WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on Sept. 27, 2024, with 13 countries and the European Union: * * * The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the Republic of Korea and Australia, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union following the conclusion of the Minerals Security Partnership's Principals' Meeting  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- The California Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024: SAN DIEGO -- A San Diego County Superior Court judge Thursday temporarily blocked (https://biologicaldiversity.org/programs/energy-justice/pdfs/CA-contractors-board-solar-rule-tentative-PI-ruling-092624.pdf) a new California regulation that would prohibit solar contractors from installing or maintaining battery storage. Consumer and solar advocates had requested  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * States Should Spur Use of "Direct Pay" Tax Credits to Advance Clean Energy in Low-Income Communities By Rachel Jacobson and Samantha Jacoby Climate change and aging energy infrastructure disproportionately impact people with low incomes and people of color, who -- due to myriad factors including redlining and other discriminatory systems -- are likelier to live in communi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) celebrated the construction of two new consulates in Hermosillo and Nogales, Mexico, with back-to-back ceremonies illustrating our continued investment in the U.S.-Mexico relationship. Diplomatic ties between the United States and Mexico impact the lives of millions across both our nations profoundly. The new consulate facilities will s  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 28 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Husch Blackwell's renewable energy team assisted Arevon Energy in the closing of financing for the 251 MW Gibson Solar Project, located in Southwestern Indiana. Husch Blackwell served as project development and local counsel to Arevon through the development and debt financing of the Gibson Solar Project. The Gibson Solar Project financial close included a $351 million construction loan from CoB  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 28 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * Eight Dual-Port Chargers at Terminal 4 Will Power Delta Air Lines' Electric Airport Ground Support Equipment, Such as Baggage Tractors and Airplane Tows, to Enable More Sustainable Operations Infrastructure Funded by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Allocation of Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust New Charging Installations and Elect  more

STANFORD, California, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Stanford University issued the following news release: * * * As power grids rely more on renewable energy sources like wind and solar, balancing energy supply and demand becomes more challenging. A new analysis shows how water systems, such as desalination plants and wastewater treatment facilities, could help enhance grid stability and create new revenue streams. In brief * The researchers suggest a way to measure the value of using water systems t  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 28 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Members of 36 Native American tribes gathered to discuss Oklahoma renewable energy initiatives at the Native Renewable Energy Symposium on Sept. 12 and 13 on the University of Oklahoma campus. Organized by the Caddo Nation and hosted by several organizations at OU, the first-ever tribe-initiated event at the University of Oklahoma attracted more than 160 people, including tribal leaders, researchers, fed  more