How Duke Energy Manages EV Charging, Helps Customers Save

March 5, 2024 8:15 AM

Customers are incentivized to charge their EVs during off-peak times, when the grid has more capacityNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2024 / Duke EnergyBy Virginia BrownAs Duke Energy strengthens the electric grid to be more resilient and reduce outages, the company is offering money-saving programs to customers while ensuring it can handle the increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Charging EVs during off-peak hours, when fewer...

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Entergy Arkansas’ Continuous Energy Improvement Initiative Saves Businesses Money

March 4, 2024 4:45 PM

One south Arkansas company estimated to have saved over $1 million in energy costsLITTLE ROCK, AR / ACCESSWIRE / March 4, 2024 / Arkansas businesses are receiving thousands of dollars in incentive payments and saving even more than that in energy usage by participating in Entergy Arkansas' Entergy Solutions Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) initiative.CEI, which provides energy efficiency strategies, consulting advice and technical expertise...

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Jump In and Fill the Pool: Upper Fraser Valley Rallies for Indoor Pool Project

March 4, 2024 2:30 PM

Enbridge donates $50,000 to construction of the Lets'emot Regional Aquatic Centre in AgassizNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 4, 2024 / With stunning views of snow-capped mountains, the Lets'emot Regional Aquatic Centre is poised to steal the spotlight in Agassiz, BC by the end of 2025.That's the target date for the opening of this 30,000-square-foot indoor pool facility to the public.For now, a fundraising billboard showing the conceptual...

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Vogtle Unit 4 Connects to Electric Grid for the First Time

March 4, 2024 2:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 4, 2024 / Southern CompanySouthern CompanyGeorgia Power announced on March 1 that Unit 4 at the Vogtle nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Georgia, has achieved another major milestone in startup testing by generating electricity and successfully synchronizing and connecting to the electric grid for the first time. This milestone follows initial criticality, reached on February 14, when operators...

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Renewable Thermal Collaborative Releases Case Study on the U.S. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Agreement between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables

March 4, 2024 7:25 AM

The collaboration between the two companies is the largest voluntary RNG agreement to date in the U.S.BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 4, 2024 / The Renewable Thermal Collaborative recently released a case study on the first-of-its-kind partnership between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables to enable the delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG) to all of AstraZeneca's sites in the United States by 2026. The partnership will enable as much as...

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Demystifying Farm Powered(R) Anaerobic Digestion: Harnessing the Power of Waste

February 29, 2024 2:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 29, 2024 / Farm Powered anaerobic digestion is a powerful process that recycles organic waste, mainly food and beverage waste from the manufacturing sector and dairy cow manure, into renewable natural gas (RNG). It's a pretty simple process - think of it as a giant Crock-Pot that is full of methanogens - which are naturally found in cow manure - that gobbles up the food waste and the manure and creates...

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Art Sets the Record Straight, Shows 'The True Story of African Americans'

February 29, 2024 1:30 PM

Enbridge-supported Houston exhibit celebrates African American contributions to birth of the nationNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 29, 2024 / The woman in the painting stares straight ahead, her bright eyes showing intelligence and strength.Her emerald green dress is overlaid with words in metallic ink: steam engine, rolling pin, pencil sharpener, typewriter, traffic light. A quick internet search confirms it's a list of inventions, each...

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Marathon Petroleum Trucks and Trains Transition to Using Renewable Diesel in La Basin

February 29, 2024 10:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 29, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation:Marathon Petroleum's Vinvale and East Hynes fleets in California's Los Angeles Basin have made a significant step toward reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to a cleaner future by transitioning both fleets entirely to renewable diesel. In 2023, two Marathon Petroleum Transport and Rail (T&R) fleets and two locomotives at the Marathon Petroleum Los...

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Duke Energy Reflects on Black History Month

February 29, 2024 8:20 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 29, 2024 / Duke EnergyBlack History Month98 years ago, Carter G. Woodson, the "father of Black history" established what he called Negro History Week. He dreamt of Black history being included and taught in public schools and selected the second week of February. Now, almost 100 years later, his dream of inclusivity is reflected in the actions and words that we demonstrate not only during Black History...

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Entergy Mississippi Offers Bill Management and Assistance Options for Winter Season

February 29, 2024 7:15 AM

Record-breaking power usage can increase customer billsJACKSON, MS / ACCESSWIRE / February 29, 2024 / This winter, Entergy Mississippi's service area endured multiple days of extremely cold temperatures, causing many customers to turn up the heat to take the chill out of the air. Keeping your home or business warm requires a lot of electricity, which can drive up energy use and bills, especially in frigid conditions.Entergy Mississippi is...

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Gas Demand Response Program Creates Savings for Glens Falls Hospital | National Grid

February 28, 2024 9:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 28, 2024 / National GridNational GridFor a full decade, Glens Falls Hospital has partnered with National Grid on energy efficiency projects, leading to increased sustainability and energy savings. National Grid recently approached Glens Falls with their new Gas Demand Response program, which reduces natural gas consumption during peak usage times. The program ensures a safe and reliable system to provide...

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Neal Pit Wildlife Habitat Celebrates New Beginning Following Tornado

February 27, 2024 4:00 PM

Marathon Petroleum's Neal Pit Wildlife Habitat has reopened after a tornado destroyed the popular nature reserve in Crawford County, Illinois, in the spring of 2023.Employee volunteers from Marathon Petroleum's Robinson refinery worked with members of the community to rebuild the site, which sits on 80 acres in nearby Palestine, Illinois.To celebrate, Marathon hosted a Nature Day in late 2023 and welcomed visitors back to the reserve for the...

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Southern Company Ranks First Among Utilities in Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies for 2024

February 27, 2024 2:15 PM

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / February 27, 2024 / Southern Company ranks as the No. 1 most-admired electric and gas utility worldwide according to Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list for 2024. A ranking of the world's most respected and reputable companies, the list is based on a survey of more than 3,700 executives, directors and financial analysts."It is an honor to be named the most-admired electric and gas utility by Fortune...

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Brains and Brilliance Fuel Battle of the Bots

February 27, 2024 11:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 27, 2024 / EnbridgeEdmonton youths represent Canada at robotics ‘Olympics' in SingaporeOne teen didn't think she was "brainy" enough for science. Another was insecure because he didn't know how to code when he joined the team.But both found a place on a youth community robotics team based at the Telus World of Science-Edmonton (TWOSE), the local science center. And it's lucky they did; it's youths like...

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Her Family Was Active in the Civil Rights Movement. Now She Aims To Lift Up Black History

February 27, 2024 9:15 AM

Benita Harrington's exposure to the movement developed into a passion for advocacy, both in her personal life and at Duke EnergyNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 27, 2024 / Duke EnergyBenita Harrington is a wife, a mother and a grandmother. She is also a veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard (1987 to 1999), and someone who loves to hit the open road on her Hayabusa 1300 sport bike."I love the adrenaline rush," she said. "It's...

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Entergy CEO Advocates for ALICE Households at United Way Summit

February 26, 2024 12:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 26, 2024 / Entergy CorporationBY: CRISTINA DEL CANTO | SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTThe United Way of Northern New Jersey invited Entergy's CEO Drew Marsh to be a keynote panelist at the National ALICE Summit that was held last month in New Orleans. The summit focused on supporting Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed individuals. ALICE represents the growing number of families who earn a little...

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Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games Marks a Sporting History

February 23, 2024 10:45 AM

Lhtako Dene Nation and City of Quesnel to co-host the BC Winter Games in FebruaryNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2024 / The City of Quesnel and Lhtako Dene Nation (LDN) have united to etch their names in the sports history books. Located south of Prince George, BC, this small town with more than 10,000 people and the First Nation, whose lands are unceded, have jointly taken the reins to host the BC Winter Games this year.Officially...

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Duke Energy Celebrates Black History Month With $75,000 in Grants Supporting Community and Cultural Programs in South Carolina

February 23, 2024 8:30 AM

Funding will go to enrichment, mentoring and family skills programs in African American communitiesGREENVILLE, SC / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2024 / In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation has provided $75,000 in grants to organizations in South Carolina that serve African American communities with programs, services and cultural experiences."For nearly 50 years, we have taken time in February to celebrate the...

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Charge Robotics Completes First Deployment of Sunrise Solar Construction Robotics System

February 22, 2024 11:45 AM

OAKLAND, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 22, 2024 / Charge Robotics, the leading innovator in solar construction automation, announces successful deployment of SunriseTM, its groundbreaking solar construction robotics system. SunriseTM is the world's first fully automated solar construction system designed to assemble, quality control, and install solar tracking hardware.Charge Robotics The recent landmark deployment of SunriseTM, in partnership with...

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Locusview Deploys Electric Digital Construction Management Solution for Multi-State Tier 1 Electric Utility

February 22, 2024 11:00 AM

Locusview provides a seamless digital workflow for construction jobs from planning to construction to closeout.CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / February 22, 2024 / A Tier 1 electric utility operating in eight states has deployed Locusview Digital Construction Management (DCM) for their electric as-builting workflows. Locusview's pioneering DCM solution has streamlined the utility's electric as-builting process to provide timely and accurate asset data...

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