CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 27 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * * Lake levels expected to rise sharply as heavy rains from Helene add to the many inches of rain the region already received this week * Those living along lakes, rivers and in flood-prone areas should exercise caution, stay informed and remain alert * * * Helene's projected rainfall in the Carolinas has increased significantly, raising concerns about potential flooding, particularly along the Catawb  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 27 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: ABS issued general design approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries Co., LTD. (SHI) for its detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen carrier. The 20,000 cbm vessel features Type C tanks. ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements. "Hydrogen is a key enabler of the clean energy economy. In decarbonizing different industry sectors, hydrogen plays critical roles as a fuel, f  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Sept. 26 -- Newcastle University issued the following news: Newcastle University hosted the Faraday Institution's biggest science dissemination conference to date. Attended by over 500 delegates, the Faraday Institution Conference 2024 brought together the Energy Storage community of academics, industry organisations, policymakers and funders from the UK and around the world. Based around the theme of 'The Battery Breakthrough: From Research, to Scale-up, to Manu  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- BloombergNEF, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: * * * * Following a record $623 billion being invested in renewables in 2023, BNEF estimates this must climb to an average of $1 trillion per year (in 2023 dollars) between 2024 and 2030. * An average of $193 billion per year is also required for battery storage over this period and $607 billion for electricity grids. * New report from BNEF, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, revea  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- BloombergNEF, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: * * * * US set to cut just 22% of its emissions by 2030 at its current pace of decarbonization, rather than the 50% required to be on track to meet its Paris Agreement goals * Net zero in the US by 2050 requires 20% more investment than what's seen in BNEF's base case * Electrification emerges as the most cost-effective way to decarbonize multiple parts of the economy, but it will requ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Center for International Environmental Law issued a 52-page report in September 2024 entitled "Emissions Unleashed The Climate Crisis and America's Petrochemical Boom." The report was written by Barnaby Pace and Steven Feit. Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings Petrochemicals are a significant and growing threat to the climate. The full supply chain of petrochemicals -- from fossil fuel extraction and processing to petrochemical production and the use and disposa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Van Ness Feldman, a law firm, issued the following news: Congratulations to our client Drax for the launch of Elimini at Climate Week NYC. Elimini is working to advance bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technologies to permanently remove carbon from the atmosphere while generating renewable, 24/7 power. By pairing renewable energy production with carbon capture technology through BECCS - the new company will help meet the soaring demand for renewable en  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Secretary has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on Sept. 27, 2024, entitled "Arms Sales Notification." ACTION: Arms sales notice. SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young at (703) 953-6092, pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following public communication dated Aug. 5, 2024, from the National Association of State Energy Officials, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Dr. Harriet Kung Acting Director, Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585 RE: NASEO Response to DOE's Request for Information - Fusion Energy Public-Private Consortium Framework The National Association of State Energy Officials  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following public communication dated Aug. 5, 2024, from University of Oklahoma: * * * University of Oklahoma Response to Fusion Energy Public-Private Consortium Framework Request for Information 1. "How can universities and national laboratories support a fusion energy PPCF and what important roles can they serve?" Research universities must play a central role in fusion energy public-private consortia, especially to cont  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 27 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * * Lake levels expected to rise sharply as heavy rains from Helene add to the many inches of rain the region already received this week * Those living along lakes, rivers and in flood-prone areas should exercise caution, stay informed and remain alert * * * Helene's projected rainfall in the Carolinas has increased significantly, raising concerns about potential flooding, particularly along the Catawb  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Electric Power Supply Association issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024, by President and CEO Todd Snitchler: * * * Statement on Balderson Interconnection Queue Reform Draft Bill * * * A new legislative proposal to more quickly connect power plants to the grid could help address rising electricity prices and reliability concerns, according to the national trade group for competitive power generators. Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) President a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on Sept. 26, 2024, entitled "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium." Notice is hereby given that, on July 3, 2024, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. ("the Act"), the Resilient Infrastructure + Secu  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Marquette University's "In Defense of Water" project has received its third grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, worth $4.2 million, to continue developing novel, sustainable technologies to protect human health and the environment, treat sewage, and provide clean drinking water and a framework for emergency response to water contamination. The partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engine  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: AI standards are critical to ensuring the reliability, safety, and interoperability of connected systems used across the electroindustry. These standards provide a structured framework for the development and deployment of AI technologies, leading to consistent performance and enhanced safety. Standards also enable AI models to reliably predict equipment failures and optimize en  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 27 (TNSfact) -- Rand issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * U.S. Climate Policy Explained: What Americans Need to Know According to the Pew Research Center (https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/09/what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-climate-change/), over 60 percent of Americans believe that climate change is affecting their community directly. Three-quarters of Americans support U.S. participation in global efforts to curb   more

DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Dayton issued the following news: Anyone stepping barefoot across a hot beach knows sand stores heat. A University of Dayton researcher is working on extracting and storing heat from that sand and other sand-like materials, which someday may be used to power U.S. homes. "Similar technologies have been demonstrated in laboratories and small industrial settings, but the next step is optimizing such technologies in a variety of industries to ha  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, issued the following news: * * * VHB helped three clients develop winning grant applications. * * * Several VHB clients recently secured significant grants that will fund a variety of projects aimed at enhancing community safety and sustainability. USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grants VHB assisted the Geo  more