increase of 6.6 percent, according to energy regulator Bundesnetzagentur, reported Reuters. Europe's biggest national economy has a goal of 80 percent green energy by 2030. The country plans to get rid of most of its coal, has already ceased relying on nuclear power and in the future intends to use gas primarily as backup for its energy g  more

IRVINE, California, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Unique design approach enables ease of fabrication and self-repair capabilities * * * With a split-second muscle contraction, the greater blue-ringed octopus can change the size and color of the namesake patterns on its skin for purposes of deception, camouflage and signaling. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have drawn inspiration from this natural wo  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 5 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: The University is reaping rewards for energy reduction. The University of Virginia has earned U.S. Department of Energy recognition for achieving a 27% reduction in energy use per square foot during the past 10 years. In 2013, UVA became a partner in the Energy Department's Better Buildings Challenge, with a goal to reduce the energy use intensity - energy used per square foot - in the Universit  more