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TNS Tipoffs - Energy and Gov't Newsletter for Wednesday November 19, 2025 ( 15 items )  

Australian National University: Study Charts Smarter Path to 24/7 Renewable Power for Heavy Industry
CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * New study charts smarter path to 24/7 renewable power for heavy industry Heavy industries can achieve 24/7 renewable power through the smart use of solar and battery storage, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) and the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC). The research shows that Australia's most energy  more

Enphase Energy Expands Utility Approvals for IQ Meter Collar in U.S.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Enphase Energy, Inc., Fremont, California, a global energy technology company, announced a major expansion in the number of U.S. utilities approving its IQ Meter Collar for installation behind the meter. The device has now received authorization from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and San Diego Gas & Electric, alongside 46 other utilities across the country, significantly streamlining the process for homeowners adopting solar and battery systems. The company antic  more

Environmental Entrepreneurs: Report - Clean Energy Grew 5X Faster Than Rest of Georgia Economy, Added 3K Jobs in 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSrep) -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release: * * * REPORT: Clean energy grew 5X faster than rest of Georgia economy, added 3K jobs in 2024 * Georgia added the sixth-most clean energy jobs out of any state in the U.S. * 56% of all new energy jobs in the state were in clean energy. ATLANTA, GA - Clean energy jobs grew more than five times faster in Georgia than the rest of the state's economy in 2024, raising the total number of clean energy w  more

House approves Steele bill to help Game Commission conserve land
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House approves Steele bill to help Game Commission conserve land * H.B. 1811 removes outdated cap on certain land purchases HARRISBURG, Nov. 18 On a bipartisan vote, the PA House today passed a bill sponsored by state Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, that would help conserve land and protect vulnerable habitats by making it easier for the Pennsylvania Game Commission to acquire lan  more

House committee approves juvenile diversion legislation with bipartisan support
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House committee approves juvenile diversion legislation with bipartisan support * HARRISBURG, Nov. 18 - Today, the PA House Children and Youth Committee garnered bipartisan support to approve House Bill 144, voting 21-5 to standardize the use of juvenile diversion programs statewide. "Diversion helps youth take accountability, saves taxpayer dollars and makes our communities safer  more

House panel considers new process for reinstating parental rights
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House panel considers new process for reinstating parental rights * HARRISBURG, Nov. 18 - Today, the House Children and Youth Committee held a public hearing to consider House Bill 133, bipartisan legislation introduced by state Reps. Rick Krajewski, D-Phila., and Sheryl Delozier, R-Cumberland, to establish a legal petition process to reinstate parental rights. Krajewski said 25 o  more

Khalifa University-Led Review Highlights Perovskite's 'Fatal Flaw' and Unlock Commercial Potential
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 18 -- Khalifa University issued the following news: * * * Khalifa University-Led Review Highlights Perovskite's 'Fatal Flaw' and Unlock Commercial Potential Lead halide perovskites are among some of the most promising materials in modern science. They are expected to revolutionize next-generation electronics, leading to ultra-high-efficiency solar cells, brilliant LEDs, and super-sensitive cameras. But this 'wonder material' has a fatal flaw that is holdi  more

Lawsuit Challenges First Offshore Oil Sale of New Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges First Offshore Oil Sale of New Trump Administration * WASHINGTON, D.C. Gulf and environmental groups sued the Trump administration today over its decision to hold an offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico despite blatant violations of the law and threats to coastal communities and endangered wildlife. The Interior Department's Bureau of Ocean Energy Mana  more

Loughborough University: Solar-powered Aftrak Tractor Will Increase Crop Yields Sustainably Across Africa With Mechanisms
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Nov. 18 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * New solar-powered Aftrak tractor will increase crop yields sustainably across Africa with new mechanisms A Loughborough University spin-out aiming to deliver clean, affordable mechanisation to remote communities in sub-Saharan Africa has unveiled a new version of its solar-powered tractor - designed to be more user-friendly and require minimal maintenance. The initiative, known as , integrates   more

New Spaces, New Energy, New Opportunities at Cal Poly Humboldt
ARCATA, California, Nov. 18 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * New Spaces, New Energy, New Opportunities at Cal Poly Humboldt Cal Poly Humboldt currently has 85 active capital projects underway, including the construction of new facilities and the development of sustainable energy systems. These efforts are improving the campus environment and supporting student learning and growth. Engineering & Technology Building: Where Innovation Ta  more

PennEnvironment and State Leaders Host Rooftop Solar Tour at NE Philly Warehouse
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 (TNSrep) -- PennEnvironment issued the following news release: * * * PennEnvironment and State Leaders host rooftop solar tour at NE Philly warehouse State Senators Saval and Comitta join Rep. Dougherty for tour of Greenfield Manufacturing warehouse. Tour highlights environmental and cost-saving benefits of large-scale rooftop solar on warehouses and distribution centers across the state. * State Senators Nikil Saval and Carolyn Comitta, State Rep. Doughe  more

Sierra Club North Star Chapter Applauds St. Paul's Fight to Restore Clean Energy Grants
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club North Star Chapter Applauds St. Paul's Fight to Restore Clean Energy Grants * MINNEAPOLIS Last week, the city of St. Paul and a coalition of clean energy groups sued the Trump administration for canceling more than $7.5 billion in clean energy grants and loans. Under President Joe Biden, the funds were originally awarded to support projects such as expanding electric vehicle in  more

U.S. Government Backs Constellation's Plan to Launch Crane Clean Energy Center, Adding 835 MWs of New Baseload Power to the Grid
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Government Backs Constellation's Plan to Launch Crane Clean Energy Center, Adding 835 MWs of New Baseload Power to the Grid * DOE loan will help power the digital economy, restore reliable nuclear energy to the grid and create thousands of jobs LONDONDERRY, PA (Nov. 18, 2025) Con  more

Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air * Feeling thirsty? Why not tap into the air? Even in desert conditions, there exists some level of humidity that, with the right material, can be soaked up and squeezed out to produce clean drinking water. In recent years, scientists have developed a host of promising sponge-like materials for this "atmospheric   more

University of New South Wales: Australia Must Hone Its Green-metals Edge, or Risk Losing It, Says Expert
SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 18 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Australia must hone its green-metals edge, or risk losing it, says expert By Elva Darnell Australia can't afford to miss its green metals opportunity, says a UNSW expert speaking at COP30 in Brazil. Australia has an early advantage in the race for green metals - but the nation's real opportunity lies not in what it digs up, says UNSW's Dr Rahman Daiyan, but in what it can transform. Speaking at  more