Tipoffs for Beckley, West Virginia (coal)
API Statement on Reported Revisions to EPA Power Plant Rule
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024:
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) released the following statement today from API Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics and Regulatory Affairs Dustin Meyer in response to an announcement from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan that existing natural gas power plants will not be included in the administration's upcoming power plant rule:
"API we
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Appalachian Voices: Opportunities for Clean Energy Development in Appalachia From Inflation Reduction Act and Other Federal Investments Highlighted During White House Event
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release:
In an event highlighting investments secured through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act in Tennessee, West Virginia and Kentucky, Appalachian Solar Finance Fund Director Autumn Long discussed how the fund's work and impact have been amplified by federal investment in Central Appalachian states.
"Federal legislation such as the Infl
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CSIS Issues Commentary: Assessing the Domestic Energy Price Impact of LNG Exports
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Feb. 28, 2024:
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Assessing the Domestic Energy Price Impact of LNG Exports
By Cy McGeady
This commentary is part of U.S. LNG: Defining National Interests, a project from the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program analyzing the economic, geopolitical, climate, and market implications of the U.S. LNG export boom.
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports have boomed in the
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DOE Finalizes Efficiency Standards for Residential Clothes Washers & Clothes Dryers to Save Americans Billions on Household Energy & Water Bills
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Feb. 29, 2024:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced two Congressionally-mandated energy-efficiency actions that will save American households $2.2 billion per year on their utility bills, while significantly cutting energy waste and harmful carbon pollution. The final standards for residential clothes washers and dryers reflect a joint recommendation from a wide range of stakeholders, including the
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Earthjustice Encouraged by EPA's Commitment to Protect Communities From Power Plant Pollution
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Earthjustice issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024:
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated that it is taking a comprehensive approach to safeguard communities and cut pollution from fossil-fueled power plants.
Earthjustice President Abigail Dillen issued the following statement in response:
"Cleaning up pollution from fossil power plants is absolutely essential to address climate change and restore clean air and water in communi
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EPA to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Soil Sampling Efforts at the Town of Pines Superfund Site in Indiana
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024:
On Thursday, March 14, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a community meeting to discuss residential soil sampling for properties within the Town of Pines Superfund site, Town of Pines, Indiana. The meeting will be held in the Michigan City Council Chambers, 100 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, from 6-7:30 p.m.
The public meeting will provide an update on site act
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Evergy Announces 2023 Results, Declares Quarterly Dividend and Issues 2024 Guidance
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 1 (TNSres) -- Energy Inc., a company that says it focuses on producing, transmitting and delivering energy for the benefit of stakeholders, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024:
Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) today announced full year 2023 GAAP earnings of $731.3 million, or $3.17 per share, compared to GAAP earnings of $752.7 million, or $3.27 per share, for the full year 2022. Fourth quarter 2023 GAAP earnings were $58.0 million, or $0.25 per share, com
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Fitzpatrick lauded for career accomplishments
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Nearly a half-century of groundbreaking work has brought many accolades to Cornell Lab of Ornithology executive director emeritus, John W. Fitzpatrick. The most recent one comes from Princeton University where Fitzpatrick earned his doctorate in biology in 1978. During a February 24 Alumni Day ceremony, "Fitz" received the James Madison Medal in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to ornithology.
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GE Vernova Helps Kindle Energy Support Colorado's Energy Transition
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 1 -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024:
GE Vernova's Gas Power and Financial Services businesses (NYSE: GE) today announced an order from Kindle Energy for six of GE Vernova's advanced LM2500XPRESS* power packages aiming to provide a rapid, highly modular technology that can deliver fast power to Colorado's United Power electric cooperative, when needed.
The six
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Grad student grants support sustainability, biodiversity
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Thirty-one graduate students across three colleges have been awarded research grants from the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability. The grants provide support for up to two years to doctoral students whose research advances sustainable biodiversity, energy transitions, food security, human health or reducing climate risk.
The annual awards, from Atkinson's Sustainable Biodiversity Fund and Graduate Research Grants
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House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Arizona Corporation Commissioner Nick Myers
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following by Arizona Corporation Commissioner Nick Myers involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Powered Up: State Utility Regulators on Challenges to Reliable, Affordable Electricity":
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Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette, and members of the subcommittee:
Good morning and thank you for this opportunity to testify before the subcommittee today as it examines the
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House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Colorado Energy Office Policy Senior Director Hay
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following written testimony by Keith Hay, senior director of policy for the Colorado Energy Office, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Powered Up: State Utility Regulators on Challenges to Reliable, Affordable Electricity":
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Good morning Chair Duncan, Ranking member DeGette, and members of the Committee. I am Keith Hay, Senior Director of Policy for the Colorado
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House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Georgia Public Service Commissioner Pridemore
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following testimony by Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Powered Up: State Utility Regulators on Challenges to Reliable, Affordable Electricity":
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Thank you for the invitation to speak with you today. I appreciate the kindness extended by Chairman Jeff Duncan and the other members of the Subcommittee on Energy
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House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chairman Huston
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security issued the following written testimony by Jim Huston, chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, involving a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "Powered Up: State Utility Regulators on Challenges to Reliable, Affordable Electricity":
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Good morning Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette, and Members of the Subcommittee, including Congressmen Bucshon and Pence from the great
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I&M TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ON UNDERGROUND POWER LINE IN MUNCIE
MUNCIE, Indiana, March 1 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release:
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives plan to start construction next week to rebuild an aging underground power line along Tillotson Avenue in Muncie.
I&M will rebuild the 1-mile underground power line. Contract crews plan to work along Tillotson Avenue between University Avenue and York Prairie Creek, just south of Euclid Avenue. I&M right-of-way representatives w
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Manchin Questions Witnesses on the Potential of Geologic Hydrogen, Criticizes Administration's Approach to Hydrogen Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) held a hearing to examine the opportunities and challenges associated with developing geologic hydrogen in the United States. During the hearing, Chairman Manchin discussed federal support for growing the domestic hydrogen market in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and how the Adminis
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National Mining Association: EPA Picks Winners and Losers in Energy Markets
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The National Mining Association issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024:
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Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association (NMA) issued the following comment following the news that the Environmental Protection Agency would be exempting gas-fired plants from a new regulation that would require power plants in the United States to capture their carbon dioxide emissions:
"The fact that the administration is bowing to pressure from the oil and
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Plastics in Our Clothes is Becoming a New Challenge for Waste Managers, Say Speakers at CSE's Anil Agarwal Dialogue
NIMLI, India, March 1 -- The Centre for Science and Environment issued the following news release:
Over 60 per cent of new fabrics today are made up of plastics. Where do these 'new' plastic wastes end up eventually? In our landfills -- textile waste makes up the third largest waste type in landfills, offering another gargantuan new challenge for the management of solid waste in our cities.
This was one of the subjects of discussion at the ongoing Anil Agarwal Dialogue here, an annual conclave
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Sierra Club Endorses EPA's New Multi-Pollutant Strategy to Address Gas Plant Pollution
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024:
Today, EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced the agency's new multi-pollutant strategy to reduce harmful emissions from gas-fired power plants. This approach will cover not only climate-destabilizing greenhouse gas emissions from existing gas units, but also pollutants that deteriorate air quality and directly harm public health, particularly in fenceline communities.
This spring, EPA expects to fina
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Sierra Club Response: President Biden Nominates Three Candidates to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024:
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Today, President Biden nominated Judy W. Chang, David Rosner, and Lindsay S. See to fill current and upcoming vacancies at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The nominations will now go to the Senate.
By statute, only three of the five commissioners can be from the same political party. For that reason, given the current make-up of the commission, Chang and Rosner are Democrats and See
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SRP Issues 2024 All-Source RFP for New Power Generation Resources
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 1 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news on Feb. 29, 2024:
As a key finding from its Integrated System Plan, SRP recently announced it will need to double or triple power resource capacity from a wide range of technologies to meet projected energy demand and achieve its 2035 sustainability goals.
In support of adding adequate power supply in this timeframe, SRP today issued a 2024 All-Source Request for Prop
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University of Washington: Foul Fumes Pose Pollinator Problems
SEATTLE, Washington, March 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release:
A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has discovered a major cause for a drop in nighttime pollinator activity -- and people are largely to blame.
The researchers found that nitrate radicals (NO3) in the air degrade the scent chemicals released by a common wildflower, drastically reducing the scent-based cues that nighttime pollinators rely on to locate the flower. In th
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Va. Gov. Youngkin and Congressman Griffith Announce a Seventh Round of Funding for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Grant Program
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 1 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024:
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith announced today that grant dollars are now available to assist those looking to make an economic impact in Southwest Virginia. The Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) received a seventh round of funding for the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program. The agency is now taking applications for p
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