ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * First-of-Its-Kind Research Examines the Factors Accelerating--and Stalling--Solar Progress in California * New research from The Nature Conservancy in California (TNC) and ECOnorthwest shows that where California builds utility-scale solar determines how fast projects move through permitting. Solar projects sited on lands already shaped by human activity face fewer hurdles than pro  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 22 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Fortified Solar: * * * Fortified Solar expands Greenville County operations $22.75 million investment will create over 151 new jobs - Fortified Solar, a U.S. solar manufacturer of custom steel roofing systems with building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology, today announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County. The company's $22.75 million investment will creat  more

LONDON, England, July 21 [Category: Environment] -- Friends of the Earth UK issued the following news release: * * * Fracking: Communities in 79 constituencies across England could still be at risk * * 79 constituencies have at least 1 square kilometre licenced for oil and gas * Government urged to close fracking loophole in forthcoming Energy Independence Bill, and turn current moratorium into a comprehensive legal ban - in line with Labour's manifesto pledge * Interactive map reveals  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 21 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Fresh solution to wastewater struggle In Nepal * Nestled in the foothills of the world's tallest mountains, the Namobuddha Municipality of Nepal relies on water from natural springs and mountain snowpack diminished by climate change. Another threat to the water supply comes from the communities themselves. A lack of well-maintained wastewater treatment systems means raw sewa  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Grant Memo: Public School Facility Improvements, Multimodal Projects, Community Improvement, and Additional Grant Opportunities for Your District * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Public School Facility Improvement Grant Who May Apply: School entities, defined as a school district or an area career and technical school. Use: Facility improvement project  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs * FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 20, 2026 - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is taking the next step to ensure its customers have reliable power for decades to come, while positioning Rockport, Indiana, for long-term economic success. I&M has requested approval from the Indiana Utility Regulator  more

LONDON, England, July 21 [Category: Environment] -- Friends of the Earth UK issued the following news release: * * * Miatta Fahnbulleh appointed as new Energy Secretary * The new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has appointed Miatta Fahnbulleh as the government's Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary in the Cabinet reshuffle. Reacting for Friends of the Earth, energy lead Imogen Dow, said: "As someone who's been vocal about the need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and did a lot to sha  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 21 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU astronomy student invited to speak at TEDx Albuquerque * New Mexico State University astronomy Ph.D. student Aman Priyadarshi Kumar has been invited to speak at the 2026 TEDx Albuquerque (TEDxABQ) event this summer. TEDxABQ, an independently organized TED event, pulls together diverse thinkers to share ideas with the power to create change across the region. The event begins at 10 a  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on July 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.6 Million to Reduce Energy Costs for Schools, Businesses, and Residents Today's funding approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority will help lower energy costs and reduce carbon pollution in four counties. $1.6 Million in grants were approved through the Solar for Schools Grant Program,  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 22 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Wei Peng Explores the Human Side of Climate Policy Her models show how behavioral and political realities influence policy around climate and energy transitions By Adam Grybowski Few people understand the human dimension at the heart of climate policy as well as Wei Peng. An assistant professor at Princeton's School of Public and International Affairs and the A  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * SRP Seeks Additional Input on Planned Marigold Energy Center, Hosts July Open Houses * WHAT: Salt River Project (SRP) will host an additional in-person open house and virtual meeting to share information, seek public input and answer questions about the planned Marigold Energy Center in Stanfield, Arizona. The project may include var  more