Thursday - September 3, 2026

TNS Tipoffs - Energy and Gov't

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Beyond the Hype: Science, Technology and Innovation in Sustainable Protein Research
HAIFA, Israel, July 19 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Beyond the Hype: Science, Technology and Innovation in Sustainable Protein Research * On June 18, 2026, the Technion hosted "," a conference focused on the scientific and technological challenges of developing sustainable proteins. Topics included food production in an era of increasing shortages of land, water, and energy; edible bioinks for 3D printing of cultured meat; improving crops;  more
CalState-Fresno: Real Estate Researchers Uncover Hidden Complexities of Home Solar
FRESNO, California, July 15 (TNSjou) -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release: * * * Real estate researchers uncover hidden complexities of home solar Common sense would suggest adding solar panels to a house should increase its resale value. After all, a home solar installation can potentially reduce the electricity bill or even make a house energy independent. But a new research paper by three professors at the Craig School of Business at Fresno State d  more
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Approves Energy Storage Project in Freeborn County
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 19 -- The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Approves Energy Storage Project in Freeborn County The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) approved the site and route permits for the Midwater Energy Storage Project, a 150-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) and an associated 161-kilovolt transmission line located in Freeborn County. The Commission included extensi  more
PJM Capacity Auction Procures 138,318 MW of Generation Resources as Work Continues To Address Growing Electricity Demand
VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * PJM Capacity Auction Procures 138,318 MW of Generation Resources as Work Continues To Address Growing Electricity Demand Price Comes in at FERC-Approved Cap, Down 2.5%; Total Capacity Cleared Is 6,831 MW Short of Reliability Requirement - PJM Interconnection today announced the results of its 2028/20  more
VLGS Programs Support Local Advocates' Challenge to Federal Fossil Fuel Plans for Puerto Rico
SOUTH ROYALTON, Vermont, July 13 -- The Vermont Law and Graduate School issued the following news release: * * * VLGS Programs Support Local Advocates' Challenge to Federal Fossil Fuel Plans for Puerto Rico Territory Would Benefit from Distributed Solar and Batteries, Experts Say - On behalf of three organizations that have advocated for a just energy transition in Puerto Rico, Vermont Law and Graduate School's (VLGS) Environmental Advocacy Clinic (EAC), Environmental Justice Clinic (EJC) a  more