CALGARY, Alberta, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Media Advisory – TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) announces that François Poirier, TC Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will deliver a keynote address to the Canadian Club Toronto on the country’s time-bound opportunity to fortify its economic sovereignty, build its economy and establish itself as a global energy leader.
The theme of the sold-out event, Canada’s Will to Win – Seizing a Generational Opportunity, examines how we can empower growth and mobilize the country’s resource wealth to the benefit of Canada’s economic independence. The country has an opportunity right now to become a liquefied natural gas (LNG) superpower with a focus on Asian markets, if ambitions are bold instead of middling.
“We stand before an extraordinary opportunity to transform our economy and establish our country as the number one LNG exporter to Asia,” he says. “Even beyond the West Coast projects currently proposed, we have the potential for so much more.”
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Source: The White House
UNDOING THE LEFT’S WAR ON WATER PRESSURE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to end the Obama-Biden war on water pressure and make America’s showers great again.
The Order directs the Secretary of Energy to immediately rescind the overly complicated federal rule that redefined “showerhead” under Obama and Biden.
Twice in the last 12 years, those administrations put out massive regulations defining the word “showerhead.” The Biden definition was a staggering 13,000 words. The Oxford English Dictionary, by contrast, defines “showerhead” in one short sentence.
President Trump is restoring sanity to at least one small part of the federal regulations, returning to the straightforward meaning of “showerhead” from the 1992 energy law, which sets a simple 2.5-gallons-per-minute standard for showers.
The Order frees Americans from excessive regulations that turned a basic household item into a bureaucratic nightmare. No longer will showerheads be weak and worthless.
ROLLING BACK OVERREGULATION: Overregulation chokes the American economy, entrenches bureaucrats, and stifles personal freedom.
Under Obama and Biden, the government issued lengthy rules—thousands of words long—redefining “showerhead” as a “nozzle” and making multi-nozzle showers illegal if they collectively discharged over 2.5 gallons of water per minute.
These changes served a radical green agenda that made life worse for everyday Americans.
President Trump sought to undo this definition in his first term by publishing extensive analysis and a formal rule—however, Biden undid this progress and the shower wars continued.
The government should not waste taxpayer time and money writing another elaborate definition for a term that has a simple definition.
No market failure justifies this intrusion: Americans pay for their own water and should be free to choose their showerheads without federal meddling.
It’s not just showers—the Biden Administration aggressively targeted everyday appliances like gas stoves, water heaters, washing machines, furnaces, dishwashers, and more, waging war on the reliable tools Americans depend on daily.
These appliances worked perfectly fine before Biden’s meddling piled on convoluted regulations that made those appliances worse.
President Trump is slashing red tape and ending Biden’s dumb war on things that work.
DELIVERING ON PROMISES: By restoring shower freedom, President Trump is following through on his commitment to dismantle unnecessary regulations and put Americans first.
President Trump: “We’re going to get rid of those restrictions. You have many places where they have water, they have so much water they don’t know what to do with it. But people buy a house, they turn on the sink, and water barely comes out. They take a shower, water barely comes out. And it’s an unnecessary restriction.”
This Executive Order builds on actions President Trump has already taken to roll back overregulation and empower Americans, including:
Cutting red tape across federal agencies to unleash economic growth.
Repealing burdensome Biden-era executive actions that stifled freedom.
Fighting against radical green agendas that prioritize ideology over people.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raul Ruiz (36th District of California)
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined Ranking Member Diana DeGette and fellow members of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee in demanding a meeting with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., amid growing concerns over his DOGE-directed staff cuts and the escalating bird flu and measles outbreaks.
For more than two months, the Energy and Commerce Committee has requested a meeting or hearing with Secretary Kennedy’s office—requests that have gone entirely unanswered.
This morning, the members arrived at the Department of Health and Human Services headquarters seeking a long-overdue conversation. They were met by two security officers who allowed them entry but offered no further communication. No Assistant Secretary, Under Secretary, or representative from Secretary Kennedy’s office came to the lobby to acknowledge or respond to the delegation.
After waiting for over 30 minutes without any engagement from the Department, Congressman Ruiz and the Subcommittee members stepped outside to hold a press conference highlighting the continued lack of transparency and responsiveness from Secretary Kennedy’s team.
A small portion of the Congressman’s remarks are quoted below, and the full video can be found at the bottom of this press release:
“We want to know why in the middle of a measles outbreak, with over 640 cases, 3 deaths. Why are they cutting the [HHS] staff who are keeping us safe, to do the research, to help us administer the vaccines in the communities?
“One out of four people have been fired from Health and Human Services. In addition to that, they have cut nearly 12 billion dollars in funding that help promote the vaccine throughout our country and this is despicable, when we know that the most effective way of preventing measles is the MMR vaccine.”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (First District of Colorado)
Led by Rep. DeGette, House Democrats marched to HHS seeking answers, but were met with silence from the Secretary & his staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) led members of Congress to the Department of Health and Human Services to demand a meeting with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The group left without being able to speak to Secretary Kennedy or a member of his team. This comes after repeated calls,including a letter sent in February, demanding the Secretary meet with the Health Subcommittee by March 10th.
“The start of Secretary Kennedy’s tenure has been a complete and utter disaster, and today, we were denied the ability to even speak to a member of his team, let alone with the Secretary himself. He is failing to meet the moment as our country is experiencing multiple public health crises. Instead, he is pushing unproven conspiracy theories over tried-and-true treatments and cures. He is slashing the HHS workforce, canceling vital grants, and setting back biomedical research a generation.
“Our demands are simple: Secretary Kennedy must meet with us in person, and he must testify before the Energy & Commerce Committee to explain his reckless and illegal cuts and how he is going to ensure that we are prepared to tackle the health challenges our nation is facing.”
Rep. DeGette is the top Democrat on the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee. She was joined by Reps. Raul Ruiz, Marc Veasey, Robin Kelly, Lori Trahan, Lizzie Fletcher, Troy Carter, Nannette Barragán, Kathy Castor, and Maxine Dexter.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today made conditional commitments to provide high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to five U.S. nuclear developers to meet their near-term fuel needs. This first round of HALEU allocations brings innovative American nuclear technologies one step closer to commercialization and will expand the use of nuclear energy to deliver more secure, affordable, and reliable energy to the American people.
“The Trump Administration is unleashing all sources of affordable, reliable and secure American energy – and this includes accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. “Allocating this HALEU material will help U.S. nuclear developers deploy their advanced reactors with materials sourced from secure supply chains, marking an important step forward in President Trump’s program to revitalize America’s nuclear sector.”
Many advanced reactors will need HALEU to achieve smaller designs, longer operating cycles, and increased efficiencies over current technologies, but HALEU is not currently available from domestic suppliers.
To help fill this gap, DOE created the HALEU allocation process for nuclear developers to request HALEU material from DOE sources, including material from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). DOE received HALEU requests from 15 companies. For this first round, DOE identified five of those companies that met prioritization criteria, with three of them requiring fuel delivery in 2025.
The five companies that received conditional commitments are: • TRISO-X, LLC. • Kairos Power, LLC. • Radiant Industries, Inc. • Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • TerraPower, LLC.
The allocated HALEU supports both Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP) Pathway 1 award recipients, companies planning to demonstrate in the DOME test bed, along with some ARDP risk reduction awardees – reinforcing DOE’s commitment to our industry partnerships.
As a next step, DOE will initiate the contracting process to allocate the material to the five companies, some of which could receive their HALEU as early as this fall. The allocation process is ongoing, and DOE plans to continue HALEU allocations to additional companies in the future.
The first round of conditional commitments of HALEU were made through the HALEU Availability Program, which was established in 2020 to secure a domestic supply of HALEU for civilian domestic research, development, demonstration, and commercial use.
Learn more about DOE’s HALEU Availability Program at HALEU Availability Program | Department of Energy.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday evening in his first official international trip as Energy Secretary.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES— U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday evening in his first official international trip as Energy Secretary. During the trip, Secretary Wright will visit UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, and will meet with public officials and energy industry stakeholders in each country.
The Department of Energy released the following statement from DOE Spokesperson Ben Dietderich on the Secretary’s visit: “While America leads the world in production of both oil and natural gas, global demand for energy continues to grow. With this visit to the Middle East, Secretary Wright is focused on strengthening key relations with energy-producing countries, encouraging investment in America, and deepening collaboration on the technological innovations needed to unleash affordable energy for all.” Please contact DOENews@hq.doe.gov for press availability or media inquiries regarding the trip. Local outlets based in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are encouraged to reach out to the public affairs offices of the respective U.S. embassies.
U.S. Department of Energy to Distribute First Amounts of HALEU to U.S. Advanced Reactor Developers
BINGHAMTON, N.Y., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LiBama Power, a leader in next-generation lithium battery anode technology, has been awarded a $100,000 SuperBoost grant from the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York. The funding will accelerate the commercialization of LiBama’s Advanced Metal Anodes (AMAs), a transformative lithium-metal technology designed to increase energy density, reduce costs, and enhance battery safety for electric vehicles (EVs), drones, wearables, and power tools.
LiBama’s patented AMA technology delivers twice the energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries while reducing cell costs by 30%. Unlike many next-gen battery materials, AMAs are designed for drop-in compatibility with existing manufacturing processes, enabling seamless industry adoption without the need for costly retooling.
“The energy storage industry is shifting rapidly toward higher-performance, cost-effective solutions, and LiBama Power is leading the way,” said Wentao Li, founder and CTO of LiBama Power. “With this support from the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, we are moving quickly to scale and commercialize our Advanced Metal Anodes, enabling safer, more powerful, and more accessible lithium-metal battery solutions.”
The SuperBoost program, a flagship initiative of the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, is designed to accelerate battery technology commercialization, cutting traditional development cycles from five or more years to under two years. By providing funding, access to testbeds, and regional partnerships, SuperBoost helps startups bridge the gap between R&D and market deployment.
LiBama’s work aligns with the Engine’s broader efforts to position upstate New York as a leader in energy storage innovation. Fernando Gómez-Baquero, translation pillar director for the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, noted the significance of LiBama’s advancements: “LiBama Power is redefining what’s possible for lithium battery anodes, combining high energy density with cost efficiency and scalability. By leveraging the Engine’s network of resources, they are positioned to make a rapid transition from prototype to commercial production — exactly what SuperBoost was designed to support.”
The NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York is committed to building a robust, interconnected ecosystem that strengthens the U.S. battery supply chain. Meera Sampath, CEO of the Engine, highlighted how investments like these drive broader impact. “Our goal is to accelerate the market readiness of transformative battery technologies, ensuring they can scale rapidly and contribute to national energy security,” she said. “SuperBoost provides startups with the critical resources they need to shorten commercialization timelines and position Upstate New York as a global hub for energy storage innovation. LiBama Power exemplifies this mission by bringing breakthrough battery solutions closer to real-world deployment.”
With this funding, LiBama Power will refine its AMA production process and produce prototype batteries for key applications in EVs, aviation, and grid storage. The investment represents a critical step toward strengthening the domestic energy storage industry, reinforcing the U.S. supply chain, and advancing high-performance, cost-effective battery solutions.
About LiBamaPower
LiBama Power designs, manufactures, and markets AMAs for lithium-metal batteries. Its patented technology enables higher energy density, faster charging, and lower costs while ensuring compatibility with existing manufacturing infrastructure. With applications in EVs, drones, wearables, and grid storage, LiBama is advancing the next generation of safe and scalable energy storage solutions.
AbouttheNSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York The NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, led by Binghamton University, is a National Science Foundation-funded, place-based innovation program. The coalition of 40+ academic, industry, nonprofit, state, and community organizations includes Cornell University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, Launch-NY and NY-BEST as core partners. The Engine advances next-gen battery technology development and manufacturing to drive economic growth and bolster national security. Its vision is to transform upstate New York into America’s Battery Capital.
Pop quiz: name the world’s most famous trio? If you’re a foodie, then your answer might have been breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s an almost universally accepted trinity – particularly in the Western world.
But how did it come about?
The first meals
Early humans were nomadic. Forming small communities, they would travel with the seasons, following local food sources.
While we can only guess what daily mealtimes rhythms looked like, evidence dating back 30,000 years from the South Moravia region, Czech Republic, shows people visited specific settlements time and again. They gathered around hearths, cooking and sharing food: the first signs of human “commensality”, the practice of eating together.
One of the best-preserved hunter-gatherer sites we’ve found is Ohalo II – located on the shores of the modern-day Sea of Galilee (also called Lake Tiberias or Lake Kinneret) in Israel, and dating back some 23,000 years.
In addition to several small dwellings with hearths, it provides evidence of diverse food sources, including more than 140 types of seeds and nuts, and various birds, fish and mammals.
The development of agricultural knowledge some 12,000 years ago gave rise to permanent settlements. The earliest were in the Levant region (across modern-day Iraq, southwestern Iran and eastern Turkey), in an area called the “Fertile Crescent”.
The fertile crescent covers the rich, biodiverse valleys of the Tigris, Euphrates and Jordan rivers. Shutterstock
Permanent agriculture led to the production of a surplus of food. The ability to stay in one place with food on-hand meant the time it took to cook no longer mattered as much.
It quickly became common to eat one light meal early in the day, followed by a larger hearth-prepared meal later on. The specific timings would have varied between groups.
Eating together as a rule
The communal nature of foraging and hunting, and later farming, meant humans almost always ate their meals in the company of others. In the ancient city-state of Sparta, in the 4th century BCE, these practices were codified as common main meals called syssitia (meaning “eating together”).
These meals were consumed at the end of the day in communal dining halls. Food was served by young boys to tables of 15 or so men who lived together and fought in the same military division. The men gradually shared generational knowledge with the young boys, who themselves would join the tables by age 20.
In the 5th century BCE, Greek historian Herodotus wrote about how syssitia evolved from a Spartan military practice to having deep political meaning in society. Similarly, Platowrote common meals were an integral component of civil society, and that missing a meal without good reason was a civic offence.
By dining in full view of the rest of society, citizens were compelled to maintain self-discipline. Mealtime was also an opportunity for social linkage, and important discussions ranging from business deals to politics.
The eating habits of Spartan women are missing in the texts, although it is implied they ate at home.
Bunches of lunches
Counter to the tough Spartan way of life, the Romans enjoyed their main meal, cena, earlier in the day, followed by a lighter meal just before bed.
The northern European tribes tended towards two larger meals per day, as more sustenance is required in colder climes. To the Vikings, these meals were known as dagmal and nattmal, or day meal and night meal. Nattmal was the cooked evening meal, while dagmal usually consisted of leftover nattmal with the addition of bread and beer or mead.
In Australia, evidence suggests Aboriginal peoples tended toward a daily single meal, which aligns with the predominant method of cookery: slow-cooking with hot coals or rocks in an earth oven. This underground oven, used by Aboriginal and also Torres Strait Islander communities, was referred to as a kup murri or kap mauri by some groups.
This is similar to other Indigenous preparations throughout the Pacific, such as the New Zealand Māori hāngī, Hawaiian imu, Fijian lovo, and even the Mayan píib.
The once-daily meal would have been supplemented with snacks throughout the day.
Three’s the magic number
The timing of meals was heavily influenced by class structure, local climate and people’s daily activities. Practicality also played a part. Without reliable lighting, meals had to be prepared and eaten before dark. In settled parts of Northern Europe, this could be as early as 3pm.
So how did we go from one or two main meals, to three? The answer may lie with the British Royal Navy.
Since its inception in the 16th century, the navy served three regular meals to align with the shipboard routine. This included a simple breakfast of ship’s biscuits, lunch as the main meal, and dinner as more of a light supper.
Some sources suggest the term “square meal” may have come from the square wooden trays meals were served in.
Initially, sailors recieved a daily gallon of beer with meals. This was later changed to watered-down rum, the infamous ‘grog’, which is being handed out in this 1940 photo taken aboard HMS King George V. Imperial War Museums, CC BY-NC
The Industrial Revolution, which started around 1760, arguably also played a role in formalising the concept of three specific mealtimes across the Western world.
The cadence of breakfast, lunch and dinner matched the routine of the longer, standardised workdays. Workers ate breakfast and dinner at home, before and after work, while lunch was eaten with coworkers at a set time.
With minimal breaks, and no time for snacking, three substantial meals became necessary.
The fall of the holy trinity
Today, many factors impact the time and frequency of our meals, from long work commutes to juggling hobbies and social obligations.
The ways in which we eat and share food continue to evolve alongside our societies and cultures. Shutterstock
The COVID pandemic also impacted how and what we eat, leading us to eat larger amounts of higher calorie foods. The rapid growth of delivery services also means a meal is no more than a few minutes away from most people.
All of this has resulted in mealtimes becoming less rigid, with social meals such as brunch, elevenses and afternoon teas expanding how we connect over food. And mealtimes will continue to evolve as our schedules become ever more complicated.
The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frank Jotzo, Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy and Head of Energy, Institute for Climate Energy and Disaster Solutions, Australian National University
The federal election should be an earnest contest over the fundamentals of Australia’s climate and energy policies.
Strong global action on climate change is clearly in Australia’s long-term national interest. But it has fallen prey to US President Donald Trump’s disruption of the world order, which has drained global attention from other crucial issues, including climate change.
The Trump administration’s anti-climate actions might energise some to counteract it, but its overall affect will be chilling.
Election reality
A comprehensive platform to strengthen and broaden Australian climate policy towards net zero is needed more than ever.
But the political reality playing out in the election campaign is very different, with the overriding focus on the cost of living, and the usual emphasis on electoral tactics rather than long-term strategies.
Even a policy like Labor’s subsidised home batteries is being framed as a hip-pocket measure, rather than as a small contribution to energy infrastructure.
Likewise, the Coalition’s pledge to halve fuel excise is aimed squarely at easing price pressures at the pump. In fact, the policy would slightly delay progress towards low emissions transport.
The vexed question of how to ensure sufficient gas supplies for south eastern Australia is also cloaked in energy affordability. We are already seeing industry push back against the Coalition’s policy to require gas companies to withhold a share of production for the domestic market.
Off target
Regardless of who wins the election, Australia’s 43% emissions reduction target by 2030 will be difficult to achieve unless there is a change of pace.
The government’s projections assume sharp
cuts during 2027–30. But national emissions have flatlined at around 28% below 2005 levels for four years.
Under the Paris Agreement, a 2035 target commitment is required this year. The Climate Change Authority will give its advice to the new government after the election. It has previously floated a reduction range of 65–75%
This would be compatible with the global goal of keeping warming below 2°C. Yet it might look highly ambitious under current political and international circumstances.
Renewables reloaded
The shift from coal to clean energy sources in the power sector is well underway. In 2024, renewables accounted for 39% of the national energy market, three times the share a decade ago.
But progress has slowed at the same time as older coal plants have become unreliable and costly to run.
It is clear that the future of an affordable, secure power supply in Australia is mostly wind and solar, supported by energy storage and some gas.
But progress needs to be much faster. Many renewable projects, transmission lines and also Snowy 2 energy storage, are behind schedule. This is due to supply chain constraints, regulatory clogging and community opposition.
Blueprint for action
Deep emission reductions can still be achieved over the next ten years, but only if we pull out all the stops. That would mean:
going much faster on electricity transition
strengthening incentives and regulation to cut industrial and resource sector emissions
getting serious about a transition to clean transport
meaningful action towards low-emissions agriculture including changes to land use.
A re-elected Labor government would likely do more on renewable power, while also strengthening action on industrial and resource emissions through the Safeguard Mechanism.
But more will be needed to prepare for the 2030s. If the Teals hold the balance of power in a hung parliament, they would push Labor to be more ambitious.
By contrast, a Dutton government might dial back the existing ambition and adopt a lower 2035 target than labor.
Nuclear means more coal
The initial focus of the Coalition’s energy policy going into the campaign has been to build nuclear power stations.
Nuclear power would be far more expensive than the alternatives, costing hundreds of billions of dollars for only a small share of future power supply. It would need enormous subsidies, probably through government ownership.
Deployment would inevitably be a very long time off. The near term affect would be to delay the transition to more renewable energy.
The Coalition’s modelling assumes ageing coal-fired power plants would keep running beyond their announced closure dates. That would mean burning more coal and keeping Australia’s national carbon emissions higher for longer.
The future of resource exports is green
Australia’s intrinsic interest in limiting climate change remains urgent. Our opportunity as a green commodity producer and exporter remains solid.
Green industry policy has been on the rise under the Albanese government, through support for green hydrogen and green iron. But we will not be able to subsidise our way to greatness in clean export industries.
What is needed is international green commodity markets for Australian supplies of green ammonia, iron and other products. This is best achieved through carbon pricing in commodity importing countries, coupled with border carbon adjustments which give exporters of cleanly produced products an edge in those markets.
A strong Australian 2035 emissions target would help send a signal to investors and overseas markets that we are serious about the transition.
COP31 would be a big chance for Australia to demonstrate positive leadership. It would also create pressure to do more for developing countries, given the conference would be hosted jointly with Pacific island states.
Disappointment is likely, as rich countries will probably fail to meet expectations. In any case, Australia will be pushed by our Pacific neighbours to do more on climate change.
We could do with the encouragement.
This is the fourth article in our special series, Australia’s Policy Challenges. You can read the other articles here
Frank Jotzo leads various research projects on climate policy. He is a commissioner with the NSW Net Zero Commission, chairs the Queensland Clean Economy Expert Panel and led the federal government’s Carbon Leakage Review.
RONKONKOMA, N.Y., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SUNation Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNE) (“SUNation” or “the Company”), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and backup power solutions for households, businesses, and municipalities, today announced that recently completed capital transactions have allowed the Company to materially deliver its balance sheet, improve future cash flows, and enhance its financial flexibility to pursue its long-term growth objectives.
As previously announced, the Company raised approximately $20.0 million in aggregate gross proceeds via a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors (“the Offering”), which closed in separate tranches in February 2025 and April 2025, respectively. Using a portion of the proceeds from the Offering, the Company has eliminated approximately $12.6 million of secured debt and other long-term contractual obligations.
Primary among these obligations was the previously announced repayment in full of $9.4 million in senior and junior secured loans, eliminating all monthly payment obligations and removing an average annual cash drain of approximately $3.4 million through 2027.
Today, the Company announced that on April 7, 2025 it paid an aggregate $2.1 million of earnout consideration associated with the November 2022 acquisition of SUNation Solar Systems, Inc. and five of its affiliated entities (SUNation Commercial, Inc., SUNation Service, Inc., SUNation Electric, Inc., SUNation Energy, LLC, and SUNation Roofing, LLC) by Pineapple Energy Inc. (now known as SUNation Energy, Inc.). Following this recent payment, the total earnout consideration of $2.5 million is paid in full.
“We are very proud to have executed on these debt reduction initiatives, which reflect our commitment to meeting SUNation’s financial obligations while strengthening our financial profile and capital base,” said Scott Maskin, Chief Executive Officer. “This reduction in debt has produced material benefits including lowering our annual interest expense, while enhancing cash flows that provide the flexibility necessary to invest appropriately in our long-term expansion and/or other strategic options. Given the timing of the closing of the offering and associated payments, these benefits will initially be reflected in our results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.”
The Company also announced that it expects to file its Form 10-K for the period ended December 31,2024 on or before April 15, 2025. In connection with this filing, the Company will provide additional information regarding its results, recent events and business strategy, as well as its plans to address investors.
About SUNation Energy, Inc.
SUNation Energy, Inc. is focused on growing leading local and regional solar, storage, and energy services companies nationwide. Our vision is to power the energy transition through grass-roots growth of solar electricity paired with battery storage. Our portfolio of brands (SUNation, Hawaii Energy Connection, E-Gear) provide homeowners and businesses of all sizes with an end-to-end product offering spanning solar, battery storage, and grid services. SUNation Energy, Inc.’s largest markets include New York, Florida, and Hawaii, and the company operates in three (3) states.
Forward Looking Statements
Our prospects here at SUNation Energy Inc. are subject to uncertainties and risks. This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor provided by the foregoing Sections. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation. The Company cannot predict or determine after the fact what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements or other statements. The reader should consider statements that include the words “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “estimates”, “plans”, “projects”, “should”, or other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends, to be uncertain and forward-looking. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional information respecting factors that could materially affect the Company and its operations are contained in the Company’s filings with the SEC which can be found on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Contacts: Scott Maskin Chief Executive Officer +1 (631) 823-7131 smaskin@sunation.com
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2025)– In response to theTrump administration’s executive orderdirecting the Department of Justice to take aim at state climate laws and lawsuits, John Noël, Greenpeace USA Deputy Climate Program Director, said: “This is a pathetic and dangerous attempt by a desperate industry to cling to power while communities suffer. From the Gulf Coast to the Los Angeles area, people are being slammed by floods, wildfires, and record heat. But instead of helping Americans, Trump is launching a political attack on states that are trying to create a livable future for their people.
“This order isn’t about ‘freedom’ or ‘energy independence’ — it’s about Big Oil CEOs using the federal government to crush states’ rights when it aligns with their fossil fuel agenda. It’s also a convenient distraction from the economic sabotage of working families and the fossil fuel industry’s covert push for blanket immunity in Congress from all climate accountability.
“Fossil fuel companies have profited off the backs of everyday people for far too long and we have the chance to make them pay to clean up their mess. Right now, states should be leaning into climate superfund legislation, not away from it. Nothing in this order prevents states from doing so. And the many states that are already considering these types of bills, like California, should be passing them expeditiously.”
Greenpeace USA is part of a global network of independent campaigning organizations that use peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace USA is committed to transforming the country’s unjust social, environmental, and economic systems from the ground up to address the climate crisis, advance racial justice, and build an economy that puts people first. Learn more at www.greenpeace.org/usa.
Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jim Risch’s (R-Idaho) Mining Regulatory Clarity Act to allow critical mineral production to continue in the West passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support. Now that the bill has cleared this key committee hurdle, it heads to the Senate floor for consideration.
“Nevada is leading the way in critical mineral mining, and we should be making it easier to responsibly mine these minerals here in the U.S.,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “My legislation has advanced with bipartisan support because my colleagues on both sides of the aisle recognize that this bill cuts red tape, supports our national security and clean energy economies, and creates good paying jobs. I’m going to continue my work to pass this bill into law as soon as possible.”
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act provides regulatory certainty for mining projects and reaffirms long-held practice that some public land-use under a mining claim inherently accompanies exploration and extraction activities for other mining-support activities. This bill creates an optional and voluntary pathway to allow use of public lands for ancillary purposes connected to a mining project that can only be used within an agency-approved Plan of Operations. The bill also creates a new revenue stream from new mill site claims to be dedicated to abandoned mine clean-up efforts. This legislation is cosponsored by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). It is led in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Mark Amodei (R-Nev.-02) and Congressman Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04).
Senator Cortez Masto has led efforts in Congress to support Nevada’s mining industry, protecting more than 83,000 local jobs and paving the way for Nevada to power the clean energy economy. She has consistently blocked burdensome taxes on mining and wrote important provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bolster Nevada’s critical mineral supply chain and fund battery recycling programs in the state. She’s also introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen the domestic supply chain for rare-earth magnets.
The Province is making electric heat pumps more affordable for low- and moderate-income households, including renters and those who live in multi-unit residential buildings.
“Every British Columbian deserves reliable, affordable, and clean heating and cooling. Since our government started providing incentives for people to make the switch to heat pumps, we’ve seen a huge uptake across the province, but cost is still a barrier for many,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions. “That’s why we’re prioritizing funding to make clean-energy solutions and year-round comfort accessible to British Columbians who need them most, including for owners and renters who live in multi-unit buildings.”
The CleanBC Energy Savings Program, launched in June 2024, is funded through the Province and leverages contributions from BC Hydro and the federal government to support greater access to home energy retrofits for low- to moderate-income households, including renters. The successful program, which supports the installation of affordable heat pumps for income-qualified, single-family homes, will expand to include individual suites in multi-unit residential buildings starting mid-2025.
With $50 million in each of the next two fiscal years – 2025-26 and 2026-27 – the Province plans to deliver as many as 8,300 new heat pump rebates to British Columbians. Households in individual suites in multi-unit residential buildings could be eligible for up to $5,500 for a ductless mini-split heat pump. In addition, the Province will partner with BC Hydro and FortisBC to expand their Energy Conservation Assistance Program to offer heat-pump installations to the lowest-income households in single-family homes and individual suites.
“Heat pumps provide year-round comfort with efficient cooling in the summer and heat in the winter, and they can be up to 300% more efficient than electric baseboard heating,” said Chris O’Riley, president and CEO, BC Hydro. “We are pleased the Province will partner with BC Hydro and FortisBC to expand their Energy Conservation Assistance Program as we work to ensure more British Columbians have access to heat pump technology.”
In September 2024, the Province launched a Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program to support rental, strata and equity co-op buildings to make the switch to more energy-efficient and cleaner technologies. A key feature of the new actions being announced by the Province is the expansion of heat pump rebates into individual suites, rather than the entire building.
This action supports the 2024 Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord with the BC Green caucus, which commits the government to contribute $50 million annually toward electric heat pumps for the next two fiscal years, ensuring they are accessible to low- and moderate-income households.
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Roger Dall’Antonia, president and CEO, FortisBC –
“The Energy Conservation Assistance Program, a long-standing collaboration with BC Hydro, is one of the ways we are supporting our customers across the province. We’re proud to work together to deliver conservation and energy-efficiency programs to income-qualified customers to help them lower their energy use and associated costs.”
Jeremy Valeriote, interim leader, BC Greens and MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky –
“Climate action should be seen as an affordable solution. And through our agreement with the government, we’ve ensured that clean-energy solutions like heat pumps are more accessible to everyone in this province, regardless of their living situation. Addressing climate change must also be affordable, and we’re pleased to see government initiatives moving in that direction.”
Mike Nowotniak, principal, Method Air –
“With equipment and labour costs rising, government rebates have become essential in helping families afford the comfort, energy savings and climate resilience of heat pumps. These programs empower us to deliver cleaner technology to more homes, especially those who need it most.”
Quick Facts:
Since Better Homes and Better Buildings launched in 2018, the program has delivered 26,700 rebates for B.C. households, including 12,900 incentives to income-qualified households.
From 2019 to 2023, average heat pump sales were nearly double the average of the previous five years, and in 2022 began to exceed furnace sales.
Today, 13% of all B.C. households use heat pumps for heating, up from 5% in 2008.
Government programs have supported the establishment of strong supply chains and industry capacity, establishing a network of more than 700 heating, ventilation and air-conditioning companies throughout B.C.
Learn More:
To learn about programs to help with costs, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/home/benefits
For help claiming cash benefits when filing taxes, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/income-taxes/filing-your-taxes-has-its-benefits
More information about rebates and how to apply will be posted when available here: https://www.betterhomesbc.ca
National Critical Mineral Mission Powering India’s Clean Energy Future
Posted On: 09 APR 2025 6:33PM by PIB Delhi
Introduction
The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector. Under this mission, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has been tasked with conducting 1,200 exploration projects from 2024-25 to 2030-31.
A committee formed by the Ministry of Mines in November 2022 identified 30 critical minerals, with 24 included in Part D of Schedule I of Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act, 1957 (MMDR Act, 1957). The inclusion of 24 critical minerals in Part D of the First Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act) means that the Central Government now has the exclusive authority to auction mining leases and composite licenses for these specific minerals.
It also recommended setting up a Centre of Excellence on Critical Minerals (CECM) to regularly update the mineral list and guide strategy.
Critical minerals are essential for clean energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, EVs, and energy storage systems. To secure these resources, India launched the NCMM to ensure their long-term availability and processing.
Critical minerals are essential for a country’s economic development and national security, and their lack of availability or concentration in a few geographical locations can lead to supply chain vulnerabilities.
Usage of Critical Minerals
Critical minerals are essential components of various clean energy technologies and industries. Their importance can be highlighted across different sectors:
1. Solar energy
Critical minerals such as silicon, tellurium, indium, and gallium are vital for the production of photovoltaic (PV) cells used in solar panels.
India’s current solar capacity of 64 GW is heavily dependent on these minerals.
2. Wind energy
Rare earth elements like dysprosium and neodymium are used in permanent magnets for wind turbines.
India aims to increase its wind energy capacity from 42 GW to 140 GW by 2030, necessitating a stable supply of these minerals.
3. Electric vehicles (EVs)
Lithium, nickel, and cobalt are key materials used in lithium-ion batteries.
Under the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP), India plans to deploy 6–7 million EVs by 2024, leading to increased demand for these critical minerals.
4. Energy storage
Lithium-ion batteries used in advanced energy storage systems depend on lithium, cobalt, and nickel.
Objectives of NCMM
To secure India’s critical mineral supply chain by ensuring mineral availability from domestic and foreign sources.
Strengthening the value chains by enhancing technological, regulatory, and financial ecosystems to foster innovation, skill development, and global competitiveness in mineral exploration, mining, beneficiation, processing, and recycling.
Mission Output
Mission Objectives
Key Heads
Target (2024-25 to 2030-31)
Securing Domestic and Foreign Sourcing
Domestic Critical Mineral Exploration Projects-Projects aimed at identifying and evaluating domestic reserves of critical minerals.
1200
Foreign Critical Mineral Mines – PSUs
Exploration and acquisition of overseas mineral assets by Public Sector Undertakings.
26
Foreign Critical Mineral Mines – Private Entities-Facilitation and support for private firms to acquire critical mineral assets abroad.
24
Incentive Scheme for Recycling (kt)
Scheme to promote recovery of critical minerals from secondary sources like scrap and waste
400
Strengthening Value Chains
Patents in Critical Mineral Value Chain
Encouraging innovation through development of patents across the critical mineral lifecycle.
1000
Skill Development
Training and upskilling workforce to support activities in mining, processing, and R&D.
10000
Mineral Processing Parks
Dedicated zones for processing critical minerals with modern infrastructure and facilities.
4
Centre of Excellence
Institutions established for advanced research and technological development in the sector.
3
Mineral Stockpile (Cumulative)
Strategic reserves maintained to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical minerals.
5
Components of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)
India’s exploration efforts
Under NCMM mission, GSI has intensified its exploration programs. In the 2024-25 field season, GSI has taken up 195 projects, including 35 in Rajasthan, focused on identifying and assessing critical mineral deposits. The mission seeks to minimize import dependency by enhancing domestic exploration and mining efforts. More than 100 critical mineral blocks are set to be auctioned, and exploration will be expanded to offshore regions rich in polymetallic nodules containing cobalt, rare earth elements (REEs), nickel, and manganese.
The Geological Survey of India (GSI), under the Ministry of Mines, follows the United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC) classification and Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) (MEMC) Rules, 2015, to carry out exploration activities for critical minerals. Earlier in 2021-22 and 2022-23, GSI conducted reconnaissance surveys for rare earth elements (REEs) including neodymium in Sirohi and Bhilwara districts of Rajasthan. Additionally, the Department of Atomic Energy discovered around 1,11,845 tonnes of in-situ Rare Earth Elements Oxide (REO) in Balotra, Rajasthan.
To speed up projects, a fast-track regulatory approval system will be introduced. A new Exploration Licence (EL) will encourage private sector participation. Recovery of minerals from secondary sources like fly ash, tailings, and red mud will be promoted through relaxed rules and incentives. Efforts will also focus on trace mineral assessment, development of processing parks, and increased involvement of state governments and PSUs in the critical mineral value chain.
Acquisition of assets abroad
India will invest in exploring and acquiring critical mineral assets in resource-rich countries. PSUs and private firms will be supported through funding, guidelines, and inter-ministerial coordination. Public-private partnerships will be promoted, and infrastructure support will be ensured with MEA’s help.
Key International Initiatives
KABIL (Khanij Bidesh India Ltd) signed an agreement with CAMYEN SE, a state-owned enterprise in Catamarca, Argentina, on 15th January 2024 for lithium exploration covering 15,703 hectares.
KABIL also signed an MoU with the Critical Mineral Office (CMO), Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISER), Government of Australia, in March 2022.
Due diligence is underway for selection of lithium and cobalt projects in Australia for strategic investments through off-take arrangements.
IREL (India) Limited
With a processing capacity of 6 lakh tons per annum, IREL produces key minerals like ilmenite, rutile, zircon, sillimanite, and garnet. It also operates a Rare Earth Extraction Plant in Chatrapur, Odisha and a Rare Earth Refining Unit at Aluva, Kerala. The company has been making profit consistently since 1997-98, with a peak turnover of over ₹14,625 million in 2021-22, including ₹7,000 million in exports.
IREL is focused on expanding its production capacity, supporting value chain industries, and advancing R&D through its facility in Kollam, Kerala.
Conclusion
India aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 (from 2005 levels), achieve 50% of its electric power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030, and reach net-zero emissions by 2070. To achieve these climate goals, the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) plays a vital role by building a resilient and self-reliant ecosystem for critical minerals. The mission focuses on boosting domestic production, encouraging private sector participation, strengthening international partnerships, and streamlining regulations to ensure a steady supply of minerals essential for clean energy technologies.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
SEE’s opening remarks on environment and ecology at LegCo Finance Committee special meeting Thank you, President and Honourable Members.
As the Financial Secretary stated in the Budget, “Development of green industries is a major international trend and key to addressing global climate change.” To align with our country’s dual carbon targets, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government strives to halve Hong Kong’s carbon emissions before 2035 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. After years of effort, carbon emissions in Hong Kong peaked in 2014. In 2023, Hong Kong’s carbon emissions have decreased by about a quarter compared to the peak level, and per capita carbon emissions have also dropped by nearly 30 per cent from 2014 levels, approximately one-quarter of that of the United States and 60 per cent of that of the European Union.
Innovative technology can bring new industries and business models to Hong Kong, fostering economic diversification and developing new quality productive forces. Thirty-three research and development projects have been approved by the Green Tech Fund, involving a total grant of about $147 million. The projects cut across a wide array of subjects, such as production and storage of hydrogen fuel, and technology of turning waste into resources. With the support of these measures, we will leverage Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world to develop Hong Kong into a demonstration base for green technologies, helping our country go global and attract foreign investment.
As for new-energy transport, the Government announced in December last year the Green Transformation Roadmap of Public Buses and Taxis, and reserved $470 million to subsidise franchised bus operators to procure about 600 electric buses, as well as $135 million to subsidise taxi owners to purchase 3 000 electric taxis. Following the announcement of the $300 million fast charger incentive scheme in the 2024 Policy Address, the scheme is planned to be launched in the middle of this year to subsidise the private sector to install an additional 3 000 fast chargers, thereby providing support to an additional 160 000 electric vehicles. This would further expand the charging infrastructure. In addition, as part of the implementation of the Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong, the Funding Scheme to Trial of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Heavy Vehicles also started accepting applications in December 2024. We will also introduce into the Legislative Council a bill to amend the Gas Safety Ordinance within the second quarter of this year to regulate the use of hydrogen as fuel.
As regards the promotion of waste reduction and recycling, the current-term Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has put in an unparalleled level of efforts in promoting waste reduction at source, turning around the rising trend of the disposal amount of municipal solid waste (MSW) in recent years. Since 2021, the average disposal of MSW has continued to decrease for three consecutive years under the current-term Government, with the daily amount of MSW disposed of at landfills decreasing by a total of 7.5 per cent from 11 358 tonnes in 2021 to 10 510 tonnes in 2024. To continuously enhance the community recycling network, the Government will allocate an additional $180 million to increase the number of residential food waste smart bins or food waste collection facilities across Hong Kong to 1 600 within this year. Moreover, to turn waste into resources, the Government recently submitted an amendment bill to the Legislative Council last Wednesday (April 2) to establish a common legislative framework for producer responsibility schemes (PRSs). We will extend PRSs to different products gradually in the light of the actual situation.
Regarding waste to energy, Hong Kong is building its first waste-to-energy (WtE) facility, I·PARK1, for treating MSW, which is expected to commence operation this year. We are also pressing ahead with the development of the second WtE facility, I·PARK2, for which an open tender was launched in December last year. With an expected MSW treatment capacity of 6 000 tonnes per day, I·PARK2 will become one of the largest advanced WtE facilities in Asia upon completion. I·PARK1 together with I·PARK2 will be able to treat 9 000 tonnes of MSW per day, marking Hong Kong’s progress towards achieving “zero landfill”.
On the promotion of energy saving and green buildings, we submitted an amendment bill for the Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance to the Legislative Council on March 26 to strengthen our building energy efficiency management regime. Upon the Legislative Council’s passage, it is estimated that an additional 500 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of about 150 000 three-person households, will be saved in 2035 when the proposed amendments take full effect. Furthermore, we are reviewing the scale and mode of delivery of district cooling systems in new development areas, such as Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen and San Tin Technopole, to tie in with the development of the area with greater cost-effectiveness. We expect to report the review results to the Panel on Environmental Affairs in this April.
On nature conservation, we officially established the North Lantau Marine Park and the Long Valley Nature Park in November last year, and plan to launch the new Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan this year to strengthen ecological safeguarding. We will commence the construction of the Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park in the Northern Metropolis in two years’ time at the earliest. The Park will be five times larger than the existing Hong Kong Wetland Park, and will enrich outdoor ecological education and recreation experiences, as well as promote the modernisation of aquaculture industry. We will also continue to enhance the attractiveness of Hong Kong’s countryside, including the Po Pin Chau Viewing Platform in the Sai Kung East Country Park and the Lin Ma Hang Lead Mine Cave Revitalisation Project in the Robin’s Nest Country Park, which were opened to the public at the end of last year. The first Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po “Sound, Sight, Taste Fusion” Tour was also held from January to February this year, attracting over 12 000 participants.
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Now you can have a barbecue without leaving the city on the camping grounds. They have carried out comprehensive landscaping and equipped barbecue points for picnics. Wooden covered gazebos are designed for different numbers of people, and a picnic can be arranged by both several people and a large company.
The gazebos are built as verandas in a modern style – they have a roof, under which it is convenient to take shelter in case of rain. Barbecue points are located in the forest at a distance from each other, while each site is fenced – this creates a feeling of privacy for the company.
Next to each gazebo there is a charcoal grill where you can cook meat and vegetables on the grill. The gazebos under the roof also have furniture – tables and benches. Electricity is supplied to the veranda – gadgets can be charged right there. At night, the light in the gazebo is turned on.
In the cold season, they offer to relax in closed pavilions. Next to them there are barbecues, and inside they are equipped with tables and chairs, electric heaters, sockets and lighting, which makes the rest comfortable, warm and cozy.
The pavilions are designed for different capacities: the glass pavilion accommodates up to 20 people, and part of the administration pavilion – up to 32.
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Now you can have a barbecue without leaving the city on the camping grounds. They have carried out comprehensive landscaping and equipped barbecue points for picnics. Wooden covered gazebos are designed for different numbers of people, and a picnic can be arranged by both several people and a large company.
The gazebos are built as verandas in a modern style – they have a roof, under which it is convenient to take shelter in case of rain. Barbecue points are located in the forest at a distance from each other, and each site is fenced – this creates a feeling of privacy for the company.
Next to each gazebo there is a charcoal grill where you can cook meat and vegetables on the grill. The gazebos under the roof also have furniture – tables and benches. Electricity is supplied to the veranda – gadgets can be charged right there. At night, the light in the gazebo is turned on.
In the cold season, they offer to relax in closed pavilions. Next to them there are barbecues, and inside they are equipped with tables and chairs, electric heaters, sockets and lighting, which makes the rest comfortable, warm and cozy.
The pavilions are designed for different capacities: the glass pavilion accommodates up to 20 people, and part of the administration pavilion – up to 32.
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
“Thank you Committee on Energy & Commerce for advancing the Take It Down Act this week. I urge Congress to swiftly pass this important legislation.” –First Lady Melania Trump
Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico)
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) reintroduced the New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act to provide greater cooperation between the federal government and land grant communities. There are 27 community land grant-mercedes that are recognized as political subdivisions under New Mexico law.
Federal agencies have consistently sought to work more closely with these land grant-mercedes, as the majority of them maintain historical or traditional uses on public lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The BLM and the USFS require the public, including land grant-mercedes, to seek authorization for certain public land uses, while other uses do not require authorization. The approval and permitting process is complex, and in the past, confusion and lack of coordination have resulted in adverse impacts on the historical or traditional uses of political subdivision land grant-mercedes.
In March 2022, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest, and Public Lands held a hearing on a previous version of the legislation. In June 2022, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining held a hearing on the legislation. In July 2022, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources unanimously passed the legislation, and in December 2022, the Senate passed the legislation unanimously. As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives during the 116th Congress, Senator Luján unanimously passed similar legislation through the House to make it easier for land grant-mercedes to work with federal land management agencies.
“I’m proud to reintroduce legislation that strengthens cooperation between the federal government and land grant communities, which are an essential part of New Mexico’s history and culture. These communities have cared for our land for generations, and preserving that connection is crucial for our land and cultural heritage,” said Luján, member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. “This legislation ensures that the federal government considers historical traditional uses in federal land management planning, helping to protect these valuable traditions for future generations.”
“Land grant communities represent farmers and ranchers, families, and elders. They care for and sustain our lands,”said Leger Fernández. “The New Mexico Land Grant Council’s work to advocate for their communities is a perfect example of the beauty of democracy in action. Today, we are taking steps to improve cooperation and communication between federal agencies and our land grant communities to make sure these communities can access lands for the historical and traditional uses they have been practicing for centuries.”
“The introduction of the New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act by Senator Luján and Representative Leger Fernández is a positive first step in addressing longstanding issues stemming from the implementation of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo,” said New Mexico Land Grant Council Chair Juan Sánchez. “For more than a century Spanish and Mexican land grant communities in the New Mexico have struggled to ensure recognition, protection and access to natural resources located on their former common lands now managed by the federal government. These natural resources play a vital role in maintaining the traditional use practices that sustain the socio-economic and cultural integrity of many New Mexico communities. This bill will provide for greater cooperation and coordination between land grant-mercedes and the federal land management agencies.”
The New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act:
Directs the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) and Department of Agriculture (USDA), through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the New Mexico Land Grant Council, to clarify existing agency processes that qualified land grant-mercedes may use to seek authorization for historical or traditional uses on Federal public lands, including permit requirements and associated fees;
Clarifies that the MOU does not directly authorize any uses or activities on Federal public lands;
Directs the DOI and USDA to consult with Tribes when the MOU is entered into, extended, renewed or revised;
Ensures that the MOU contains a description of the notice and comment procedures on agency land management planning decisions, and that qualified land grant-mercedes, the New Mexico Land Grant Council, and Tribes are notified of opportunities to comment on and be involved in agency land management planning decisions; and
Requires the DOI and the USDA to evaluate impacts on historical or traditional uses in Federal land use planning.
A summary of the bill is available HERE. Full text of the legislation is available HERE.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy hosts energy firms and banks to discuss climate change
Government, industry, international organisations and institutions met in the Mattatoio, Rome, to discuss the global shift to clean power.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy joined forces with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to spearhead discussions with top British and Italian energy businesses, banks and international organisations in Rome today.
The Clean Power for Growth Roundtable took place against the historic backdrop of the Mattatoio in Rome, to galvanize global leadership and foster international cooperation on a clean energy transition, while unlocking clean growth, job opportunities and build robust clean energy supply chains, including for critical minerals.
Today’s meeting is supporting the government’s mission to become a clean energy superpower, protecting households from unstable fossil fuel markets and helping keep bills down for good, while at the same time unlocking job opportunities in the UK’s clean energy sector.
The high-profile event focused on the immense potential within the energy and financial sector to tackle climate change for the greater good of all and emphasise the urgent need for innovative solutions and collaborative efforts.
Senior representatives from the energy industry, finance, international organisations, and institutions from the UK and Italy attended the roundtable, including Centrica, Octopus Energy, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Kings Trust International, the International Energy Agency, United Nations Development Programme, Barclays, Italian energy company Eni Plenitude and Milan based cable manufacturers Prysmian.
Today’s talks, moderated by the UK’s Special Representative for Climate, Rachel Kyte, addressed three core themes:
the need for responsible global clean power leadership
unlocking clean growth and jobs, particularly for young people in Africa
and action to build resilient clean power supply chains.
Foreign Secretary Lammy emphasised that a successful global clean power transition requires strong political leadership, international partnerships that deliver, a skilled workforce, and a robust supply chain.
The roundtable also highlighted the UK-Italy partnership on climate and energy, support for Italy’s G7 Energy for Growth in Africa Initiative and the UK’s leadership of the Global Clean Power Alliance. This collaboration aims to drive economic growth and jobs, create new business opportunities within the clean energy sector and establish energy systems that are more resilient.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said:
The UK and Italy are strengthening our partnership to unlock growth opportunities, create jobs and accelerate the global transition to clean, secure, affordable energy, as part of our government’s Plan for Change.
The shift to clean energy is a global challenge that requires us all – governments, energy businesses and the financial sector – to work together. Our talks in Rome are a key moment to unlock clean growth and build robust clean energy supply chains, including for critical minerals – for the benefit of us all.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said:
Energy is a key driver of growth for our businesses, our economies and our societies. Italy and the United Kingdom share common objectives with regard to the energy transition, which are also clearly outlined in our 2023 Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Cooperation: technological neutrality, achieving net zero emissions by 2050, phasing out coal for energy production and increasing the role of renewables and new technologies for the production of clean energy.
We actively cooperated for the success of the CoP 26 in Glasgow, launching a major project at the 2021 pre-CoP in Milan for the involvement of young people committed to the fight against climate change. We also share the vision that inspired many initiatives promoted by Italy during its presidency of the G7, especially with regard to access to energy in Africa, where we are actively engaged also through the Mattei Plan.
His Majesty The King and Italian President Mattarella attended the end of the session and were briefed on the roundtable discussion on global progress towards clean power.
Today’s roundtable comes ahead of the UK hosting the International Energy Agency Summit on the Future of Energy Security in London on 24-25 April, bringing together energy Ministers from across the world, and further highlighting the UK’s commitment to lead global efforts to put the energy transition at the heart of our approach to energy security.
New Zealand has granted legal personhood to the Whanganui River.Ron Kolet / shutterstock
Most rivers need some human help to stay clean and healthy and to flow freely. People have to fish out litter, block sewage, look out for invasive species and so on.
This is obvious enough. But, as rivers are increasingly being granted legal rights of their own, they’ll need another form of human help: people willing to be their legal representatives, filing lawsuits and speaking in court.
The idea that nature should be granted rights similar to that of a human (sometimes described as “legal personhood”) has been around for a few decades now. Though some lakes, forests and other features have been awarded these rights, it’s rivers that are the main beneficiaries. Most recently, the River Ouse in East Sussex, England, was awarded rights by its local council, following similar moves in places as diverse as New Zealand, Ecuador, Canada and India.
“Rivers often have strong cultural and spiritual identities as sacred living entities or life-giving beings. These existential understandings have underpinned legal actions.” That’s according to Nick Mount, a rivers expert at the University of Nottingham.
Back in 2017, Mount travelled to Colombia to visit the River Atrato. The Atrato flows through a remote and highly biodiverse jungle, in a region which at the time remained a paramilitary stronghold. The country’s constitutional court had recently awarded the river humans rights and Mount wanted to see what that meant in practice.
“The Atrato River has been awarded rights,” he said, “because of what it provides for human life – not because it should be equated with human life”. He continued “this places a significant burden on the Colombian state to ensure the rights are enforced – and it demands that local people are empowered to manage their river properly”.
However, “the reality was sobering”. He found deforested riverbanks, so contaminated with chemicals that plants could not regrow. He found industrial dredging had reshaped an entire river to the point where its regular nutrient-cycling floods had broken down entirely, while whole human communities had been displaced.
“The Atrato River in general, and [its tributary] the Rio Quito in particular, serve as a stark reminder that awarding environmental rights is not the same as realising them. Such rights don’t exist within a vacuum, of course, and they will only be fulfilled if political, socio-economic and cultural systems support them.”
So what might a more supportive human system involve? Oluwabusayo Wuraola is a law lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University. Writing about the recent River Ouse news, she agrees with Mount that “simply granting a river some rights isn’t enough” and adds that “we now need to think about who will actually defend these rights”.
The River Ouse, playing hide and seek. Melanie Hobson / shutterstock
“Appointing representatives who care about their own personal and property interests would be a grave mistake, as would appointing anyone who prioritises the rights of humans to a healthy environment over a more intrinsic right of nature (remember: the idea is that the River Ouse has rights in itself and shouldn’t need to demonstrate its worth to humans).”
In her analysis, “the most effective defenders of the rights of nature in many court cases” have been people with an “ecocentric perspective”. That means an outlook that prioritises the intrinsic value of nature itself, rather than focusing on how it can serve human interests. She cites instances where the supposed advocates for a river’s rights in court were actually motivated by wanting to protect their own property downstream.
Ultimately, though “moves to give rights to nature are promising … we’ll need a whole army of nature protectors to actually enforce those rights”.
These ideas can be applied to rivers in the news right now. For instance, China recently approved the construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet.
The dam will provide enormous amounts of clean energy – when complete, it will be the world’s largest power plant by some distance. But it will also displace people, destroy ecosystems and, of course, disrupt the river itself.
Mehebub Sahana, a geographer at the University of Manchester, points out the effects may be especially severe downstream in India and Bangladesh, where that same river is known as the Brahmaputra and helps form a vast and incredibly fertile delta system.
For him, the dam highlights “some of the geopolitical issues raised by rivers that cross international borders”. “Who owns the river itself,” he asks, “and who has the right to use its water? Do countries have obligations not to pollute shared rivers, or to keep their shipping lanes open? And when a drop of rain falls on a mountain, do farmers in a different country thousands of miles downstream have a claim to use it?”
These are crucial questions, even if they’re ultimately framed around humans. An ecocentric representative might argue the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra has an intrinsic right to flow undisturbed and to dump its sediment where it pleases.
There may be a happy medium. Viktoria Kahui is an environmental economist at the University of Otago in New Zealand. Last year, she investigated 14 examples of rights-of-nature from around the world.
She found a “fundamental divide between local communities and external economic interests”. In some cases, interest groups were able to overturn the provision of nature rights.
She therefore recommends that “future rights-of-nature frameworks need to … include appointed guardians, established as separate legal entities with limited liability, as well as the support of representatives from interest groups”.
In the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra example, those interest groups might include rice farmers and mangrove conservationists in Bangladesh, or fishermen a thousand miles upstream. They might include the millions of people who would gain electricity, or the thousands who would lose their homes. The river itself could also be an interested party, perhaps via eco-centric human representatives.
Exactly where you draw the line in these cases is tricky. But with rivers increasingly being granted legal rights, this isn’t the last you’ll hear of this issue.
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Sask Polytech) are providing high school students with the opportunity to get practical, hands-on learning in the autobody field.
Through a one-day learning camp at the Sask Polytech Regina Campus, students taking online autobody courses have the opportunity to learn from Sask Polytech instructors and hear from industry experts.
“Sask DLC is committed to offering high-quality learning opportunities for high school students exploring potential career paths,” Minister Responsible for Sask DLC Everett Hindley said. “The automotive industry remains a key driver in our province, and through our partnerships, we are pleased to see students that are interested in this field gain valuable hands-on experience that will help them succeed as they move from high school into their future careers.”
The Sask DLC and Sask Polytech learning camp provides students from across the province with opportunities to learn about potential career paths and make informed choices for their future beyond high school. The camps allow students to either confirm their current career aspirations or discover new ones.
“We are always excited to host learning camps with Sask DLC to support students aspiring to build careers in the automotive industry,” Sask Polytech President and CEO Dr. Larry Rosia said. “High school students gain valuable insights and benefits from exploring trades and participating in these interactive camps on campus. This is a great opportunity to learn more about options in the automotive industry and at Sask Polytech.”
Student interest in Sask DLC’s Autobody courses continues to increase. In the 2024-25 school year, there are more than 205 student registrations for high school Autobody courses, including 62 with work placements.
Last year, 21 students registered in Autobody 10 or 20 level courses with work placement hours, while an additional 56 students took the introductory theory-only course.
Sask DLC offers four Autobody courses for students across the province, including a 10-level introductory course where students can choose to do full-online theory or participate in 75 hours of online theory with a 25-hour work placement. At the 20-level, courses combine 50 hours of online theory and 50 hours of in-person work placement at a local business. Students participating in the optional learning camp at Sask Polytech will earn six credit hours toward their work placement requirement.
Student work placements are made possible thanks to a partnership between Sask DLC and the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR). This partnership provides students with work placement opportunities near their home community and supports the recruitment of qualified employees to serve the industry in the future.
“Our association is pleased to introduce students to opportunities in industry,” SAAR Executive Director Tom Bissonnette said. “Work placements in industry provide students with fundamental and practical skills to go alongside their Sask DLC course learning.”
These courses complement several other Sask DLC courses with work placements or hands-on learning opportunities available to students including:
Agriculture Equipment Technician
Construction & Carpentry
Electrical
Energy and Mines – Oil & Gas
Mechanical and Automotive
Parts Technician
Power Engineering
Precision Agriculture
Tourism
Welding
Registration for Sask DLC’s Autobody courses for 2025-26 school year is now open. The courses are available to full-time Sask DLC students or high school students attending local schools throughout the province to supplement their in-person learning. High school students can contact their local school administrator or guidance counsellor for help registering.
You can learn more about all online courses with work placements available through Sask DLC at saskDLC.ca.
Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama)
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing to consider the nominations of Bradley D. Hansell to be Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security; Earl G. Matthews to be General Counsel of the Department of Defense; Dale R. Marks to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment; and Former U.S. Representative Brandon M. Williams to be Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security. During the hearing, Senator Tuberville spoke with the nominees about a variety of issues including military construction, military intelligence, and nuclear security.
Read Senator Tuberville’s remarks below or watch on YouTube or Rumble.
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (MILCON):
TUBERVILLE: “Mr. Chairman. Thank you, gentlemen, for being here and your willingness to serve.
Mr. Marks, I want to talk a little bit about an issue that affects many of our installations across the country, including my home state, Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. The issue is military construction, better known as MILCON. We need to move fast, and traditional military construction processes are way, way too slow. Back at Redstone Arsenal, there are two warehouses as we speak that are going up. One, [U.S.] Military Corps of Engineers is building, and the other is by the FBI. These warehouses are roughly the same size, but the FBI facility has a lot more bells and whistles. Yet, the military warehouse is going to take double the amount of time to build and 150% over the cost of what it’s costing [to build] the FBI building.
How on earth does this make sense? It is a disaster, and I’m sure we’re having those problems across the country. Can I get your commitment to go and look at this situation? Lieutenant General Chris Mohan, the AMC Commander down there, is really looking into this, and I think he could help us with some of this in the future. We need to cut back on the time and the cost of a lot of these buildings, Mr. Marks.”
MARKS: “Senator, thank you for that question and I couldn’t agree more. We absolutely need to look at additional best practices on ways to speed up our MILCON to include how it aligns with our programs. And, so, if confirmed I absolutely would want to dig deeper with you on this to ensure that I see how we can potentially go faster.”
TUBERVILLE: “Thank you. And another quick question for you, Mr. Marks. You recently discussed drone incursions with my staff. Can you tell the committee about that conversation and your experience?”
MARKS: “Senator, thank you. What we have seen across the country and especially there at Eglin [Air Force Base] is an increase in drone activity and, in fact, activities surrounding our installations, whether that is foreign national turnarounds or other investments, things that we need to make. And so, Senator, in the local area at the installation I currently serve at, we’ve increased our investment to increase detection capability so that we can then use the authorities that we have been provided at the installation level to defend those installations. And Senator, if confirmed, I would want to see it expanded so that we can work with the combatant commanders to ensure we are defending our local installations here in the homeland.”
TUBERVILLE: “Thank you, very much needed.”
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE:
TUBERVILLE: “Mr. Hansell, as you know, one of the organizations you will oversee as OUSD(I&S). If you are confirmed, is the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC), which is a component of DIA […] it’s located in Huntsville, Alabama. MSIC provides world class analysis and performance of foreign weapons systems. Mr. Hansell, can you talk a little bit about how important it is for our warfighters to assess the kind of foreign material data that the DIA and MSIC provide?”
HANSELL: “Yes, Senator. I’d first highlight the importance of MSIC relative to the growing importance of the space domain. It becomes ever more critical to our national security, as well as, I think, critical intel from MSIC should be used to inform the Golden Dome architecture design at every stage of the milestones.”
TUBERVILLE: “Thank you.”
NUCLEAR SECURITY:
TUBERVILLE: “Mr. Williams, [National Nuclear Security Administration]NNSA has been plagued by cost overrun, schedule delays, project cancellations related to construction of nuclear facilities, including uranium processing facility—The Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility—and others. If confirmed, what specific steps would you take to ensure that these project management failures are not repeated in the future?”
WILLIAMS: “Thank you, Senator. And that is right at the heart to the plutonium pit production that you mentioned in Savannah River as well in Los Alamos, you know, is the critical path to restoring our ability to make new nuclear weapons and to ensure the long-life extension of our existing stockpile. There’s a number of details, a number of classified details, that I’ve not been briefed on in that, but I commit to you, should I be confirmed, that it is absolutely a commitment to get that back and to deliver, you know, for the weapons programs.”
TUBERVILLE: “Thank you.”
JAG CORPS REFORM:
TUBERVILLE: “Mr. Matthews, if confirmed, what role would you have in advising the president and the secretary on reforming the JAG Corps?”
MATTHEWS: “Thank you, Senator, for the question. If confirmed, I would be a legal adviser to the Secretary of Defense and not to the President unless he asked me. But if the President were to ask me, I would consider the question he asked, and in light of the facts and information available to me, I would make a recommendation. The JAG Corps, the Army, the General Corps, the Joint Force JAGs, play an important role in ensuring the delivery of military justice, ensuring compliance with the law of armed conflict, a whole myriad of activities. And, so, it’s important that we get it right.”
TUBERVILLE: “Thank you.”
Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees.
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3
Press release
Clean Power for Growth roundtable, April 2025: UK-Italy bilateral statement
The Clean Power for Growth roundtable took place at the Mattatoio in Rome on 9 April 2025.
The Rt Hon. David Lammy, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, and the Italian Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, co-chaired a roundtable in Rome today focused on clean power for growth, in the presence of His Majesty The King and the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.
Today, in the presence of His Majesty The King and of the President of the Italian Republic, we discussed the efforts of Italy and the UK to drive forward work on clean power for growth. We reiterated the commitments made in the Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Cooperation signed by the UK and Italy in April 2023, and the Joint Statement between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni in September 2024. We emphasised the importance for affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, in supporting sustainable inclusive growth and development.
Energy security, accessibility, sustainability and affordability is important now and for future generations. We must embrace the opportunities we have to diversify energy systems, with all the benefits they bring. We recognise the important progress that Italy led during its G7 Presidency and through its Mattei Plan for Africa, and the UK’s new Global Clean Power Alliance. We will continue to promote this approach globally and through the International Energy Agency Summit on the Future of Energy Security in London.
We underline our commitment, in the context of a global effort, to accelerate the phase-out of unabated fossil fuels to achieve net zero in energy systems by 2050 at the latest, reaching Paris Agreement goals and COP28 Global Stocktake outcomes. We recognise that in a complex and changing geopolitical context, energy security, affordability and independence have become a priority. In this scenario, we underline that energy security is strongly linked to the energy transition and reiterate the need to take advantage of all decarbonisation solutions and technologies, while recognising different national pathways. We will work together to accelerate all opportunities offered by the transition to clean energy, including stimulating economic growth, unlocking new innovations, maximising clean alternatives and nature-based solutions, and creating new skills and jobs, to establish energy systems that are more resilient. This provides the most effective route to ensuring energy security and energy affordability, whilst also delivering long-term prosperity. We will demonstrate clean power leadership through the G7, G20, UN General Assembly, COP30 and beyond.
We are committed to working together on the challenges now and in the future around clean energy supply chain resilience and to promoting just, secure, sustainable and inclusive energy transitions. Both the UK and Italy are pushing economic growth opportunities through our vibrant clean energy industrial bases, recognising that new partnerships on clean power supply chains will be essential in supporting this. This is why Italy and the UK will work together on this agenda. We also recognise the need to support Africa’s ambitions and efforts to develop adequate clean energy infrastructure and supply chains, in a spirit of equitable and strategic partnerships. We welcome the partnerships forged between UK and Italian energy companies. We are committed to deepening these further.
BILLINGSHURST, WEST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Energys Group Limited (NASDAQ: ENGS) (“Energys Group” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated energy efficiency and decarbonization solutions provider for the built environment, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire a 49% equity interest in Energys Spectrum Limited (the “Target Company”), a Hong Kong-based energy-saving technologies and services provider.
The Target Company specializes in providing end-to-end retrofitting solutions aimed at reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions, and operating costs for both public and private sector clients. As the exclusive licensee of Energys Group in Hong Kong and Macau, the Target Company actively promotes the Energys brand by procuring products and solutions from the Company’s wholly-owned operating subsidiary and recommending them to its clients.
The MOU is non-binding and remains subject to the negotiation and execution of a definitive agreement and customary closing conditions. The consideration for the shares to be purchased by the Company will be determined with reference to the valuation of the shares as determined by a professional valuator to be engaged by the Company, and is subject to negotiation between the parties. Among other conditions, the acquisition of the shares is contingent on (i) the Company and the Target Company having agreed on the purchase price for the shares; and (ii) the Company being satisfied with the results of its due diligence review of the Target Company’s financial position and business condition.
The Company has paid a refundable deposit of US$5.5 million, which will be applied towards the purchase price of the shares, unless it is forfeited due to the Company not having fulfilled its obligations under the MOU. The MOU provides that the acquisition is to be consummated no later than December 31, 2025.
Upon completion, the acquisition is expected to further strengthen the Company’s presence and competitiveness in the Hong Kong and Macau markets, while securing higher margins from product and solution sales to the Target Company.
Michael Lau, Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer of Energys Group Limited, commented, “We are delighted to have reached an MOU with our key partner in Hong Kong. If the acquisition is completed, it is expected to further strengthen Energys’ brand profile in the regional market. It is also expected to generate a financial return through increasing product adoption and expanding margins as a result of value chain consolidation and streamlined operations. We hope that this will be the first of many acquisitions, and we will continue to accelerate regional decarbonization efforts while driving shareholders’ return.”
About Energys Group
Founded in 1998 as an energy conservation consultancy, Energys Group has since transitioned into a vertically integrated energy efficiency and decarbonization solutions provider for the built environment. Serving organizations from both the private and public sectors, including schools, universities, hospitals, and offices, primarily in the UK, the Company’s vision is to deliver innovative solutions that reduce carbon emissions, lower costs, and support the Net Zero agenda – alongside improving the wellbeing of building users within the built environment.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to,” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and in its other filings with the SEC.
For more information, please contact: DLK Advisory Phone: +852-2857-7101 Email: ir@dlkadvisory.com
Food irradiation is a gentle, non-invasive technique that uses radiation to keep food fresh and safe to eat. It eliminates microbes and controls insects and other pests while preserving the nutritional content, flavour and overall quality of food. It can also be used to stop the spread of insect pests. This technique uses radiation to transfer energy into food without changing its temperature or leaving residues. It is typically used to preserve the quality of high-value food items like spices, fish and meat, and now it is also applied to exotic fruits and vegetables.
Ensuring that food is available in adequate amounts but also nutritious and safe to eat is essential to food security. However, food is not just sustenance and nutrition; it is also part of our cultural heritage and identity. It is important that many techniques are available for making food safe to eat and wholesome while making sure it tastes, feels, smells, and looks good.
Food irradiation effectively extends the useful shelf life of food, reduces waste and ensures that consumers have access to fresh, top-quality products. For example, it can help fresh strawberries stored in a fridge last up to seven days longer.
Diversified Energy Company PLC (“Diversified” or the “Company”)
Results of Annual General Meeting
Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC, NYSE: DEC) is pleased to announce that all 20 resolutions put to shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting held on April 9, 2025 were duly passed.
The total votes were cast as follows:
Resolution
For
%
Against
%
Withheld
1
Receipt of Annual Report
50,118,979
100
%
90,746
—
%
39,401
2
Approval of Final Dividend
50,186,943
100
%
42,897
—
%
19,286
3
Authority to re-appoint Auditor
53,936,715
100
%
100,784
—
%
49,749
4
Authority to determine Auditor’s Remuneration
50,176,989
100
%
47,950
—
%
24,187
5
Re-elect David Edward Johnson
50,096,070
100
%
126,406
—
%
26,650
6
Re-elect Robert “Rusty” Russell Hutson, Jr.
50,079,603
100
%
143,175
—
%
26,348
7
Re-elect Martin Keith Thomas
48,239,720
96
%
1,982,930
4
%
26,476
8
Re-elect David Jackson Turner, Jr.
49,112,530
98
%
1,108,448
2
%
28,148
9
Re-elect Sandra Mary Stash
50,076,037
100
%
145,379
—
%
27,710
10
Re-elect Kathryn Klaber
46,216,417
92
%
3,950,411
8
%
82,298
11
Authority to allot shares
49,410,519
98
%
810,329
2
%
28,278
12
Directors’ Remuneration Report
49,223,090
98
%
984,189
2
%
41,847
13
Director’s Remuneration Policy
38,283,303
79
%
10,373,294
21
%
1,592,529
14
Political donations & expenditures
49,933,787
100
%
226,129
—
%
89,210
15
Amendment to 2017 Equity Incentive Plan
49,745,588
99
%
250,196
1
%
253,342
16
Dis-apply pre-emption rights
49,750,124
99
%
257,326
1
%
241,676
17
Dis-apply pre-emption rights (Acquisitions)
49,146,350
98
%
854,587
2
%
248,189
18
Purchase of Company’s own shares
50,132,207
100
%
75,167
—
%
41,752
19
Share Repurchase Contracts and Counterparties
50,148,797
100
%
69,100
—
%
31,229
20
Short General Meeting notice period
49,221,371
98
%
999,242
2
%
28,513
Note: A vote “Withheld” is not a vote in law and is not counted in the calculation of the proportion of the votes “For” or “Against” shown.
The Board of Diversified Energy Company PLC (the “Board”) is pleased to note that shareholders unanimously approved all of the general and special resolutions. Having actively engaged with many shareholders ahead of the AGM and throughout the year, the Board would like to thank shareholders for their input and continued support.
The Board notes that shareholders approved the resolutions with significant majorities, including Resolution 13 (Approval of the Director’s Remuneration Policy), which was passed with a majority vote of 79% in favor of the resolution.
The approved Director’s Remuneration Policy was developed through consultation with a significant number of the Company’s largest shareholders and proxy advisors, and the Board believes that the approved Remuneration Policy reinforces alignment of Executive Director compensation with long-term shareholder value creation and remuneration best-practice standards, and reflects competitive practices among the Company’s peers. The Board will continue to engage with key stakeholders on a regular basis while continuing the important focus on remuneration matters that properly align with US-based compensation practices. In accordance with provision 4 of the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Company will publish an update on this engagement, in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, within six months of the 2025 AGM and a final summary in the Company’s Annual Report for the 2025 Financial Year.
Diversified is a leading publicly traded energy company focused on natural gas and liquids production, transport, marketing, and well retirement. Through our differentiated strategy, we acquire existing, long-life assets and invest in them to improve environmental and operational performance until retiring those assets in a safe and environmentally secure manner. Recognized by ratings agencies and organizations for our sustainability leadership, this solutions-oriented, stewardship approach makes Diversified the Right Company at the Right Time to responsibly produce energy, deliver reliable free cash flow, and generate shareholder value.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill (SB) 4 into law, taking a major step forward in strengthening Missouri’s energy infrastructure and supporting long-term economic development.
“With this legislation, Missouri is well-positioned to attract new industry, support job growth, and maintain affordable, reliable energy for our citizens,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “This is about powering Missouri for Missourians and not relying on other states and countries to produce our power. This legislation strengthens our economic development opportunities, helps secure our energy independence, and provides consumer protections to build a resilient energy future for generations to come.”
The legislation is designed to respond to skyrocketing energy demand and outdated energy policy, introducing vital reforms to ensure Missouri can meet its growing electricity needs and includes some of the strongest consumer protections in the nation. SB 4, sponsored by Senator Mike Cierpiot and Representative Josh Hurlbert, includes the following provisions:
“Watt for Watt”: Requires utilities to replace current capacity with dispatchable sources of energy prior to decommissioning an existing power plant, ensuring Missouri continues to have reliable power generation resources.
Construction Work in Progress (CWIP) Accounting: Incentivizes new power generation facilities and reduces financing costs, saving Missourians money in the long run and expanding Missouri’s electrical grid capacity.
Plant in Service Accounting(PISA): Allows utilities to recover certain depreciation expenses from new natural gas power plants over a 20-year period, incentivizing the construction of new power generation facilities and helping to avoid rate shocks for consumers.
Hotand Cold Weather Rule: Extends the disconnection grace period during extreme weather from 24 to 72 hours to protect vulnerable customers.
Special Residential Customers Rates: Authorizes the Public Service Commission (PSC) to create tailored utility rates for seniors, low-income families, and other overly burdened customers.
Advanced Meters and Time-of-Use Rates: Provides residential customers the option whether to participate in time-of-use rates or advanced meters programs.
Lowering of the Revenue Requirement Impact Cap: Places stricter limits on recoverable deferred costs to help keep utility rates in check.
The bill’s significance is further emphasized by the Missouri’s recent selection by the National Governor’s Association and the U.S. Department of Energy to convene an in-state nuclear summit, underscoring Missouri’s commitment to develop new reliable energy.
For more information on SB 4, click here. To view photos from the bill signing, click this link.
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) (the “Company”) today responded to a letter released by Gregory J. Goff to Phillips 66 Shareholders. The Board of Phillips 66 has issued the following statement:
“Gregory Goff is clearly affiliated with Elliott Management. As of this morning, he remains featured as CEO of Amber Energy, an entity that Elliott has backed in its bid for Citgo, a Phillips 66 competitor. This important and obvious fact about a clear conflict of interest was never mentioned in Mr. Goff’s communication and is plainly misleading to shareholders. The notion he is an investor independent of Elliott is obviously false. This stunt reflects Elliott’s growing desperation to convince real investors to support its shortsighted, rushed breakup of Phillips 66. We will continue to engage with all investors on the facts and remain confident that those investors value the reliable $43 billion1 dollars of value we have returned through volatile market cycles.”
About Phillips 66
Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) is a leading integrated downstream energy provider that manufactures, transports and markets products that drive the global economy. The company’s portfolio includes Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, Marketing and Specialties, and Renewable Fuels businesses. Headquartered in Houston, Phillips 66 has employees around the globe who are committed to safely and reliably providing energy and improving lives while pursuing a lower-carbon future. For more information, visit phillips66.com or follow @Phillips66Co on LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws relating to Phillips 66’s operations, strategy and performance. Words such as “anticipated,” “committed,” “estimated,” “expected,” “planned,” “scheduled,” “targeted,” “believe,” “continue,” “intend,” “will,” “would,” “objective,” “goal,” “project,” “efforts,” “strategies” and similar expressions that convey the prospective nature of events or outcomes generally indicate forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements included in this news release are based on management’s expectations, estimates and projections as of the date they are made. These statements are not guarantees of future events or performance, and you should not unduly rely on them as they involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include: changes in governmental policies or laws that relate to our operations, including regulations that seek to limit or restrict refining, marketing and midstream operations or regulate profits, pricing, or taxation of our products or feedstocks, or other regulations that restrict feedstock imports or product exports; our ability to timely obtain or maintain permits necessary for projects; fluctuations in NGL, crude oil, refined petroleum, renewable fuels and natural gas prices, and refining, marketing and petrochemical margins; the effects of any widespread public health crisis and its negative impact on commercial activity and demand for refined petroleum or renewable fuels products; changes to worldwide government policies relating to renewable fuels and greenhouse gas emissions that adversely affect programs including the renewable fuel standards program, low carbon fuel standards and tax credits for renewable fuels; potential liability from pending or future litigation; liability for remedial actions, including removal and reclamation obligations under existing or future environmental regulations; unexpected changes in costs for constructing, modifying or operating our facilities; our ability to successfully complete, or any material delay in the completion of, any asset disposition, acquisition, shutdown or conversion that we have announced or may pursue, including receipt of any necessary regulatory approvals or permits related thereto; unexpected difficulties in manufacturing, refining or transporting our products; the level and success of drilling and production volumes around our midstream assets; risks and uncertainties with respect to the actions of actual or potential competitive suppliers and transporters of refined petroleum products, renewable fuels or specialty products; lack of, or disruptions in, adequate and reliable transportation for our products; failure to complete construction of capital projects on time or within budget; our ability to comply with governmental regulations or make capital expenditures to maintain compliance with laws; limited access to capital or significantly higher cost of capital related to illiquidity or uncertainty in the domestic or international financial markets, which may also impact our ability to repurchase shares and declare and pay dividends; potential disruption of our operations due to accidents, weather events, including as a result of climate change, acts of terrorism or cyberattacks; general domestic and international economic and political developments, including armed hostilities (such as the Russia-Ukraine war), expropriation of assets, and other diplomatic developments; international monetary conditions and exchange controls; changes in estimates or projections used to assess fair value of intangible assets, goodwill and property and equipment and/or strategic decisions with respect to our asset portfolio that cause impairment charges; investments required, or reduced demand for products, as a result of environmental rules and regulations; changes in tax, environmental and other laws and regulations (including alternative energy mandates); political and societal concerns about climate change that could result in changes to our business or increase expenditures, including litigation-related expenses; the operation, financing and distribution decisions of equity affiliates we do not control; and other economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting Phillips 66’s businesses generally as set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G. Valadao (California)
WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced H.R. 2481, the Romance Scam Prevention Act, out of a full committee markup. The Romance Scam Prevention Act is a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Reps. Brittany Petterson (CO-07), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), and Craig Goldman (TX-12). This legislation would require dating apps and services to issue fraud ban notifications to users who have interacted with a person removed from the app for fraudulent activity.
Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced the companion bill in the Senate, which passed out of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on March 12, 2025.
“Millions of Americans use online dating services to make connections, making them the perfect platform for romance scammers to target their victims,”said Congressman Valadao.“Alerting users that they have been in contact with someone who has been banned for fraud is a basic security feature that will save Americans billions, and I’m proud to lead this effort alongside my Congressional colleagues. I want to thank Chairman Brett Guthrie and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for their attention to this critical issue.”
Background:
Over 60 million Americans used an online dating service in 2023, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that romance scams resulted in victims losing over $1.1 billion. Criminals use false names and stories to lure individuals into conversation before manipulating them to give up sensitive information. When an online dating service provider becomes aware of a user committing fraudulent activity, like illegally obtaining money, the online dating service provider immediately deactivates the fraudulent user’s account. However, individuals who meet online often take their conversations to other communication platforms, so even when a fraudulent account is removed, an individual might not know they are still communicating with someone who was banned from the platform.
If you or someone you know has seen a suspicious profile on an online dating service, please file a report with the FTC on their website.
