SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 22 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following final resolution (No. E-5316) on May 20, 2024: * * * Southern California Edison Company's Amendments to its Mid-Term Reliability Energy Storage Contracts with Silver Peak Solar, LLC. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves Southern California Edison's amendments to two mid-term reliability (MTR) energy storage contracts for the Silver Peak II and Silver Peak III projects (Silver Peak Projects/ Contracts  more

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, May 23 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: Today, Governor Polis traveled to Northern Colorado to sign bills into law. Governor Polis visited North Range Behavioral Health in Greeley with bill sponsors to sign bills that support Colorado's healthcare workforce and ensure Coloradans have access to the care and healthcare information they need. * SB24-115 - Mental Health Professionals Practice Requirements, sponsored by Sena  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed two bills into law that will reduce emissions, spur renewable energy development and create jobs. "New technologies can help Colorado meet our climate goals, improve our air quality, save money on energy, and create jobs," said Rep. Karen McCormick, D-Longmont, sponsor of HB24-1346 and SB24-212. "The new laws signed today will advance geologic storage to  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, May 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * New catalyst transforms carbon dioxide from industrial emissions into commonly used chemicals * * * Lurking within the emissions from many industrial operations is an untapped resource -- carbon dioxide (CO2). A contributor of greenhouse gas and global warming, it could instead be captured and converted to value-added chemicals. In a collaborative projec  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to Donald Trump's visit to Dallas and Houston, DNC spokesperson Cameron Niven released the following statement: "The only Texans Donald Trump is fighting for are the ultra-rich - like the ones he's here to see - not working families. During his first term, Trump gave handouts to the ultra-wealthy and largest corporations while he attacked Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid at the expens  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued the following summary of a report (No. ERR-330) on May 21, 2024: * * * What Is the Issue? Federal policies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from electricity generation, including the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, are projected to lead to growth in renewable energy capacity. Although the amount of land directly affected by a solar or wind farm is small (relative to the amount of farm  more

SAN DIEGO, California, May 23 -- EDF Renewables, a renewable energy developer, issued the following news release: EDF Renewables North America and Enbridge Inc, a leading North American energy infrastructure company (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB), celebrated today with more than 100 guests, the completion and start of commercial operation of the 150 MWac Fox Squirrel Solar Phase 1. When all three phases are completed at the end of 2024, the 577 MWac project will be one of the largest utility-scale sola  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 23 -- Entergy issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: Entergy Louisiana's proposal to add up to three gigawatts of economic solar power to its generation portfolio has been approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, marking the largest renewable power expansion in state history. "This approval underscores our commitment to meeting operational and sustainability needs, driving economic development, and protecting the environment," said Phillip Ma  more

AKRON, Ohio, May 23 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: Speaking at the company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) President and Chief Executive Officer Brian X. Tierney said FirstEnergy has become a stronger and more resilient company with a foundation of integrity and a very bright future. "We have a strong foundation, clear focus and robust strategy to deliver long-term value to our shareholders, customers, communities and employees," he said.   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Michigan's local leaders overwhelmingly support adding rooftop solar infrastructure in their communities, while a majority strongly oppose developing nuclear power. Those are among the key findings in the latest Michigan Public Policy Survey (https://closup.umich.edu/michigan-public-policy-survey) conducted by the Ford School's Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy.   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee hearing titled "Green Building Policies: Jeopardizing the American Dream of Homeownership." "Thank you, Chairman Duncan, and our witnesses for appearing before   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation released the following testimony by Rob Joyce, former director of cybersecurity at the National Security Agency, from a hearing dated May 15, 2024, entitled "Red Alert: Countering the Cyberthreat from China": * * * Honorable Chair, Vice Chair, and esteemed members of this Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today and discuss wh  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The 3200-megapixel Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera, the groundbreaking instrument at the core of the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, has arrived at the observatory site on Cerro Pachon in Chile. The U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science jointly fund the observatory. The camera will capture enormous, detailed images of the southern he  more

LEEDS, England, May 22 -- Leeds Beckett University issued the following news: Marketing experts at Leeds Beckett University have teamed up with Doncaster-based Westdale Group Ltd to support the company's ambitious plans for growth - and help them meet the increasing demand for home energy efficiency projects crucial to the Government's net zero plans. The project is a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), part-funded by the Government through Innovate UK. Academics based in Leeds Busi  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 22 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00039) on May 20, 2024: * * * BRIAR HYDRO ASSOCIATES, LP, Request for Approval of Certification For RPS Eligibility (Penacook Upper Falls Hydroelectric Facility) ORDER GRANTING NEW RENEWABLE RESOURCE CERTIFICATIONS BARTLETT, Chairman; and SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY On February 16, 2024, Briar Hydro Associates, LP requested certification of its 3.02 megawatt (MW) hydroelect  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: May 22, 2024 Manchin: We Can't be Open for Business if We Can't Keep the Lights On Yesterday, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) held a hearing to examine the opportunities, risks and challenges associated with growth in demand for electric power ("load growth") in the United States. During the hearing, Chairman Manchin discussed the main factors driving load  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Microsoft issued the following news release: Microsoft Corp. and G42 on Wednesday announced a comprehensive package of digital investments in Kenya, as part of an initiative with the Republic of Kenya's Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy. In collaboration with Microsoft and other stakeholders, G42 will lead the arrangement of an initial investment of $1 billion for the various components outlined in the comprehensive package. One of the Kenyan  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Michigan Public Policy Survey: Michigan local government officials' views on expanding energy infrastructure in their jurisdictions Michigan's local leaders overwhelmingly support adding rooftop solar infrastructure in their communities, while a majority strongly oppose developing nuclear power. Those are among the key findings in the latest Michigan Public Policy Survey conducted by the University of Michiga  more

NEW YORK, May 23 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: NYC Health + Hospitals today announced completion of its Climate Resilience Plan, a significant milestone in its commitment to ensuring the resilience of the health system's infrastructure in the face of climate change. The plan fulfills a key commitment under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Sector Climate Pledge, which NYC Health + Hospitals signed in May 2022. It is  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is awarding $980,256 in Environmental Education Grants to 56 projects that will promote environmental education and stewardship across Pennsylvania. Nearly all of the projects will support people in environmental justice communities, communities composed of Pennsylvanians that are more threatened by climate c  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 23 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have awarded $160,000 in grants to support farmers as they decarbonize their agricultural operations. The clean energy projects funded through this opportunity will further the reduction of the state's carbon footprint while reducing the energy burden of  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: Yesterday, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) held a hearing to examine the opportunities, risks and challenges associated with growth in demand for electric power ("load growth") in the United States. During the hearing, Chairman Manchin discussed the main factors driving load growt  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing to consider how federal programs support local waste management efforts to achieve a circular economy. Below is the opening statement of Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.), as prepared for delivery: "Today, we have gathered to talk about o  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, May 23 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: While charging your electric car, a flexible consumption can help the power system to integrate more renewables to the power grid. It benefits supply security and a faster transition to green energy - and it can save 6-10% on your bill. There is pressure on the power grid--and it's not just between 5-9 PM when dinner is in the oven. In six years, half of all cars in Denmark are expected t  more

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, May 23 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news on May 22, 2024: DTU students and researchers will test Power-to-X technologies in in the GreenLab industrial park in Skive to learn more about, for example, how to produce green hydrogen for heavy transport. This autumn, DTU's students and researchers will have access to a new electrolysis facility offering realistic training opportunities for optimizing production, consumption, and stora  more

BRYAN, Texas, May 23 -- The Texas A&M University System issued the following news release: BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The Texas A&M University System today took its first steps toward creating a peaker power network on land it owns across the state to help stabilize the Texas power grid during peak demand. Peaker power plants, also known simply as "peakers," are power plants typically used to provide electricity during periods of peak demand. They are an essential component of modern elec  more

TOKYO, Japan, May 23 (TNSres) -- Tokyo Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Au-decorated BiFeO3 nanocrystals are promising, efficient, and sustainable photocatalysts for environmental pollutant degradation, as shown by scientists at Tokyo Tech. Their findings on the mechanisms responsible for the enhanced photocatalytic activity of Au-BiFeO3 nanocrystals fabricated using a hydrothermal method enhance our understanding of noble-metal-semiconductor interactions, potentially   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the availability of a draft Categorical Exclusion and draft habitat conservation plan (HCP) for the Azalea Hybrid Power Project in Kern County, California. The draft HCP, prepared by SF Azalea, LLC, covers activities associated with the site preparation, infrastructure development, construction, and dec  more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Astrophysics University of Copenhagen astrophysicists help explain a mysterious phenomenon, whereby stars suddenly vanish from the night sky. Their study of an unusual binary star system has resulted in convincing evidence that massive stars can completely collapse and become black holes without a supernova explosion. * * * One day, the star at the center of our own solar system, the Sun, wi  more