Utilities

Celebrating Black Excellence: Amplifying Our Partners' Voices

February 16, 2024 10:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 16, 2024 / NRG Energy Originally published on NRG Energy Insights By NRG Editorial Voices As we celebrate Black History Month, we're reminded of the strength, resilience, and exceptional achievements of the Black community. This month provides an opportunity to listen and learn from the narratives that have shaped history and continue to influence our present. To highlight Black excellence in our...

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Greening the Garden State Through Tree Planting and Education

February 16, 2024 8:15 AM

Rooted in science, New Jersey Tree Foundation beautifies and educates in underserved urban communities NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 16, 2024 / Enbridge At left, NJ Tree Foundation volunteers celebrate the tree they just planted in Downtown Newark, NJ. While trees bring extraordinary environmental benefits, especially in urban areas, the act of tree planting sparks and strengthens community spirit. At right, TreeKeepers workshops...

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Louisiana College Students Can Earn $4,000 in Technology Scholarships From Entergy for the 2024-25 School Year

February 15, 2024 9:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 15, 2024 / Entergy's Information Technology organization has announced the application period has opened for its scholarship program for New Orleans metro area college students. The Entergy Technology Scholarship Program will award up to five current college students a one-time $4,000 scholarship toward their education. The students must currently be enrolled in college and majoring in an eligible...

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Water Technologies International, Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Orchard 79 a Residential Community with 87 Single Family Homes to Bolster its Balance Sheet with its Preferred Shares

February 15, 2024 8:30 AM

Water Technologies Looks to Bolster its Balance Sheet by acquiring 51% of an Estimated 40 Million Dollar Residential Community. The Homes will be Rented with a Projected Two Million Dollar Gross Annual Rental income. PORT ST. LUCIE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 15, 2024 / Water Technologies International, Inc. (OTC Markets Pink Sheets:WTII - News) the leader in the technology in atmospheric water generator's production and design and water...

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M2i Global, Inc. Launches Specialization of Global Value Supply Chain for Critical Minerals and Metals

February 15, 2024 8:30 AM

Sourcing to End User Access of Critical Minerals and Metals in Support of the U.S. Government and its Free Trade Partners RENO, NV / ACCESSWIRE / February 15, 2024 / M2i Global, Inc. ("M2i," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us") (OTC PINK:MTWO), a Company specializing in the development and execution of a global value supply chain for critical minerals and metals in support of the U.S. government and its free trade partners is pleased to announce...

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Entergy Employees Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Fight Food Insecurity in Our Communities

February 15, 2024 7:20 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 15, 2024 / Entergy Corporation BY: CRISTINA DEL CANTO SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Recently, Entergy employees came together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a series of events across our service areas to support our communities in need. With a shared commitment to giving back, our employees joined forces with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and...

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Helping Cats Find Homes in Bucks County

February 14, 2024 1:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 14, 2024 / Delmarva Power Linda Lamberson, Delmarva Power Senior Business Analyst, received Exelon's Powering Communities Employee Volunteer Award, the organization's highest achievement for volunteerism and community involvement, for her work with CATS Bridge to Rescue. Alongside Linda's recognition, CATS Bridge to Rescue also received a $5,000 grant to invest in its rescue missions. After adopting a pet...

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National Grid Submits Final 'Future Grid' Plan To Empower Massachusetts’ Smarter, Stronger, Cleaner and More Equitable Energy Future

February 14, 2024 8:30 AM

WALTHAM, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 14, 2024 / National Grid Updated 1/30/2024 Increases capacity of the distribution grid by 1 GW by 2030 to support building and vehicle electrification, including enabling 492,000 more EVs and 84,000 more electric heat pumps. Expands system capacity by nearly 3 GW by 2035, to support the connection of 3 GW more solar and storage to the grid and EV charging along Mass Pike. Enables more than 31.3 million metric...

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Atlantic City Electric Celebrates Black History Month

February 14, 2024 8:25 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 14, 2024 / Atlantic City Electric: Black History Month is a time for reflection, celebration, and education around the contributions made by so many Black leaders and visionaries. This month, we'll pay tribute to their rich history through a series of impactful events and discussions with fellow Atlantic City Electric employees. Atlantic City Electric is a unit of Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC), a Fortune 250...

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Duke Energy Launches EV Charger Rental Program in North Carolina

February 13, 2024 8:45 AM

Charger Solution program helps customers avoid upfront EV charger costs while paying a low monthly fee The utility's comprehensive North Carolina electric vehicle customer programs help streamline EV transition CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / February 13, 2024 / As the pace of electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates nationwide, Duke Energy has launched an EV charger rental program in North Carolina that enables residential and business customers...

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HydroCorp Unveils Nationwide Initiative for Enhanced Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention

February 13, 2024 7:03 AM

As water infrastructure increasingly requires diligent oversight, HydroCorp's innovative strategy focuses on the precise detection and management of unlocated backflow hazards, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to compliance standards for water systems of varying sizes. By combining technological advancements with proactive building owner engagement, HydroCorp delivers a multifaceted approach to water safety. TROY, MI / ACCESSWIRE /...

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Delmarva Power Advocates for Continued Energy Assistance Funding and Reminds Customers To Act Now To Secure Support

February 12, 2024 11:45 AM

More than 22,000 customers were connected to approximately $35 million in energy assistance, including more than $15.5 million from LIHEAP in 2023 NEWARK, DE / ACCESSWIRE / February 12, 2024 / February 7th was Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Action Day and Delmarva Power employees were on Capitol Hill to meet with representatives and advocates for policies that protect funding for LIHEAP and support vulnerable households in...

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National Grid Provides More Than $1 Million in Incentives to Gore Mountain for Energy Efficient Snow-Making Equipment

February 12, 2024 8:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 12, 2024 / National Grid Making sure the slopes have enough snow on them for the thousands who come to ski and snowboard each season at Gore Mountain is critical to the resort's success. While Mother Nature does her best to ensure that there is enough powder on the hills, there are times when she needs a little help from snow-making equipment. National Grid's energy savings programs have funded new, energy...

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Breweries are Working to Make Super Bowl Sunday Greener

February 9, 2024 5:15 PM

Recycling Brewery Waste into Renewable Energy BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 9, 2024 / Breweries across the United States are stepping up to help fight climate change, and Super Bowl weekend is no different. Super Bowl Sunday is not just a day for football in America or betting on if Taylor Swift will make the game from her sold out shows in Tokyo; it's one of the days that Americans consume the most beer - approximately 325 million gallons....

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Delmarva Power Delivers More Than Energy for Its Community

February 8, 2024 3:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 8, 2024 / Delmarva Power is proud to partner with more than 200 local non-profits in Delaware and Maryland that support neighbors in need, advance career opportunities, and create a stronger, more connected community. Through partnerships with dedicated non-profits and other local organizations in our region, we're able to make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors and power a brighter future for...

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Where People Can Turn When They Need Help Paying Utility Bills

February 8, 2024 8:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 8, 2024 / Duke Energy Agencies work with Duke Energy's Share the Light Fund® to ensure customers can keep their power on As executive director of Crisis Control Ministry, Margaret Elliott knows how easy it is for people to fall behind on paying their utility bills, and once things start to snowball, it's hard to stop those bills from piling up. She sees it every day at Crisis Control Ministry in...

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Honoring Veterans and Employees for Their Local Contributions

February 8, 2024 8:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 8, 2024 / In honor of his outstanding volunteer work in 2022, Ryan Whitman, manager of our Smart Energy Network project, was one of three Atlantic City Electric employees who recently received Exelon's Powering Communities Employee Volunteer Award. This recognition is the company's highest achievement for volunteerism and community involvement, and honored Ryan's contributions to Operation Safe Haven, a...

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Pepco Advocates for Continued Energy Assistance Funding and Reminds Customers to Act Now to Secure Support

February 7, 2024 5:00 PM

More than 35,000 customers were connected to approximately $45.5 million in energy assistance, including more than $17.5 million from LIHEAP in 2023 WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / February 7, 2024 / Today is Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Action Day and Pepco employees are on Capitol Hill to meet with representatives and advocates for policies that protect funding for LIHEAP and support vulnerable households in the District of...

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Innovative Emissions Reduction in Washington State Wins Award

February 7, 2024 1:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 7, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation A construction industry association recognized Marathon Petroleum's Anacortes, Washington, refinery with an award for the best private-sector project of 2023 under $10 million. The Northwest Construction Consumer Council honored a refinery initiative to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), noting its innovation, safety and efficient completion. The refinery...

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Southern Company Issues Annual Moving to Equity Report for 2023

February 7, 2024 12:40 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 7, 2024 / Southern Company: Southern Company has published its latest Moving to Equity report, showing notable achievements and impactful initiatives regarding the company's strategy to foster a more inclusive and equitable culture. Building upon years of dedicated work, Southern Company's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion continues to drive meaningful actions and create positive change....

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