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TNS Tipoffs - Energy and Gov't Newsletter for Thursday July 03, 2025 ( 12 items )  

Confronting the AI/energy conundrum
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Confronting the AI/energy conundrum * The explosive growth of AI-powered computing centers is creating an unprecedented surge in electricity demand that threatens to overwhelm power grids and derail climate goals. At the same time, artificial intelligence technologies could revolutionize energy systems, accelerating the transition to clean power. "We're at a cusp of potentially gi  more

Congressman Cohen Statement on Senate Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Statement on Senate Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) issued the following statement today after Senate Republicans passed President Trump's so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill," a massive giveaway to the ultra-wealthy that slashes Medicaid and health care, makes the largest cuts to food assistance in American history, revers  more

CUB Statement on Passage of Budget Bill
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- The Citizens Utility Board issued the following news release: * * * CUB Statement on passage of budget bill The budget bill that passed the U.S. Senate represents higher power bills for consumers across the country. Tax credits that help everyday people use solar power or energy efficiency to cut costs at home have proven to be wildly popular and highly successful-these incentives are cost-effective ways to cut utility bills, reduce energy prices for everyone, hel  more

Ford School of Public Policy: Fear, Trust and Other Human Factors are Vital Yet Overlooked Piece of Solar Geoengineering Research
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Fear, trust and other human factors are vital yet overlooked piece of solar geoengineering research Human perceptions hold the key to the future of solar geoengineering and other approaches to cool our warming planet. A new study from the University of Michigan urges the scientific community to move beyond solely focusing on the physical aspects of such approache  more

Here's what North Dakotans are saying about the One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Here's what North Dakotans are saying about the One Big Beautiful Bill * Throughout the past month, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) had the opportunity to learn what North Dakotans care about in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Read below to see why these everyday Americans are supporting the legislation: Guy Moos is the President and second-generation owner of Baker Boy, which employs resi  more

Kaptur, Murray Blast Energy Department's Decision to Steer Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Away from Wind, Solar to Favored Industries -- In Defiance of Bipartisan Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Murray Blast Energy Department's Decision to Steer Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Away from Wind, Solar to Favored Industries -- In Defiance of Bipartisan Spending Bill * Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Com  more

Mississippi State, Cenergistic Launch Campuswide Energy Conservation Program
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 3 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * Mississippi State, Cenergistic launch campuswide energy conservation program STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State is taking strategic steps to conserve energy and reduce utility costs across campus with the launch of a comprehensive energy conservation program in partnership with Cenergistic, a national leader in energy and sustainability solutions. "This program reflects Mississippi State's comm  more

Rocky Mountain Institute: Blueprint for Caribbean Energy Independence
BASALT, Colorado, July 3 (TNSrep) -- Rocky Mountain Institute issued the following news release: * * * Blueprint for Caribbean Energy Independence Comprehensive New Green Energy Transition Report Released Today * Washington D.C. - July 3, 2025 -- Amid rising energy prices, economic volatility and climate vulnerability, a new report from RMI lays out a bold, achievable path for Caribbean nations to secure energy independence and resilience -- powered by the region's most abundant resources:   more

Sen. Wyden Warns Against GOP Bill Health, Energy Impacts
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, strongly opposed a Republican bill, criticizing its financial calculations and procedural handling. He warned the legislation would severely harm healthcare access for millions, particularly in rural areas, and undermine clean energy initiatives by taxing renewables while favoring coal. Wyden asserted the bill would weaken the nation's health, economic standing, and overall strength. * * * Here is   more

Swansea University: Collaboration to Pioneer Solar Technology for Space
SWANSEA, Wales, July 2 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * New collaboration to pioneer solar technology for space Swansea and Loughborough Universities have joined forces on a pioneering mission to transform solar power in space by developing lightweight cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells on ultra-thin glass - a game-changing technology set to revolutionise energy systems for satellites and space-based manufacturing. With the global space industry booming--valued at pou  more

Temple Students Learn About Sustainability in Costa Rica Study Abroad Program
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Temple students learn about sustainability in Costa Rica study abroad program College of Science and Technology Dean Miguel Mostafa taught the four-week course that explores alternative energy solutions through Costa Rica's many renewable energy plants. * When College of Science and Technology (CST) Dean Miguel Mostafa set out to teach a course abroad on sustainability and renewable energies, Costa Rica  more

Vishay Intertechnology NTC Immersion Thermistor Delivers Fast 1.5 S Response Time for Liquid-Cooled Automotive Systems
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Vishay Intertechnology NTC Immersion Thermistor Delivers Fast 1.5 s Response Time for Liquid-Cooled Automotive Systems MALVERN, Pa. -- July 2, 2025 -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified NTC immersion thermistor. Featuring a miniature design with a compact sensor tip and thin insulated wire, the Vishay BCcomponents NTCAIMM66H is ideal for the sma  more