State Sen. Barry Usher, R-Billings, made some great points in his recent editorial, as he pointed out that Montana isn’t ready for electric vehicles. Sen. Usher is correct that Montana’s electricity system has fallen behind, leaving us unprepared for modern technologies. Usher noted that Montana’s power grid is strained. I suppose one solution would be
This week EPA released the newest version of its environmental justice (EJ) screening and mapping tool, EJScreen 2.3. EJScreen is a mapping tool that combines environmental and socioeconomic data and is used to screen for potentially overburdened communities that may be affected by federal government programs and activities. The major changes revealed in EJScreen 2.3
Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in Talen Energy indicates that they collectively have a greater say in management and business strategy 43% of the business is held by the top 25 shareholders Institutional ownership in Talen Energy is 16% Every investor in Talen Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:TLN) should be aware of the most
By Newport Energy and Environment Commission The Newport Energy & Environment Commission is hosting a summer educational series on climate change and resilience. Join us to learn what environmental impacts Newport county and Aquidneck Island are facing and how we can work to address them. There will be three opportunities this summer to hear from
This has created a favorable environment for firms like EnCap to cash out on assets. In June, the private equity firm sold some shale assets of XCL Resources for about $2 billion. Reuters reported in January that the firm planned to sell Grayson Mill, a major Bakken-focused energy producer in North Dakota, Montana, and the Powder River Basin
Ava Community Energy recently announced that former COO and renewable energy expert, Howard Chang, has stepped in as the regional power supplier’s new CEO following the departure of founding CEO Nick Chaset. Ava Community Energy has named renewable energy expert and former COO Howard Chang as the agency’s new CEO. (Photo courtesy of Ava) As
Héctor Abruña, the Émile M. Chamot Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), is among the winners of the 2024 Global Energy Prize, which recognizes outstanding achievements in scientific and technical research and development in the field of energy. The other recipients this year are
Temperatures across Colorado are expected to reach triple-digits for consecutive days into the weekend. As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside. Xcel Energy says there are ways customers can save on summertime electric bills. CBS The best way
ATHENS, Greece, July 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Icon Energy Corp. (“Icon Energy” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ICON), an international shipping company that provides worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, announced today the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 1,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per
Jacob Everett | South Bend Tribune In the midst of Northwest Indiana’s ongoing discussions about economic development and solar energy, I often hear comments suggesting that these projects will bring more harm than good. With so much changing suddenly around here, it’s only natural for concerns to arise. I know and respect everyone’s opinions, but