WASHINGTON, April 25 -- ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, a journal from the American Chemical Society that says it serves the interdisciplinary community of chemists, engineers, physicists and biologists, published research articles on the following topics in its April 24, 2024, edition (Vol. 16, Issue 16): Forum Articles: * Composite Nanomaterials of Conjugated Polymers and Upconversion Nanoparticles for NIR-Triggered Photodynamic/Photothermal Synergistic Cancer Therapy * Polyfluorene   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) today highlighted that Texas will receive nearly $250 million in grant awards through the Solar for All grant competition to deliver residential solar projects to serve over 40,000 households statewide within 5 years. These funds were made possible because of the Inflation Reduction Act, which Allred supported. This award comes after Allred urged the U.S. Environmental Prote  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, issued the following news release: President Biden marked Earth Day by announcing a $7 billion investment in solar energy projects nationwide, through the Environmental Protection Agency's "solar for all" program. Biden said that the program will create 200,000 new jobs. Monday also marked the launch of the American Climate Corps program, with job app  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces 60 selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to more than 900,000 low-income and disadvantaged households nationwide through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, April 22, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 60 selectees that will   more

DALLAS, Texas, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Hope Enterprise Corporation in Arkansas has been selected to rece  more

LENEXA, Kansas, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America Agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Center for Rural Affairs, based in Nebraska, ha  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * Selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Coalition for Green Capital has been selected to receive $62,4  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DO  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Executive Office of the State of New Hampshire has been  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Indiana Community Action Association, Inc. has been selected to re  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has been sele  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Maryland Clean Energy Center has been selected to receive $62,450,  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources has been s  more

LENEXA, Kansas, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America Agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy R  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the California Infrastructure Economic D  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Government of Guam's Department of Ad  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Executive Office of the State of Arizona h  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Nevada Clean Energy Fund has been selected to receive $156  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Hawai'i Green Infrastructure Authorit  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority has been  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources has been select  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservatio  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Hope Enterprise Corporation has been selected to re  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has been selected to re  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced The Maine Governor's Energy Office has been selected to  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the New Mexico Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department has be  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Texas Solar For All Coalition will receive $249.7 million and the  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * Selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Utah Governor's Office of Energy Development has been selec  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Vermont Department of Public Service has been selected  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Virginia Department of Energy has been selected to receive more than $156 million through the Solar for All  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The Bureau of Land Management announced today the selection of David Rosenkrance as the Assistant Director for the Energy, Minerals, and Realty Management Program. In this role, Rosenkrance will manage BLM's work on renewable energy, oil and gas, mining and minerals, and grants for rights-of-way associated with solar and wind energy development on public lan  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 25 -- The city of Boston issued the following news on April 24, 2024: * * * REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about May 14, 2024, the City of Boston, acting through its Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Federal funds through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program pursuant to the authority of Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as a  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association issued the following news release: Apr. 24, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, petitions were filed with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Amer  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 24 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 24A-0116CP 3940 Express Services LLC IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF 3940 EXPRESS SERVICES LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO OPERATE AS A COMMON CARRIER BY MOTOR VEHICLE FOR HIRE. a. Filing Date and Party: 03/11/2024 3940 Express Services LLC Description: Application for a Certificate of Publi  more

NEW YORK, April 25 (TNSres) -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news release: Con Edison is investing in innovative energy infrastructure to support a transition away from carbon-emitting fossil fuels while maintaining its reliable service and preparing for the accelerating threat of climate change. The company is marking Earth Week with the release of its annual Sustainability Report in which it outlines its strategy for these and o  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news: * * * Revisions to DOE's Environmental Review Rule Will Cut Costs and Delays for Key Grid Resilience and Clean Energy Projects * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is amending DOE's list of categories of projects which, because they typically do not have significant environmental impacts, qualify for the simplest form of environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). DOE is simplif  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news: * * * When Finalized, Loan Will Support New Manufacturing of EV Production Technology at Texas Plant--Creating More Than 1,300 Good-Paying Jobs and Supporting President Biden's Efforts to Build a Clean Transportation Future * * * As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through its Loan Programs Office (LPO) today announced the closing of a $362 million loan t  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news: * * * DOE Announces New Federal Permitting Rule To Slash Transmission Review Timelines in Half While Maintaining Integrity of the Environmental Review Process, New $331 Million Investment to Add More Than 2,000 Megawatts Across the Western U.S. Grid * * * In a continued commitment to bolster the U.S. power grid, today the Biden-Harris Administration announced a final transmission permitting reform rule and a new  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news: * * * Funding from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda Will Develop More Affordable, Sustainable Production Processes, and Create Good-Paying Jobs Throughout the Nation * * * As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $17.5 million for four projects that will help lower the costs and reduce the environmental impacts of the onshore prod  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Earthjustice issued the following statement on April 22, 2024: * * * Today, the Biden administration announced 60 awardees for the $7 billion in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 'Solar for All' Program. The grants, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, will go to states, territories, tribes, municipalities, and nonprofits across the country to fund residential distributed solar projects in low-income and disadvantaged communities. The Solar for All Progra  more

SEATTLE, Washington, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Alaska Energy Authority and the Tanana Chiefs Conference have each been selected to receive $62,450,000 through th  more

SEATTLE, Washington, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Bonneville Environmental Foundation has been selected to receive $56,540,000 through the Solar for All grant compe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Illinois Finance Authority has been selected to receive $1  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Minnesota Commerce Department's Division of Energy Resourc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting has b  more

SEATTLE, Washington, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Oregon Department of Energy has been selected to receive $86,600,000 through the Solar for All grant competition   more

SEATTLE, Washington, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Washington State Department of Commerce has been selected  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and rural households * * * Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the West Virginia Office of Energy has been selected to receive $106 million through the Solar for All grant competition to develop long-lasting solar programs th  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has been selected to   more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * Coalition for Green Capital and MHA Nation to receive Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced The Coalition for Green Capital an  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * Colorado Energy Office and Oweesta Corporation to receive Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Colorado Energy Office and Owee  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * Selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Bonneville Environmental Foundation has been selected to receive $  more

HELENA, Montana, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * Selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Bonneville Environmental Foundation has been selected to receive $  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 24 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release: Constellation (Nasdaq, CEG), the nation's largest producer of carbon-free energy, recently welcomed Miss America 2023 and nuclear engineer Grace Stanke as a new full-time employee. An outspoken advocate for zero-carbon nuclear energy during her tenure as Miss America, Stanke is now turning her passion into a full-t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 24 -- GTI Energy issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Frontier Energy, Inc., GTI Energy, and the Center for Electromechanics at The University of Texas at Austin, today hosted the grand opening of a hydrogen research and demonstration facility. It was developed as part of the "Demonstration and Framework for H2@Scale in Texas and Beyond" project, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office. This first-of-its-  more

HILO, Hawaii, April 25 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Hawaiian Electric has lifted its call for energy conservation on Hawaii Island. Customers may resume their normal use of electricity. The company's Keahole CT-5 unit is online ahead of schedule following a major maintenance overhaul. In addition, the company's Puna Steam unit and Kanoelehua CT-1 unit have been repaired and are online. Combined, these units have up to 53 megawatts of generating capa  more

HONG KONG, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: A team of researchers led by Professor Philip C.Y. Chow from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has made a significant breakthrough in the field of organic photovoltaics. Their research, titled "The role of interfacial donor-acceptor percolation in efficient and stable all-polymer solar cells", paves the way for more sustainable and viable solar energy solut  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release: The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs held a field hearing this week in Plano, Texas titled, "Drilling Down: Oversight of the Challenges and Opportunities Facing U.S. Energy Production" to discuss the impact the Biden Administration's policies and regula  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 24 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Progress on electricity transition across states highlights the need for them to strengthen regulatory frameworks and develop transition plans. * * * Key Takeaways: Karnataka and Gujarat, the top performers in 2023, maintained strong performance in 2024. They continue to perform well in power sector decarbonisation and are well-positioned to accelerate the  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Trailblazing electrochemist Kyoung-Shin Choi has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, honoring her work developing and understanding electrodes and catalysts for use in electrochemical and photoelectrochemical applications critical to creating a sustainable future. These applications include sustainable and environmentally benign production of fuels, chemicals, fertilizers a  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 25 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: La Trobe University will purchase 100 per cent renewable energy as part of its commitment to be Net Zero by 2029. The University has entered into a Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA) with global energy leader Iberdrola, enabling it to purchase electricity from a renewable source, and by 2028 all electricity purchased will be 100 per cent emissions-free. The agreement paves the way for La Trobe to eliminate   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, April 24 (TNSres) -- Lamar University issued the following news: Lamar University embraced Earth Day with a unique and eco-conscious celebration aimed at educating students about sustainability while treating them to solar-powered smoothies. The smoothies were provided by Schneider Electric. The partnership with Schneider Electric underscores Lamar University's commitment to promoting renewable energy and sustainable practices on campus. "Earth Day has been celebrated since   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Today, Governor Whitmer announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the State of Michigan $156 million to lower the cost of community and rooftop solar for thousands of low-income and disadvantaged community households across the state, saving eligible households 20% on their utility bills and providing additional meaningful benefits. "Michigan is comm  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 24 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Governor Tim Walz today announced Minnesota has received $62 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for solar projects that will help families save on energy costs. The Solar for All grant will support a variety of solar programs serving low-income and disadvantaged communities. "We can tackle climate change while saving families money. These grants are a great examp  more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority issued the following news on April 24, 2024: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced three agreements for multiple sites for potential renewable energy development in the Southern Tier, Western New York, and Long Island. Under these memorandums of understanding (MOU), NYSERDA's Build-Ready Program will work closely with Ithaca College, City of Niagara Falls,   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: Since joining the Lab in 2018, NETL Associate Counsel Kari Skovira has established herself as a leader in the implementation of U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) responsibilities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Interagency Agreement under the Clean Air Act between NETL and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). H  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities was selected to receive $156.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Solar for All grant program.  more

NEW YORK, April 24 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Today, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) announced the advancement of a key commitment in New York City's Green Economy Action Plan to develop a clean and renewable energy system. The NYCIDA approved four battery energy storage projects located in Queens and Staten Island. Battery energy sto  more

NEW YORK, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority was selected to receive $249.8 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Solar for All grant  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article: * * * Abstract It is of imperative interests for regional transmission organizations (RTOs) to effectively extract actual load profiles at transmission nodes with significant behind-the-meter solar generation, which remains a gap in the existing technology paradigm. This paper proposes an explicit yet efficient linear estimator to disaggreg  more

LONDON, England, April 25 -- Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it features physical chemistry, chemical physics and biophysical chemistry, published research articles on the following topics in its April 28, 2024, edition (Vol. 26, Issue 16): * Nano-protrusions in intercalated graphite: understanding the structural and electronic effects through DFT * Impact of long-range attraction on desorption kinetics * Deep Mind 21   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Researchers propose design changes to improve module circularity in the solar industry * * * Solar energy is helping reduce the United States' dependence on fossil fuel, but solar manufacturers have neglected design changes that would benefit recycling technologies for modules once they hit their 25-year lifespan. Paul Leu, B.P. Faculty Fellow and profe  more

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, the Puerto Rico Office of Management and Budget was selected to receive $156.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Solar for All grant   more

NEW YORK, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency selected four agencies in EPA Region 2, which includes New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, to receive a total of almost $625 million through the Solar for All grant program. The funding will be leveraged to develop long-lasting solar programs that enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to benefit fr  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 11 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 11 comprises Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada and Mariana Islands. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winners will be notified in the late spring. MOE Awa  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: By Adam Winer Today, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 60 grants, worth up to $7 billion, for states, territories, Tribal governments, municipalities, and nonprofits for its Solar for All program. The program is expected to benefit over 900,000 households in low-income communities and generate roughly $350 million in annual energy savings by increasing access to affordable  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: When hurricanes threaten tropical shores, "super grids" could come to the rescue. Caribbean islands are starting to shift away from importing expensive fossil fuels, using instead their own abundant sun and wind to make electricity. However, their frequent hurricanes can put a damper on solar energy generation. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Na  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 25 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Danielle Sullivan The sixth annual Invent for the Planet event was hosted at Ecole Nationale Arts et Metiers (ENSAM) in Aix-en-Provence, France. Marking its first international hosting, the event brought together minds from across the globe to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges over a 48-hour period. Throughout the event, participants delved into a myriad of topics,  more

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, April 24 -- The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan issued the following remarks on April 23, 2024, by Ambassador Donald Blome at the inauguration ceremony of balochistan police training college: * * * AMBASSADOR BLOME: A-Salaam-o-alaykum and good afternoon. Thank you, Chief Minister and Inspector General, for your hospitality and your thoughtful remarks. Today, we celebrate the inauguration of the new Police Training College campus in Quetta, a four-year, $5.35 million dollar part  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 24 -- The United Methodist Church issued the following news release: Steps from Uptown, Charlotteans and city visitors are invited to see a state-of-the-art solar-powered disaster response trailer that combines environmental sustainability with the disaster ministry of The United Methodist Church. An educational display of this technology will be on view at the Charlotte Convention Center's "Layby area" on East Brooklyn Village Avenue between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * EPA announces selectees for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President's Investing in America agenda * * * Today, the Virgin Islands Energy Office was selected to receive approximately $62.5 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Solar for All grant program. The   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, issued the following news release: The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee, made up of leading U.S. solar manufacturers from across the country (Convalt Energy, First Solar, Meyer Burger, Mission Solar, Qcells, REC Silicon, and Swift Solar), represented by DC law firm Wiley Rein LLP, today filed a set of antidumping and countervailing duty petitions with the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and the U.S. Department   more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, April 24 -- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, issued the following news release: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society presented awards for its 2024 Student Research Showcase. The virtual competition included 213 student presentations across 13 disciplinary categories. Monetary awards were given for first and second place winners in the high school, undergraduate, and graduate divisions. Additional prizes were awarded for the top overal  more