WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: (New York) - Akin announced today that Chadron Edwards has joined the firm as a projects & energy transition partner in New York. He joins from Mayer Brown and previously served as a vice president in Deutsche Bank's Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Group. Edwards' practice is focused on representing sponsors, lenders and other entities in connection with project financing transactions, w  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The American Council on Renewable Energy issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final regulations today on the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit for solar, wind, and qualifying battery components, inverters, and applicable critical minerals. Following is a statement from Ray Long, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE),  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Nov. 14 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: ROXBORO, N.C. -- On Tuesday, Nov. 12, community members and advocates expressed their opposition to Duke Energy's plans to build two new methane gas-fired power plants near Hyco Lake in northern Person County. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality held a hearing about the air permit for the proposed power plants on Tuesday evening, where approximately 38 people atte  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Nov. 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * Climate Elite Descend on Azerbaijan for Climate Conference Written by Sarah Montalbano Today marks the beginning of the United Nations' 29th Conference of the Parties, or COP29. Look forward to two weeks of inte  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Nov. 13 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Now is the Time to Repeal MN's Ban on New Nuclear Power Written by Bill Glahn The ban on building a new nuclear power plant in the state is incorporated into Minnesota Statute Chapter 216B.243 Subd. 3b(a). The   more

COLLINGWOOD, Australia, Nov. 12 -- Friends of the Earth Australia issued the following statement on Nov. 11, 2024, with Australian civil society groups: * * * As world leaders gather for today's opening of the COP 29 climate summit in Baku, Australian civil society groups are sending a clear message to the conference and the federal Coalition, with a statement opposing nuclear power in Australia. The statement will be shared with delegates and representatives and presented in a press conferen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news: Large-scale renewable energy and battery energy storage projects have a pivotal role as the United States moves to a clean energy system. Where and how these facilities are sited is a complex process that involves many considerations and parties. To further support state and local governments and Tribal nations with this process, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * White House Hosts "Classroom to Career" Summit, Celebrates Successful Efforts to Expand High-Quality Career Pathways and Workforce Development Programs in Every Community Today, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will welcome approximately 200 education and workforce leaders to the White House for the Biden-Harris Administration's "Classroom to Career" Summit. The Administration  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Newly closed Green and Resilient Retrofit Program transaction will fund installation of rooftop solar system. * * * CALAIS, ME - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) announced the closing of a $231,623 Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) transaction to help finance energy efficiency and climate resilience improvements for affo  more

HONG KONG, Nov. 13 -- Klook, Asia's platform for experiences and travel services, issued the following news: * * * Vice-President of Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Naipapon Hattakarn (also known as Tanny), chats about how their family-run business is championing elephant tourism through education and responsible growth. * * * A family's passion for animal welfare Elephant Jungle Sanctuary was founded in 2014 by Ponwarin Chaibenjapong, fondly referred to as Mama Noi, with a simple yet profound m  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,352,389 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for 23 projects across West Virginia. The funding will support the purchase and installation of solar arrays, as well as the development of renewable energy systems for communities throughout the state. "Investing in our com  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: By Grace Lowe The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) launched two grant programs that will expand solar adoption across the state and accelerate local permitting processes. Through the Commercial Solar Grant Program, MEA will provide $5 million in new funding to help businesses and nonprofit organizations invest in solar systems that benefit low-and-moderate income and underserved c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senators Say Highly Competitive DOT Funding Will Greenlight Port of Oswego Priority Project To Replace Aging Warehouse With New, Climate-Controlled Facility With Easy Access To Rail & Port Allowing For Temperature Sensitive Materials Like Gases For The Semiconductor Industry And Other In Demand Products Schumer, Gillibrand: Full Steam Ahead For Port Of Oswego! U.S. Senate Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: By Jeanne Jackson DeVoe For early career fusion scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (https://www.energy.gov/) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and Princeton University, the Second Annual Research SLAM is the closest they might come to talent shows like "The Voice" or "America's Got Talent." In this contest, scientists get to show off their ability to clearly  more

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 12 -- The White House issued the following remarks on Nov. 11, 2024, by Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation John Podesta, at a news conference at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29): * * * Good afternoon everyone, and for those who might have wandered into the wrong room, I'm John Podesta. I'm going to speak for a few minutes and then I'm going to take some questions from the press. But I want to start by   more

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: Toronto, Ontario, November 13, 2024 - Westinghouse Electric Company today named John Gorman as its newly appointed President, Westinghouse Canada. In this role, Mr. Gorman will be responsible for leading all external affairs in Canada with responsibility to drive strategic growth across Westinghouse's full suite of product and service offerings. Mr. Gorman is a highly respected and trusted ind  more