WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that it has accepted for filing an application from Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC regarding a non-project use of lands and waters for the Keowee-Toxaway Hydroelectric Project. Located on the Toxaway, Keowee, and Little Rivers in Transylvania County, North Carolina, and Oconee and Pickens Counties, South Carolina, the proposed facility will be situated on Lake Keowee, near the Oconee Nuclear Station. Duke   more

ALFRED, New York, May 6 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Graduate student Naimul Haque develops top AI program in company competition Alfred University graduate student Naimul Haque has created a start-up company that utilizes artificial intelligence to ease the process of applying to graduate school. He hopes the experience he gained in the AI space while collaborating with undergraduate mechanical engineering student Jesse Buck will help him grow his fledgling v  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * CRES Forum Unveils New Report Highlighting Economic Benefits of American Blue Hydrogen WASHINGTON - Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum published a report titled, "The Economic Impact of American Blue   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-72) on the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act (H.R. 859), which aims to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on April 24, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 859, the "Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act", was introduced by Representative Fulcher   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 6 -- The Natural Resources Council of Maine issued the following news release: * * * Bill Will Power Maine Forward with 100% Clean Energy by 2040 May 5, 2025 (Augusta, ME) - A bill being considered by the Maine Legislature aims to reduce reliance on expensive oil and gas by ensuring homes, businesses, and vehicles are powered with 100% clean, affordable electricity by 2040. LD 1868 sponsored by Senator Mark Lawrence would expand Maine's existing Renewable Portfolio Stand  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 6 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub Project Completes First Deep Characterization Well A significant carbon management project led by Frontier Carbon Solutions LLC (Frontier) -- in partnership with the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) -- has completed the drilling of a deep characterization well. Drilling on a second well will begin as part of an effort to explore potential permanent carbon s  more