Our People: Lora Collins, Woman of Asphalt

May 23, 2024 4:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 23, 2024 / Lora Collins is the Asphalt Value Chain Senior Director for Marathon Petroleum. She was recently named to the board of Women of Asphalt, a coalition to lead and inspire women in the asphalt industry. She's eager to take on a broader role in the asphalt industry, connecting with women across the field.Starting her career in scienceCollins graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from...

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Duke Energy Advances Energy Transition and Positions Company for Long-Term Success, CEO Tells Shareholders at Annual Meeting

May 23, 2024 3:30 PM

Company moving from planning to execution phase of energy transitionReliability and affordability remain cornerstones of successCHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / May 23, 2024 / In 2023, Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) executed its strategy, achieved significant regulatory and policy milestones, and ensured affordability and reliability for customers in the face of rapidly rising interest rates and extremely mild weather, CEO Lynn Good told investors during...

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Southern Power Expands Millers Branch Solar Facility in Texas

May 22, 2024 2:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 22, 2024 / Southern CompanySouthern CompanySouthern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, announced the expansion of its 29th solar project - Millers Branch Solar Facility. The Phase II expansion represents an additional 180-megawatts (MW) from the current Phase I 200 MW facility that is nearing the start of construction. The project has the potential to expand up...

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A Significant Safety Milestone for Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center

May 22, 2024 1:00 PM

Enbridge oil export facility in South Texas reaches 500 Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) loaded without incidentNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 22, 2024 / It's a "very large" milestone.And a very impressive safety achievement, to boot.On Sunday, the Amphion supertanker left the dock at the Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center (EIEC) near Corpus Christi, Texas-marking the 500th safe loading of a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) at North America's...

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Entergy Named as a Top 50 Most Community-Minded Company in the US

May 22, 2024 9:45 AM

For the ninth year, Points of Light's list has recognized Entergy for its corporate citizenship, social impact and community engagementNEW ORLEANS, LA / ACCESSWIRE / May 22, 2024 / For the ninth year, Entergy has been named a 2024 honoree of The Civic 50, Points of Light's prestigious annual list that recognizes the top companies leading the way in employee volunteerism and community investment in the United States. Entergy was also recognized...

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Community Bonds Create Powerful Force Against Hunger in El Paso

May 21, 2024 2:15 PM

The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is collaborating with Marathon Petroleum Corporation's El Paso, Texas, refinery to meet growing demand for food assistance.Since 2021, the number of families accessing monthly food distributions at the refinery has increased eightfold.Along with continuing distribution efforts in 2024, the refinery has renewed financial support for the food bank with a $75,000 grant and will assist with its annual...

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Empowering Customers For a Sustainable Energy Future

May 21, 2024 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 21, 2024 / NRG Energy Originally published on NRG Energy InsightsBy Lynda ClemmonsThis Earth Month is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the intersection of sustainability and customers in our energy systems. Having spent most of my career in the energy space, I have never seen a transformation like the one we are facing today. Renewable technologies like wind and solar have changed the way we generate...

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Delivering More Than Energy: Atlantic City Electric's Community Impact Shines During Volunteer Month

May 21, 2024 8:45 AM

Company contributed more than $1.7 million and volunteered more than 10,590 hours with local nonprofits in 2023MAYS LANDING, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / May 21, 2024 / At Atlantic City Electric, the dedication to empowering communities extends far beyond delivering safe and reliable energy service. In 2023, Atlantic City Electric proudly contributed more than $1.7 million to local nonprofits and 358 employees devoted more than 10,590 hours - the...

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Pelicancorp Acquisition Expands Damage Prevention Offering to UK

May 21, 2024 8:00 AM

Select Surveys Ltd Joins LSBUD Group To Advance UK's Safest Digging ServiceIRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 21, 2024 / PelicanCorp, via its UK business (LSBUD), has announced that Select Surveys Ltd is now part of the LSBUD Group. This move is designed to expand LSBUD's service offering to its 275,000 users while strengthening the asset protection it provides to its 150 members.By combining Select Survey's long-standing surveying expertise with...

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Integrated Approach to Sustainability Yields Progress on ESG Goals

May 20, 2024 2:15 PM

Enbridge releases 2023 Sustainability Report on environmental, social and governance prioritiesNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 20, 2024 / We published Enbridge's 23rd Sustainability Report, which details the solid progress we're making towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals."Every day, we strive to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond-for customers, communities, investors, regulators,...

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Energy for a Better Future: Entergy's Commitment to Customers and Communities

May 17, 2024 1:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 17, 2024 / Entergy's performance report integrates a comprehensive overview of our 2023 achievements, including financial results with economic, environmental, governance, and social performance and impacts. Learn how we power life for all our stakeholders at performancereport.entergy.com.Empowering our communities We live here. We work here. What matters to the communities we serve and to our customers,...

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Achieving in Delaware

May 17, 2024 11:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 17, 2024 / In partnership with Junior Achievement of Delaware, Delmarva Power recently hosted a Job Shadow event, offering 11th and 12th graders a unique glimpse into the diverse roles within our company - from operations to regulatory and customer service - that work together to keep our communities powered.Students actively participated in safety presentations for our vegetation trucks and mobile command...

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Fueling the Appetite To Feed the World

May 16, 2024 1:40 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 16, 2024 / Enbridge:In Nebraska and elsewhere, FFA cultivates career-ready students for the agricultural sectorIn Nebraska, one out of every three jobs is agriculture-based.Focused on developing leaders and innovators for the future, the state association of the national Future Farmers of America (FFA) promotes agricultural education by offering skills training and education in local FFA chapters across...

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Making Money From Manure

May 16, 2024 9:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 16, 2024 / Vanguard RenewablesBy Suzie RomigOriginally published on Colorado Country LifeHusband and wife Chris and Mary Kraft and their son Stratton grow alfalfa and corn crops to feed some 4,500 black-and-white Holstein cattle at the family's Quail Ridge Dairy near Fort Morgan. Those dairy cows produce about five semi loads of milk each day sold to make mozzarella cheese.The Krafts opted to contract with...

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374Water Releases First Quarter 2024 Results and Provides Business Update

May 15, 2024 10:00 PM

DURHAM, NC / ACCESSWIRE / May 15, 2024 / 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO), a global leader in cutting-edge, sustainable waste management technologies, today provides a business update and reports its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024."In just under a month, we have hit the ground running developing a strategic plan to unlock the value inherent in this enterprise. I have immersed myself in our technology and our market...

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Delmarva Power Marks Arbor Day With 150 Tree Planting Event

May 15, 2024 11:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 15, 2024 / We were proud to support Arbor Day celebrations in Ocean City, MD, with an event at Ocean City Elementary School, where students joined Mayor Meehan and the City Council in planting trees as part of the Ocean City Beautification Committee's TreeMendous Program. We provided 150 Rosebud Trees as part of our commitment to energy savings, environmental sustainability, and beautifying the communities we...

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Spotlighting Impact

May 15, 2024 10:15 AM

Meet the Volunteer of the Year and Community Champion WinnersOriginally published on NRG Energy InsightsBy NRG Editorial VoicesNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 15, 2024 / The path toward a brighter, more sustainable future is paved with efforts to make a positive impact and the winners of our NRG Impact Awards are no strangers to walking it. These awards recognize our exceptional colleagues who dedicate their time and passion to making a...

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Entergy Empowers Future Innovators at the Bayou Regional FIRST Robotics Competition

May 15, 2024 9:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 15, 2024 / Recently, Entergy was the presenting sponsor for the Bayou Regional FIRST Robotics Competition held at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, Louisiana. This week-long event is not just a competition, it serves as an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, that plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our youth.The competition brought together hundreds of high...

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Report: Baker Hughes Tapped Zero-carbon Sources for Nearly One-third of Electricity Use in 2023, Reduced Emissions 28.3% from Baseline

May 15, 2024 8:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 15, 2024 / Baker Hughes:Company's 2023 corporate sustainability report announces development of Scope 3 emissions reduction roadmap, operationalized through its employee-driven emissions reduction Carbon Out programIncreased diversity and inclusion efforts saw $410 million spent to support diverse and small businesses, and an increase of 43.7% in total employee volunteer hours compared to 2022Baker Hughes...

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Enbridge Publishes 23rd Annual Sustainability Report

May 14, 2024 10:45 AM

Company outlines progress across environment, social and governance prioritiesCALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / May 14, 2024 / Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) published its 2023 Sustainability Report. This report provides an overview of the Company's strategy and approach on sustainability, and details progress towards achieving its environment, social and governance goals.These goals include reducing operational greenhouse...

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