ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Jan. 20 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * Building towards a cleaner future: light driven green hydrogen production * Research X'cellence: Our StFX community leveraging expertise on today's most pressing challenges. At StFX, innovative research and creative activity are benefiting our communities, addressing some of today's most pressing challenges. Research X'cellence shines a spotlight on members of our inspiring educational communit  more

NEW DELHI, India, Jan. 20 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi issued the following news: * * * Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector Launched at IIT Delhi Power Minister inaugurates the Centre; says it will play a key role in supporting informed and forward-looking regulation * Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, Government of India, today inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at IIT Delhi. The Centre   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Part of Bipartisan Effort to Cut Red Tape for Residential Solar, Other Home Energy Systems * "A commonsense approach to harnessing Arizona's most abundant natural resource" Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani is part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers who want to make it easier for homeowners to get residential solar project permits. Representatives Susie Lee (NV-03  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 21 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * With planning, birds and floating solar can coexist By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle Solar panels on bodies of water in the northeastern U.S. might generate renewable energy but could also carry risks for birds, especially water birds. Now a new study provides a data-informed approach to siting floating solar that could protect water birds and others, with  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Study maps path to cut Europe's gas dependence exposed by war * The war in Ukraine sent shockwaves through Europe's energy system, exposing how deeply the region depends on imported natural gas, and how vulnerable that dependence can be during geopolitical crises. A new Cornell-led study finds that Europe could sharply reduce that vulnerability while accelerating climate action by expanding renewable energy and   more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * With planning, birds and floating solar can coexist * Solar panels on bodies of water in the northeastern U.S. might generate renewable energy but could also carry risks for birds, especially water birds. Now a new study provides a data-informed approach to siting floating solar that could protect water birds and others, without sacrificing the potential for energy generation. In the study, published Dec. 23 i  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 21 -- The Denver Foundation issued the following news: * * * The Denver Foundation awards $387,500 to 18 organizations working on policy change In 2025, The Denver Foundation awarded $387,500 to 18 organizations working to accelerate policy change at the local and state levels in alignment with our policy framework. The framework and policy principles outline the foundation's efforts toward advancement of our priority areas: climate and environment, economic opportunity  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Hello Team FCPS! I trust that my note finds you making the most of this beautiful weekend. In a reminder that this is winter, we are certainly experiencing chilly temperatures and even saw a bit of snow over the weekend, when I most appreciate seeing snow ;>) Please remember to find hats and mittens this evening as they will come in handy in the week ah  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University expert provides analysis on surging energy costs from artificial intelligence * The global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) has driven billions of dollars into new data centers, sharply increasing energy use and costs for consumers. Built to handle the massive computational power of AI workloads, these data centers are creating wholesale electricity costs as much as 26  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 -- The Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Groups Urge Court to End Federal Ban on Clean Energy Projects Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and other environmental groups have filed a friend of the court brief in support of a coalition of renewable energy industry groups challenging a series of actions taken by the Trump Administration to prevent federal permitting for wind and solar energy projects. "Federal agencies should be   more

PASADENA, California, Jan. 21 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's SunRISE SmallSats Ace Tests, Moving Closer to Launch The small satellites passed a crucible of tests, ending with a simulation of the intense vibrations of launch. * When the six tiny spacecraft of NASA's SunRISE (Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment) mission settle into their orbits high above Earth after launching later this year, they'll function as one giant radio dish t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Governor Sherrill Creates New Energy Opportunities on Day One * Governor signs multiple Day 1 executive or ders, directing development of a virtual power plant program, advanc ing siting and permitting reforms, and launching new clean energy solicitations TRENTON, NJ - Today, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a series of executive orders focused on affordability and clean energy  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 21 -- New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, an organization that says it works to elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey LCV Applauds Governor Sherrill's Day-One Executive Actions to Lower Energy Costs and Accelerate Clean Energy On her first day in office, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a comprehensive package of executive orders aimed at providing immediate financial relief to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's June 2025 report (PNNL-37841), authored by Malcolm P. Moncheur de Rieudotte and Jessica R. Kerby for DOE, details energy storage solutions addressing rural public power utilities' challenges: vast service territories inflating transmission/distribution costs, aging infrastructure vulnerability to severe weather (e.g., wildfires, storms), and limited upgrade funds--positioning batteries for bulk/ancillary services, renewable  more

HONG KONG, Jan. 20 -- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * PolyU develops hydrogel coating for solar panels, boosting power generation efficiency towards urban carbon neutrality * A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a simple and affordable hydrogel coating that not only enhances the heat dissipation in solar panels for cooling their " hot spots" effectively, but also increases power generation efficiency, ulti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Senate Passes Bipartisan Funding Bill with Peters-Led Wins to Strengthen Michigan's Infrastructure, Protect Great Lakes, Boost Clean Energy Production Bipartisan Bill Includes Funding to Support Ongoing Construction of Soo Locks Project * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured funding for high-impact, local public projects and Michig  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Solar and Storage Industry Statement on Gov. Sherrill Executive Orders Addressing Energy Affordability TRENTON, NJ - Today, on her first day in office, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed two executive orders addressing energy affordability. Following is a statement from Leah Meredith, Mid-Atlantic State Affairs Director for the Solar Energy Indus  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, Jan. 21 (TNSjou) -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * South Pole Telescope Detects Energetic Stellar Flares Near Center of Galaxy Texas Tech Physics Professor Tom Maccarone contributes to research peering deep into the Milky Way galaxy. By Doug Hensley Researchers from the South Pole Telescope project team looked deep into the center of the Milky Way, discovering powerful, surprising bursts of light from two accreting white dwarf systems. It marks the f  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Jan. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health issued the following news: * * * Global risk sharing can provide cost savings for hydropower-dependent countries Climate change can worsen the threat of drought, which puts countries that rely on water-based power (hydropower) to generate electricity at increasing risk. When droughts impact publicly owned power companies, which are particularly common in developing countri  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 21 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * The Power of Design: Architecture's Role in Helping People Heal Imagine a pathway surrounded by yellow, red, and orange flowers. It leads to a house made of reclaimed, soft-brown wood with large, welcoming windows, where the sun peeks through. Inside, natural light fills every corner. On the first floor, there is a craft room for creative activities like painting and knitting. Upstairs, there is an area f  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Engineers set efficiency world record for emerging solar cell material By Neil Martin Photovoltaic researchers at UNSW demonstrate best-ever results for emerging solar cell material antimony chalcogenide. UNSW engineers have made a major step forward in the development of a new type of solar cell that could help make future solar panels cheaper, more efficient and more durable. The res  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Jan. 21 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: * * * WVU professor teaches students why location matters In Mike Strager's classroom at West Virginia University, maps aren't just for spatial reference -- they're used to generate ideas. He teaches students to read the world around them using tools like geographic information systems and spatial reasoning, turning real places into insight, and often encouraging them to "map around and find out." The   more