AALTO, Finland, March 14 (TNSjou) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Catalysis in a new light: Microscale interactions could enhance clean energy technologies A new study provides a more detailed view of how catalysts function during chemical reactions. The discovery could help develop more efficient materials for applications such as green hydrogen production and a more sustainable chemical industry. Catalysts power many technologies that modern life depends on. T  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * China Is Affected by the Iran Conflict in Multiple Ways * Key Takeaways 1 The conflict in Iran is affecting most parts of the world, but few as much as China. 2 While the United States reduced its dependence on Middle Eastern oil by increasing domestic production, China has increased its imports from the region, particularly from Iran. 3 China has been purchasing 90% of Iran  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Obama Admitted That Electricity Prices Would Skyrocket Under His Policies * Key Takeaways 1 In 2008, President Obama told the nation that his policies would make electricity prices skyrocket. 2 That, and a follow-up regulatory environment from the Biden administration, made it come to fruition by changing the U.S. electrical system, crippling its ability to maintain sufficien  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens Mitras manufacturing plant in Mexico earns LEED Platinum certification, becoming the first Siemens factory worldwide to achieve the highest standard for sustainable, energy-efficient industrial buildings Nuevo Leon, Mexico - The Siemens Mitras manufacturing plant in Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon, has earned the Plati  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Whitehouse, Heinrich Probe AI Companies About Plans for Colossal Gas-Powered Data Centers * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) today launched an   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy is prepared for another blast of winter * EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - (March 13, 2026) -Xcel Energy is monitoring and preparing for possible power outages due to high winds and snow across the Upper Midwest over the next few days. In addition to the wind today, forecasts show potential for heavy snow Saturday through Monday morning in northwestern Wisconsin with additional wind.   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy prepares for high winds and snow in the Upper Midwest * MINNEAPOLIS (March 12, 2026) -Xcel Energy is staffing additional field crews to prepare for possible power outages due to high winds and snow across the Upper Midwest over the next few days. Forecasts show severe wind gusts of up to 65 mph beginning this evening into Friday morning in portions of central and souther  more