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TNS Tipoffs - Energy and Gov't Newsletter for Saturday August 02, 2025 ( 10 items )  

Clean Energy Business Group Supports Governor Polis' Executive Leadership on Clean Energy Amid Federal Rollbacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Clean Energy Business Group Supports Governor Polis' Executive Leadership on Clean Energy Amid Federal Rollbacks * Colorado Governor's leadership is a critical move to position Colorado to weather federal rollbacks and safeguard the state's clean energy future DENVER, CO - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued an executive letter aimed at accelerating the deployment of tax cred  more

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Sets National Example with Executive Action Advancing Solar and Storage
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Governor Jared Polis Sets National Example with Executive Action Advancing Solar and Storage * DENVER -- Following is a statement from Wil Gehl, InterMountain West senior manager for the Solar Energy Industries Association, on Governor Polis' executive action to support clean energy deployment in Colorado: "As Washington retreats from clean energy leadership an  more

CoPIRG Foundation: New State Resources Cut Energy Costs, Connect Consumers With Savings
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 2 -- The Colorado Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: * * * New state resources cut energy costs, connect consumers with savings DENVER - Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a new energy directive on Friday that will ensure the state is maximizing federal funding for solar and wind projects. In addition, the state is launching an online portal, the Colorado Energy Savings Navigator, that will more easily connect Colorado consumers to variou  more

Grassley Questions Treasury Nominee on Biofuels, Wind and Solar Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Questions Treasury Nominee on Biofuels, Wind and Solar Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, today questioned Treasury Department nominee Derek Theurer on the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Grassley asked whether Theurer would advise the Treasury Depa  more

Minn. PUC Issues Agenda Items For Aug. 7, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 2 -- The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda items for Aug. 7, 2025: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2024-151 * IP7127/GS-24-106 Gopher State Solar, LLC In the Matter of the Application of Gopher State Solar, LLC for a Site Permit for the up to 200 MW Gopher State Solar Project in Renville County, MN. 1. Should the Commission adopt the Administrative Law Judge's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendation?   more

New York Power Authority Releases 2024 Integrated Report on Financials and Strategy
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 2 (TNSrpt) -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2025: * * * New York Power Authority Releases 2024 Integrated Report on Financials and Strategy NYPA Highlights 2024 Milestones, Progress in Advancing New York's Clean Energy Transition * WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today released its third annual Integrated Report showcasing significant milestones achieved in 2024 and a continued commitment   more

Secretary Burgum Announces Order to Rein In Environmentally Damaging Wind and Solar Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Burgum Announces Order to Rein In Environmentally Damaging Wind and Solar Projects * WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum signed a Secretary's Order to more efficiently manage our nation's energy resources by permitting projects that optimize energy generation while minimizing their environmental impact. Massive, unreliable energy projects, such as wind and   more

Steve Anderson Featured in Esri's WhereNext Magazine
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Aug. 1 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Steve Anderson Featured in Esri's WhereNext Magazine * Steve Anderson, Technology Enablement Service Leader, was recently featured in Esri's WhereNext Magazine, where he highlighted VHB's award-winning NET+ tool that streamlines the solar site selection process fo  more

This Week in Climate Action - July 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * This Week in Climate Action - July 31, 2025 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering the latest attacks on our environment and democracy from the Trump administration and Congress, including the rescission of the endangerment finding and the conf  more

University of South Florida-St. Petersburg: Campus Sustainability Efforts Boosted by Duke Energy Investments
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 1 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * New campus sustainability efforts boosted by Duke Energy investments By Sarah Sell The USF St. Petersburg campus is making significant strides toward a greener future thanks to continued support and investment from Duke Energy. From the installation of new electric vehicle charging stations to improvements in student spaces, such as solar-powered study areas and residen  more