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TNS Tipoffs - Energy Systems Newsletter for Wednesday November 06, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Bowden Becomes First African-American to Be Inducted Into 2024 International Lineman's Museum Hall of Fame
DENMARK, South Carolina, Nov. 5 -- Denmark Technical College issued the following news release: Denmark Technical College proudly announces the induction of two-time alumnus, James W. Bowden, Sr., into the 2024 International Lineman's Museum Hall of Fame. Bowden, a trailblazing leader in the energy industry, is the first African American to receive this prestigious honor, marking a significant milestone for both the industry and his community. "James Bowden has not only achieved exceptional pr  more

Environmental Defense Fund: North Carolina Utilities Commission Order on Duke Energy Carbon Plan Leaves Path to Offshore Wind on the Table
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * New EDF analysis shows possibility of hitting the 70% emissions reduction target by 2032 if NCUC orders Duke to accelerate solar and offshore wind schedules * * * RALEIGH, N.C. (November 4, 2024) -- On Friday, the North Carolina Utilities Commission issued an order in the Carbon Plan docket, almost two months ahead of schedule. As expected, it largely ratifies an agreement reac  more

5 Large-Scale Clean Energy Projects Announced in Oct; Companies Expect to Invest $1.2 Billion, Create 900+ New Jobs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release: * * * Since IRA, companies have announced 350+ major projects that will invest $130 billion, hire 113,500 new workers * * * Companies in October announced more than $1.2 billion in investments to build five new large-scale clean energy projects that are expected to create at least 912 permanent new jobs, according to E2's monthly tally of private-sector projects made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (  more

Asymmetric Anodes for Lithium-Based Energy Storage Devices
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- GRAPHENIX DEVELOPMENT, INC., Williamsville, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12136726 B2, initially filed Sept. 29, 2022) developed by Terrence R. O'Toole, Webster, New York, and John C. Brewer, Rochester, New York, for "Asymmetric anodes for lithium-based energy storage devices."  more

CEBA Report: Cutting Steel Industry Emissions Will Require 174 Terawatt Hours of Electricity Annually by 2050
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- The Clean Energy Buyers Association issued the following news release: * * * Transmission Reform and Carbon-free Energy Additions Are Key * * * The U.S. primary steel industry will require 174 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity annually by 2050 in order to slash up to 57% of the industry's emissions and help achieve global aims to reduce carbon emissions, according to a new report released today by the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA). The report's find  more

Energy Storage Power Source Using a Wound-Rotor Induction Machine (WRIM) to Charge and Discharge Energy Storage Elements (ESEs)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- RAYTHEON COMPANY, Tewksbury, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12136844 B2, initially filed Dec. 21, 2021) developed by Stephen B. Kuznetsov, Marlboro, Massachusetts, for "Energy storage power source using a wound-rotor induction machine (WRIM) to charge and discharge energy storage elements (ESEs)."  more

Holland & Knight Grows Project Finance Capabilities With Addition of Patricia 'Tricia' Duffy in Washington, D.C.
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 6 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON (November 5, 2024) - Holland & Knight has strengthened its Financial Services Team with the addition of Patricia "Tricia" Duffy as a partner in Washington, D.C. Ms. Duffy represents sponsors, equity investors, developers and lenders in the development, construction and financing of energy and infrastructure projects, including solar, wind, battery storage, hydroelectric and other renewable en  more

New Device From Binghamton University Researchers Generates Electricity From Moisture in the Air
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Paper-based wearable device would provide sustained high-efficiency power output for sensors, drug delivery or electrical stimulation * * * Over the past decade, wearable electronics -- especially those with healthcare applications -- have become increasingly popular, but researchers are still figuring out the best way to power them. Traditional batteries are currently the most popular answer, bu  more

Utility-Scale Renewable Peaker Plant, Tightly Coupled Solar PV and Energy Storage
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- FLUENCE ENERGY, LLC, Arlington, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12136820 B2, initially filed Sept. 13, 2023) developed by Samuel Ley, Boulder, Colorado, and Felipe Cantero, Boulder, Colorado, for "Utility-scale renewable peaker plant, tightly coupled solar PV and energy storage."  more