SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 1 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Court Dismisses Industry Challenge to FERC's Reforms that Will Speed the Connection of Clean Energy Victory -- The court upheld FERC's interconnection rule, Order No. 2023 - Washington, D.C. -- Three years ago, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ordered grid operators and utility companies around the country to speed the connection of new energy sources to the grid. FERC   more

WOLLONGONG, Australia, July 31 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Diplomatic delegation visits UOW to explore clean energy innovation International representatives tour world-leading research and industry partnerships - Senior diplomatic representatives from six countries visited the University of Wollongong (UOW) on Wednesday 29 July as part of a one-day tour showcasing innovation, clean energy and advanced manufacturing across the Illawarra. The Illa  more

DETROIT, Michigan, July 28 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: * * * DTE Energy reports second quarter 2026 accomplishments, investments and earnings * Continued investments to improve reliability and accelerate cleaner energy; invested over $900 million in first half of 2026 to continue improving electric reliability while supporting customer affordability * Advanced clean energy and Michigan's economy through a $1.6 billion battery storage investment * Expanded renewable ener  more

DETROIT, Michigan, July 28 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: * * * DTE Energy seeking developers for new renewable energy projects The company is opening a competitive bidding process for new wind and solar projects throughout MISO territory - DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today announced the company will be issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for wind and solar projects on August 11th 2026 targeting 800 megawatts to support DTE Electric's Voluntary Green Pricing (VGP) program. T  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Xcel's Approved IDP Signals a Significant Step Toward a Reliable, More Affordable Energy System St. Paul - The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) accepted Xcel Energy's Integrated Distribution Plan (IDP) during its deliberative meeting on July 30, contingent on the Company making certain compliance filings. The IDP provides a long-term roadmap for Xcel's distribution system  more

NEW YORK, July 31 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary to The Diplomat by Maya Wang, deputy director in the Asia Division, and Helene de Rengerve, senior advocate in corporate accountability: * * * Europe's China Strategy Is Ready for a Refresh EU leaders have an opportunity to stop treating repression as a side issue and instead make human rights more central to their engagement with China - At the European Council on June 19, EU leaders gave the   more

DULUTH, Minnesota, July 27 -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Power breaks ground on Boswell Solar in Cohasset, a large solar array to serve the company's local customers Minnesota Power celebrated the start of construction on the Boswell Solar project, an 85- megawatt solar energy facility that will bring more local renewable energy to northern Minnesota while building on the long-standing prominent role of the Boswell Energy Center s  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Building energy security through more sustainable batteries PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology. - For Hugh Smith, the challenge of building an energy-secure future isn't about creating the world's "best" battery. It's about designing the right battery for   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Nonprofit Security, Law Enforcement Regionalization, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Nonprofit Security Grant Funds Who May Apply: Nonprofit organization based in Pennsylvania that serves primarily individuals, groups, or institutions that are included within a bias motivation category for single  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Joins Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled * The Letter Follows An Admission From The Trump Administration That The Decision To Cancel Energy Project Grants In States That Did Not Vote For Trump Was "Based Solely" On Politics WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter demanding th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Senator Coons, colleagues launch investigation into Trump administration's campaign to kill offshore wind projects "Administration's actions will kill more than 30,000 jobs and raise energy costs" - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Angus King (I-Maine), and Martin Heinrich (D-M.N.) launched an investi  more

SOGOD, Philippines, July 31 -- Southern Leyte State University issued the following news: * * * SLSU Research Paper Wins 3rd Place at DA RFO VIII Inter-Agency RDE Review TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte - Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) continues to demonstrate its commitment to research excellence after one of its innovative research papers secured Third Place during the Cluster I Level 2 Inter-Agency Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) Review conducted by the Department of Agriculture - R  more