WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Seeks Documents, Demands Answers Regarding Trump Interference in Revolution Wind Project * [Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, today wrote to the Department of the Interior demanding information as to why the Trump Administration issued a stop work order for the nearly complete Revolution Wind p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senate Dems Launch "Budget-Buster" Site Targeting GOP Costs [Axios] * "Energy, food, and health care prices are expected to rise next year on the heels of Trump's tariffs and massive tax cut bill" In case you missed it, as Americans across the country begin to feel the squeeze from reckless tariffs and the toxic Republican plan to spike costs, the DSCC launched GOPBudgetBuste  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * JEA Locks Jacksonville Into $1.57 Billion Gas Plant, Ignoring Cheaper, Cleaner Options * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -The Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) Board voted 6-0 to approve a $1.57 billion fossil fuel facility at the site of the former St. Johns River Power Park. The plant, which won't come online until 2031 or later, will saddle Jacksonville residents with decades of higher bills and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * Solar Industry Applauds Release of Final SMART 3.0 Regulations by Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources * BOSTON -- Today, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) issued final SMART 3.0 regulations. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the Alliance for the Climate Transition (ACT), and the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) ap  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 29 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * U of T-Nissan partnership to accelerate research at the intersection of EVs and electric grids The research collaboration will focus on enabling secure, scalable vehicle-to-grid systems in North America By Sayyeda Masood The University of Toronto has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with Nissan North America to advance electric vehicle- and grid-related research. The partnership, facilitated b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Virginia State Corporation Commission Protects Rooftop Solar in Appalachian Power Territory * The Commission rejected Appalachian Power's proposal, preserving Net Energy Metering for customer-owned solar RICHMOND, VA - Today the Virginia State Corporation Commission rejected a proposal by Appalachian Power Company that would have drastically reduced the value of customer-owned roof  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia PSC Secures Community-Championed Cost Reductions for Ratepayers * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Following the submission of over 5,000 community comments from West Virginians, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) has ruled on a proposed rate hike by American Electric Power (AEP). While the impact to customer bills is still unknown, the ruling included several significan  more