Thursday - September 3, 2026

TNS Tipoffs - Energy and Gov't

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Heinrich Introduces Legislation and Grid Initiative Aimed at Delivering Cheap, Reliable Power to Working Families and Businesses
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Introduces Legislation and Grid Initiative Aimed at Delivering Cheap, Reliable Power to Working Families and Businesses * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the Grid Connection and Congestion Management Act, which would require grid operators to establish a fast-track process for connec  more
UMass Boston Receives Decarbonization Grant for Renewable Seawater Heating System
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 17 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus posted the following news: * * * UMass Boston Receives Decarbonization Grant for Renewable Seawater Heating System * 07/17/2026 | Elizabeth Deatrick With $5.3 million in funds from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, the university will be able to implement innovative decarbonization efforts utilizing its harborside location. UMass Boston received a $5.3 million grant from the Massachusetts Depa  more
University College London: Solar Windows Could Harvest Energy From Sun and Indoor Light
LONDON, England, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Solar windows could harvest energy from sun and indoor light Semi-transparent solar cells that could be added to windows to efficiently harvest energy from indoor light as well as the sun have been developed by an international team led by UCL researchers. The technology, described in a paper in Advanced Energy Materials, could help to turn buildings into power generators at night and on cloud  more