TUCSON, Arizona, July 3 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Utilities Provide Grants to Coal Plant Communities to Support Economic Development, Infrastructure and Planning Efforts Eighth Round of Grant Opportunities Now Available * PHOENIX - Two organizations serving Arizona communities impacted by the transition away from coal-fired power plants will receive grant funds to support their local economies from the Utilities' Grant Funding Program. The pr  more

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 2 -- The David Suzuki Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Call to build Canada's east-west electricity grid with renewable energy that upholds Indigenous rights * OTTAWA | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHINAABEG PEOPLE More than 100 groups from throughout Canada are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government to prioritize building out Canada's east-west electricity grid with renewable energy, while  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, July 3 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Big Four banks exposed over methane emissions Key Takeaways: Australia's Big Four banks have reduced their project finance to fossil fuel companies in recent years, but their overall financial exposure remains in the billions. Methane has been overlooked in banks' emissions accounting and reduction targets, despite its potent warming effect and its prevalen  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * NRC Accelerates Review of Kemmerer Power Station Construction Permit * The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has set a more aggressive schedule and aims to complete its review by the end of 2025 on TerraPower's construction permit application for Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Frequent and productive engagements with TerraPower, along with other efficiency gains, mean the NRC c  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, strongly opposed a Republican bill, criticizing its financial calculations and procedural handling. He warned the legislation would severely harm healthcare access for millions, particularly in rural areas, and undermine clean energy initiatives by taxing renewables while favoring coal. Wyden asserted the bill would weaken the nation's health, economic standing, and overall strength. * * * Here is   more