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TNS Tipoffs - Energy and Gov't Newsletter for Friday April 18, 2025 ( 15 items )  

Ameresco SUNEL Energy SA Announces 466 MWp Solar Projects in Romania
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, April 18 -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release: * * * Ameresco SUNEL Energy SA Announces 466 MWp Solar Projects in Romania Euros303.4 Million EPC Solar Projects to Enhance Romania's Renewable Energy Initiatives and Reduce Carbon Emissions FRAMINGHAM, MA and ATHENS, GR - April 17, 2025 - Ameresco SUNEL Energy SA, a joint venture between Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading ene  more

Appalachian Voices releases new report on how new clean energy tax credits have benefited Appalachia
BOONE, North Carolina, April 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Appalachian Voices releases new report on how new clean energy tax credits have benefited Appalachia April 17, 2025 CONTACT Chelsea Barnes, chelsea@appvoices.org Dan Radmacher, dan@appvoices.org Coal Country -- Today, Appalachian Voices released its latest report, "Clean Energy Tax Credits: Working for Appalachia." As part of the release, Appalachian Voices staff  more

BASF Expands EcoBalanced Portfolio and Powers Six U.S. Care Chemicals Sites With 100 Percent Renewable Electricity
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, April 18 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF expands EcoBalanced portfolio and powers six U.S. Care Chemicals sites with 100 percent renewable electricity * Dehyton PK 45 and Dehyton KE UP certified as EcoBalanced grades, reducing carbon footprint and supporting customers' reduction targets * Six U.S. Care Chemicals production sites powered by 100 percent renewable electricity in 2024, resulting in annual CO2 savings of ~33,000 tons * Combin  more

Cornell Atkinson at 15: celebrating science, fostering hope
ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Atkinson at 15: celebrating science, fostering hope In 2017, Environmental Defense Fund released an explosive report documenting the presence of heavy metals in baby foods. Lead - which can lower children's IQ and cause behavioral problems - was found in foods such as grape juice, sweet potatoes and arrowroot cookies. EDF reached out to their long-time partners at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustai  more

Elico Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Sustainable, Efficient, Scalable, and Cost-Effective Water Management.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Elico Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Sustainable, Efficient, Scalable, and Cost-Effective Water Management. SAN ANTONIO, TX. - 17 th April, 2025 - Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the smart water quality monitoring solutions industry and, based on its research  more

Environmental Entrepreneurs: $8 Billion and 16 New Clean Energy Projects Abandoned in First 3 Months of 2025, Triple 2022-2024 Cancelled Investments Combined
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release: * * * E2: $8 Billion and 16 New Clean Energy Projects Abandoned in First 3 Months of 2025, Triple 2022-2024 Cancelled Investments Combined * Concerns over future of federal clean energy tax credits, Trump policies taking toll * 7,800 new clean energy jobs cancelled in past 3 months; more than 2022-2024 combined * Companies announced 5,000 Jobs, $1.6B for new projects in March WASHINGTON (April 17, 2025)   more

Governor Hochul Announces New York Power Authority and City of Albany to Co-Develop 1.5 Mw Solar Project Atop North Albany Landfill
ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New York Power Authority and City of Albany to Co-Develop 1.5 Mw Solar Project Atop North Albany Landfill Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the City of Albany will co-develop a new 1.5-megawatt solar energy project at the capped North Albany/Shaker Park landfill. The ground-mounted solar farm is estimated to come onlin  more

Governor Hochul Announces New York Power Authority and City of Albany To Co-Develop 1.5 Mw Solar Project Atop North Albany Landfill
WHITE PLAINS, New York, April 18 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on April 17, 2025: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New York Power Authority and City of Albany To Co-Develop 1.5 Mw Solar Project Atop North Albany Landfill NYPA Renewables Project to Benefit Eligible Low- or Moderate-Income Residents through NYPA REACH Program Solar PV Generation to Remove an Estimated 21,995 Tons of Greenhouse Gasses from Air City of Albany also Recognized as Climate S  more

Governor Murphy Calls for Formal Investigation Into Regional Energy Cost Crisis
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Murphy Calls for Formal Investigation Into Regional Energy Cost Crisis TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy today urged the federal government to investigate whether market manipulation resulted in higher energy prices that are set to take effect this summer, harming consumers and businesses in New Jersey and the region. The Governor penned a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory C  more

Lofgren, Matsui, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Give Individuals an Opportunity to Invest in Building America's Clean-Energy Future
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren, Matsui, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Give Individuals an Opportunity to Invest in Building America's Clean-Energy Future Modeled after WWII victory bonds, Clean Energy Victory Bonds would spur investment in clean-energy projects, create jobs, & help U.S. fight the climate crisis WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Doris Matsui (CA-07) and U.S. Senator Jeff  more

Lofgren, Matsui, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Give Individuals an Opportunity to Invest in Building America's Clean-Energy Future
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Lofgren, Matsui, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Give Individuals an Opportunity to Invest in Building America's Clean-Energy Future # Modeled after WWII victory bonds, Clean Energy Victory Bonds would spur investment in clean-energy projects, create jobs, & help U.S. fight the climate crisis WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Doris Ma  more

North Carolina Utilities Commission holds public hearing to review Duke Energy's plans for second new gas plant in northern Person County
BOONE, North Carolina, April 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Utilities Commission holds public hearing to review Duke Energy's plans for second new gas plant in northern Person County April 17, 2025 CONTACT Juhi Modi, North Carolina Field Coordinator, (919) 307-7925, juhi@appvoices.org On Monday, May 5, the North Carolina Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing to gather feedback on Duke Energy's plans to  more

Texas A&M Invests In High-Impact Research To Drive Innovation And Accelerate Scientific Discovery
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 17 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M Invests In High-Impact Research To Drive Innovation And Accelerate Scientific Discovery University awards internal seed funding to 57 interdisciplinary teams through its Targeted Proposal Teams initiative supporting high-risk, high-reward projects. Fifty-seven interdisciplinary research teams at Texas A&M University will receive seed funding to advance high-potential projects that address majo  more

University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: What I Learned at the White House
LOS ANGELES, California, April 17 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * What I Learned at the White House After a whirlwind year advising the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), USC researcher Kelly Sanders returns to campus with new knowledge and experience to share with her students. In spring 2024, Kelly Sanders was settling into her new office in Washington D.C., embarking on a one-year appointment   more

VCU: Inspired in His Youth, Undergraduate Jeremy Lopez Goes With the Flow in Engineering
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Inspired in his youth, undergraduate Jeremy Lopez goes with the flow in engineering The third-year student has been a valuable researcher in a mechanical engineering lab whose work focuses on energy technology. By Leila Ugincius About Every Ram's a Researcher: As part of VCU's annual Research Weeks, this series highlights the ways that undergrads at VCU, no matter their major, get involved with  more