WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 5 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * An Interview with Steve Kochis, Connecticut Energy Market Lead * With more than two decades of experience in Connecticut land development and over eight years of focused renewable energy work, Steve Kochis leads VHB's Connecticut Energy team and has spent years de  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * California Assembly rushes through bill to break millions of rooftop solar contracts Utility-backed measure threatens property values, electricity bills for millions of residents * SACRAMENTO - In a surprise maneuver late Tuesday, the California State Assembly passed a controversial bill to support utilities' war on rooftop solar - posing a threat to home values and utility bills f  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Connecticut Legislature Advances Climate Measures in 2025 Session * HARTFORD, Conn. - As the 2025 legislative session comes to a close, Sierra Club Connecticut is celebrating key victories for climate, environmental justice, and public health. Among the most important bills passed this year are Senate Bill 9 and House Bill 5004 --comprehensive climate legislation that will move the state cl  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 6 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release: * * * Constellation's Calpine Deal Clears Texas Regulatory Review PUCT endorsement is another step forward in transaction that will create America's leading reliable and clean energy provider, with coast-to-coast presence * BALTIMORE (June 5, 2025) - Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG) today announced it has received reg  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Statement on President Trump's 2026 Budget Request * Heinrich and Lujan: "Trump's budget is an attack on New Mexicans" WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, released the following statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 (F  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, June 6 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Increased battery energy storage system (BESS) adoption presents opportunities for grid modernization and system planning in Pakistan Rapid solarization and accelerating BESS adoption require strategic policies and infrastructure development * A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) highlights that Pakistan's rapid a  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Manufacturing Experts Warn Republicans' Tax Bill Would "Weaken America's Economic and National Security" * Washington, D.C. -- Leading manufacturers are warning that the Republican tax bill would "weaken America's economic and national security" by gutting Federal manufacturing incentives. U.S. critical mineral and battery producers are sounding the alarm over the GOP tax bill's changes to Feder  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12557) on June 4, 2025, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie. Here are excerpts: * * * Nuclear Power Tax Credits Congress is currently considering legislation that would modify the federal income tax code, including changes to tax policies affecting nuclear power generation. This Insight describes existing tax credits for nuclear power and briefly discusses proposed refo  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * On the House Floor: Fedorchak touts wins for North Dakotans, Americans in One Big Beautiful Bill * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor to highlight the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill for North Dakota families, energy producers, farmers, and all Americans tired of Washington's waste and overreach. This sweeping legislative package puts more   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Leads Clean Energy and Climate Initiatives in the FY26 Appropriations Package * Washington, D.C. - On World Environment Day, U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin announced a series of federal initiatives he's leading to accelerate climate solutions and clean energy innovation. As part of the House Appropriations process for Fiscal Year 2026, Rep. Mullin led 21 lawmakers in submitting a range of fu  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 6 -- Save the Sound issued the following news release: * * * MIDNIGHT WRAP-UP: Environmental Outcomes of the 2025 Connecticut Legislative Session Wins on climate, steps toward healthier waters, and successful protection of your environmental rights * New Haven, CT - The 2025 Connecticut State Legislative Session was a positive one for our environment. After several years of inaction, the legislature passed two climate bills, working to get us back on track towar  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Marsha Blackburn Call for Investigation into Communist China's Potential Solar Power 'Kill Switch' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, following reports that rogue communication devices were found in Chinese solar power invertors, Senators Rick Scott and Marsha Blackburn sent a letter to Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler urging him to launch an immediate in  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Texas Environmental Groups Detail the Positives and Negatives of the State Legislative Session * AUSTIN, Texas -- Today, three prominent state-based environmental organizations offered their assessment of the 89th Texas Legislature, which concluded on Monday, regarding environmental issues. The organizations highlighted advancements in energy, renewable investments, building codes, water manag  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Tiffany Demands PSC to Prioritize Baseload Power Sources, Ensure Affordable Energy for Wisconsinites * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Summer Strand, Chair of the Public Service Commission (PSC), calling for Wisconsin to lead the way in affordable energy production. Specifically, the letter asks the PSC not to prematurely close coal-fired plants and ensure re  more