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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Minority-Serving Institutions Urged to Help Lead CHARGE for a Cleaner Future
New initiative empowers schools to slash energy costs, spark economic growth, and create jobs HOUSTON, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Fund of Texas (CEFTX) invites institutions of higher education, particularly Minority-Serving Institutions, to apply for funding to lead clean energy initiatives across 18 states and Washington, D.C. Community-centric campuses such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic serving institutions (HSIs), and tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) are encouraged to join CHARGE (Communities Helping America Renew and Grow the Economy), a $156 million initiative for community solar and battery storage projects in EPA Regions 3, 4, and 6. "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to empower communities like those served by Minority-Serving Institutions, through solar energy infrastructure investment," said Teresa Morales, CHARGE Program Director. "As an integral part of the community, colleges are uniquely positioned to lead the way in solar energy infrastructure investment – lowering energy costs, creating good-paying jobs, and equipping students to become the next generation of clean energy leaders." Awardees will lead community solar projects with local organizations, which are expected to generate up to $77 million in savings on household utility bills. Internally, institutions will develop hands-on training programs to create a pipeline of new talent for the clean energy economy. Program Highlights: 40 community solar projects generating 95 MW of power and 48 MWh of storage. 8,870 households expected to save 25% on energy bills, generating $77M in total household savings 1,900 jobs and $137 million in community wealth generated through shared ownership 3.14 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions avoided, equivalent to removing about 700,000 cars from the road for a year. Higher education institutions in the following states and territories are eligible to apply: Alabama, Arkansas, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. To learn more and express interest in funding, visit About Clean Energy Fund of Texas The Clean Energy Fund of Texas (CEFTX) invests in the next-generation clean energy economy. CEFTX offers low-cost financing for home, office, and community energy solutions, enabling all Americans to participate in the energy movement. By supporting communities and industry partners, CEFTX helps catalyze the transition to a next-gen energy economy that will lower energy costs, create quality jobs, and stimulate economic development in historically under-resourced communities. Visit and follow @cleanfundtx on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn to learn more. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Clean Energy Fund of Texas Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Sinclair Announces CHARGECON '25: A Two-Day Television Event Celebrating CSI: NY and CSI: Miami with Series Creator Anthony E. Zuiker May 16-17
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sinclair today announced CHARGE, the top destination for action-packed crime procedurals, will launch CHARGECON '25, a two-day televised celebration of the iconic police procedurals CSI: NY and CSI: Miami with exclusive interviews with Anthony E. Zuiker, the creator of the CSI franchise. CHARGECON will offer fans a rare look into the making of the series as Zuiker, acclaimed television writer, producer and author, reflects on his favorite episodes and shares inside stories about the groundbreaking franchises that redefined crime television and captivated global audiences. CHARGECON '25 will feature Zuiker's personally selected top 10 episodes of CSI: NY on Friday, May 16 from 12p-10p ET and his top 10 CSI: Miami episodes on Saturday, May 17 from 12p-10p ET, airing exclusively on the CHARGE multicast broadcast TV network. Each curated episode will be accompanied by exclusive interview segments with Zuiker, offering fans a rare look into the creative decisions, standout moments, and legacy of CSI. 'For 25 years, I've had the honor of telling stories that put science and justice at the center of primetime. CSI wasn't just a television show—it was a cultural shift. What started as a bold idea became a global franchise, and I'm endlessly grateful to our fans who helped turn a microscope and a mystery into a movement,' said Zuiker. 'Thank you to my partners in crime: Sinclair and CHARGECON.' 'The CSI franchise is iconic and has had a lasting impact on television,' said Adam Ware, SVP, Growth Networks group. 'We're excited to launch the inaugural CHARGECON with CSI: NY and CSI: Miami, two series that helped define the genre. Having Anthony Zuiker share his insights and favorite episodes offers an extraordinary experience for our viewers, and a fitting tribute to these renowned shows.' For updates, visit or follow CHARGE on social media @chargetv. About Sinclair Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at Category: General
