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TNS Tipoffs - Energy and Gov't Newsletter for Thursday September 25, 2025 ( 10 items )  

CenterPoint Energy Advances Cleaner Energy Goals by Investing in Made-in-Minnesota Renewable Natural Gas
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy advances cleaner energy goals by investing in made-in-Minnesota renewable natural gas Locally produced renewable energy resource expected to support Minnesota customers' year-round needs for safe, reliable service * CenterPoint Energy has signed an agreement with Vanguard Renewables to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) created from food, beverage and farm waste at a new facility loc  more

Chancellor King Kicks Off SUNY Climate Research Task Force as Part of New York Climate Week
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Kicks Off SUNY Climate Research Task Force as Part of New York Climate Week Multidisciplinary Research Task Force Holds First Meetings to Advance SUNY's Research Leadership in Sustainability and Climate Solution * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the kickoff of SUNY's STRIVE Climate and Sustainability Research Task Force as part of   more

Congressman Deluzio, Advocates Highlight Economic & Climate Benefits of CCAC North Campus' Solar Panel Array Amid GOP's Attacks on Energy Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio, Advocates Highlight Economic & Climate Benefits of CCAC North Campus' Solar Panel Array Amid GOP's Attacks on Energy Programs * McCANDLESS, PA -- Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined non-profit advocates, energy leaders, educators, and State Representative Arvind Venkat (HD-30) at the Community College of Allegheny County's (CCAC) North Campus to tour their lar  more

Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Transmission Expansion Trails Renewable Energy Growth in India
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 25 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Transmission expansion trails renewable energy growth in India Policy reforms that aim to enhance institutional coordination, mandate transparency, and enforce performance-based accountability are the need of the hour. Key Takeaways: Over 50GW of renewable energy capacity remains stranded nationwide as of June 2025, leading to project delays and increasing  more

NRL's CCOR-2 Set to Boost Space Weather Forecasting Capabilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NRL's CCOR-2 Set to Boost Space Weather Forecasting Capabilities * The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's Compact Coronagraph-2 (CCOR-2) launched at 7:30 a.m. EDT on September 24 onboard the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Space Weather Follow On-Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory from NASA - Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida.  CCOR-2, designated as the primary instru  more

Sierra Club Asks CalPERS For More Robust Climate Investment Strategy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Asks CalPERS For More Robust Climate Investment Strategy * SACRAMENTO, CA -- A representative with the Sierra Club's California chapter testified at the September board meeting for California's public pensions CalPERS, calling on the pension to create a more robust climate investment strategy. CalPERS, which is the largest public pension in the U.S., came under fire earlier th  more

Three QUT Researchers Named ATSE Fellows
BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 24 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Three QUT researchers named ATSE Fellows Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska, Professor Ian O'Hara and Professor Hongxia Wang have been named Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). They join a group of 35 leading innovators who have been elected this year to join the prestigious group, following outstanding achievement in the fields of appl  more

Two UNSW Academics Elected Fellows of ATSE
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 24 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Two UNSW academics elected Fellows of ATSE By Yolande Hutchinson UNSW Sydney Professors Maurice Pagnucco and Yansong Shen are named 2025 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. Two leading researchers from the Faculty of Engineering have been recognised for their work in advancing the field of artificial intelligence and creating sustainable technologies. P  more

University of Houston Survey Shows Residents Concerned About Climate Change, Favor Practical Policy Solutions
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Survey Shows Residents Concerned About Climate Change, Favor Practical Policy Solutions Key Takeaways * Nearly 87% of SPACE City Panel respondents acknowledged climate change is happening, while only 3.7% denied its existence and 9.5% said they weren't sure or felt they didn't have enough information. * Broad support exists for efficiency-enhancing policies to address climat  more

X-ELIO powers on Texas solar-and-storage plant that will supply BASF Freeport operations
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 24 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * X-ELIO powers on Texas solar-and-storage plant that will supply BASF Freeport operations * * The Liberty Energy project has 72 MW of solar PV capacity and 60 MW of battery storage capacity * Key milestone in achieving 100% renewable energy supply for BASF Freeport's expected power needs FREEPORT, TX and DAYTON, TX, September 24, 2025 - X-ELIO has officially launche  more