WASHINGTON, May 14 -- ACS Applied Energy Materials, a journal that says it covers all aspects of materials, engineering, chemistry, physics and biology relevant to energy conversion and storage from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its May 13, 2024, edition (Vol. 7, Issue 9): Reviews: * Application and Prospects of Ni-Mn-Based Layered Oxide Cathodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries * Empowering Energy Storage Technology: Recent Breakthroughs and A  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, a journal from the American Chemical Society that says it features challenges of sustainability in the chemical enterprise and advance principles of green chemistry and green engineering, published research articles on the following topics in its May 13, 2024, edition (Vol. 12, Issue 19): Articles: * Continuum Model for Optimizing CO Reduction Gas Diffusion Electrodes * Choline Halide-Based Deep Eutectic Solvents as Biocompati  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 10 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 24A-0161CP-EXT Tava Cab IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF TAVA CAB LLC DOING BUSINESS AS TAVA CAB , FOR AUTHORITY TO EXTEND OPERATIONS UNDER CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NO. 55994 . a. Filing Date and Party: 04/01/2024 Tava Cab Description: Application for authority to extend Certificate of Public Conveni  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Delivers $721,098 to Help Local Businesses Slash Their Energy Costs, Promote Energy Efficiency Ryan secured federal funds for local businesses to invest in solar arrays, biodiesel infrastructure, cutting energy costs and expanding operating capacity Today, Congressman Pat Ryan delivered $721,098 in federal funds for local small businesses to slash their energy costs, promote energy efficie  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan from a hearing dated April 30, 2024, entitled "Fiscal Year 2025 Request for the Environmental Protection Agency": * * * Thank you, Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and members of the Committee. I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the U.S. Environmental  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security released the following testimony by Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm from a hearing dated May 1, 2024, entitled "The Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Energy Budget": * * * Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette, and Members of the Subcommittee, it is an honor to appear before you today to discuss the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget request for the Department of Energy ("the Depar  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 14 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board approved 11 New Mexico companies for funding to support workforce training for 116 new and current employees, Acting Economic Development Department (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Mark Roper announced today. Twelve awards were announced for eleven organizations, including one amended and two Step Up awards. The original Jo  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 14 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), through its Office of Strategy, Science and Technology (OSST), has awarded $3.4 million in competitive grant funding to seven New Mexico companies in the inaugural round of the Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program. First announced in September 2023, the New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program is a competitive state-fund  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with three other national labs, have developed a free online platform to help utilities understand how solar energy projects will affect the operation of their power systems. This capability can increase utilities' confidence in expanding their solar portfolios, protecting reliab  more

ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority issued the following news on May 13, 2024: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced the sixth round of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Carbon Challenge, making $10 million available as part of Round XIV of Governor Kathy Hochul's Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative announced [earlier today]. The C&I Carbon Challenge will accelerate decarbonizat  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) broke ground May 9 on the new Princeton Plasma Innovation Center (PPIC), a state-of-the-art office and laboratory building that signals a new era for PPPL, providing space for research supporting PPPL's expanded mission into microelectronics, quantum sensors and devices, and sustainability sciences.   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following statement on May 13, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) released the following statement celebrating the Biden Administration's historic $7 billion investment in the Solar for All program, including nearly $406 million for communities in and around Texas. "This is huge news for the Texas grid and for Texas renewable energy. The Biden Administration's new Solar for All program will invest billions in a clean   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: WISCONSIN - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced Wisconsin farmers and rural small business owners will receive more than $1.2 million in grants to make energy efficiency improvements, cut energy costs, and strengthen the resiliency of their operations. "Wisconsin farmers and small businesses power our rural communities, creating jobs and economic opportunity for families across the Badger S  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: Program created by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act provides up to 20-percentage point credit boost for projects in low-income and Tribal communities Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that applications will open at 9:00 a.m. ET on May 28, 2024 for the 2024 Program Year of the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program under Section 48(e)   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Metal halide perovskites have emerged in recent years as a low-cost, highly efficient semiconducting material for solar energy, solid-state lighting and more. Despite their growing use, a fundamental understanding of the origins of their outstanding properties is still lacking. A Husker scientist is aiming to find answers that could lead to the development of new materials and new   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * President Biden Takes Action to Protect American Workers and Businesses from China's Unfair Trade Practices President Biden's economic plan is supporting investments and creating good jobs in key sectors that are vital for America's economic future and national security. China's unfair trade practices concerning technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation are threatening American businesses a  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 13, 2024: * * * Through President Biden's historic Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration is cutting costs for hardworking American families in every corner of the country. President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, the largest-ever investment in clean energy and climate action, is already helping lower both the upfront cost of installing clean energy technologies and reducing housing c  more