COVENTRY, England, July 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: The University of Warwick will be at the forefront of research into fast-charging batteries and solar power thanks to a pound sterling1.4 million grant. Dr Michael Hope from Warwick's Department of Chemistry is the recipient of the new grant, which will investigate more efficient and durable materials in sustainability devices, such as solar panels. The aim of Dr Hope's research is to find ways  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 12 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following order denying stay of decision (Case No. 24-07-035): * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Order Instituting Rulemaking to Revisit Net Energy Metering Tariffs Pursuant to Decision 16-01-044, and to Address Other Issues Related to Net Energy Metering. ORDER DENYING STAY OF DECISION 23-11-068 On November 11, 2023, we issued Decision (D.) 23-11-068 (Decision)  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news release: * * * Windmar Home/Windmar PV Energy failed to include bonuses in overtime calculation * * * GUAYNABO, PR - A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has recovered $238,746 in overtime wages owed to 1,024 solar panel and system installers employed by a renewable energy company in Puerto Rico that failed to include various bonuses in their salaries and calculated overtime wages incorre  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Legislation will help the U.S. obtain the critical minerals necessary for our clean energy future Senator John Hickenlooper joined seven of his colleagues to introduce the bipartisan Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act, which works to ensure that the U.S., its allies, and global partners can count on a diverse and secure end-to-end supply of critical minerals. "Our clean energy future  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, July 16 -- Howard Community College issued the following news release: Howard Community College (HCC) proudly announces a new articulation agreement with the Power52 Foundation, co-founded by visionary Cherie Brooks and NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis. The agreement enables students who have completed Power52's Energy Professional Training Program and Solar Curriculum to transfer to the HCC Skilled Building Trades associate degree (A.A.S.) program. "This promising future for ou  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is releasing two new industry standards for public comment to promote the U.S. solar and storage industry's ongoing efforts to promote consumer protection. The new standards are designed to ensure transparent, ethical solar sales practices and to raise the bar for safety and durability of rooftop solar and storage installations.   more

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, July 16 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Andrews issued the following news: A new Chair in Energy appointment by the University of St Andrews heralds a groundbreaking era in battery technology research, crucial for addressing the climate emergency. The University of St Andrews, in partnership with the Faraday Institution, is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Venkataraman Thangadurai as its new Chair in Energy. Professor Thangadurai, who joins St Andrew  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 16 -- The University of the Incarnate Word issued the following news release: * * * National Group award to be used for Library project at UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine * * * The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that it is one of just five institutions internationally who have been awarded a grant by EBSCO Information Services. The grant funds will be used to install rooftop solar panels on the library at the UIW School of Osteopathic   more