CUPERTINO, California, March 5 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news on March 4, 2025: * * * Apple introduces iPad Air with powerful M3 chip and new Magic Keyboard CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced the faster, more powerful iPad Air with the M3 chip and built for Apple Intelligence. iPad Air with M3 brings Apple's advanced graphics architecture to iPad Air for the first time -- taking its incredible combinatio  more

LONGMONT, Colorado, March 4 -- The city of Longmont issued the following news release: * * * A "Panel" Discussion (More Power to You blog) It's almost spring. So it's almost home improvement season. Which makes it a great time to talk about solar panels - or at least, how the heck to get started with them. About 300,000 Colorado homes now have rooftop solar panels and the number keeps growing. This year, Longmont even updated its codes to allow more solar for homes and businesses. But if yo  more

SAN DIEGO, California, March 5 -- EDF Renewables, a renewable energy developer, issued the following news release: * * * EDF Renewables North America and Masdar Sign Power Purchase Agreement with Soluna Holdings Las Majadas wind project will supply clean power to co-located data center; Agreement provides an innovative solution to capture under-utilized electricity from wind farm. SAN DIEGO, United States and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (March 4, 2025): EDF Renewables North America and   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on March 3, 2025: * * * Hello Team FCPS! What an amazing weekend, and thank goodness no snow in sight for the rest of the week. In keeping with my reflections this week; "The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been kindness, beauty and truth." -- Albert Einstein. Let's have a beautifu  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 3 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * New job training funds can assist up to 221 New Mexico workers Increased interest in JTIP's Step Up program helps employees upskill for better positions SANTA FE, N.M. -- The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) kicked off 2025 with approximately $5.4 million in job training awards for January and February, Cabinet SecretaryDesignate Rob Black announced toda  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * National Consumer Protection Week: AG's Office Issues Consumer Advocacy Report Highlighting Tips And Trends From 2024 BOSTON -- In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today released her office's annual Consumer Advocacy Report, highlighting various efforts to protect consumers, reminding consumers of resources availabl  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * New Report Reveals Economic, Tax Benefits of Expanding Solar in Indiana Increased advanced power generation could deliver millions in tax revenue to local communities, bolster Hoosiers' energy independence, and keep costs down for consumers INDIANAPOLIS, IN - A surge in economic development in Indiana is driving a growing need for electricity, and a new report shows solar power produ  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Organizations File Brief and Amicus Briefs in Support of Michigan's PA 233 for Energy Siting and Permitting LANSING, MI - Diverse stakeholders today announced the filing of a brief from industry organizations and multiple amicus curiae brief petitions in support of the Michigan Public Service Commission's actions to implement Public Act 233 (PA 233), which was passed by the legislature  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, March 5 -- Puget Sound Energy issued the following news release: * * * Puget Sound Energy awards nearly $1 million in solar installation grants All recipients offer support services to low-income and BIPOC communities BELLEVUE, Wash. (3/4/2025) Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is expanding its Solar Grant program to new heights with more than $1 million in awards this year given throughout our service territory. PSE has worked with local organizations and Tribes for nearly a d  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 5 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James expands renewable energy investment capabilities, adding seven professionals from TReK Capital Partners ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James is expanding its tax credit and impact investments capabilities by adding the entire team from TReK Capital Partners. The addition of this team will strengthen the firm's efforts in the renewable energy investment space. Joining the Raymond   more

ITHACA, New York, March 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Solar solutions: Workers face challenges in renewable energy sector Solar solutions series This is Part 4 in a five-part multimedia feature examining Cornell's cutting-edge, interdisciplinary contributions to solar energy research as New York state works to achieve its goal of 70% renewable energy by 2030. Part 1: 'Crazy' perovskite offers sustainable alternative to silicon Part 2: Bio-inspired approach cre  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities posted the following research: * * * States Should Address Climate Change and Revenue Needs Together for Maximum Impact As climate impacts worsen, states are increasingly feeling the sharp financial costs [1] of protecting lives and livelihoods and shoring up and rebuilding infrastructure [2]. But addressing climate change doesn't just create costs -- it also necessitates states raise revenue, cut tax expe  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Trump's Chaotic Approach to Canada, Mexico Tariffs Will Hurt American Workers and Manufacturers WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. President Donald Trump's additional 25% tariffs on American importers of products from Canada and Mexico (except Canadian energy products, which will face a 10% tariff), are slated to go into effect tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4. The tariffs, first introduced in early February  more