Utilities

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Employee Well-Being

October 13, 2022 10:05 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 13, 2022 / NRG Energy: Employee Well-Being NRG invests in the well-being of its employees. We provide programs that holistically support physical, emotional, and financial wellness, allowing our colleagues the opportunity to take control of their well-being and focus on what matters most to them for a healthy, secure future. Through walking challenges, webinars on nutrition, our Quit for Life tobacco...

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National Grid Commits $17 Million in Philanthropic Funds to Help Customers and Communities Navigate Increasing Winter Energy Prices

October 13, 2022 10:00 AM

WALTHAM, MA and NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 13, 2022 / To help customers who need financial assistance, as winter energy prices are expected to rise significantly due to the global energy crisis and inflation, National Grid is committing $17 million in philanthropic funding. These funds are in addition to annual local community and philanthropic support. The funds will be distributed through National Grid and the National Grid Foundation...

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Application Period Opens for $1.5 Million Edison Scholars Program

October 12, 2022 10:10 AM

ROSEMEAD, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 12, 2022 / High school seniors with big dreams who want to make a difference in the world through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) are invited to become Edison Scholars. Edison International is accepting applications for the $1.5 million scholarship program through Dec. 9. Students can see if they are eligible and apply at edisonscholars.com. Each year, Edison International awards...

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Marathon Petroleum Earns Recognition for Commitment to North Dakota Communities

October 11, 2022 3:55 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2022 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation Over a three-year period, corporate and employee initiatives accounted for more than $2.2 million in financial contributions and more than 2,000 employee volunteer hours. The 550-member North Dakota Petroleum Council honored Marathon Petroleum with its 2022 Community Engagement Award. It recognizes the company's support of non-profit organizations, education and...

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The PROPEL Center Announces Site Location for Technology-Innovation Hub

October 11, 2022 2:20 PM

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2022 / Southern Company: The PROPEL Center, the global HBCU technology and innovation hub committed to strengthening the Black talent pipeline, announced the construction location for its new physical campus. This new site, 635 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd., is situated within the Atlanta University Center (AUC) at Parsons St. between Vine St. and Elm St. on the former site of The University Plaza...

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Ralph LaRossa Honored by American Gas Association

October 11, 2022 12:55 PM

NEWARK, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2022 / The AGA has announced that PSEG President and CEO Ralph LaRossa has received their 2022 Distinguished Service Award, presented today during the AGA Executive Conference. The honor recognizes visionary leaders who enhance customers' lives through dedication to their industry and communities. "Having started my career in natural gas and having served as an AGA president, I couldn't be more honored to...

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Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Biodiversity, Natural Habitat & Cultural Resource Protection

October 11, 2022 12:10 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2022 / Edison International: Biodiversity, Natural Habitat & Cultural Resource Protection Biodiversity, natural habitat and cultural resource protections are key considerations for SCE as we modernize and update our grid infrastructure and execute on our Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Most of SCE's service area falls within the California Floristic Province (CFP), one of over 30 areas in the world recognized...

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Community Offshore Wind and Hudson River Community Sailing Provide Lessons in Wind to New York City Students From Underserved Communities

October 11, 2022 10:30 AM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2022 / National Grid: Key Highlights In partnership with Hudson River Community Sailing, Community Offshore Wind will offer marine and wind education through sailing to New York City public school students from underserved communities. Sailing instruction will help students learn water navigation and maritime skills for future careers in offshore wind. The partnership coincides with the US Department of...

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Planet Water Foundation Provides Handwashing Facilities, Handwashing Education and Clean Water Access to Over 35,000 People for Global Handwashing Day

October 11, 2022 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2022 / Planet Water Foundation, a leading non-profit organization focused on providing access to clean, safe water is commemorating Global Handwashing Day this year with a renewed push to provide handwashing facilities and hygiene education programs to communities in need. In the lead up to Global Handwashing Day, which takes place on October 15th, Planet Water Foundation with the support of their...

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Will the Storm Hit? Life During and After Superstorm Sandy

October 10, 2022 9:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 10, 2022 / Right before Superstorm Sandy hit the state of New Jersey, I remember getting a call from my wife Valerie. "Will this storm hit us?" she asked, nervous and 6 months pregnant with our twin sons. "Yes right up the middle of the state," I responded. At the time, I was the planner for the Metropolitan Division and was responsible for all the circuits in the division, including circuit design and...

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Life Lessons: Building on the 'Firsts' That Come From Empowering Teens

October 7, 2022 3:35 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 7, 2022 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation NeighborWorks Salt Lake is strengthening life skills programs that have helped teenagers in low-income areas of Salt Lake City become the first in their families to graduate from college. The non-profit is using a $50,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum to support educational initiatives that have served almost 3,800 teenagers and adults. The funds also support...

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Hackensack Meridian Health Saves Money With Energy Efficiency Upgrades

October 7, 2022 9:20 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 7, 2022 / Director of Sustainability at Hackensack Meridian Health Kyle Tafuri understands the link between a healthy environment and overall community health. With PSE&G's help, the network of New Jersey health care providers has lowered its carbon footprint by cutting energy use, while saving money and making its facilities more comfortable for employees and patients. Since partnering with PSE&G in 2009,...

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American Heart Association, Duke Energy Foundation Prepare Thousands of Pasco and Citrus County Students To Help During an Emergency

October 6, 2022 9:10 AM

CPR & first-aid kits, funded through a recent Duke Energy Foundation grant, will help train students and teachers on lifesaving skills NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 6, 2022 / Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. Less than half of bystanders intervene to give lifesaving CPR. Thanks to a collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Duke Energy Foundation, thousands of new lifesavers in...

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374Water to Open the ESG Tap at Upcoming Investor Conferences

October 6, 2022 9:00 AM

DURHAM, NC / ACCESSWIRE / October 6, 2022 / 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO), a leading global cleantech and social impact company will be presenting at upcoming investor conferences: MicroCap Rodeo's Windy City Roundup on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 9:30am CT Webcast link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2924/46669 To receive additional information, request an invitation or to schedule a one-on-one meeting, please email...

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On Energy Efficiency Day, Commit to Cost-Saving Home Upgrades

October 5, 2022 2:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 5, 2022 / As the cost of living continues to rise, one of the best things you can do is plan now to replace items throughout your home with those that are energy efficient, saving you money and helping protect the environment at a time when it is important to do so. The modern features available for our homes and apartments have changed significantly in recent years, so if you haven't upgraded to items that...

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Juanita Baranco Honored by Southern Company in This Year's Evening of Excellence

October 5, 2022 11:55 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 5, 2022 / Southern Company It was our pleasure to honor this year's Evening of Excellence Honoree Juanita Baranco. Juanita served on Southern Company's Board of Directors and is the co-founder of Baranco Automotive Group, one of the first African-American-owned car dealership in metro Atlanta. At Southern Company, our commitment to equity is not just in our words but our actions. Juanita's leadership...

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A 'Landmark Collaboration' in Northern Alberta

October 5, 2022 11:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 5, 2022 / Enbridge and partners proudly unveiled the largest energy-related Indigenous economic partnership transaction in North America to date today in Edmonton. North America's leading energy infrastructure company and 23 First Nation and Métis communities made the announcement at Enbridge Centre, describing the landmark agreement that sees the communities acquire, collectively through a newly created...

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Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Strategic Focus Areas

October 4, 2022 11:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2022 / Edison International Clean Energy Edison International is a national leader in clean energy, with SCE focused on delivering 100% carbon-free power to customers by 2045 and Edison Energy1 supporting organizations globally in meeting their climate change goals through renewable energy contracts and electrification strategies. As SCE prepares to deliver increasing levels of renewable and carbon-free...

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NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Safety and Well-Being

October 4, 2022 11:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2022 / NRG Energy: Safety and Well-Being The safety and well being of our employees are of paramount importance. The workplace of the future Beyond the physical distancing and safety protocols implemented during the global pandemic, it has become increasingly clear that other aspects of the workplace need to evolve as well. One of our 2021 company goals was to redefine NRG's workplace of the future by...

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Duke Energy Aid for Customers, Communities Rises to More Than $9 Million in Florida

October 4, 2022 10:00 AM

$9.6 million in flexibility for current grants, bill pay assistance for low-income customers and energy efficiency programs $100,000 in new grants to support basic needs for seniors and families ST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2022 / As communities continue to feel financial strain due to the rising cost of basic needs like food and transportation, Duke Energy and its Foundation are investing more than $9.6 million to support...

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