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Tipoffs for Albuquerque, New Mexico (Sandia) Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Bernalillo County Reveals 'Windforms' Mural at Alvarado Square Headquarters
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 9 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2024: This afternoon, Bernalillo County celebrated the completion of "Windforms," a public art mural at its headquarters at Alvarado Square. Standing at 123 feet tall, "Windforms" is officially the tallest mural in New Mexico, featuring a vibrant design that reflects the beauty of Albuquerque's landscapes. Created by artist Ivan Toth Depena, the mural was designed to integrate seamlessly into the   more

DOE Announces $11M in High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Projects
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) today announced selections for four groundbreaking high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission research and development projects that will help affordably integrate more renewable energy generation onto the grid via HVDC lines. The approxim  more

DOE Office of Electricity Announces $11M in High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Projects
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Department of Energy's Office of Electricity issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) and Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (EERE) today announced selections for four groundbreaking high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission research and development projects for the $11 million Innovative DEsigns for high-performAnce Low-cost HVDC Converters (IDEAL HVDC) funding opportunity. These projects will help  more

Hampton University Appoints Three Industry Titans to Board of Trustees
HAMPTON, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Influential Leaders in Public Policy, DEI, and Economics Set to Drive Strategic Growth and Innovation * * * Hampton University is proud to announce the appointment of three accomplished professionals to its Board of Trustees, further fortifying the institution's strategic vision. Attorney Michele Lawrence Jawando, alumna and senior vice president at Omidyar Network; Melonie Parker, alumna and chief DEI officer   more

Trust for Public Land Applauds Nationwide Wins for Greener, Healthier Communities With Voters Approving Over $16 Billion for Parks, Climate, and Conservation in 2024 Election
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 8 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Election Successes in 2024 Marks Over $110 Billion Raised in Voter Approved Public Funding for Parks and Public Lands by Trust for Public Land Since 1996 * * * In an impressive demonstration of bipartisan support for the environment and bolstering community resilience to address a changing climate, voters in this year's election approved over $16 billion in funding measures for parks, clim  more