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TNS Tipoffs - Energy and Gov't Newsletter for Tuesday June 24, 2025 ( 27 items )  

AEA-Led Coalition to President Trump: Don't Let Congress Preserve the Green New Scam
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The American Energy Alliance posted the following news release: * * * AEA-Led Coalition to President Trump: Don't Let Congress Preserve the Green New Scam WASHINGTON DC (6/23/25) - Today, a coalition of twenty-six individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving free markets and putting taxpayers and consumers first sent a letter to President Trump urging him to encourage Congress to uphold his campaign commitment to eliminate all remaining energy subsidies from th  more

Binghamton University: How Watson College is Helping to Lead the Robotics Revolution
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 24 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * How Watson College is helping to lead the robotics revolution Thanks to advances in technology and artificial intelligence, we are closer than ever to having robots in our daily lives By Chris Kocher Ever since The Jetsons and similar futuristic visions, we've imagined working side by side with robots to help with everyday tasks. Thanks to advances in technology and artificial intelligence, that day is   more

Businesses Cancel $1.4 Billion In Factories, Energy Projects in May as Congress Pushes Forward on Tax Increases
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release: * * * Businesses Cancel $1.4 Billion In Factories, Energy Projects in May as Congress Pushes Forward on Tax Increases * Cancellations now total $15.5 billion since January; nearly 12,000 jobs lost * GOP districts see $9 billion in investments; 10,000 jobs disappear due to cancelled or delayed projects so far * $444 million in new investments announced in May don't offset cancellations * WASHINGTON - As t  more

Carnegie Mellon: Rubin's First Snapshots Launch a Decade of Discovery
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Rubin's First Snapshots Launch a Decade of Discovery Scientists and engineers at CMU's McWilliams Center for Cosmology and Astrophysics are building tools to aid astronomers around the world. By Heidi Opdyke If a comet streaks past a star later this year, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will be watching -- with help from scientists at Carnegie Mellon University. With the release of its first 3,200  more

Colo. PUC Issues Weekly Meeting Agenda for June 25, 2025
DENVER, Colorado, June 24 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items GENERAL MATTERS 1. PROCEEDING NO. 25M-0257ALL IN THE MATTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 STATUTORY AUDIT POWERS DESIGNATION. Filing Date and Party: 06/20/2025 Analyst(s): Rebecca Quintana RECOMMENDATION: Open a miscellaneous proceeding and designate Commission statutory audit authority powers to Commission Staff. * * * TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 25A-  more

Constellation Statement on Governor Hochul's Commitment to Nuclear Energy in New York
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 24 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release: * * * Constellation Statement on Governor Hochul's Commitment to Nuclear Energy in New York BALTIMORE (June 23, 2025) -- Constellation, the nation's largest producer of clean energy, applauds Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement of New York's solicitation to add one gigawatt of nuclear energy to the state's power g  more

Ever-changing universe revealed in first imagery from NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory
MENLO PARK, California, June 23 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Ever-changing universe revealed in first imagery from NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory * Read this release on the Vera C. Rubin Observatory website. (external link) The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a major new scientific facility jointly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, released its first imagery tod  more

Ever-changing Universe Revealed in First Imagery From NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory
UPTON, New York, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Ever-changing Universe Revealed in First Imagery From NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory * Editor's note: The following news release about the first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile was originally issued by the Rubin Observatory. Staff at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory played key roles in this project, includi  more

Ever-Changing Universe Revealed in First Imagery From NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science issued the following commentary on June 23, 2025: * * * Ever-changing Universe Revealed in First Imagery from NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory From distant stars and galaxies to asteroids whizzing through the solar system, this next-generation facility unveils its first imagery and brings the night sky to life like never before * The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a major new scientific facility jointly funded by th  more

Ever-changing Universe Revealed in First Imagery From NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Ever-changing universe revealed in first imagery from NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory From distant stars and galaxies to asteroids whizzing through the solar system, this next-generation facility unveils its first imagery and brings the night sky to life like never before * The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a major new scientific facility jointly funded by the U.S. Nationa  more

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Issues Beige Book on June 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on June 4, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Overall activity in the Tenth District declined moderately in recent weeks across several sectors of the regional economy. Consumer spending fell, particularly on retail and other discretionary items. Contacts indicated they expected consumer demand will further weaken in coming months but expressed high levels of uncertainty about the outlook for   more

Grey House Publishing Announces the Seventh Edition of Profiles of Florida
AMENIA, New York, June 24 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: * * * Grey House Publishing Announces the Seventh Edition of Profiles of Florida Grey House Publishing is proud to announce the publication of the seventh edition of Profiles of Florida. This edition includes all the valuable, in-depth and up-to-date information that these works are known for, but now, this rich content has been reorganized and rearranged, and is fully illustrated with images to support the   more

Grey House Publishing Announces the Seventh Edition of Profiles of Pennsylvania
AMENIA, New York, June 24 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: * * * Grey House Publishing Announces the Seventh Edition of Profiles of Pennsylvania Grey House Publishing is proud to announce the publication of the seventh edition of Profiles of Pennsylvania. This volume in Grey House Publishing's Profiles of... Series includes all the valuable, in-depth, and up-to-date information that these works are known for, but now, this rich content has been reorganized and rearr  more

Heinrich, Cortez Masto, Hernandez Call on Trump Administration to Maintain Funding for Puerto Rico Energy Resilience
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Cortez Masto, Hernandez Call on Trump Administration to Maintain Funding for Puerto Rico Energy Resilience * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico Pablo Jose Hernandez (D-P.R.) and 19 Members of Congress  more

Heinrich, Cortez Masto, Hernandez Call on Trump Administration to Maintain Funding for Puerto Rico Energy Resilience
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Heinrich, Cortez Masto, Hernandez Call on Trump Administration to Maintain Funding for Puerto Rico Energy Resilience WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Resident Co  more

Hochul's Nuclear Announcement Is a Costly, Misguided Mistake
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Hochul's Nuclear Announcement Is a Costly, Misguided Mistake * The Governor's push for a new nuclear plant is wildly out of step with New York's climate and affordability goals Albany, NY -- Governor Hochul has announced plans to build a new nuclear power plant in Upstate New York -- a major escalation of her administration's misguided embrace of nuclear power. The move drags New Yo  more

IRC Announces Winner of Global Challenge to Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependency in Syrian Irrigation
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC Announces Winner of Global Challenge to Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependency in Syrian Irrigation * New York, NY, June 23, 2025 -- The International Rescue Committee (IRC), in collaboration with Wazoku and SeaFreight Labs, has announced the winner of its global crowdsourcing challenge aimed at transforming irrigation systems in conflict-affected northeast Syria. The winning  more

IRS Issues Notice on Credit for Renewable Electricity Production, Publication of Inflation Adjustment Factor & Reference Price for Calendar Year 2025
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following "notice" (No. 2025-30) on June 23, 2025, entitled "Credit for Renewable Electricity Production and Publication of Inflation Adjustment Factor and Reference Price for Calendar Year 2025". * * * This notice publishes the inflation adjustment factor and reference price for calendar year 2025 for the renewable electricity production credit under section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code (section 45 credit). The 2025 inflation a  more

Morgan State Secures $1 Million Department of Defense Grant to Innovate Thermoelectric Material Research
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 24 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Morgan State Secures $1 Million Department of Defense Grant to Innovate Thermoelectric Material Research New Project Aims to Develop Cost-Effective, Eco-Friendly Materials for Efficient Heat-to-Electricity Conversion * BALTIMORE -- Morgan State University (MSU) has been awarded a $1 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to lead pioneering work in developing next-genera  more

Provisions Continue to Violate the Byrd Rule in the Republicans' "One Big, Beautiful Bill"
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Provisions Continue to Violate the Byrd Rule in the Republicans' "One Big, Beautiful Bill" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Senate Parliamentarian again advised that several provisions in the Republicans' "One Big, Beautiful Bill," would be subject to a 60-vote threshold if they remain in the bill. The below provisions are in the Energy and   more

Quantum Bootcamp
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Quantum Bootcamp * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The final touches are underway, including the installation of quantum lab equipment, as Central New Mexico Community College prepares to welcome students to its Quantum Technician Bootcamp. Students don't need a math or science background to participate in the 10-week program. To address an anticipated increase in de  more

Research Training Group for FAU
BAVARIA, Germany, June 23 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * New Research Training Group for FAU DFG funding for more efficient development of functional materials * Another major success for FAU: The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding a new Research Training Group (RTG) at FAU, which is researching the development of functional materials for sustainable technologies. Correlative microscopy as a key to better materials for the energy transition  more

Stony Brook University Faculty and Students Part of Newly Constructed Vera C. Rubin Observatory Which Is Preparing for a 10-year Ultra-wide, Ultra-deep Movie of the Sky
STONY BROOK, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Stony Brook University Faculty and Students Part of Newly Constructed Vera C. Rubin Observatory Which Is Preparing for a 10-year Ultra-wide, Ultra-deep Movie of the Sky STONY BROOK, NY -- June 23, 2025 -- Stony Brook University professors, post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate students from the University's Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College   more

Three TUM Researchers Awarded ERC Advanced Grants
MUNICH, Germany, June 23 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * European support for outstanding research in computer science, mathematics and medicine Three TUM researchers awarded ERC Advanced Grants Could errors in eliminating certain immune cells lead to Alzheimer's disease? Can new algorithms improve learning-based pricing agents - for example, in online retail? Can scientific computations be significantly optimized through novel approaches? These are the  more

UB Again Ranks Among Nation's Best in Measure of Global Health, Climate Action and Sustainability Research
BUFFALO, New York, June 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB again ranks among nation's best in measure of global health, climate action and sustainability research BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo ranks among the top 20 colleges and universities in the U.S. for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, working to alleviate poverty and enhancing global health through innovative research, according to the Times Higher Educ  more

University of Wurzburg: Another ERC Advanced Grant for Frank Wurthner
WURZBURG, Germany, June 23 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Another ERC Advanced Grant for Frank Wurthner For the second time, Wurzburg chemistry professor Frank Wurthner has received a prestigious award from the European Research Council: the ERC Advanced Grant is endowed with 2.5 million euros. Frank Wurthner, head of the Chair of Organic Chemistry II and the Center for Nanosystems Chemistry at the University of Wurzburg, is pursuing an ambitious goal  more

UW Helps Bring the Cosmos Into Focus as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Unveils a New Glimpse Into the Solar System
SEATTLE, Washington, June 23 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: * * * UW helps bring the cosmos into focus as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils a new glimpse into the solar system A new era of astronomy and astrophysics began Monday when the first images captured by the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory were released, demonstrating the extraordinary capabilities of the new telescope and the world's largest digital camera. Officials in Washington, D.C., unv  more