DALLAS, Texas, March 15 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news on March 14, 2024: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by NiSource Inc. (NiSource) of $650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.350% Notes due 2034. NiSource is an energy holding company whose primary subsidiaries are fully regulated natural gas and electric utility companies, serving approximately 3.8 million customers in six states. NiSource's principal subs  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 15 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, March 18, 2024 CAUSE NO: 45967; ALJ: KRESGE; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: HUSTON; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 PETITION OF NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, LLC PURSUANT TO IND. CODE Sec.Sec. 8-1-2-42, 8-1-2-42.7, AND 8-1-2-61 FOR (1) AUTHORITY TO MODIFY ITS RETAIL RATES AND CHARGES FOR GAS UTILITY SERVICE THROUGH A PHASE IN OF RATES, (2) APPROVAL O  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 14 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00413) on March 12, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. For An Adjustment To Rider NM Rates And For Tariff Approval COMMISSION STAFF'S THIRD REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO DUKE ENERGY KENTUCKY, INC. Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. (Duke Kentucky), pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, shall file with the Commission an electronic version of the following  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 15 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: Salt River Project (SRP) and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, announced Arizona's largest operational battery energy storage system is now online. Sonoran Solar Energy Center is a 260-megawatt (MW) solar facility with the ability to charge a 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system, located south of Buckeye, Arizona. The solar and battery storage system is a  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Committee of 100 for Economic Development, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written on Feb. 26, 2024, and posted on Feb. 29, 2024. The comment was signed by Adam Knapp, CEO. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2023-0066-0001. * * * To: The Honorable Janet L. Yellen U.S. Secretary of the Treasury * The Honorable Daniel Werfel Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-117631-23) Room 520  more

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, March 15 -- Dalhousie University issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Today, as part of an announcement made by the Government of Canada, $5M in new funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) was committed for the construction of a first-in-Canada battery innovation centre at Dalhousie University that promises to vastly accelerate battery science, commercial development and business activity in Nova Scotia. "This funding from CFI's Innovatio  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on March 13, 2024, entitled "Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers." The notice was issued by Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer. COMMENT DEADLINE: April 15, 2024 Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: On September 5, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") published a notice of proposed rulemaking ("NOPR"), in which DOE proposed amended ener  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on March 14, 2024, entitled "Intent Regarding Launching a Voluntary Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchasing Challenge; DOE Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchasing Challenge." The notice was issued by Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer. COMMENT DEADLINE: May 15, 2024 * * * SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE or the Department), Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FE  more

ROSEAU VALLEY, Dominica, March 15 -- Rocky Mountain Institute issued the following news release: The Dominica Ministry of Education, with support from the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) and RMI, founded as Rocky Mountain Institute, has formally announced the addition of solar power and battery energy storage systems to two primary schools --Morne Prosper and Paix Bouche -- which both serve as hurricane shelters, as a pivotal step towards their goal of becoming a fully climate-resilient nation.   more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Dow Inc., Midland, Michigan, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written on Feb. 26, 2024, and posted on Feb. 27, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2023-0066-0001. * * * Docket Number: REG-117631-23 IRS Number: IRS-2023-0066 Dow, Inc. is pleased to submit the following comments on the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) proposal titled Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen; Section 48(a)(15) Election to   more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Earthjustice, San Francisco, California, with collaborators has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written and posted on Feb. 13, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2023-0063-0001. * * * To: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Office of Tax Policy Ben Franklin Station P.O. Box 7604, Room 5203 Washington, D.C 20044 Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal, IRS - REG-107423-23 Re: Section 45X A  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule (40 CFR Part 68), published in the Federal Register on March 11, 2024, entitled "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention." The rule was issued by Administrator Michael S. Regan. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending its Risk Management Program (RMP) regulati  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on March 14, 2024, entitled "Ampersand Gilman Hydro, LP; Soliciting Scoping Comments." The notice was issued by Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. * * * Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: New Major License. b. Project No.: P-2392-040. c. Date Filed  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on Feb. 26, 2024, entitled "Lock 47 Hydro, LLC; Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications." The notice was issued by Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. * * * On December 22, 2023, Lock 47 Hydro, LLC, filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Po  more

SALEM, Oregon, March 15 -- The Interstate Renewable Energy Council issued the following news release: A ruling by the Oregon Public Utilities Commission on March 8, 2024 significantly improves the state's interconnection rules by incorporating best practices for the review of renewable and energy storage projects. The rules, which govern how distributed energy resources (DERs)--like solar and energy storage--can connect to the electric distribution grid, are the product of a collaborative work  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Invinity Energy Systems U.S. Corp., San Francisco, California, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written on Feb. 13, 2024, and posted on Feb. 15, 2024. The comment was signed by Lawrence A Zulch, Chief Executive Officer. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2023-0063-0001. * * * To: Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (REG-107423-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: REG-10  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 15 -- The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives issued the following news release: The sun was shining on more than 200 employees and elected directors from Iowa's locally owned rural electric cooperatives (RECs) as they convened at the Iowa Capitol on March 12 to advocate for important issues during the annual "REC Day on the Hill" event. "Our annual advocacy day at the capitol is a powerful opportunity to meet face-to-face with our state legislators and share a lo  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- IperionX, Charlotte, North Carolina, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written on Feb. 13, 2024, and posted on Feb. 15, 2024. The comment was signed by Anastasios Arima, CEO and founder. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2023-0063-0001. * * * To: Internal Revenue Service U.S. Treasury Department 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 Subject: Response to "REG-107423-23: Advanced Manufacturing Production C  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 (TNScapv) -- BizFed, the Los Angeles County Business Federation, California, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on March 1, 2024, and posted on March 5, 2024. The comment was signed by Fran Inman, BizFed 2024 Chair, Majestic Reality; David Fleming, founding Chair; Tracy Hernadez, Founding CEO, Impower Inc.; and David Englin, President. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-R09-OAR-2023-0626. * * * To: Ginger Vagen  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The National Association of Manufacturers has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written on Feb. 26, 2024, and posted on Feb. 29, 2024. The comment was signed by Brandon Farris, Vice President, Domestic Policy. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2023-0066-0001. * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (IRS and REG-117631-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: REG-117631-23 Th  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Rosslyn, Virginia, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written on Feb. 27, 2024, and posted on Feb. 29, 2024. The comment was signed by Todd Sims, Director, Government Relations. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2024-0003-0001. * * * Comments of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to Internal Revenue Service (IRS), United States Department of the Tr  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The National Hydropower Association Inc. has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The 16-page comment was written on Feb. 26, 2024, and posted on Feb. 29, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2023-0062-0001. Here are excerpts: * * * Comments of the National Hydropower Association in Response to Notice 2024-9 - Statutory Exceptions to Phaseout Reducing Elective Payment Amounts for Applicable Entities if Domestic Content Requirements are No  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on March 14, 2024, entitled "Northern States Power Company; Prairie Island Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; License Amendment Application." The notice was issued by Yoira K. Diaz-Sanabria, Chief, Storage and Transportation Licensing Branch, Division of Fuel Management, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards. * * * SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissi  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The American Society of Appraisers issued the following news: ASA's 13th Annual Equipment Valuation Conference agenda presents an unmatched platform designed exclusively for professionals immersed in the intricacies of equipment appraisal and valuation. Get ready to be inspired by our distinguished lineup of presenters, each a trailblazer in their respective domains. As you embark on this enlightening journey, connect with the industry's foremost appraisers, equipment ma  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate on Feb. 5, 2024, published six executive communications involving regulations that were published in the Federal Register: * * * EC-3450. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Instructions" (Docket No. OP-1793) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on Ja  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Knoxville, Tennessee, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written on Feb. 28, 2024, and posted on Feb. 29, 2024. The comment was signed by Bryan Jacob, Solar Program Director. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2022-0023-0001. * * * To: Internal Revenue Service Docket No. 2022-49 Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: "Letter Regarding Tax Credit  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Steffes LLC, Dickinson, North Dakota, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written and posted on Feb. 13, 2024. The comment was signed by Paul Steffes, founder, and Todd Mayer, Co-President. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2023-0063-0001. * * * To: Office of Associate Chief Counsel Internal Revenue Service, Treasury CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-132569-17) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE:  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The National Hydropower Association issued the following news release: With a shared vision of harnessing the potential of marine energy to achieve net zero goals globally, the National Hydropower Association (NHA) in the United States and Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the development of marine energy resources. Both organizations are prominent advocates for marine energy   more

NEW YORK, March 15 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper client UBS Asset Management, a large-scale asset manager with a presence in 23 markets, recently announced its role in a pioneering insurance structure aimed at promoting investment in clean energy. The firm provided legal support to UBS Asset Management in the development of this innovative product, a collaboration between USQRisk, LLC and Ascend Analytics, LLC. Read a company press release. This uni  more

LA JOLLA, California, March 15 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: Computers work in digits -- 0s and 1s to be exact. Their calculations are digital; their processes are digital; even their memories are digital. All of which requires extraordinary power resources. As we look to the next evolution of computing and developing neuromorphic or "brain like" computing, those power requirements are unfeasible. To advance neuromorphic computing, some re  more

MERCED, California, March 14 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: University of California researchers from the USDA-funded Secure Water Future project recently found that increases in crop water demand explain half of the cumulative deficits of the agricultural water balance since 1980, exacerbating water reliance on depleting groundwater supplies and fluctuating surface water imports. California's San Joaquin Valley is home to some of the most fertile so  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Westinghouse, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2024, and posted on Feb. 13, 2024. The comment was signed by John Battaglini, VP New Market Development, Energy Systems. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2023-0063-0001. * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-107423-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 5203, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: REG-10742  more