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Today, 1 in 7 students in the U.S. attends a K-12 school powered by solar energy

More than 10,800 K-12 schools, representing 7+ million students across the United States, now use solar energy--helping schools lower electricity costs. CHARLOTTESVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 10,800 K …

More than 10,800 K-12 schools have gone solar across the United States

More than 10,800 K-12 schools representing more than 7 million students across the United States now use solar energy, helping schools lower electricity costs, invest more resources in students and strengthen their communities, according to a new report …

Minnesota college to add zinc battery to extensive green energy portfolio

The University of Minnesota Morris will install a 1-MW/6-MWh zinc energy storage system on its campus. The project, funded by a grant from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Natural Resources (LCCMR), will feature the Eos Z3 system from long- …

Otter Tail Power Company Advancing Battery Storage System at Hoot Lake

Fergus Falls, MN – Otter Tail Power Company is advancing a battery energy storage project in Fergus Falls to strengthen system reliability, enhance operational flexibility, and evaluate how energy storage can complement existing resources and support the …

Nobles County board reviews drainage changes tied to Summit Lake solar project

WORTHINGTON — The Nobles County Board of Commissioners received an update Wednesday on potential changes to county drainage systems tied to the proposed Summit Lake solar and battery storage project, including the process required before any drainage …

Map Shows Where Northern Lights Could Dazzle Skies After Solar Flare

A powerful eruption from the sun could bring an unusually vivid display of the Northern Lights to parts of the northern United States later this week, with federal forecasters now predicting the possibility of a moderate geomagnetic storm. The sun produced …

Former Missouri River Energy exec to be honored at SDSU

Tom Heller. (Courtesy photo from SDSU University Marketing and Communications). BROOKINGS, S.D. — Aug. 25, 2026 — From solar to wind and from nuclear to hydro, gas and coal-fired, Missouri River Energy Services provides power to 333,000 people in 61 …

Commerce offers incentives to help expand solar energy storage across Minnesota

ST. PAUL — Minnesotans looking to add battery storage to their solar energy systems may qualify for thousands of dollars in state incentives through a Minnesota Department of Commerce program that still has more than $1.4 million available. The department …

Tom Tiffany’s long history of pro-extraction environmental policy

When Tom Tiffany first took office as a state representative in 2011, the average annual temperature in Wisconsin, according to state climatology office data, was 44.1 degrees — 1.7 degrees above the historic average.  Two years later, Tiffany was sworn …

University of Minnesota history on display at the Minnesota State Fair

The University of Minnesota is honoring its 175th anniversary this year, and we’re celebrating with a show-and-tell at the Minnesota State Fair, which runs Aug. 27 through Sept. 7. Stop by the University of Minnesota Central space in the Crossroads …

AI’s natural gas addiction could be deadly for Utah’s communities

Data centers are notorious energy hogs. With each hyperscale data center using as much energy as an entire city, they’re polluting surrounding areas, straining grids, and raising electric rates nationwide. This is creating a backlash, with 70% of Americans …

Prospectr Digital Launches Rebuilt B2B Lead Generation Platform

Minneapolis agency serving 225+ clients since 2006 adds AI voice agents, Meta ads, cold email, and SEO/AEO alongside its proprietary Sovereign platform. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …

How severe regional drought is impacting local hydroelectric power

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - It’s been a dry summer for both Minnesota and Wisconsin, with most counties in the region now facing a drought. While land and crops feel the impact, so does our regional energy. Xcel Energy, which owns 19 hydroelectric …

Minnesota groups tests solar-powered boat on Bde Maka Ska

Facilities betting big on low-cost, 100-hour iron-air batteries

Battery-power startup Form Energy’s announcement earlier this month that it secured a $750 million capital infusion could signal a step forward in the commercialization of low-cost, long-duration energy storage. The company produces an iron-air battery …

'A real part of our brewery now runs on the sun': Minnesota brewery adds nearly 180 solar panels to its rooftop

A Minnesota brewery says it is tackling one of its highest operating costs in a cleaner way.  Omni Brewing Company revealed its new facility in Rosemount now runs in large part on a 176-panel rooftop solar array, and touted the move to cleaner energy …

Data centers, cameras and AI

Communities are currently faced with major challenges when it comes to environmental considerations and civil liberties. Recent news headlines have focused on how city councils and residents are responding to proposals to build data centers and the use of …

Clean energy training coming to North Branch

Residents of Chisago and Isanti counties have an opportunity this fall to learn more about clean energy and energy efficiency through a free training program offered by Minnesota’s Clean Energy Resource Teams, or CERTs. The Community Energy Ambassadors …

By a vote of 6-1, Alexandria School Board approves application to the Solar for Schools Grant Program

ALEXANDRIA — Some of the school buildings in Alexandria Public Schools may see the addition of solar panels in the future. At Monday night’s meeting on Aug. 17, the board approved the submission of a grant application to the Solar for Schools Grant Program …

General Motors to Join the 2026 NVBDC National Conference in Detroit

Veteran-owned businesses will have the opportunity to connect directly with General Motors during NVBDC’s Mission: POSSIBLE National Conference, Oct 4–6, 2026. TROY, MI, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Veteran …

Entrex (OTC:NTRX) Appoints Matthew Henderson to Board as Company Advances Data Center Acquisition Strategy

BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Entrex (OTC: NTRX) today announced the appointment of Matthew Henderson to its Board of Directors. Henderson joins the Board as the Company advances its strategy to acquire and …

Today, 1 in 7 students in the U.S. attends a K-12 school powered by solar energy

More than 10,800 K-12 schools, representing 7+ million students across the United States, now use solar energy--helping schools lower electricity costs. CHARLOTTESVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 10,800 K …

TeckNexus and OneLayer Launch Cellular Security Assessments Amid Emerging Private APN Threats to Critical Infrastructure

New interactive tools help critical infrastructure operators assess security, visibility & device-management maturity as threats target connected infrastructure PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a follow-up report …

Path2 Hydrogen CEO to Speak at Hydrogen State of Industry Forum

“Hydrogen After the Hype: What’s Real, What’s Changed, and What’s Next” Panel to Feature Josh McMorrow TITUSVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GenH2, a leader in hydrogen infrastructure solutions and a subsidiary of …

HYSF SUBSEA Launches Online Connector Selection and Cross-Reference Tools

HYSF SUBSEA launches online tools to help engineers select underwater connectors and cross-reference existing subsea connector part numbers. LA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HYSF SUBSEA, an underwater connector …

Nearsite Appoints Industry Expert Michelle Velasquez as Vice President of Enterprise Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Corporate housing leader Michelle Velasquez joins Nearsite as VP of Enterprise Growth & Strategic Partnerships to accelerate client expansion and market reach. PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearsite, an …

MEDIA ALERT: Data Center Attacks Are Getting Personal: VanishID and Carahsoft Brief Security Leaders on the Human Target

BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AI buildout is adding data centers and load to the grid faster than the companies behind it can absorb the attention that comes with it. Some of that attention is hostile, and …

INDUS Road & Bridge Named to 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Dallas-based heavy civil contractor earns national recognition for growth, ranking among the country’s fastest-growing construction companies DALLAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INDUS Road & Bridge has been …

Simetric Introduces Validated eSIM Orchestration, Closing the Adoption Gaps for Enterprises of Every Size

New capability moves enterprises beyond SGP.32 compliance to proven, at-scale execution across carriers, device populations, and business systems ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Simetric, the enterprise IoT …

Norck Expands Engineering Support for On-Demand CNC Machining and Custom Manufacturing

Submit your CAD files and technical requirements for expert DFM review and a fast quotation from Norck engineers. IRVINE,CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Norck, a global provider of precision manufacturing and …

RINA unveils Mermaid, a future-ready ship design for an uncertain decarbonisation future

HAMBURG, GERMANY, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RINA has unveiled Mermaid, a future-ready ship propulsion concept designed to help shipowners reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions, improve operational resilience and protect long-term …

Chicago-Area Nursing Home Converts All-Electric Systems to Natural Gas, Saves Nearly $150,000 a Year

ONSITE replaces 777 kW of electric heating, hot water, cooking, and laundry load with high-efficiency gas, using No client CapEx, Debt or Upfront Cost CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A nursing home operator in …

Five Reputable High-Current DC Power Connector Manufacturers in China 2026: Empowering Reliable Connections

A Market Overview of Leading Suppliers Delivering High-Performance, High-Current DC Power Connection Solutions for New Energy and Smart Devices CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CHINA, August 27, 2026 — AOYG DC …

Scalo joins Anthropic's Claude Partner Network

The partnership provides Scalo with access to Anthropic's training, certification & enablement resources to expand platform-specific expertise and capabilities. WROCLAW, POLAND, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scalo has joined …

Five Leading Stainless Steel Press Fittings Manufacturers in China 2026: Driving Global Plumbing Innovation

Meeting International Standards with DVGW, UL, and ISO-Certified Production CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WENZHOU, China, Aug. 27, 2026 — WENZHOU ZHENGXIN PIPE FITTINGS CO., LTD., a Wenzhou-based manufacturer of …

Hubject and Plugo Partner to Advance Plug&Charge Adoption in Japan

Hubject and Plugo partner to advance NACS-based Plug&Charge adoption in Japan, supporting CPOs, eMSPs, and OEMs across the Japanese EV charging market. BERLIN, GERMANY, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hubject, the global leader in …

Global Wire & Cable Trade Fair Network: wire China's Cross-Border Service Model

Connecting Wire & Cable Manufacturers with International Markets Through Industry-Focused Services CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- China, August 27, 2026—For manufacturers of cables, wires, processing …

Shanghai Chengwei Semiconductor Equipment Launches UHP Gas and Chemical Delivery Systems for Advanced Manufacturing

Shanghai Chengwei Semiconductor Equipment Co., Ltd provide ultra-high purity gas & chemical systems for semiconductors, displays & advanced manufacturing. SHANGHAI, CHINA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shanghai Chengwei Semiconductor …

2026 Top 10 China Flat Belt Manufacturers: Driving Global Industrial Transmission Excellence

Evaluating Quality, Durability, and Application Versatility Across Leading Suppliers CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 27, 2026 — China's flat belt and industrial transmission components …