WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- ACS Applied Electronic Materials, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Feb. 27, 2024, edition (Vol. 6, Issue 2): Reviews: * Recent Advances in Nanosensors for Motion Detection * Review of Ionic Conductivity Properties of NASICON Type Inorganic Solid Electrolyte LATP Articles: * Effects of Fabrication Process of Conductive TPU Composites on Dual-Function Gas Sensor and Energy Devices *  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2024: * * * CRA Tracker: Congressional Review Act in Recent Years By Dan Bosch and Dan Goldbeck EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * The Congressional Review Act (CRA) allows Congress to effectively void rules promulgated by federal agencies. * Due to the CRA's structure, however, it has been seldom used as to be successful, and it typically must be used when a new president from a different party than the predeces  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has completed the sale of its 50% interest in New Mexico Renewable Development, LLC (NMRD) to Exus North America Holdings, LLC (Exus). AEP nets approximately $104 million in cash after tax, transaction fees and other customary adjustments. AEP began the sale process in June 2023 and received necessary regulatory approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Astronomical Journal, a journal from the American Astronomical Society that says it publishes astronomical research, with an emphasis on scientific results derived from observations, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2024 edition (Vol. 167, No. 2): * Statistical Distribution Function of Orbital Spacings in Planetary Systems * Observations of the Ultraviolet-bright Star ZNG 1 in the Globular Cluster M5 (NGC 5904) * Signs of Similar S  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management California State Office issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management welcomes Elizabeth Meyer-Shields as the new Deputy State Director, Resources. In her new position, Meyer-Shields will oversee resource and sustainable use programs for 15 million acres of public lands in California. "I am thrilled to have Liz join our leadership team at the California State Office," said Acting  more

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 27 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Bracewell LLP senior associate Nick Meyer has been named a finalist for the Most Promising Newcomer Award - Private Practice at the 2024 Middle East Legal Awards, which celebrate exceptional achievement and best practice in the region and within the profession. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on April 25 in Dubai. Meyer, who has particular experience advising on major commercia  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: FORT LUPTON, Colo. - Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08) today announced that the Fort Lupton microgrid project led by United Power has been selected under the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) Program, making the project eligible for up to $6.1 million in funding from the Department of Energy. The ERA program aims to improve the resilience, reliability, and affordability of energ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2024: In support of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that it is opening applications for the Communities Sparking Investments in Transformative Energy (C-SITE) funding opportunity. Under the new Local Government Energy Program, C-SITE will award approximately $18 million to implement municipally- or Tribal-led, high-impact clean energy proj  more

TEMECULA, Califronia, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2024: As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced more than $366 million for 17 projects across 20 states and 30 Tribal Nations and communities to accelerate clean energy deployment in rural and remote areas across the country. This funding--made possible by the President's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law--will support a va  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 28 -- EDF Renewables, a renewable energy developer, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2024: SAN DIEGO and GLENDORA, Calif. -- EDF Renewables North America today announced a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for a portion of the Bonanza Solar and Storage project. The carbon-free electricity generated by the 125 MWac solar photovoltaic (PV) system and 65 MW 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BE  more

ONTARIO, California, Feb. 28 -- Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release: Electrify America, the largest open DC fast-charging network in the U.S., and NFI , a leading North American third-party logistics provider, announced the grand opening of NFI's state-of-the-art DC fast charging facility in Ontario, CA. Supporting NFI's fleet of 50 heavy-duty electric trucks, the project advances the electrification of drayage operations between the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Environmental Science & Technology, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it promotes interdisciplinary understanding in the environmental field, published research articles on the following topics in its Feb. 27, 2024, edition (Vol. 58, Issue 8): Viewpoints: * Describing Chemical Migration Processes at the Sediment-Periphytic Biofilm-Water Interface Reviews: * Advancing Global Health Surveillance of Mycotoxin Exposures using Minimally   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2024: Today, GE Vernova, a purpose-built global energy company and a leader in distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) software, announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard: DERMS Providers. This distinction reflects GE Vernova's commitment to innovation in DER  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT LIDS awarded funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission as part of a multi-state collaborative project to model and test new smart grid technologies for use in rural areas. * * * MIT's Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) has been awarded $1,365,000 in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support its involvement with an inn  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) announced a new group of federal clean energy grants coming to South Georgia, including a $819,126 award for Storm Services Texas LLC, a solar production company in Thomasville. The funding was made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), legislation championed by the Senators for its investments in Georgia. The Senators   more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * A new hydrogen dispensing system could revolutionise India's transport sector * * * The University of Birmingham and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have joined forces to develop and deliver a cutting-edge hydrogen dispensing system that could revolutionise India's transport sector. Mr. S. Bharathan, Director Refineries, HPCL and Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor of th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries issued the following news release: ISRI Chief Economist and Director of Commodities Joe Pickard testified Feb. 22 that a proposed tax guidance would result in unfair and inconsistent tax policy, which could result in less recycling. During the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Hearing on Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit, Pickard stated the current guidance for section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit severely   more

LONDON, England, Feb. 28 -- 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 on the following topics in its March 7, 2024, edition (Vol. 12, Issue 9): * Structural design underpinning self-healing materials for electromagnetic interference shielding: coupling of dynamic polymer chemistry and electrical conduc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2024: February 26th, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) joined Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) in a letter with other Members of Congress calling on the US Department of Treasury to issue rules for new solar energy tax credits that will support American manufacturing jobs and reduce America's dependence on the People's Republic of China for solar components. "I have long fought for American energy ma  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Corning Incorporated has chosen Michigan for a new manufacturing facility dedicated to the creation of U.S.-made solar components with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. This investment will help meet a sharp rise in demand for solar power that the current domestic solar suppl  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund approval of two projects underscoring the state's dedication to advancing Michigan's leadership in future mobility and green energy, as well as grant funding to support new or growing small businesses in core downtown areas around the state. The two bu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) today welcomed the Department of Energy's (DOE) announcement of up to $125.1 million for five energy development projects in Alaska. DOE awarded the funds under its Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program, which Murkowski helped author as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-58). "One of my prio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), are welcoming over $35 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: Voters across four states show strong support for investments in clean energy and carbon removal technologies, according to a new poll from the National Wildlife Federation and Data for Progress. The poll, which surveyed voters in Colorado, Louisiana, Texas, and Wyoming, found broad support for clean energy technologies, particularly solar power. The poll also revealed that voters hold favorable views of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: On Tuesday, Maine Governor Janet Mills and Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree joined Efficiency Maine Executive Director Michael Stoddard and Mariana Casagranda, a manufactured homeowner, to celebrate a $10 million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investment to accelerate clean energy deployment in rural Maine. Efficiency Maine's Whole-Home Heat Pump Solutions for Mobile/Manufactured Homes proj  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Murray was instrumental in passing was the single largest investment ever in Tribal infrastructure Senator Murray: "This announcement is great news for the Yakama Nation as they continue to work on improving grid resilience, boost their renewable energy supply, and strengthen service reliability." Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement on Feb. 27, 2024: * * * Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced $366 million to fund a variety of clean energy projects across the country. The money, from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's "Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA)" program, funds 17 projects that serve 20 states and 30 Tribal Nations and communities. The projects promote solar and battery storage systems, hydropower, heat pumps, electr  more

LONDON, England, Feb. 28 -- 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 on the following topics in its March 7, 2024 edition (Vol. 8, Issue 5): Papers: * Clean hydrogen production from ammonia decomposition over zeolite 13X-supported Ni catalysts * Water oxidation utilizing a ruthenium complex featuring a phenolic moiety inspired by the oxygen-ev  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2024: As part of an ongoing program to connect U.S. businesses with opportunities to drive climate solutions abroad, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted a GreenTech mission to Istanbul and Ankara last week. The mission, led by Chamber Senior Vice President of Policy Marty Durbin and Executive Director of the Chamber's U.S.-Turkiye Business Council Jennifer Miel, was a partnership bet  more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 28 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: The University at Buffalo Center for Industrial Effectiveness (UB TCIE) has received a $300,000 grant from the New York State Offshore Wind Training Institute (OWTI), Governor Kathy Hochul announced Feb. 9. The grant is part of $8 million awarded by OWTI to State University of New York (SUNY) campuses across the state. The UB TCIE project, "Preparing NYS's Renewable Energy  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of California's Los Angeles Campus Samueli School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The $20 million system will be capable of removing 3,650 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year while producing 105 metric tons of carbon-negative hydrogen * * * Following the successful launch and operation of two pilots in Los Angeles and Singapore last spring, UCLA and its startup Equatic are scaling up for the ne  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: By Diana Merlot A UNSW-led team have developed a process that turns CO2 into a cleaner and greener form of methane that could reduce reliance on natural gas that fuels climate change. Engineers at UNSW have developed a way to produce a synthetic fuel from carbon dioxide using only sunlight. The research team's process involves utilising light and heat to induce a reaction which creates syntheti  more