Saturday - November 23, 2024
TNS Tipoffs - Energy and Gov't Newsletter for Saturday November 23, 2024 ( 19 items )  

Advanced Energy Materials Journal Issues Research Articles in Nov. 22, 2024 Edition
WEINHEIM, Germany, Nov. 23 -- Advanced Energy Materials, a peer-reviewed journal that says it contributes on materials used in all forms of energy harvesting, conversion and storage, published research articles on the following topics in its Nov. 22, 2024, edition (Vol. 14, Issue 44): Review * Functional Tactile Sensor Based on Arrayed Triboelectric Nanogenerators Research Article * Predicting Molecular Ordering in Deposited Molecular Films * Improved Charge-Transfer Doping in Crystalline P  more

American Electric Power: I&M and Stakeholders File Large Load Settlement to Advance Grid Reliability and Support Economic Growth
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 23 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, has filed a joint settlement with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, Google, the Data Center Coalition (DCC), and the Citizens Action Coalition (CAC). This settlement is the result of a collaborative negotiation process that supports I&M's ability   more

Courtney, Hayes, Blumenthal, & Murphy Announce $2.8 Million for Energy Upgrades at Small Farms & Rural Businesses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: [HARTFORD, CT] Today, U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) announced $2.8 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to lower costs, expand access to clean energy, and strengthen Connecticut's small farms and rural small businesses. The funds are awarded through the Rural Energy for Am  more

Dentons Advises on Project Development and Financing of Solar Power Projects Portfolio in Azerbaijan
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: London & Baku--Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has acted as project counsel to the consortium of UAE-based Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar, the UAE's clean energy powerhouse, and SOCAR Green, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Azerbaijan's state energy company SOCAR, in relation to the financing of two large independent solar power projects in Azerbaijan. European Bank for Reconstruction and Developmen  more

Foley Hoag Represents Hecate Energy in Permitting for 500MW Cider Solar Project
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 23 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024: On November 18, 2024, New York State's Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission issued a conditional Notice to Proceed with construction for the Cider Solar Farm, a 500MW photovoltaic solar energy facility under development by Hecate Energy in Genesee County, New York. Foley Hoag counseled Hecate Energy with respect to the permitting of the utility-scale solar project that w  more

Inter-American Development Bank: Honduras to Further Decarbonize Its Electricity Sector, National Electric Power Company
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release: The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $200 million Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) and a first $50 million individual loan under this credit line to support Honduras as it decarbonizes its electricity sector and National Electric Power Company. For the same purpose, IDB has also approved $5.1 million in non-reimbursable financing and $2 million in non-reimbur  more

Litigation: SEC Vs. Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, Cyril Cabanes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:24-cv-08080, 1:24-cv-08081; E.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 20, 2024) involving Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, and Cyril Cabanes: * * * SEC Charges Three Senior Executives in Two Actions Alleging Massive Bribery Scheme Involving Indian Energy Companies Adani Green and Azure Power * * * On November 20, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, executives of Ada  more

Lt. Gov. Primavera Leads Investment Mission to South Korea, Taiwan
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 22 -- Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: To enhance global economic ties, showcase Colorado's strengths and boost the state's thriving economy, Lt. Governor Primavera led a delegation on behalf of Governor Polis to the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and Taiwan. Officials within the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), the Colorado Depart  more

Maine PUC Issues Order Involving New Leaf Energy
AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 19 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00267): * * * NEW LEAF ENERGY, INC. Request for Waiver of Impact Study Commencement Under Chapter 324 ORDER DENYING WAIVER BARTLETT, Chairman; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. INTRODUCTION The Commission denies New Leaf Energy Inc.'s request for an indefinite waiver of the impact study timeline set forth in Chapter 324 of the Commission's rules for five stand-alone battery storage proj  more

Maine PUC Issues Order Involving Rule Governing Interconnection Ombudsman Fee, Fund
AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 19 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00218): * * * MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, Rule Governing the Interconnection Ombudsman Fee and Fund, Chapter 328 ORDER ADOPTING RULE AND STATEMENT OF FACTUAL AND POLICY BASIS BARTLETT, Chairman; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY Through this Order, the Commission adopts Chapter 328, which establishes an Interconnection Ombudsman Fee and an Interconnection Ombudsman Fee Fu  more

McDermott Will & Emery Expands Renewable Energy Tax Capabilities With New Partner in Washington, DC
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 23 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery welcomes Ben Cheatham to its energy & project finance practice as a partner in Washington, DC. Ben will work with clients leveraging the federal clean energy and other tax credits provided by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), an area in which McDermott is leading deal activity across the industry. "Both early-stage renewable and large tra  more

Murphy, Blumenthal, Courtney, Hayes Announce $2.8 Million For Energy Upgrades At Small Farms & Rural Businesses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: HARTFORD--U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (D-Conn.-02) and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.-05) on Friday announced $2.8 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to lower costs, expand access to clean energy, and strengthen Connecticut's small farms and rural small businesses. The funds are awarded through the  more

N.H. PUC Issues Order of Notice Involving Electric Distribution Utilities
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 18 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 22-060) involving Electric Distribution Utilities: * * * Consideration of Changes to the Current Net Metering Tariff Structure, Including Compensation of Customer-Generators SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER OF NOTICE On September 20, 2022, the Commission convened this docket to consider changes to net metering in New Hampshire as part of its obligation to "continue to develop and periodicall  more

New Computational Science Group Formed at University of Findlay
FINDLAY, Ohio, Nov. 23 -- The University of Findlay issued the following news release: University of Findlay is enhancing its computational capabilities in the College of Sciences, thanks in large part to a Super RAPIDS grant tied to Ohio's 5G broadband initiative. To bolster its capacity for computational work, the university has invested in faculty with computational expertise and established a Computational Science Group led by Helen Schneider, professor and chair of the Department of Comput  more

New York Power Authority Installs Energy Efficiency Upgrades Totaling Nearly $20 Million at Stony Brook University Hospital
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 23 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Energy-Efficient Improvements Will Reduce Carbon Emissions, Energy and Maintenance Costs * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced it installed a suite of energy efficiency upgrades at Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) on Long Island. The projects, which total nearly $20 million, directly support BuildSmart 2025, a statewide energy efficiency pr  more

Santa Clara County Reps Announce Nearly $4M for STEM Research at San Jose State University
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: SAN JOSE, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, along with her colleagues, U.S. Representatives Anna Eshoo (CA-16), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the San Jose State University (SJSU) Research Foundation will receive $3,923,247 from the National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S.  more

Santa Clara County Reps Announce Nearly $4M for STEM Research at San Jose State University
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: SAN JOSE, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, along with her colleagues, U.S. Representatives Anna Eshoo (CA-16), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the San Jose State University (SJSU) Research Foundation will receive $3,923,247 from the National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. D  more

Sustainable Energy & Fuels Journal Issues Research Articles in Dec. 7, 2024 Edition
LONDON, England, Nov. 23 -- Sustainable Energy and Fuels, a peer-reviewed journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry that says it features the development of sustainable energy technologies, published research articles on the following topics in its Dec. 7, 2024, edition (Vol. 8, Issue 23): Review Article * A critical review on the production and upgradation of sustainable biocrude from hydrothermal liquefaction of Canadian-grown agricultural biomass * Catalytic pathways for efficient ammon  more

Testing limestone's ability to capture carbon from air
EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 22 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Amanda Morris EVANSTON, Ill. - A Northwestern University-led team of interdisciplinary researchers has received $5.1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to test the efficacy of enhanced weathering, a relatively new strategy to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the ever-warming atmosphere. Sprinkling crushed rock onto farmland could remove billions of tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually a  more