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TNS Tipoffs - Energy Systems Newsletter for Monday September 09, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Colby Makes Major Investment in Residential Program
WATERVILLE, Maine, Sept. 7 -- Colby College issued the following news: * * * A new residence hall and renovations will help build community connections * * * By George T. Sopko As part of its ongoing commitment to making stronger connections between the residential, academic, and community experience, Colby announced that it is investing a minimum of $150 million into its residential program over the next several years. This significant investment will include construction of a new residenc  more

Eindhoven University of Technology: Being Able to See Inside a Flow Battery
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Using neutrons, TU/e scientists visualize the internal processes of a redox flow battery. * * * At the beginning of the 20th century, the invention of X-ray imaging provided a leap of knowledge in medical science. Since then, we can see how our body's bones work, bringing numerous new treatments to light. Now, a similar approach using neutron imaging makes it possible to visual  more

NTIA Releases Public Communication From Intel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 21, 2024, from Intel Corp., Santa Clara, California: * * * To: Alan Davidson Administrator National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Request for Comments, National Telecommunications and Information Administration; Advanceme  more

Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Title I - Military Construction (Part 1 of 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-191) on a bill (S. 4677) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, on July 11, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * TITLE I - MILITARY CONSTRUCTION HEARING The Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies held one he  more

Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Title II - Veterans Affairs Dept. (Part 2 of 6)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-191) on a bill (S. 4677) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 6) TITLE II - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEARING The Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related   more

Trent Forensics Facility Becomes First Building in Canada to Receive ILFI's Zero Carbon Certification
PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Sept. 7 -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * Trent is the 11th building globally to achieve this gold standard certification, showcasing its sustainability commitment * * * Trent University's Forensics Crime Scene Facility has become the first Canadian building - and the 11th worldwide - to receive the prestigious Zero Carbon Certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), a significant milestone in the University's long-sta  more

University of New South Wales: Geostorage and Geoenergy - Two Ways to Use the Earth to Help Save the Planet
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * A UNSW geophysics expert explains what geoenergy and geostorage are, and why they are likely to be crucial on the journey to a cleaner future. * * * The world is in an era of energy transition - shifting from a reliance on fossil fuels to a future powered by sustainable energy sources including solar, wind and hydropower. A key reason is the urgent need to combat climate change and redu  more