ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The Interstate Renewable Energy Council issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) today announced the launch of Energy Ready, a suite of U.S. Department of Energy-funded programs providing free technical assistance to support local governments in navigating the expansion of clean energy technologies in their areas. Energy Ready includes  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- ACS Omega, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features findings in chemistry and interfacing areas of science from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 24, 2024, edition (Vol. 9, Issue 38): Mini-Reviews * Recent Advances in Metal Oxide and Phosphate Nanomaterials Radiolabeling with Medicinal Nuclides Reviews * Advances in Phosphogypsum Calcination and Decomposition Processes in Circulating Fluidized Beds Ar  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- BloombergNEF, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: The African Union has committed to bring 300 gigawatts of renewables online by 2030 - more than quadruple the 72 gigawatts the continent had last year - in order to reach its decarbonization and energy access goals. The Africa Power Transition Factbook 2024, produced by BloombergNEF (BNEF) with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, finds that the target means annual deployments will need  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- Applied Physics Letters, a journal from the American Institute of Physics, published research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 23, 2024, edition (Vol. 125, Issue 13): ADVANCED MATERIALS * Reconstructive metal-semiconductor phase transition between nonlayered and layered tungsten dinitride SEMICONDUCTORS * Degradation of electrical properties of subcells in multi-junction solar cells under neutron irradiation PHONONIC, ACOUSTIC, AND THERMAL PR  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The Department of Energy's Office of Science Atmospheric Radiation Measurement facility issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Beginning on October 1, 2024, the new observatory will provide data to help scientists better understand how forests affect weather and climate * * * If you are eager to start using the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility's newest atmospheric observatory, your wait is just about over. The Bankhead Nation  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 25 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release: Bernalillo County Commissioners passed a resolution this evening to issue Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRB) not to exceed $942 million for the proposed Ebon Solar Project Apollo manufacturing facility within Bernalillo County. Ebon Solar plans to construct an estimated 834,000 square-foot solar cell manufacturing facility in the Mesa del Sol industrial development area, creating a total of 911 jobs.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: HARTFORD, CT. Today, a group of Connecticut's climate and energy justice organizations rallied at the State Capitol in opposition to gas expansion and Enbridge's proposed Project Maple. Together, the groups hand-delivered a letter signed by 30 state and local elected officials to the offices of Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dyke  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * AI Additionality Is the Wrong Solution to a Real Problem By Cy McGeady The United States needs to think seriously about the energy demands of AI. On this point, Brian Deese and Lisa Hansmann, who've penned an interesting proposal on regulating the energy use of AI, are exactly right. Electric demand growth is a paradigm shift for the industry and a strategic sca  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * HUD and the Biden-Harris Administration also announce efforts to reduce barriers to solar energy for lower income Americans * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing that the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is receiving additional funding -over $37 million in Tenant Protection Vouchers in an effort to maintain a  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Key Takeaways: * Despite heat waves in Texas and California, electric grids held up well. * The growth of renewable energy sources ensured demand was met. * Solar generated 11.6% of total summer demand in Texas, a 40% year-over-year increase. * As they continue to prove themselves, the role of solar and storage in meeting demand will con  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Langmuir, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it focuses on the science and application of systems and materials, published research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 24, 2024, edition (Vol. 40, Issue 38): * Aggregation-Induced Enhanced Electrochemiluminescence Resonance Energy Transfer Biosensor for Ultrasensitive Detection of Carcinoembryonic Antigen Based on Donor-Acceptor Organic Nanoparticles * An Atomistic Level Investi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: Frankfurt, September 24, 2024 - McDermott Will & Emery has advised Aukera Energy on the acquisition of a photovoltaic project in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, by way of a share deal. The seller is a German renewable energy project developer. The PV project is expected to have a capacity of 46 MW for photovoltaics and 40 MW for BESS. It is expected to be ready for construction by the first q  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The Maryland Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Local residents and other interested members of the public are invited to comment on a proposal by Pocomoke City Community Energy Initiative, LLC to construct a 5.0 MW solar facility in Worcester County. The virtual hearing will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. before Public Utility Law Judge Jennifer J. Grace. In May 2024, Pocomoke City CEI applied   more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The Maryland Public Service Commission issued the following news release: (BALTIMORE, MD) - Local residents and other interested members of the public are invited to comment on a proposal by Chaberton Solar Wild Turkey, LLC to construct a 5.0 MW solar facility in Frederick County. The hearing, rescheduled from August 29, will take place on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Guardian Hose Company (Meeting Room), 21 North Church Street in Thurmont, with P  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: In recognition of Climate Week, Governor Tim Walz today highlighted nearly $3.5 billion in federal climate grants that Minnesota has received since 2022. Federal funding, combined with the state's historic climate investments, is fueling the clean energy economy, creating new jobs, and generating billions in private sector investments statewide. Examples of Minnesota projects funde  more

DULUTH, Minnesota, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE), announced today it plans to build two large solar projects in northern Minnesota as part of its continued transition toward a cleaner energy future while prioritizing regional renewable energy investments . The Regal Solar project near Royalton, Minnesota, and the Boswell Solar project in Cohasset, M  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * State's Offshore Wind Training Institute to Award $2.3 Million for Training for Careers in Offshore Wind * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York's participation in the U.S. Climate Alliance's Governors' Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative to grow career pathways in climate and clean energy fields, strengthen workforce diversity, and jointly train 1 million new registered   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order proving clarification (Case No. 21-E-0629; 19-E-0735; 14-M-0224) on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Advancement of Distributed Solar. Petition of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Requesting Additional NY-Sun Program Funding and Extension of Program Through 2023. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Enable Community Choice Aggregation Programs. ORDER P  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * To: Cara Madden - Community Solar Operations Manager, 200 Harborside Drive Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - 129 Cream Street LLC Dear 129 Cream Street LLC: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * To: Cara Madden, 200 Harborside Drive Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Briarcliff Solar North LLC Dear Cara Madden: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submi  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * To: Cara Madden, 200 Harborside Drive Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Briarcliff Solar South LLC Dear Cara Madden: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submi  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * To: Jeremy McCool, 3279 Walden Ave, Depew, NY 14043 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Buffalo Solar Solutions Inc. Dear Jeremy McCool: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been r  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * To: Albert Rojas, CEO, 12 East 49th Street 11th Floor, 10-111, New York, NY 10017 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Centurion Solar Energy, LLC Dear Albert Rojas: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the docume  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * To: Mr. Norman Mah, 100 Summit Lake Drive suite 210, Valhalla, NY 10595 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - CES Danbury Solar, LLC Dear Mr. Norman Mah: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Environment America issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Associate Director and Senior Policy Analyst, Frontier Group * * * DENVER - The nine most polluting U.S. power plants released nearly 126 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emission in 2022, more than 33 individual states released in 2021. That's according to a new analysis released on Tuesday by Frontier Group, Environment America Research and Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund.  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service issued the following news: The Extreme Ultraviolet and X-ray Irradiance Sensors (EXIS) onboard NOAA's GOES-19 satellite, which launched on June 25, 2024, are powered on, performing well, and observing the sun. EXIS measures light from the sun in extreme ultraviolet and soft X-ray (lower energy) wavelengths and identifies the magnitude and loc  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * Modern engineering brings water to livestock on the Navajo Nation * * * "They say water is life, and that couldn't be truer," said Anne Francis, who has spent her life on the Navajo Nation, watching how water sustains the land, the crops and the herds of cattle on her family ranch. But life on the Navajo Nation is hard. The va  more

ASHLAND, Oregon, Sept. 25 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news release: The solar energy aspirations at Southern Oregon University have received another jolt, with news that the Oregon Department of Energy has approved a third round of state funding for SOU's push to become the nation's first public university to generate all of the daytime electricity that it uses. The latest $1 million grant will be used to install a battery storage bank at SOU's Computer Science Building a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: 2024 program year has received over 50,000 applications to date; 2023 program year resulted in $3.5 billion in clean energy investments from more than 49,000 solar facilities in low-income communities Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE), announced that Treasury and IRS have received over 50,000 applications  more

MERCED, California, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: By Patty Guerra A new five-year pilot study to place solar panels on the water in the Delta-Mendota Canal is just the beginning of a formal working relationship between UC Merced and the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority. The two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday, agreeing to work together using science-based and data-driven decision-making on efforts to mitigat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University has expanded access to clean energy in the Southeast while further offsetting the university's carbon footprint and maintaining its carbon neutrality. This is thanks to the first "flip the switch" on a solar farm developed through the university's multiyear collaboration with Clearloop, a subsidiary of Silicon Ranch, an alumni-founded solar company based in Nashville. The location model th  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news: The U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors representing approximately 60 percent of the U.S. economy and 55 percent of the U.S. population, today launched the Governors' Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative to grow career pathways in climate and clean energy fields, strengthen workforce diversity, and jointly train 1 million new registered apprentices by 2035 across the Alliance's sta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * 2024 Quad Leaders' Summit On September 21, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. hosted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India in Wilmington, Delaware, for the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit. The Quad was established to be a global force for good. This year, the Quad is proudly executing tangible projects that benefit par  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * President Biden Commemorates Historic Climate Legacy during Climate Week NYC - President Biden will deliver remarks tomorrow highlighting his climate, conservation, clean energy, and environmental justice agenda, which is lowering costs, creating good-paying and union jobs, and reducing harmful emissions - Meanwhile, House Republicans continue reckless attempts to roll back climate, con  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news call on Sept. 23, 2024, by Senior Adviser to the President and Director of Communications Ben LaBolt, National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi and Senior Adviser to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta previewing President Biden's speech at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum: * * * MR. FERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ: Hi. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining today's press call to preview Presid  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- Winston and Strawn LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Dallas - September 23, 2024 - Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Louis J. Jenull has joined the Dallas office as a partner in the Transactions Department and the Tax Practice. Louis advises clients in all phases of federal income taxation with an emphasis on a range of tax credits, renewable energy, oil and gas, mergers and acquisitions, environmental, safety and healt  more