FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 22 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00227) on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Purchased Gas Adjustment Filing Of Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. ORDER On August 1, 2024, Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. (Duke Kentucky) filed in accordance with its Gas Cost Adjustment (GCA) tariff its GCA report and a proposed GCA rate to be effective September 3, 2024. Duke Kentucky's previous GCA rate was approved in Case No  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: The American Nuclear Society is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Nuclear 101 certificate course, scheduled to take place in-person at the 2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo this November. This comprehensive five-day program is designed to provide participants with a robust understanding of nuclear energy and engineering, delivered by some of the field's foremost experts. Nuclear 101 is   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Cameron, Louisiana Today, community and environmental groups filed a lawsuit in an attempt to stop construction of a massive methane gas facility. If built, the facility would create greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 14 coal-fired power plants or 13 million new gasoline powered vehicles. The lawsuit in Louisiana state court challenges a permit from the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Aug. 9, 2024, from Rainbow Energy Center, Underwood, North Dakota: * * * Filed in EPA Docket ID No. EPA-R08-OAR-2023-0495 To: Holly DeJong Air & Radiation Division EPA Region VIII Mailcode 8ARD-IO 1595 Wynkoop Street Denver, CO 80202 RE: Rainbow Energy Center's Public Comments on Proposed "Air Plan Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval; North Dakota; Regional Haze Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated Aug. 19, 2024, from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Arlington, Virginia: * * * Re: FEMA's Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) Docket ID: FEMA-2024-0010 To: The Honorable Deanne Criswell Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 * * * The National Rural Ele  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Investing in the grid and addressing inefficiencies in the power sector are necessary for greater renewable energy adoption * * * (IEEFA Asia) -- As solar panel prices in Pakistan hit an all-time low, the rapid increase in rooftop solarization has sparked debates over current energy policies. A new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Boston, MA EnergySage, the leading home electrification marketplace, and Sierra Club, the country's most historic grassroots environmental organization, are thrilled to announce the launch of their new partnership. As part of Sierra Club's efforts to promote climate and clean energy solutions, EnergySage will serve as the solar support team for Sierra Club's 3.5 million members, making it easier fo  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the University of Kansas $26 million to establish a new Gen-4 Engineering Research Center (ERC) -- Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH) -- that will create a sustainable and circular refrigerant economy. NSF's Engineering Research Centers bring universities and businesses together to strengthen the competitive position of American industry in   more

WESTCHESTER, England, Aug. 22 -- The University of Winchester issued the following news release: A major government funded project to update and refurbish one of the University of Winchester's most important learning resources - its library - has reached the end of its first phase. Students will benefit from a modern, more comfortable, user-friendly environment. The project will also significantly improve the energy efficiency of the Martial Rose Library in the King Alfred Quarter. The projec  more