Thursday - May 28, 2026
TNS Tipoffs - Energy and Gov't Newsletter for Saturday May 09, 2026 ( 13 items )  

Brownley Presents More Than $2.2 Million for Critical Infrastructure Projects in Camarillo and Oxnard
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Presents More Than $2.2 Million for Critical Infrastructure Projects in Camarillo and Oxnard * Federal funding will strengthen emergency preparedness, modernize aging infrastructure, and improve access to clean drinking water Thousand Oaks, CA - On Thursday, May 7, Congresswoman Julia Brownley presented checks to the City of Camarillo and the City of Oxnard for community projects she s  more

Court of Appeals Ensures Michigan Public Service Commission Can Continue to Implement Clean Energy and Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * Court of Appeals Ensures Michigan Public Service Commission Can Continue to Implement Clean Energy and Jobs Act PA 233 creates a fair statewide siting and permitting process for renewable energy and energy storage projects * The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled today in support of key parts of the state's implementation of the Clean Energy and Jobs Act. The decision follows A  more

Duke Energy Florida Celebrates FAMU Partnership, Highlights Customer Savings During Rattler Renewable Energy Center Unveiling in Hernando County
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 9 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Duke Energy Florida celebrates FAMU partnership, highlights customer savings during Rattler Renewable Energy Center unveiling in Hernando County * The solar energy site is located on land that Duke Energy Florida leases through an agreement with Florida A&M University * Customers will save an estimated $250 million over the site's operational lifetime * BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Today, Duke En  more

Green initiatives can cause conflict and inequality in Africa
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 8 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Green initiatives can cause conflict and inequality in Africa * There is broad political support for the green transition, and in Africa several state governments see it as an opportunity to present themselves as modern and forward-thinking nations. However, even when driven by well-intentioned climate agendas, green initiatives rolled out across the continent can lead to conflict and growing inequali  more

Indonesia's coal windfall tax must be used to subsidize renewables, not fossil fuels
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Indonesia's coal windfall tax must be used to subsidize renewables, not fossil fuels * 350.org today welcomed the Indonesian government's plans to impose export duties and a windfall tax on coal, while urging that revenues be used to subsidize access to clean, affordable renewable energy, not   more

Midnight Wrap-up: Save the Sound Responds to Environmental Outcomes of the 2026 Connecticut Legislative Session
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 8 -- Save the Sound issued the following news release: * * * Midnight Wrap-up: Save the Sound Responds to Environmental Outcomes of the 2026 Connecticut Legislative Session Hartford, CT -- The 2026 Connecticut Legislative Session ended tonight at midnight, delivering important wins and hard-fought compromises for solar access, clean transportation, and ecosystem protection. Below, Save the Sound policy experts comment on the outcomes of the 2026 session. Advanc  more

Oncor Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
DALLAS, Texas, May 8 -- Oncor Electric Delivery issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Oncor Reports First Quarter 2026 Results Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") today reported net income of $212 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to net income of $181 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in net income of $31 million was driven by overall higher revenues primarily attributable to an increase in revenues recognized  more

Onsemi Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, May 4 -- Onsemi, a semiconductors supplier company, issued the following news: * * * onsemi Reports First Quarter 2026 Results Year-over-year operating income growth outpaces revenue growth by 2x * onsemi (the "Company") (Nasdaq: ON) today announced its first quarter 2026 results with the following highlights: * Revenue of $1,513 million, exceeding the midpoint of our guidance * GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin of 38.5% * GAAP operating margin of (3.5)% and non-GAAP op  more

Report: U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing Losses Continue Following Federal Rollbacks
NEW YORK, May 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release with Atlas Public Policy: * * * Report: U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing Losses Continue Following Federal Rollbacks New analysis finds $1.4 billion in canceled investments and a loss of 8,100 jobs announced in Q1 2026 * Environmental Defense Fund and Atlas Public Policy today released a new report, The State of Clean Energy Manufacturing in Q1 2026, showing clean energy manufacturing cancellations a  more

Summer Outlook 2026: PJM Prepared To Meet Growing Summer Demand With Adequate Resources
VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * Summer Outlook 2026: PJM Prepared To Meet Growing Summer Demand With Adequate Resources PJM May Implement Load Management Measures During Peak Demand, Similar to Last Summer * PJM forecasts sufficient generation for typical peak demand this summer and is prepared to call on contracted demand response r  more

This Week In Climate Action - May 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrap up, This Week in Climate Action - May 8, 2026: * * * 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 rising energy costs, clean energy wins in our states, and the Trump administration's latest attacks on our climate and public lands. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook,  more

Welch Provides Remarks at Washington Electric Cooperative's Annual Meeting
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Provides Remarks at Washington Electric Cooperative's Annual Meeting * MONTPELIER, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, this week delivered remarks at the Washington Electric Coop's (WEC) Annual Meeting, held in Montpelier. In his remarks, the Senator highlighted his bipartisan bill with Sen. Dave   more

World Council of Credit Unions: Diaspora Savings Drive New Climate Investment Model in Kenya Through Credit Unions
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 8 -- The World Council of Credit Unions issued the following news release: * * * Diaspora Savings Drive New Climate Investment Model in Kenya Through Credit Unions Program connects global remittances to local climate solutions through SACCOs * Washington, D.C.-- Nearly $5 billion in annual remittances from the Kenyan diaspora is being mobilized to support climate solutions through a new program that creates a direct pathway for savings to finance renewable energy, wa  more