ITHACA, New York, Oct. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Advancing large-scale solar boosts farmland prices * A new Cornell study finds that the legislative support for solar projects in New York state has boosted the price of farmland, with positive and negative effects for various stakeholders. In the study, published Oct. 6 in Land Economics, researchers find that after New York state passed legislation supporting large-scale community solar farms in 2015, the pr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Carnegie Institution for Science issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Fast-moving asteroid found in Sun's glare Meet 2025 SC79, which has the second-fastest unique asteroid orbit in the Solar System. It orbits the Sun in just 128 days! * A newly discovered asteroid travels around the Sun in just 128 days--the second-fastest unique asteroid orbit in the Solar System. First observed by Carnegie Science astronomer Scott S. Sheppard on September 27, the a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Beige Book on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Sixth District was little changed. Employment levels were flat, and wages rose modestly. Prices increased at a moderate pace. Consumer spending fell somewhat, and leisure travel continued to soften. Activity in residential real estate declined, though commercial real estate was generally unchanged. Transportation declined mode  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Commerce Commission clears path to accelerate clean energy deployment before federal tax credits expire * Energy prices are at record highs and will rise again in 2026. Legislators must pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act to prevent future increases. SPRINGFIELD, IL --Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Illinois Solar Energy and Storage Ass  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Oct. 17 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Early retirement for coal-fired assets in Pakistan could demonstrate economic viability and replicability Success depends on stronger policy commitments and technical standards to unlock overseas financing * (IEEFA Asia): A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), Pakistan-China Institute, and Renewables First present  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Oct. 17 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Wind, solar and battery storage are the right solutions for Colorado, not unproven technologies Key Takeaways: Proposals for unproven and expensive SMR and gas with carbon capture technologies put PSCo's ratepayers at risk of significant future rate increases. The already high costs of SMRs, coupled with uncertain construction lead times and potential addit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: President Trump is Using His Shutdown to Inflict Maximum Pain on New Mexico and Terminate Energy Projects That Lower Costs for Families * "We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn't want." - President Trump on Government Shutdowns Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announcing it would termina  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Utilities Prepared to Meet Consumer Demand for Electricity and Natural Gas During Winter PSC Will Closely Monitor Natural Gas Supply Throughout the Winter Heating Season Discounts for Income-Eligible Customers Available * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that it expects the state's utilities will have adequate supplies   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Letting EVs take a load off the grid could result in 'negative emissions' while saving drivers money Drivers who smart charge their electric vehicles could not only offset the costs and emissions associated with charging, they could also spur the growth of renewable energy infrastructure Letting electric vehicles strategically charge from and discharge to the grid could spark environmental an  more

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Oct. 16 (TNSrpt) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Utrecht University is the first in the Netherlands to measure its biodiversity footprint Utrecht University (UU) is the first Dutch university to have its biodiversity footprint mapped by PRe Sustainability. This enables the university to investigate the impact of its activities on nature and biodiversity, both locally and globally. It helps UU make conscious choices for a future in which biodive  more