WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission has denied Duke Energy Kentucky Inc.'s, Cincinnati, Ohio, application to enter into up to $25 million in capital lease obligations. The utility had sought authorization to utilize capital leases as a flexible financing option for its capital requirements through December 31, 2026. Duke Kentucky initially filed its application on October 1, 2024, proposing to use capital leases for various assets, including operating equipment, softwar  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 30 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * Global recognition for groundbreaking green battery technology A biodegradable battery developed by researchers at Northumbria University has won a major international prize for its potential to transform the future of sustainable energy. The pioneering green battery, known as the BioPower Cell, has been awarded a prestigious Green Product Award 2025, competing with around 2,000 applicatio  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Endorses Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey Governor Bloomfield, NJ - Today, the New Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Mikie Sherrill for Governor, citing her outstanding record on environmental issues in Congress and her bold vision to tackle these challenges as New Jersey's next governor. The Sierra Club is the nation's oldest and largest grassroots envi  more