TNS Tipoffs - Energy Systems
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is Helping Florida
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary:
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How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is Helping Florida
Below is a continuously updated list of good news arising from Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted by President Trump and Republicans in 2017.
Every income group in every Florida congressional district received a tax cut. Nationwide, a typical family of four received a $2,000 annual tax cut and a single parent with one child received a $1,30
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Kentucky PSC Demands More Information From Duke Energy in Rate Case
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 12 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a third request for information to Duke Energy Kentucky as part of its review of the utility's proposed electric rate adjustment. The PSC's request, dated February 11, 2025, requires Duke Energy to provide detailed responses to 14 specific questions by February 26, 2025. This is a significant step in the ongoing rate case (Case No. 2024-00354) that could significantly impact Kentucky ratepayers.
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'Smaller and better': Rice research uncovers performance sweet spot for relaxor nanomaterial
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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'Smaller and better': Rice research uncovers performance sweet spot for relaxor nanomaterial
A new study led by Rice University materials scientist Lane Martin sheds light on how the extreme miniaturization of thin films affects the behavior of relaxor ferroelectrics -- materials with noteworthy energy-conversion properties used in sensors, actuators and nanoelectronics. The findings reveal that as the film sh
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Arc Detection Method for Performing Protection in Energy Storage System, and Related Apparatus
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- HUAWEI DIGITAL POWER TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12222397 B2, initially filed Sept. 17, 2021) developed by three inventors Yanzhong Zhang, Shanghai, China; Yuandong Meng, Shanghai, China; and Baiyu Chen, Xi'an, China, for "Arc detection method for performing protection in energy storage system, and related apparatus."
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Battery Module Having Structure Into Which Cooling Water Can Be Introduced When Thermal Runaway Phenomenon Occurs, and Battery Pack and Energy Storage Device Comprising Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12224419 B2, initially filed July 3, 2020) developed by four inventors Min-Ho Kwon, Daejeon, South Korea; Jae-Uk Ryu, Daejeon, South Korea; Jeong Bin Yu, Daejeon, South Korea; and Jin-Hak Kong, Daejeon, South Korea, for "Battery module having structure into which cooling water can be introduced when thermal runaway phenomenon occurs, and battery pack and energy storage device compris
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Brake for Energy Storage Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- DEERE &COMPANY, Moline, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12224648 B2, initially filed Oct. 26, 2021) developed by three inventors Lashun R. Mowers, Independence, Kansas; Randall L. Long, Coffeyville, Kansas; and Stacy K. Worley, Coffeyville, Kansas, for "Brake for energy storage device."
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Cell Frame Set and Energy Storage Device Package Including Cell Frame Set
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- NINGDE AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, Ningde, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12224448 B2, initially filed March 1, 2021) developed by Jinbing Zhou, Ningde, China, and Xin Wang, Ningde, China, for "Cell frame set and energy storage device package including cell frame set."
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Coating of Electrode Materials for Energy Storage Devices
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- HUNT ENERGY ENTERPRISES, L.L.C., Dallas, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12224431 B2, initially filed May 23, 2022) developed by three inventors Jin-Myoung Lim, Coppell, Texas; Fantai Kong, McKinney, Texas; and Mark Griffin, Dallas, Texas, for "Coating of electrode materials for energy storage devices."
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Computer-Implemented Method for Handling Artifacts in Multi-Energy Computed Tomography, X-Ray Imaging Device, Computer Program and Electronically Readable Storage Medium
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG, Forchheim, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12223569 B2, initially filed Nov. 18, 2021) developed by three inventors Bernhard Schmidt, Furth, Germany; Katharine Grant, Rochester, Minnesota; and Thomas Flohr, Uehlfeld, Germany, for "Computer-implemented method for handling artifacts in multi-energy computed tomography, x-ray imaging device, computer program and electronically readable storage medium."
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Cumberland School of Law Symposium Addresses Environmental Regulation in a Diminished Administrative State
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Feb. 12 (TNSres) -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Cumberland School of Law Symposium Addresses Environmental Regulation in a Diminished Administrative State
On Jan. 31, Samford University Cumberland School of Law hosted the inaugural Cumberland Law Land Use and Natural Resources Law Center Symposium, in partnership with Cumberland's Continuing Legal Education department. This year's conference focused on environmental regulation in a diminish
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Dentons Strengthens Energy Practice With Addition of Partner Matthew Neumann
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2025:
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Dentons strengthens energy practice with addition of partner Matthew Neumann
Dentons announces today that Matthew Neumann has joined the Firm in Indianapolis as a partner in the Energy practice. Matt is a leading Indiana energy lawyer who focuses on all aspects of energy and infrastructure projects, including project development, project finance and project M&A matters across varied industries, secto
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Energy Storage Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Two inventors, Dahe Chen, Fujian, China, and Sen Yang, Fujian, China, have been awarded a design patent (No. US D1061441 S1, initially filed Jan. 19, 2023) for "Energy storage device."
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Grid Power Converting Systems: Powering the Renewable Energy Transition
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Feb. 12 -- The Arc Advisory Group issued the following news release:
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Grid Power Converting Systems: Powering the Renewable Energy Transition
ARC Advisory Group research unravels the explosive growth and technical evolution of Grid Power Converting Systems (PCS). PCS are at the heart of the renewable energy transition. Modern PCS have many advanced control features that make renewable power efficient, safe, and capable of stabilizing electric grids. The solar and w
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High Temperature Energy Storage Systems and Methods
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- AMBRI INC., Marlborough, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12224447 B2, initially filed June 10, 2021) developed by six inventors David J. Bradwell, Arlington, Massachusetts; Zachary T. Modest, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts; Alex Elliott, Billerica, Massachusetts; Adam Briggs, Sherborn, Massachusetts; Nick Trombetta, Lunenburg, Massachusetts; and Daniel M. Holzer, Medford, California, for "High temperature energy storage systems and methods."
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Hydrogen Fueled Electric Power Plant With Thermal Energy Storage
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- PINTAIL POWER LLC, Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12221903 B2, initially filed Aug. 7, 2023) developed by William M. Conlon, Palo Alto, California, for "Hydrogen fueled electric power plant with thermal energy storage."
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Inverter
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- WECO (GUANGDONG) ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Dongguan, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1061439 S1, initially filed April 11, 2023) developed by Ligong Xu, Dongguan, China, for "Inverter."
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Method, Apparatus and Device for Identifying Battery Parameters and Storage Medium
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- SHANGHAI MAKESENS ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Shanghai, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12222395 B2, initially filed Nov. 29, 2023) developed by seven inventors Xiaohua Chen, Shanghai, China; Zhimin Zhou, Shanghai, China; Qiong Wei, Shanghai, China; Xiao Yan, Shanghai, China; Enhai Zhao, Shanghai, China; Pingchao Hao, Shanghai, China; and Zhou Yang, Shanghai, China, for "Method, apparatus and device for identifying battery parameters and storag
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Molecular Probe-Based Safety Prewarning and Fault Location System for Electrochemical Energy Storage Station
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA, Beijing, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12222291 B2, initially filed Aug. 10, 2021) developed by four inventors Peng Xiao, Jiangsu, China; Jianjun Liu, Jiangsu, China; Dongliang Guo, Jiangsu, China; and Liheng Yang, Jiangsu, China, for "Molecular probe-based safety prewarning and fault location system for electrochemical energy storage station."
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Operation Decision-Making Method for Centralized Cloud Energy Storage Capable of Participating in Power Grid Auxiliary Services
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY, Beijing, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12224589 B2, initially filed May 25, 2022) developed by four inventors Ning Zhang, Beijing, China; Jingkun Liu, Beijing, China; Yi Wang, Beijing, China; and Chongqing Kang, Beijing, China, for "Operation decision-making method for centralized cloud energy storage capable of participating in power grid auxiliary services."
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Systems and Method for Managing Dispatch and Lifecycle of Energy Storage Systems on an Electrical Grid, Including Management of Energy Storage Systems for Provisioning of Multiple Services
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- JUPITER POWER LLC, Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12222393 B2, initially filed Oct. 17, 2023) developed by four inventors Audrey Fogarty, Chicago, Illinois; Martin P. Downey, Jr., Montgomery, Texas; Mandhir S. Sahni, Irving, Texas; and Andrew Bowman, Austin, Texas, for "Systems and method for managing dispatch and lifecycle of energy storage systems on an electrical grid, including management of energy storage systems for provisioning of multip
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Tax Cut Success Stories Featured in New Education Campaign
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release:
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Tax Cut Success Stories Featured in New Education Campaign
Introducing: UnlockingAdvancedEnergy.com
WASHINGTON, DC - National business association Advanced Energy United has launched a new website and campaign that tells the story of how advanced energy companies are using smart tax cuts to unlock American energy abundance, open new U.S. manufacturing plants, and lower household elect
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Thermal Energy Storage Systems and Methods
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- SOL ENERGIA INC., Tullahoma, Tennessee has been assigned a patent (No. US 12222137 B2, initially filed June 25, 2024) developed by three inventors Jon Wade Burfitt, Tullahoma, Tennessee; Dominique Claire Fourguette, Stevenson Ranch, California; and David John Goorskey, Centerville, Ohio, for "Thermal energy storage systems and methods."
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Thermal Storage in Pressurized Fluid for Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- HYDROSTOR INC., Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12222068 B2, initially filed Oct. 9, 2023) developed by four inventors Daniel Stradiotto, Toronto, Canada; Cameron Lewis, Toronto, Canada; Davin Young, Toronto, Canada; and Andrew McGillis, Toronto, Canada, for "Thermal storage in pressurized fluid for compressed air energy storage systems."
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Work Vehicle and Energy Storage Device Having an Electric Machine and a Rotor Mass
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- DEERE & COMPANY, Moline, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12224647 B2, initially filed Oct. 26, 2021) developed by three inventors Randall L. Long, Coffeyville, Kansas; Lashun O. Mowers, Independence, Kansas; and Stacy K. Worley, Coffeyville, Kansas, for "Work vehicle and energy storage device having an electric machine and a rotor mass."
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Work Vehicle Having Electric Machine and Energy Storage Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- DEERE & COMPANY, Moline, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12221766 B2, initially filed Oct. 6, 2022) developed by three inventors Randall L. Long, Coffeyville, Kansas; Stacy K. Worley, Coffeyville, Kansas; and Lashun O. Mowers, Independence, Kansas, for "Work vehicle having electric machine and energy storage device."
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