Press Releases

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Feb. 9, 2021) — David Energy, a new kind of electricity supplier, today announced the close of $19 million in new financing. The new capital includes a $4.1M Seed round led by Equal Ventures and a $15 million working capital facility from Hartree Partners, a global merchant commodities firm specializing in energy and […]

Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada (Feb. 5, 2021) – Hydrogen Optimized Inc. today took a major step toward its goal of becoming a global leader in large-scale Green Hydrogen production systems by securing a new technology and manufacturing centre. The facility is located in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, part of the Grey-Bruce Hydrogen Hub. The company’s […]

CARMEL, Indiana (February 10, 2021) — The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) today published the Renewable Integration Impact Assessment (RIIA), an analysis that evaluates increasing amounts of wind and solar resources within the MISO grid and the broader bulk electric system. RIIA represents the culmination of more than four years of analysis as well as significant […]

WASHINGTON, DC (February 10, 2021) — The non-profit organization Beyond Nuclear filed suit in federal court today to prevent the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) from licensing a massive “consolidated interim storage facility” (CISF) for highly radioactive waste in Andrews County, west Texas. In its Petition for Review filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals […]

LUMBERTON, N.C. (February 9, 2021) — Active Energy Group plc (AEG)  announced it has secured new funding in the amount of $10 million while also converting all existing debt to equity. The new funding and clean balance sheet will allow the company to accelerate development of its revolutionary CoalSwitch production facility in Lumberton, North Carolina. CoalSwitch is […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2021) ­– Crowley and Watco are partnering to create a single-source terminal and supply chain management solution to support the emerging offshore wind industry. With the growing number of wind projects planned for U.S. waters, the partnership brings together industry-leading project management and logistics experts who can provide a “one-stop-shop” for […]

SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2021 – NTE Energy plans to develop more than 5 GW of clean energy projects in the next five years, the company announced today. NTE is currently working with investment partners to advance development of a clean energy project pipeline that includes 1.2 GW of solar and 3.9 GW of […]

A consortium led by ARC – the Edinburgh-based risk and safety solutions consultancy – has been selected by Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) to support its activities related to nuclear safety and security over the next 2-4 four years. This appointment is further international recognition of ARC’s reputation as one of the leading […]

February 2, 2021  MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq:INTU), a global technology platform that helps its customers and communities overcome their most important financial challenges, has announced its first partnership to empower its employees and QuickBooks Online (QBO) customers in the UK to transition to renewable energy as part of its 2030 climate positive goal. Intuit has teamed up with the […]

NIPSCO uses a large reservoir for settling out suspended solids prior to discharging the water back to the Kankakee River. This water is rich in nutrients, causing algae to grow at an undesired rate. Algae has a direct effect on pH and TSS levels in water. By using LG Sonic MPC-Buoy systems, NIPSCO has improved […]

WILLOWBROOK, IL, February 8, 2021 — The New York Blower Company has expanded its line of high pressure backward inclined fans with the release of BC-2200 fans. It is ideal for high-flow, high-pressure applications of both clean air and light particulate-laden/moist air gastreams including thermal oxidation, steel plants, combustion air, nuclear, ethanol, refineries, dust/fume control, […]

Austin, TX, February 8, 2021 – CTOTF, the Combustion Turbine Operations Technical Forum, has opened registration for its April 12-15, 2021 Virtual Spring Conference.  The conference, entering its 46th year in the power industry, promotes education and user-to-user communication in technical skills needed to operate Combustion Turbine (CT) power plants worldwide. Unlike other User Group […]

GE Digital’s OpShield technology to be integrated into Bayshore Networks’ solutions DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bayshore Networks and GE Digital today announced an expansion to their partnership to integrate their solutions to address the growing need to secure industrial and critical infrastructure networks. GE Digital’s OpShield technology will be integrated into Bayshore Networks’ advanced […]

Sunnyvale, Calif.  (Feb. 8, 2021) – Northern and central coast Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) are joining forces by forming a new Joint Powers Authority (JPA) – California Community Power. The JPA allows the CCAs to combine their buying power to procure new, cost-effective clean energy and reliability resources to continue advancing local and state climate […]

RESTON, VA (February 4, 2020) – Electrify America, the nation’s largest public ultra-fast charging network, has officially added 30 solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with two Level 2 chargers each to its network in the state of California. The off-grid, standalone chargers are strategically located throughout the Central Valley and inland areas of Southern California, intended […]

OAKLAND, Calif. and PORTLAND, Ore.– February 1, 2021 – Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) has selected Extensible Energy and Community Energy Labs (CEL) for an SVCE Innovation Onramp grant. The pilot program will demonstrate how advanced load flexibility software can enable a solar-powered school to further reduce its current energy costs and optimize the design […]

February 4, 2021 – Framatome recently signed a contract to upgrade a component of the instrumentation and control (I&C) system for the two units at Exelon’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in North America. The new component, Framatome’s latest digital control element drive control system (DCEDCS), provides simplified maintenance, streamlined system configuration and overall operational […]

PALO ALTO, California (Feb. 4, 2021) — The Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI), a joint project led by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Gas Technology Institute (GTI), surpassed a major milestone of $100 million in funding, adding its 33rdsponsor, Xcel Energy. This global collaboration is gaining momentum in delivering scientific credibility and objectivity to […]

WASHINGTON, DC (FEBRUARY 4, 2021) – Today, the PRO Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation reforms labor laws by amending the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and strengthens workers’ ability to bargain with employers. Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO President James Slevin released the following statement today in […]

FEB. 4, 2021 — Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, has been awarded two 20-year power purchase agreements by Southern California Edison (SCE) and is adding battery-based energy storage resources at both Southern Power’s Tranquillity Solar Facility and Garland Solar Facility in California. “These projects will be two […]

WASHINGTON D.C. (Feb. 4, 2021) — The U.S. wind industry had its strongest year ever in 2020 as the amount of new wind power capacity added increased by 85 percent over 2019. The industry added 16,913 megawatts (MW) of wind power capacity to the grid in 2020—enough to power more than 5 million American homes. […]

FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 03, 2021 — Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy management technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar-plus-storage systems, today announced that Momentum Solar, a top U.S. residential solar contractor and an Inc. 500 fastest-growing private company, will now promote and install Enphase Storage systems in addition to […]

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 3 February 2021 – In recognition of their shared objectives to increase the uptake of renewable energy, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Hydropower Association (IHA) have today signed a formal partnership agreement. Hydropower is the world’s largest source of renewable energy, contributing over half of global […]

New self-charging Enterprise robot, remote operation software, and robot arm enhance Spot’s capabilities for autonomous site monitoring  Waltham, MA – February 2, 2021 – Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, today announced an expanded product line for its agile mobile robot Spot. The new products include a self-charging Enterprise Spot, web-based remote operations […]

Addison, TX (DATE TBD) – Nexus Dev announced a $20 million investment vehicle made possible by their partnership with Nexus PMG and a strategic investor. Aligning with Nexus PMG’s focus on providing advisory and project development services to low-carbon infrastructure projects, Nexus Dev is solely dedicated to providing project development capital to renewable and circular […]

The Cap des Biches combined cycle gas turbine power plant is expected to generate 300 megawatts (MW), nearly 25% of the power consumed in Senegal and the equivalent electricity needed to power approximately 500,000 Senegalese homes Under the contract, GE will supply two 9E.03 gas turbines, one STF-A200 steam turbine, three A39 generators, two Heat […]

Contract for engineering, procurement and construction work at Marsh Landing facility (Antioch, CA) will allow the plant to quickly restart and facilitate grid re-energization in the event of an outage Project will provide critical reliability service to the Bay Area and improve grid stability Siemens Energy announced today that it will design, build and commission […]

Reston, VA (January 28, 2021) – Electrify Commercial will provide its industry-leading charging equipment, networking, and customized services to support Arizona Public Service Company (APS) with its Take Charge AZ investment in electric vehicle (EV) fast charging. The project includes five new charging stations with four individual chargers each, for a total of 20 ultra-fast chargers across the […]

JUNO BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2021) – Florida Power & Light Company announced today that construction has begun on the FPL Manatee Energy Storage Center, which is expected to shatter industry records as the world’s largest integrated solar-powered battery system, capable of powering Disney World for approximately seven hours. Located in Parrish, Fla., the FPL […]

WASHINGTON, DC (JANUARY 27, 2021) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO President James Slevin today released the following statement in reaction to the Biden administration’s executive order establishing the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization: “Due to powerful economic forces, demand for coal has been down for […]