Utilities

'A Way Out' for Those Facing Violence and Abuse

April 18, 2024 12:45 PM

In northern Wisconsin, New Day Advocacy Center provides shelter, counselling advocacy and support NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 18, 2024 / Physical safety. Protection and advocacy. A way out. These are what victims of family violence and sexual abuse urgently need, and it's what they will find at New Day Advocacy Center (NDAC) in Ashland, Wisconsin, a small city of 8,000 on the shore of Lake Superior. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the...

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Our People: Operations Manager Amanda Inskeep Named 40 Under 40 in Carlsbad, New Mexico

April 18, 2024 8:15 AM

Amanda Inskeep, Operations Manager at Marathon Petroleum, was recognized through her inclusion in the Carlsbad 40 Under 40 list for her professional and community impact. As a second-generation petroleum engineer, Inskeep advocates for women in STEM fields, drawing from her own experiences and family background. Inskeep's career trajectory showcases her commitment to operational excellence and leadership within the oil and gas industry....

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Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Reliability and Resilience Strategy

April 18, 2024 7:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 18, 2024 / Entergy Corporation: 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. Meeting our customers' evolving needs Over the next three years, we plan to invest nearly $19.8...

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Helping Louisiana Youth Bridge Gaps, Realize Potential in Life and Learning

April 16, 2024 2:30 PM

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana facilitates mentorship through meaningful matches NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 16, 2024 / "We work with them on education, first and foremost." Erin Davison, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Southwest Louisiana, has been in her role for almost seven years. She notes that now, more than ever, youth are facing heightened behavioral challenges after enduring the COVID-19 pandemic....

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Delmarva Power Receives Recognition From EPA and DOE for Its Energy Efficiency Programs in Maryland

April 16, 2024 12:45 PM

Company recognized for helping customers save more than one million megawatt-hours in energy and more than $1.1 billion on their bills since 2009 SALISBURY, MD / ACCESSWIRE / April 16, 2024 / Delmarva Power has received national recognition for the significant impacts its energy efficiency programs are having in helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and providing millions of dollars in savings for Maryland customers on their energy bills....

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Duke Energy Celebrates Its Indigenous Employee Resource Group and Sponsors Campbell University's Inaugural American Indian Leadership Development Program

April 16, 2024 8:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 16, 2024 / Duke Energy's Indigenous employee resource group is called Forever Indigenous Resource Support Team (FIRST) and is open to all employees at Duke Energy. Wow! I have learned so much from our FIRST members over this past year. We support the communities we serve by sponsoring events like the 2023 AISES Region 7 Conference in Lumberton and the Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration. Duke Energy...

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Atlantic City Electric Boosts Efforts With Diverse Suppliers, Purchasing a Record $178 Million in 2023

April 16, 2024 8:30 AM

Company's supplier diversity efforts highlight dedication to its local and diverse communities MAYS LANDING, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / April 16, 2024 / Atlantic City Electric purchased $178 million in goods and services from diversity-certified suppliers in 2023, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the company's total purchases for the year. This expenditure, a $49 million increase from 2022, is the most spent with diverse suppliers in the company's...

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Vanguard Renewables and New England Natural Bakers Partner To Tackle Food Waste

April 16, 2024 8:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 16, 2024 / Vanguard Renewables New England Natural Bakers, a Greenfield, Massachusetts-based leader in organic granola, including their latest brand, Trunola, is proving that delicious treats can go hand-in-hand with environmental responsibility. This employee-owned company, with a long history of social and environmental commitment dating back to 1977, has been partnering with Vanguard Renewables to tackle...

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Entergy’s Scholars Program Empowers Students for Future Workplace Success

April 16, 2024 7:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 16, 2024 / Last month, Entergy leaders and mentors gathered at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to engage with students of the Entergy Scholars Program. This event was part of Entergy's longstanding partnership with the university, which began in 2018 with our $2 million contribution to help foster student success. The Entergy Scholars Program is designed to equip students with...

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Partner Profile: Conserving Wetlands With Ducks Unlimited

April 15, 2024 12:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 15, 2024 / Ducks Unlimited (DU) is on an admirable mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for millions of North America's waterfowl. From the Great Salt Lake in Utah to floodplains in Washington and prairies in North Dakota, DU is advancing multiple projects that will improve wildlife habitats. "Wetlands are incredibly important, and we've lost so many of them over the years...

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Jill of All Trades: Making Skilled Trades and Technologies a Viable Choice for Young Women

April 12, 2024 11:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 12, 2024 / Enbridge Enbridge-sponsored initiative to host latest JOAT event April 4 at BCIT in Burnaby Wearing an all-black ensemble, pearl earrings and high heels, Tylene Swanson's Facebook profile picture paints a story of a woman who breathes and lives fashion. But that's only a part of her story. During her work hours, this soft-spoken, 28-year-old blonde with a captivating smile dons personal protective...

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Delmarva Power Inspires Eastern Shore Students With Junior Achievement

April 12, 2024 11:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 12, 2024 / We recently participated in Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore's "Inspire" event, which drew over 4,000 8th-grade students across Maryland's Eastern Shore. The event aimed to introduce students to various career opportunities, where our employees' provided insights into careers within the utility industry. Students engaged in hands-on activities, such as exploring our drones, practicing...

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PelicanCorp Showcases High Precision Data Collection at CGA Conference 2024

April 12, 2024 7:00 AM

PelicanCorp Highlights Geolantis.360 Cloud-Based Utility Mapping & Management IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 12, 2024 / PelicanCorp, the leader and only truly global provider to the damage prevention industry, returns to the annual Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Conference and Expo. This year's CGA Conference is being held at The Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs, CO, April 14-18. The damage prevention industry is experiencing a rapid...

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Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Corporate Citizenship Impact

April 11, 2024 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 11, 2024 / Entergy Corporation Energy for a better future: Entergy's corporate citizenship impact 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. Positive economic impacts In 2023,...

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Advancing the Future of Energy With Person County, NC

April 11, 2024 8:45 AM

Replacing coal plants with natural gas would continue tradition of reliable power while supporting local workforce NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 11, 2024 / Duke Energy By Gina DiPietro | illumination Staff Writer When Derrick Smith was in elementary school, his uncle traveled to power plants across North Carolina to repair and maintain equipment that delivered power to millions of people as part of his job at Carolina Power & Light (now...

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Pure Cycle Announces Financial Results For the Three and Six Months Ended February 29, 2024

April 10, 2024 4:00 PM

DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / April 10, 2024 / Pure Cycle Corporation (NASDAQ Capital Market:PCYO) announced its financial results for the three and six months ended February 29, 2024. Pure Cycle posted its nineteenth consecutive fiscal quarter with positive net income. Pure Cycle continues to develop its Sky Ranch Master Planned Community, and as of February 29, 2024, we are actively working on Phase 2A, 2B and 2C. Phase 2B will be ready for...

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Delmarva Power Customers Experienced Company's Most Reliable Service, Thanks to Electric Grid Performance and Resiliency Enhancements

April 10, 2024 10:45 AM

Infrastructure projects to build a smarter, stronger and cleaner energy grid support a 54 percent overall decrease in outages over 10 years. NEWARK, DE / ACCESSWIRE / April 10, 2024 / Delmarva Power's efforts to reinforce the local energy grid, add new technology and smart devices and targeted projects to increase resiliency against more frequent and impactful weather events, resulted in customers experiencing the lowest frequency of electric...

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Powering Success: Explore How NRG's Unique Company Culture Drives Innovation

April 10, 2024 9:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 10, 2024 / NRG Energy Originally published on NRG Energy Insights By NRG Editorial Voices Culture in Focus is a series illuminating NRG's unique workplace culture via our greatest asset: our people. The shared attitudes, values, and behaviors that permeate our everyday work environment are a source of tremendous pride, and they underscore how we meaningfully serve our more than 7.5 million customers across...

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Green Mountain Energy Earth Day at Discovery Green Celebrates the Environment With Afternoon Full of Family-Friendly, Arts Programming

April 9, 2024 3:40 PM

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / April 9, 2024 / Green Mountain Energy Earth Day at Discovery Green returns to one of Houston's most sustainable parks on Saturday, April 20 from 12-5 p.m. Held in partnership with Citizens' Environmental Coalition, Green Mountain Energy Earth Day celebrates environmental stewardship and sustainability through an afternoon of family-friendly, arts-centric programming. Attendees will enjoy an array of activities - from...

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Atlantic City Residents Earn Energy Career Opportunity Following Atlantic City Infrastructure Program Graduation

April 9, 2024 8:45 AM

20 residents graduated from the City of Atlantic City's and Atlantic City Electric's workforce development program - empowering South Jersey's future energy workforce. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / April 9, 2024 / The second cohort of 20 Atlantic City residents has completed the 16-week Atlantic City Infrastructure Program (ACIP), an energy workforce training program for City residents provided by the City of Atlantic City and Atlantic City...

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