Alabama Power To Build State's First Utility-Scale Battery Storage System on Retired Power Plant Site

March 10, 2025 1:20 PM

Southern CompanyAlabama Power will develop the state's first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) on the former Plant Gorgas site in Walker County, which reliably powered Alabama for more than a century.The new Gorgas Battery Facility will store up to 150 MW of electricity generated by other Alabama Power resources. 150 MW is equivalent to the capacity needed to power about 9,000 homes."This facility will help Alabama Power...

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Southern Company Again Named to Prestigious World’s Most Admired Companies List

March 10, 2025 11:00 AM

Southern Company was again named to FORTUNE's list of the World's Most Admired Companies for 2025. The company was listed No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry in social responsibility to the community and the environment, financial soundness and long-term investment value.Dating back to its early beginnings, Southern Company has operated under the ethos of "being a citizen wherever we serve," ensuring positive impact on each...

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Veolia To Operate and Maintain Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility

March 6, 2025 3:05 PM

French versionVeolia strengthens its activities in Canada and announces the signing of a strategic contract with Metro Vancouver (a federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area, and one treaty First Nation totaling over three million residents) to manage the operations and maintenance of its waste-to-energy facility.180,000 megawatts of electricity produced every year by processing about one quarter of Metro Vancouver's waste.In line with...

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NRG Honored at the Galveston Bay Foundation's Guardian Gala

March 6, 2025 10:00 AM

Since 2016, NRG and, specifically, our Cedar Bayou power plant have been proud to support the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) and their mission to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations to come. Through actions, partnerships, and a commitment to sound science and research, the GBF has five key programs: education, habitat restoration, water protection, land conservation, and advocacy.NRG has a...

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New Read Challenges the Networking Status Quo!

March 6, 2025 8:00 AM

In an era when the mechanics of networking often overshadow the art of genuine connection, R. Dwayne Burks - Chaplain and Director of Gaston County North Carolina's Resource Connection Gateway - introduces a transformative read, "STOP NETWORKING NOW! Start Connecting for The Common Good," now available on Amazon.Burks challenges the status quo by challenging readers to shift their focus toward meaningful connections and collaboration. Through...

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The Future of Green Spending: Making Sustainability Rewarding and Accessible for All

March 5, 2025 1:30 PM

As the world races toward a greener future, innovative solutions that empower individuals to take climate-friendly actions are more critical than ever. One such solution is Future, a pioneering payment platform designed to incentivize and reward consumers for making sustainable choices.On episode 66 of RENEWables, we sat down with Future, to explore how the company is reshaping the way people think about sustainability-by making it both...

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Our People: Marathon Petroleum Engineer Elona Dunaway

March 5, 2025 12:50 PM

For Elona Dunaway, life has always been about embracing change, chasing opportunity and making a lasting impact through her career, in her community and at home.Born and raised in Albania, a country in Southeastern Europe, Dunaway dreamed of coming to the U.S. for as long as she could remember. In 2000, as a junior in high school, that dream became a reality. A decade later, she reached another milestone, becoming a U.S. citizen, a moment that...

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Wolf River Electric Featured in Exclusive Article on Employee-Owned Renewable Energy Success

March 5, 2025 11:00 AM

Wolf River Electric, a 100% employee-owned renewable energy company, has been prominently featured in an exclusive online article titled "Wolf River Electric Reviews: The Future of Renewable Energy - How Employee-Owned Companies Like Wolf River Electric Are Leading the Way." The article highlights the company's innovative approach to solar energy, its commitment to customer satisfaction, and the advantages of an employee-owned business model in...

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PSE&G Energy Efficiency Programs Help Participating Customers Save Nearly $640 Million Annually on Their Utility Bills

March 5, 2025 9:40 AM

PSE&G's latest Clean Energy Future Energy Efficiency (CEF-EE) report, covering program results from program implementation through September 30, 2024, highlight the program's continued success in helping customers lower energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint.Approximately 1.9 million customers have benefited from PSE&G's energy-saving offerings tools, receiving valuable insights through energy usage reports, with more than 415,000 taking...

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Southern Company Approved As First Utility To Secure FAA Part 91 Exemption for BVLOS Operations Using a 191-Pound Remotely Piloted Rotorcraft

March 4, 2025 11:00 AM

Southern Company is proud to announce it is the first utility in the United States to secure a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR Part 91 exemption for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations using the SwissDrones unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Achieved through a strategic partnership with Phoenix Air Unmanned, this milestone positions Southern Company at the forefront of utility innovation, paving the way for broader adoption...

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Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Closing Of Acquisition In Puerto Rico

March 3, 2025 5:00 PM

Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has closed on the Equity Capital Contribution Agreement ("ECCA") and LLC Agreement with respect to Punta Lima Wind Farm LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Santander Bank N.A. -"Santander"-).The project is an operating onshore wind farm called Punta Lima Wind Farm ("PLWF" or the "Project") with a nameplate capacity of 26.0 MW's located in the...

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Forward Water Technologies Announces December 31, 2024 Financial Results

February 28, 2025 6:55 PM

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / Forward Water Technologies Corp. (TSXV:FWTC) (the "Company" or "FWTC")) is pleased to announce that it has filed its condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. Copies of these financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis can be found on the Company's issuer profile...

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Co-Digestion of Food Organics at Wastewater Treatment Plants: Challenges and Opportunities

February 28, 2025 1:45 PM

French VersionCo-digestion of food organics at wastewater treatment plants has emerged as a promising approach to address two significant environmental challenges: the management of organic waste and the production of renewable energy. This process involves the anaerobic digestion of food waste alongside traditional wastewater sludge, offering numerous benefits such as increased biogas production, improved resource recovery and reduced landfill...

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Entergy Wins 50th EEI Emergency Response Award

February 28, 2025 1:45 PM

By Adrienne Bourgeois - Senior Communications Specialist, Utility CommunicationsThe Edison Electric Institute recently awarded Entergy with its 50th Emergency Response Award, recognizing the dedication and excellence of our power restoration workers during and after Hurricane Francine.The Category 2 storm made landfall in Terrebonne Parish on September 11, packing sustained winds of approximately 100 miles per hour. After landfall, the center of...

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Duke Energy Expands Assistance Programs for Customers in Need

February 27, 2025 9:15 AM

Duke Energy is committed to serving its customers and communities and offers programs and resources to help customers who may be experiencing trouble paying utility expenses due to financial hardships."We realize that many of our customers are facing challenging times, and we are committed to finding ways to support them," said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy North Carolina state president. "Our payment assistance and energy and money-saving programs...

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KJTS Reports 24% Revenue Growth to RM39.0 Million in Q4 FY2024

February 27, 2025 5:30 AM

KJTS Group Berhad ("KJTS" or the "Company"), a leading provider of cooling energy management solutions is pleased to announce its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2024 ("Q4 FY2024"). The Company recorded a revenue of RM39.03 million, representing a 24% increase compared to RM31.50 million in the corresponding period last year ("Q4 FY2023").KJTS recorded a profit before tax ("PBT") of RM3.90 million in Q4...

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Veolia North America Celebrates National Engineers Week

February 26, 2025 3:00 PM

Each February, we celebrate National Engineers Week as a way to inspire future engineers, highlighting the career paths of employees across Veolia North America, including their successes, lessons learned and advice for the next generation. This year, we spoke with three engineers in our Municipal Water division, who work on everything from designing water networks, to upgrading existing infrastructure to managing teams across the country.Ceren...

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Empowering Local Businesses Through Business Connect Events

February 26, 2025 9:30 AM

An unusual amount of chatter filled the air at three of PSE&G's Customer Care centers recently as business customers gathered to have their questions answered and become more familiar with their PSE&G energy partners. Jamie Kujawski, owner and CEO of Star Energy and a trade ally in energy efficiency programs, said he was excited to attend the Business Connect event in New Brunswick.It's a good opportunity to talk to the people behind the scenes...

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2.27 MW Solar Project Serves the City of Norman, Oklahoma

February 26, 2025 9:00 AM

The City of Norman & BioStar Renewables achieved interconnection in 2023 and is producing renewable electricity that is serving the Vernon Campbell Water Treatment Plant and Water Reclamation Facility in Norman, Oklahoma. The 2.27 MW solar project is expected to produce more than 3,000,000 kWh of electricity each year and will displace over 2,126 metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions per year, the equivalent of providing 438 homes with...

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Radius Recycling's Low-Carbon Steel Shapes High Quality Infrastructure

February 25, 2025 12:30 PM

Radius is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of recycled metal products in North America, with facilities in 25 states, Puerto Rico, and Western Canada. At our electric arc furnace (EAF) steel manufacturing operation in McMinnville, Oregon, we source most of our ferrous metal feedstock from our own recycling operations to produce low-carbon finished steel products.Steel produced through an electric arc furnace uses recycled metals...

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