WASHINGTON, May 16 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association issued the following news release: The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the U.S. Treasury released new guidance on the domestic content bonus credit for qualifying wind, solar, and energy storage technologies: "The domestic manufacturing incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act are essential to strengthen America's clean energy supply chain. We c  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, May 17 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news: Governor Mike Dunleavy extends his appreciation to the Alaska Legislature for a collaborative and successful 2024 session. Crucial legislation addressing energy, carbon capture, food security and public safety all passed this session. "We are proud to have passed several bills this session that move Alaska forward," said Governor Dunleavy. My administration will spend the interim preparing new initiatives for ne  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-Ill.) introduced the Getting Renewable and Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Appraisals Act, legislation to encourage energy-efficient and clean energy features to be considered as part of the residential home buying and appraisal process. "By cutting energy costs and reducing emissions, energy-efficient and clean energy h  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSres) -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: President Biden announced today he is raising protectionist tariffs on various Chinese imports, like electric vehicles, solar cells, semiconductors, and advanced batteries, ostensibly to fight back against Beijing subsidizing domestic producers. Competitive Enterprise Institute energy and trade experts expect that, as usual, tariffs will do more to increase costs for American c  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: At the Vatican Climate Summit, Governor Newsom spoke before other governors, mayors and civic and faith leaders from around the globe, highlighting California's nation-leading efforts on clean energy and calling out the propaganda and lies from Big Oil. While in Vatican City, the Governor and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom had an audience with Pope Francis. His Holiness a  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced resources from several federal agencies for projects that will bolster health services, economic development, infrastructure, education programs, environmental cleanup, and public housing projects across West Virginia. More information on the projects can be found below: HHS FUNDING:   more

SALISBURY, North Carolina, May 17 -- Catawba College issued the following news: Catawba College received a Gold STARS rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. They are one of only three higher education institutions in North Carolina with an active Gold ranking. The AASHE STARS rating system is the leading tool for colleges and universities to measure their sustainab  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Polis celebrated new Department of Energy federal grants awarded to two Colorado companies to support Colorado's clean energy future through innovative solar projects. These investments will help Colorado reach its climate and clean energy goals, improving air quality and making the state more sustainable. "Colorado is leading the transition to 100% renewable energy, pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSres) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 14, 2024: * * * Experts React: Energy and Trade Implications of Tariffs on Chinese Imports By Joseph Majkut, William Alan Reinsch, Scott Kennedy, Emily Benson, Gracelin Baskaran, Jane Nakano and Quill Robinson On May 14, 2024, the White House announced (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/14/fact-sheet-president-biden-takes-action-to-protec  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSres) -- The Department of Energy's Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability issued the following news on May 15, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) today announced the selectees of $15 million in awards to show that new Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies will work reliably and cost effectively in the field. LDES will transform the electric grid to meet the nation's growing need for clean, reliable, efficient,   more

LONDON, Ontario, May 16 -- Western University issued the following news: By Jeff Renaud Climate change and severe weather are the primary challenges facing year-round berry production in Canada. Western University professor Joshua Pearce and the Free Appropriate Sustainable Technology (FAST) research group have devised a food security solution to address these global threats by developing a net zero energy farm, which extends the growing season of berries and greatly exceeds average Canadian y  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 16 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, May 20, 2024 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Tuesday, May 21, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 46046; ALJ: SCHUSTER; TIME: 9:00 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: HUSTON; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 (Prehearing Conference) COMPLAINT OF MITCHELL PLASTICS AGAINST INDIANA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC. AND THE CITY OF CHARLESTOWN, INDIANA CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF FIRE PRO  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 16 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * While the country is adding renewable energy capacity at a faster pace than coal, the share of coal-fired generation is still high * * * Key Takeaways: Coal's share in total power generation capacity in India dropped below 50% for the first time in several decades in the first quarter of 2024. * * * A record 69+ gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy tenders w  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its May 16, 2024, edition (Vol. 128, Issue 19): Structure, Spectroscopy, and Reactivity of Molecules and Clusters: * BODIPY-Based Macrostructures: A Design Strategy toward Enhancing the Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells * Vibronic Correlations in Molecular Strong-Field Dynamics * Removing the Barrier in O-O Bond   more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it advances in physical chemistry, chemical physics and materials science, published research articles on the following topics in its May 16, 2024, edition (Vol. 15, Issue 19): Physical Insights into Quantum Phenomena and Function: * Unraveling a Cavity-Induced Molecular Polarization Mechanism from Collective Vibrational Strong Coupling Physical Insights into   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Journal of the American Chemical Society, a scientific journal that provides research essential to the field of chemistry, published research articles on the following topics in its May 15, 2024, edition (Vol. 146, Issue 19): Communications: * Single-Molecule Stoichiometry of Supramolecular Complexes * Synthesis of Cycloaliphatic Polyamides via Palladium-Catalyzed Hydroaminocarbonylative Polymerization * Nickel-Catalyzed Enantioselective Reductive Arylation of Comm  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on May 14, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water released the following statement following the Announcement that the Biden Administration will take action to protect American workers and businesses from China's unfair trade practices. Kaptur, has strenuously urged the Administration to aggressively punish child and low wage  more

LANCASTER, England, May 17 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news on May 16, 2024: Thousands of solar panels and an array of heat pumps - which between them will virtually eliminate the use of gas to heat Lancaster's Bailrigg campus - have both taken a major step closer to reality today. Already one of the highest producers of renewable energy out of all UK universities and home to one of the largest groups of environmental science research groups in Europe, Lancaster Unive  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 16 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2023-00332) on May 14, 2024: * * * NAUTILUS SOLAR ENERGY, Request for Determination of Continuous Construction Pursuant to Section 3(K)(4)(c)(ii) of Chapter 313 for Presque Isle 1 Solar , LLC ORDER BARTLETT, Chair; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY The Commission determines Nautilus Solar Energy (Nautilus) has not demonstrated that it has engaged in continuous on-site construction eff  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 16 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The MIT senior calculates how renewables and EVs impact the grid. * * * By Deborah Halber, MIT Energy Initiative MIT senior Elaine Siyu Liu doesn't own an electric car, or any car. But she sees the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewables on the grid as two pieces of an energy puzzle she wants to solve. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that the number of pub  more

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 15, 2024: * * * To: Erik Schiemann, 200 Harborside Drive Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Gillie Park Solar Project, LLC Dear Erik Schiemann: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation  more

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 15, 2024: * * * To: Erik Schiemann, 200 Harborside Drive Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Lyon Place Solar Project, LLC Dear Erik Schiemann: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation   more

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 15, 2024: * * * To: Rod Viens, 6940 Columbia Gateway Dr, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21046 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Royal Solar Partners, LLC Dear Rod Viens: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted ha  more

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 15, 2024: * * * To: Rod Viens, 6940 Columbia Gateway Dr, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21046 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Ruler Solar Partners, LLC Dear Rod Viens: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted ha  more

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 15, 2024: * * * To: Zoe Berkery, 228 Park Ave S, PMB 23351, New York, NY 10003 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - West Shore Solar LLC Dear Zoe Berkery: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been revi  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- NASA issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) announced Thursday they signed an agreement to expand NASA's work on the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover, an ESA-led mission launching in 2028 that will search for signs of ancient life on the Red Planet. With this memorandum of understanding, the NASA Launch Services Program will procure a U.S. commercial launch provider for the Rosalind Franklin rover. The agency will also provi  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The White House issued the following remarks on May 16, 2024, by National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard at an event at the Center for American Progress on responding to the challenges of China's industrial overcapacity: * * * As Prepared for Delivery It is a pleasure to join you at the Center for American Progress. Today, I want to talk about the President's investment agenda and the trade enforcement that is necessary to make sure American jobs and investment are not  more

SINGAPORE, May 16 (TNSres) -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release: * * * Many are Already Taking Action to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint * * * When provided with information about Singapore's 2050 goal, 65% of respondents from a recently completed survey expressed support for Singapore's target to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050/1, with an additional 17% saying they support a more ambitious timeline. This was despite the current low levels of awar  more

ASTORIA, New York, May 17 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, 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. NYCIDA closed its largest battery energy storage project to date, the East River Energy Storage Project, locate  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 17 -- The Orlando Utilities Commission issued the following news on May 16, 2024: Today, OUC--The Reliable One gathered with construction partners, dignitaries, and community leaders to cut the ribbon on OUC's state-of-the-art St. Cloud Operations & Maintenance Center, the first net-zero campus for a Florida utility. The $67 million, 24-acre campus will reach net-zero emissions through conservation, sustainable design and construction practices, and the use of renewable e  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: As a result of one of the largest environmental mitigation funds in Pennsylvania history, the Shapiro Administration, through an advisory board at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) made up of environmental and community advocates, has recommended funding for 21 projects to benefit the environment, heath, and quality of life of the Beaver C  more

LONDON, England, May 16 -- 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 May 21, 2024, edition (Vol. 26, Issue 19): * Phase textures of metal-oxide nanocomposites self-orchestrated by atomic diffusions through precursor alloys * Molecular-scale understanding of diluent effects on ligand assembly for m  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 15 (TNSres) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Today the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) concluded deliberations on Xcel Energy's first Clean Heat Plan with a preliminary approval for a portfolio of resources that will substantially reduce emissions from the natural gas utility through investment in building electrification and energy efficiency. A final written order is expected in the coming weeks. The approved plan brings a budget of up to  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 17 -- The California Manufacturers and Technology Association issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed Tandem PV, an innovative solar energy startup, to the organization today. The Silicon Valley startup is leading the charge to develop and commercialize a more powerful and affordable solar panel using perovskite technology, which many have described as the future of solar energy. "Addi  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 16 -- The North Carolina Waste Awareness and Reduction Network issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: With the global climate crisis at a point of desperation, power bills soaring and Duke Energy stifling renewables while aggressively expanding fossil fuels, clean energy group NC WARN and allies are calling for state leaders to finally consider - instead of suppressing - the fastest, cheapest and most equitable way to phase out climate-wrecking power plan  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: Chairman Coons, Ranking Member Graham, and distinguished members of this committee, thank you for inviting me to testify on the Administration's Fiscal Year 2025 budget request for the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). It is an honor to appear before you as EXIM's Chair and President of the Board of Directors and to thank you for your support in passing  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: Guidance Provides Additional Clarification Around Eligibility Determination for Domestic Content Bonus in the Inflation Reduction Act Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released additional guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) domestic content bonus, part of President Biden's economic strategy to boost American manufacturing and iron and steel produc  more

HELSINKI, Finland, May 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: Waste computers and cell phones, solar panels and other electronic waste are becoming an important source of noble metals alongside mining. Researchers at the University of Helsinki have developed sustainable dissolution methods for noble metals. The extraction methods currently in use consume a lot of energy and are detrimental to the environment. The method of roasting is particularly dangerou  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The White House issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: This week, President Biden took action to protect investments in America by increasing tariffs on $18 billion of imports from China. This action will combat China's unfair trade practices and support the President's historic investments in American steel and aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and other strategic sectors. President Biden's actions are pro-worker, pro-union, and pr  more