FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, April 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Ameresco and Cook County Celebrate Completion of Solar Installation at Skokie Courthouse New solar installation at the Skokie Courthouse helps reduce operating costs and supports long term energy planning for Cook County facilities * Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solution  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13204) on April 16, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * China's 15th Five-Year Plan: S&T and Economic Priorities On March 12, 2026, the legislature of the People's Republic of China (PRC or China) approved China's 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (FYP) (2025-2030) and the Outline of Long-Term Go  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Interior Secretary Burgum On Failure To Comply With Federal Law On Status Of Renewable Projects * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), demanded an update from the U.S. Interior Department on the status of renewable energy projects that have been arbitrarily delayed by the agency, including pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Castor Channels Popular Anger at Energy Sec. Wright for Sky-High Electric and Fuel Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) grilled Trump-appointed Energy Secretary Chris Wright on policies that are costing Americans. Trump and GOP policies and their war with Iran are driving massive price hikes and inflation. Rep. Castor grilled Energy Secretary Chris Wri  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 18 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Engineering for a Climate-Resilient Fells Point JHU students design flood and energy solutions for bustling waterfront neighborhood. * Design Day is an annual showcase highlighting students' creativity, innovation, and ability to turn classroom theory into practical solutions for real-world challenges. Presented each spring by the Johns Hopkins University Whit  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news wrapup, This Week in Climate Action - April 17, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering Trump and Republicans' attacks on clean air and public lands, and state advancements in energy affordability and climate action. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook  more

PASADENA, California, April 18 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA Shuts Off Instrument on Voyager 1 to Keep Spacecraft Operating To conserve power, engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory needed to turn off one of the science instruments on the most distant spacecraft ever built. On April 17, engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California sent commands to shut down an instrument aboard Voyager 1 called the Low-en  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Natural Gas Dominates in the Annual Energy Outlook 2026 * Key Takeaways 1 The EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2026 predicts more natural gas combined-cycle capacity deployed from 2025 to 2050.  2 Levelized costs remain higher due to some Biden-era regulations still on the books, which force the retirement of coal plants and limit new combined-cycle plants to an annual capacity  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 17 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU professor receives NSF CAREER Award, igniting student research * The National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) is the NSF's most prestigious award. It recognizes the impact of junior faculty's success in research and education integration and will fund their quest for five years. Last month, New Mexico State University astronomy assistant profes  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 17 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release: * * * Tucson Voters Asked to Approve New Tucson Electric Power Franchise Agreement Tucson Electric Power and the City of Tucson will seek voter approval of a new franchise agreement to continue their longstanding cooperation in support of safe, reliable, and affordable electric service for our community. The Tucson Mayor and City Council voted unanimously yesterday to add the new agreement to the Nov. 3 gen  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, April 17 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * Waves hit different on other planets * From lazy ripples to towering breakers, waves should vary widely from one planet to another, according to a new model. Jennifer Chu, MIT News April 17, 2026 -On a calm day, a light breeze might barely ripple the surface of a lake on Earth. But on Saturn's largest moon Titan, a similar mild wind would kick up 10  more