FOLSOM, California, April 22 -- The California Independent System Operator issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * California ISO releases 2024-2025 Draft Transmission Plan Stakeholder call scheduled for April 15 to review the plan and collect feedback FOLSOM, Calif. - The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has released its draft 2024-2025 Transmission Plan, recommending 31 total projects costing an estimated $4.8 billion at buildout. The vast majority of the pro  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on April 17, 2025, by research librarians Lynn J. Cunningham and Emily N. Peterson: * * * Connecting Constituents with Federal Assistance for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects: Resources for Individuals Congress has established programs and tax incentives to help individuals reduce their household energy costs, or to install renewable energy technology in their home  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 22 -- DarkSky International issued the following news release: * * * Diamond Mountain Retreat Center earns DarkSky Approved Lodging certification Bowie, Arizona Diamond Mountain Retreat Center, located in southeastern Arizona, has been officially designated as DarkSky Approved Lodging by DarkSky International. This prestigious recognition reflects Diamond Mountain's commitment to protecting the night sky through sustainable lighting practices while offering guests a on  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 21 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Earth Day Spotlight: The Science Behind Heat Pumps (Video) Peter Wirth has a two-fold strategy when it comes to renovating his home. The Brooklyn, New York, native has called Central New York home for more than 40 years. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in Fayetteville, New York, the 1960s-era Craftsman house he shares with his wife, daughter and their cat "Spice" not only features many attractive upgrades in   more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 21 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru Champions "Our Power, Our Planet" for Earth Day 2025 with Comprehensive Sustainability Initiatives In alignment with Earth Day's 2025 global theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru reaffirms its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship through its ongoing Four Seasons for Good initiatives. Recognising the urgen  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: As Jersey Utility Bills Increase 40% In a Year, Gottheimer Fights Back With 'Lower Utility Bills Plan' Above: Gottheimer joins local leaders to take on utility companies charging hardworking families. FORT LEE, NJ -- Today, April 21, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new action as part of his 'Lower Utility Bills Plan' to combat relentless utility price hikes c  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Solar and Storage Industry Launches New Grassroots Advocacy Platform to Turbocharge Efforts to Protect Energy Tax Credits Debut of "Solar Powers America" Comes as Congress Gears Up to Negotiate Reconciliation Package WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today launched Solar Powers America, a new grassroots advocacy platform to empower Americ  more

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Students help city of Ithaca earn LEED Gold certification When the city of Ithaca received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Cities certification from the U.S. Green Building Council in March, one group of constituents was particularly gratified: the Cornell student team that helped the city earn the distinction. Since fall 2022, the Cornell University Sustainable Design (CUSD) Sustainab  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * This Week in Climate Action - April 18, 2025 Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering court rulings requiring the release of frozen climate funds and the latest environmental attacks from the Trump administration. Be sure to follow LCV on Faceboo  more