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Published on Aug 19, 2026

US utilities Appalachian Power and 3CE launch RFPS seeking BESS capacity in Virginia, California

Under the 2020 VCEA, APCo and utility Dominion Energy had a combined target of adding 3,100MW of BESS capacity by the end of 2035. New legislation proposed first in 2025, again in 2026, and signed in April, has APCo adding 780MW of short-duration energy …

Source: Energy Storage News - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Distributed Solar Developer Dimension Energy Attracts $857M in Capital and Construction Credit

Distributed energy developer Dimension Energy is accelerating the growth of its solar footprint after securing $857 million of additional capital from lending partners. The new capital announced this week includes a $200 million corporate credit facility ( …

Source: EnergyTech - Pending
Published on 01:07 GMT

Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Texas is at the center of a rapidly growing fight over the expansion of data centers, as farmland is converted into industrial server sites and rural communities compete for water and power resources that support the state’s $900 …

Source: FOX56 - Pennsylvania - Center-right
Published on 00:26 GMT

West Virginia launches pilot whole-home energy rebates that can stack with solar savings

"Every family deserves a safe, comfortable home they can afford to heat and cool." by Aaron GoldsteinAugust 19, 2026 The West Virginia Office of Energy has begun to roll out $88 million in federal rebates to support residents as they make …

Source: The Cool Down - Oregon - Center-left
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Could a Dominion-NextEra marriage be bad news for rooftop solar?

With a whopping 3,160 megawatts of solar across at least 27 states, NextEra Energy is the nation's undisputed renewable power colossus. Still, the Florida-based suitor of Dominion Energy has Virginia's rooftop solar advocates on edge. Why? Mainly …

Source: VPM - Virginia - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Dimension Energy bags US$857 million for 149MW distributed PV portfolio

Investment firm Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit and funds and accounts managed by HPS Investment Partners are the lead lenders. The US$657 million project financing will support 29 distributed solar projects across the US states of Illinois, New Jersey …

Source: PV Tech - Neutral
Published on 10:29 GMT

A.M. ATL: Fire and brimstone

News Plus: Spicy mayor, solar energy Morning, y’all! Has anyone else’s internet been cutting out a lot recently? My husband thinks it’s the heat. While there could be many reasons, I, of course, blame data centers. Let’s get to it. THE ‘SHUT UP’ HEARD ‘ …

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Governor Lamont and Attorney General Tong Cite Concerns Over Rising Energy Costs in Criticism of Proposed NextEra-...

Merger Would Create One of the World’s Largest Utility Companies, Consolidate All New England Nuclear Power Under One Company (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong today announced that the State of Connecticut is …

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Published on Aug 18, 2026

Dimension Energy raises $857m for US distributed solar portfolio

Dimension Energy has raised $857m in additional capital to accelerate the expansion of its distributed solar operations in the US. The investment includes a $200m increase to Dimension Energy’s corporate credit facility, led by Nuveen Energy Infrastructure …

Source: Power Technology - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Planning Commission delays solar ordinance amid concerns over farmland, restoration

The Planning Commission is seeking additional time to review proposed changes to the county’s solar energy regulations. File photo The Botetourt County Planning Commission is asking for more time to review proposed changes to the county’s regulations …

Source: Fincastle Herald - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Contested 5-GW Ridgeline Gas, Solar, and Data-Center Complex in West Virginia Clears Site-Control Question

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has determined that Purcellville, Virginia-based Fundamental Data satisfied the site-control requirements associated with its August 2025 air quality permit …

Source: Power Magazine - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2026

PJM’s Hard Line on Data Centers: Bring Your Own Power or Risk Being Cut First

The largest power grid in the United States stands at a crossroads. PJM Interconnection, which keeps the lights on for 67 million people across 13 states and the District of Columbia, has drawn a line. Data centers must secure their own electricity supply …

Source: WebProNews - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Aug 18, 2026

750 Gigawatts Of Energy Storage, And Nowhere To Go — Yet

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and …

Source: CleanTechnica - Neutral
Published on 03:37 GMT

Why Manufacturers Are Paying Closer Attention to Building Envelopes

As manufacturers take a closer look at the long-term costs of facilities, the physical shell of a building is becoming a factor that’s just as important as taxes, labor, and logistics costs. The Often Overlooked Variable in Location Decisions Site …

Source: Virginia Business - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Dimension Energy Secures $857 Million for Distributed Solar Growth

Dimension Energy, a community solar developer, owner, and operator, has secured $857 million in additional capital to expand its distributed solar portfolio in the U.S. The financing comprises a $200 million increase to the company’s corporate credit …

Source: Mercom India - Neutral
Published on 11:17 GMT

Sustainable Management of Liberia’s Mineral Deposits: A Policy Brief

by Budoin-Brutus Cooper, CPG, PH.D. Abstract Instead of siting and waiting to collect annual royalty & taxes, Liberia should form a Natural Resources Investment Corporation (NRIC) for profit. This company should have four (4) main divisions: mineral …

Source: Front Page Africa - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2026

The Black August Bookshelf — 10 Powerful Reads That Honor Our Stories, Our Struggles & Our Genius

Source: DragonImages / GettyWelp, good people, Black August is here. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Black August — including our white and eternally fragile brethren who are now rolling their eyes, saying, “OMG, not another Black month, as if …

Source: MadameNoire - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Too Many Mics and Not Enough MCs

Deskchair, Phone Quarterbacks and the Blueprint for Lasting Progressive Wins in Roanoke Roanoke, VA Author: Roanoke Rambler Staff, Hart Fowler Lead Published: 2:30 PM EST August 19, 2026 Edited: 2:37 PM EST August 19, 2026 The desolate imagery of the …

Source: The Roanoke Rambler - Virginia - Pending
Published on 11:08 GMT

How one American couple ditched their lawn and created a wildlife haven – and you could too

When James Reed McGuire and Crystal Fritz first decided to replace their lawn with native plants, they did not really know what they were doing. As former city-dwellers who had moved from Chicago out to the suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, they had never …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 10:16 GMT

AI and Green Hydrogen Converge: Investment Surges to $110 Billion as Hyperscalers Drive Clean Energy Demand

Boston, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The intersection of artificial intelligence and green hydrogen is emerging as one of the most consequential convergence plays in the global energy transition. BCC Research's latest qualitative assessment, AI …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Next-gen balcony solar, phones, chargers, cameras, printers & security devices will launch at ShowStoppers® @ IFA 2026

Setting records, 120+ companies to introduce new tech for work, home, play to journalists as official press event of IFA expands to larger space BERLIN, GERMANY, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tech leaders and startups will power up the …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 03:18 GMT

Maryland Announces Landmark Solar Energy Agreement Expected to Save $300 Million While Advancing Clean Energy Goals

Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS), today announced a long-term Power Purchase Agreement that is expected to save Maryland approximately $300 million over the next 20 …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Long Island Power Solutions Clarifies the Federal Solar Tax Credit for New York Homeowners

Top-Rated Solar Contractor on Long Island Offers Update on Federal Solar Tax Credits, NY State Credits, and Alternative Discounts RONKONKOMA, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Power Solutions, one of the longest-serving …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

Alternus Clean Energy, Inc. Announces 1-for-2,500 Reverse Stock Split

New York, NY, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alternus Clean Energy, Inc. (OTC: ALCE, ACLEW) (“the Company,” “Alternus” or “ALCE”), a transatlantic clean energy provider, today announced that it will effect a 1-for-2,500 reverse stock split of its common …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

GoSun Unveils Solar Electric Tractor

New GoSun Moonrider Electric Tractor - See it at the Farm Progress Show September 1-3 in Boone, Iowa, Booth VITW2200 CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GoSun, a pioneer in solar-powered appliances and portable clean …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:34 GMT

Cleantech Industry Resources (CIR) Trains Bhutan’s Next Generation of Solar Engineers

College of Science and Technology (CST), Royal University of Bhutan selects CIR to teach advanced PV modeling in STAR-C Bhutan’s first Level 2 program BURLINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cleantech Industry …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 14:48 GMT

Innovative Patented Lunch Box Cooler Combines Smart Technology, Solar Power, and Everyday Convenience

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charlotte J. of South St. Paul, MN is the creator of the Battery Lunch Box, a new patented lunch box cooler changing the way people transport meals by combining advanced cooling …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 12:09 GMT

PTC Introduces PTC Circle to Strengthen Member Engagement and Turn Ideas Into Action

New volunteer leadership program gives members a clearer path to contribute, lead, and help advance PTC initiatives year-round HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PTC today announced the launch of PTC Circle, a new …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

UNRG Reports $3.84 Million in Revenue and $782,000 in EBITDA During First Three Months Following Alkane Acquisition

Acquisition Transforms United from Development-Stage Energy Company into Revenue-Generating LNG and Distributed Power Platform Unoted Energy Corporation (OTCMKTS:UNRG) PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Energy …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 10:13 GMT

Hubject and Localiser Partner to Bring Data-Driven Intelligence to EV Charging Infrastructure Planning

Strategic data partnership brings Hubject's real-world charging data into Localiser's platform, helping CPOs and investors expand infrastructure smarter. BERLIN, GERMANY, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hubject, the global leader …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Electronics Industry ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 09:54 GMT

How to Choose the Right Energy Storage Battery in 2026: From Residential Systems to Utility-Scale BESS

GSL ENERGY outlines key battery storage solutions and selection criteria for residential, C&I, and utility-scale energy storage projects in 2026. 深圳, 广东省 — GUANGDONG SHENG, CHINA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shenzhen, China — August 2026 …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 09:33 GMT

Five Reputable Recessed Downlights Manufacturers in China 2026: Driving Innovation in Architectural Lighting

Highlighting energy-efficient technologies and design versatility for diverse interior environments. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DONGGUAN, China — Aug. 20, 2026 — ALPHALUCE ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING CO., a …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 09:25 GMT

China Custom Sheet Metal Bending Fabrication: MOQ, Free Sample, and Supplier Selection Guide

DC, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- China Custom Sheet Metal Bending Fabrication: MOQ, Free Sample, and Supplier Selection Guide If you are sourcing custom sheet metal bending fabrication from China, the short answer is this …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 08:27 GMT

Top 10 Reputable Brass Check Valve Manufacturers in China 2026: Advancing Reliable Flow Control Solutions

Exploring Reliable Manufacturers Providing Brass Check Valves for Diverse Fluid Control Applications CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- China, August 20, 2026 —The global brass valves market was valued at USD 14 …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 08:20 GMT

Rising Costs and Weaker Order Books Squeeze Scotland’s Plumbing and Heating Firms

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SNIPEF warns of growing pressure on employers as 54% report falling margins and apprenticeship recruitment intentions fall to just 14%. Scotland’s plumbing and heating …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 07:39 GMT

As Cyber Risks Grow, Malaysia’s Key Industries Turn Their Attention to CyberDSA 2026

Digitally dependent industries look to CyberDSA for cybersecurity and digital solutions as the fourth edition returns to Kuala Lumpur this October. KUALA LUMPUR, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malaysia’s …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 07:31 GMT

JOOZEO: Reliable Gas Purification Supplier Building on Shanghai Brand Quality Management Recognition

SHANGHAI, CHINA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the critical sector of industrial gas treatment, brand recognition only holds value for buyers when it is firmly backed by verifiable quality management mechanisms and strict application …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 07:31 GMT

Industrial Gas Drying Solutions Draw on Activated Alumina, Molecular Sieves, And Silica Gel From JOOZEO

SHANGHAI, CHINA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- No single adsorbent can universally satisfy the diverse requirements of industrial gas drying. When establishing an effective Industrial Gas Drying Solution, engineers must strategically …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 07:29 GMT

Prospecta Brings AI-Powered Master Data Governance to Coupa Customers

MDO is now available on the Coupa App Marketplace, extending the capabilities of the Coupa platform with AI-driven master data governance. IL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MDO is now available on the Coupa App Marketplace …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 07:27 GMT

For China Gas Separation Procurement, JOOZEO Brings PSA Application Knowledge and Technical Support

SHANGHAI, CHINA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Engineering a reliable China Gas Separation Solution demands that procurement processes begin with a forensic analysis of gas composition, target purities, and cycle mechanics, rather than …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 07:25 GMT

Adsorbent Support for China Hydrogen Production: JOOZEO Links PSA Selection with Purification Experience

SHANGHAI, CHINA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securing a reliable China Hydrogen Production Solution requires operators to precisely differentiate the upfront hydrogen generation process from the critical downstream Pressure Swing Adsorption ( …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 07:15 GMT

Airports are Getting a Tectonic Transformation Towards Digital and Green Technologies

Airport Show 2026 to feature GSE Zone DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jaffar Dawood: dnata invests US$110 million in next-generation GSE Global air passenger traffic to exceed 12 billion by 2030, with …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 07:08 GMT

Reliable Nitrogen Generation Solutions from JOOZEO Connect Carbon Molecular Sieve Supply with PSA Expertise

SHANGHAI, CHINA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deploying a Reliable Nitrogen Generation Solution demands more than just procuring an adsorbent; it requires perfectly aligning the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) cycle, the carbon molecular …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 05:46 GMT

Top Cable Tray Manufacturer Strengthens Reliable Cable Management Solutions for Modern Infrastructure

HENGSHUI, HEBEI, CHINA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hebei Shenyi Metal Products Co., Ltd. is attracting increasing attention in the cable management industry as modern construction, industrial facilities, data centers, energy …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 05:27 GMT

Custom Alumina Silica Gel for Regenerative Drying: JOOZEO Combines Product Development With Application Support

SHANGHAI, CHINA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Optimizing regenerative drying systems requires translating environmental humidity, free-water risks, and regeneration constraints into precise material specifications. For engineers managing …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 05:27 GMT

How Industrial Adsorbent Buyers Compare JOOZEO Support Across Drying, Purification, And Separation

SHANGHAI, CHINA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evaluating an Industrial Adsorbent Supplier requires procurement teams to look beyond basic catalogs and systematically compare how a manufacturer supports distinct process objectives through …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 05:25 GMT

Industrial Activated Carbon by JOOZEO Supports Gas Purification and Adsorbent Procurement

SHANGHAI, CHINA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Effective procurement of purification media requires facility managers to select materials based on specific target contaminants and precise process duties, rather than treating all activated carbons …

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