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TNS Tipoffs - Energy Systems Newsletter for Saturday August 17, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Aug. 19-23
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 17 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, August 19, 2024 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Tuesday, August 20, 2024 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Wednesday, August 21, 2024 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Thursday, August 22, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 46097; ALJ: SEYFRIED; TIME: 10:00 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: BENNETT; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 (Technic  more

'It Takes a Village to Run a CBL Course'
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 15 -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * 'The Faces of Challenge-Based Learning' series: associate professor Clemens Verhoosel works closely with coordinator Marieke Postema and educational advisor Apoorva Sonawane for his CBL course. * * * With the innovative educational concept of Challenge-Based Learning (CBL), we train the engineers of the future at TU/e. As of this academic year, CBL has a larger role in the curriculum of  more

Federal Acquisition Regulation Releases Public Communication From Semiconductor Industry Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Federal Acquisition Regulation has released the following public communication on Aug. 1, 2024, from the Semiconductor Industry Association. Here are excerpts: * * * Re: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Case 2023-008: Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services * * * Dear Mr. Clark: The Semiconductor Industry Association ("SIA") welcomes the opportunity to provide written comments to the U.S.   more

Funding for U of R Researcher to Create Safe and Sustainable Waste Strategies for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
REGINA, Saskatchewan, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Regina issued the following news release: The world urgently needs a solution to our greenhouse gas emissions problem. According to Dr. Arthur Situm, a Canada Research Chair in Small Modular Reactor Safety and Licensing at the University of Regina, nuclear energy is one of the best tools in our toolbox for the job. "Nuclear power emits no greenhouse gasses, produces baseload power - meaning its power does not risk dropping off like a   more

National Park Service Releases Public Communication From Edison Electric Institute
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 9, 2024, from the Edison Electric Institute: * * * To: Kevin McKay Branch Chief, Realty Management National Park Service WASO Land Resources Division Park Planning, Facilities and Lands 1849 C Street NW, 2nd Floor (MIB 2340) Washington, DC 20240 Dear Mr. McKay: The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on th  more

Ripon Forum Shines a Light on WY Gov. Gordon's Decarbonization Initiative to Protect the Environment and Ensure Grid Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSres) -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * "HOW THE WEST WILL BE WON" * * * With energy demand rising and record high temperatures being set around the world, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines the bipartisan effort being led by a Western Governor to reduce the amount of carbon in the Earth's atmosphere while at the same time pursuing an all-of-the-above energy approach. The Governor is Mark Gordon of Wyoming. A Republican first e  more

SyracuseCoE Awards Nearly $200K for 11 New Faculty Fellow Projects Supporting Research and Innovation
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems at Syracuse University (SyracuseCoE) has awarded $198,851 in 2024 SyracuseCoE Faculty Fellow awards to support 11 research and innovation projects led by faculty members from Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). The SyracuseCoE Faculty Fellows program supports and honors faculty members who demonstrate a  more