WASHINGTON, July 7 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * DOE Takes Step to Extend Lives of Polluting Power Plants Under False Energy Emergency * Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a methodology to analyze reserve power margins across the country that systematically undercounts the contributions of clean energy to meet the nation's energy needs and protect system reliability. DOE plans to use this methodology to deem   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration issued the following news release: * * * EIA revises crude oil price forecast amid uncertainty and volatility but still expects prices will decrease * The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the Brent crude oil price to average less than $70 per barrel in 2025 and about $58 per barrel in 2026. In its July Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA revised its 2025 oil price forecast slightly u  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 [Category: Environment] -- Joanna Slaney, vice president for political and government affairs at the Environmental Defense Fund, issued a statement on July 4, 2025, criticizing President Trump's signing of a bill that she asserts will increase energy costs, endanger grid reliability, and worsen pollution. Slaney contended that the bill prioritizes fossil fuels over clean energy, unwisely removing tax credits that supported investments in wind, solar, and battery storage. She   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Governor Mills Signs Legislation to Establish Maine Department of Energy Resources * On July 2, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed legislation creating the Maine Department of Energy Resources, which will expand the role of the current Maine Governor's Energy Office (GEO). The new, cabinet-level department will focus on leading policy   more

FLINT, Michigan, July 9 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * How UM-Flint prepares students for the nation's fastest-growing careers By Logan McGrady The job market is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by advancements in technology, shifting economic demands, and new ways of working. While these changes can seem daunting, they also create exciting opportunities for those with the appropriate preparation. The right college degree can position learners   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 8, 2025: * * * Huffman Statement on White House Order Undermining Clean Energy Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement: "In his latest imperial edict, President Trump attacks clean energy -- targeting the very industries creating good-paying jobs, cutting costs for familie  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * LCV Statement on Executive Order to Phase Out Clean Energy Tax Credits * Washington, D.C.- In response to President Trump signing an executive order to phase out solar and wind tax credits, the League of Conservation Voters released the following statement from Vice President of Government Affairs, Sara Chieffo : "On the heels of the passage of the Big Ugly Bill, which i  more

AUBURN, Alabama, July 9 -- Auburn University issued the following news: * * * Power under pressure: Auburn Engineering professor explains how summer heat strains the grid By Joe McAdory When a recent Yahoo News headline warned that "Extreme Heat Is Straining the U.S. Power Grid," it echoed what many across the country have already experienced firsthand: flickering lights, skyrocketing energy bills and the uneasy hum of an air conditioning unit pushing to keep up. What happens to power syste  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, July 8 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Is Earth inside a huge void? 'Sound of the Big Bang' hints at possible solution to Hubble tension University of Portsmouth researcher leads joint effort to resolve the Hubble Tension - the gap between the universe's observed and predicted expansion speed * Earth and our entire Milky Way galaxy may sit inside a mysterious giant hole which makes the cosmos expand faster here than in neighbouring regio  more

SYDNEY, Australia, July 8 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * UNSW research projects backed by Australia's Economic Accelerator Innovate Program By Ashleigh Steele Four UNSW Engineering projects have been awarded funding in the first round of a government initiative designed to support nationally significant research and commercialisation. Projects directed by UNSW Sydney's Dr Vipul Agarwal, Mr Kai Zhao, Dr Ziheng Liu and Dr Aous Naman have been awarded a t  more