TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, July 18 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following commentary on July 17, 2026, by clean energy specialist Lyla Hollis: * * * Speak Up for responsibly sited solar at the Wexford planning commission meeting July 27 With the proposed Wexford solar project Shipyard Solar gaining attention in northern Michigan, I want to share Groundwork's stance on this proposed project--and how you can get involved in the process. First, A brief background on t  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 17 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Harnessing the Ocean For Food and Energy * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations When most people look across the ocean, they see waves rolling toward the shore. Toby Dewhurst sees opportunity. A 2009 mechanical engineering graduate of Cedarville University, Toby has built a career helping people harness the power and potential of the sea. From sustainable energy to aquaculture, his wor  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 18 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * Hawaiian Electric seeks to expand renewables, energy storage on Oahu, Hawaii Island and Maui * Represents significant progress toward 100% renewable energy * One of state's largest energy procurements ever * Additional 500 MW of firm generation on Oahu to be sought - Hawaiian Electric today submitted its Integrated Grid Planning Request for Proposals (IGP RFP), seeking plans for compet  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Introduces Legislation and Grid Initiative Aimed at Delivering Cheap, Reliable Power to Working Families and Businesses * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the Grid Connection and Congestion Management Act, which would require grid operators to establish a fast-track process for connec  more

NEW DELHI, India, July 17 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi issued the following news: * * * IIT Delhi Successfully Hosts IPPD 2026: International Conference Showcases Plasma Technologies for Sustainable Development under the "Plasma Pravah: Legacy and Society Initiative" The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi successfully organized the 3rd Global Forum and International Conference on Industrial Plasma Processes and Diagnostics (IPPD 2026) from 1-3 July 2026. Jointly organiz  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Khanna, Bost Urge IRS and CBP to Strengthen Enforcement Against Chinese Solar Products Improperly Claiming U.S. Manufacturing Tax Credits Today, Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Lafayette welcomes new trustees, honors those elected to emeritus status Lafayette welcomes two new members to the Board of Trustees effective July 1 - Returning trustees are joined by Francine Della Badia '91, C-suite executive and adviser; and David MacKnight '94, founder and portfolio manager at One Fin Capital Management LP. In addition to the election of Harry S. Cherken Jr., Harold N. Kamine '78, P'0  more

PASADENA, California, July 18 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's Psyche Mission Delivers Mars Flyby Data, Time-lapse Video The spacecraft aced its encounter with Mars. Now mission scientists are studying a trove of data from the flyby in preparation for its arrival at asteroid Psyche in 2029. NASA's Psyche spacecraft flew by Mars on May 15, using the planet's gravity to gain speed and slightly tilt its trajectory. The flyby also gave the team a  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Organizations File Cross-Appeal to Ensure Michigan Public Service Commission Can Continue to Implement Clean Energy and Jobs Act * PA 233 creates a fair statewide siting and permitting process for renewable energy and energy storage projects Lansing, MI - Industry organizations announced the filing last night of a cross-appeal at the Michigan Supreme Court in support of the state's   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schumer, Schatz, King, Heinrich Lead Investigation Into Trump Administration Efforts to Abandon Offshore Wind Projects Trump actions will kill more than 30,000 Jobs and raise energy costs -  U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Angus King (I-Maine), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led nine of their colleagues   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release: * * * Survey Findings Point to Technology as the Key to Power Grid Resilience * Siemens' Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025 finds that energy security is now the top global priority alongside continued clean energy investment. Digital technologies such as AI, smart grids, and autonomous g  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release: * * * TDEC Names Clearloop and Jackson-Madison County School System Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award Recipients 2026 Marks the 40th year for program that recognizes a commitment to preserving Tennessee's natural resources - The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named Clearloop and Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) as the rec  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release: * * * TDEC Names iFixit as a Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award Recipient 2026 Marks the 40th year for program that recognizes a commitment to preserving Tennessee's natural resources - The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named iFixit as the recipient of the 2026 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award for Building Green. This year   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy announces High Plains Solar + Battery Energy Storage Project in Morgan County * DENVER (June 30, 2026) -Xcel Energy has started work on the High Plains Solar + Battery Energy Storage Project, a $685 million clean energy investment supporting Colorado's clean energy transition and long-term resource needs. This project will use batteries to store solar energy and release i  more