Southern Company Again Named as a Trendsetter by CPA-Zicklin Index

December 22, 2023 11:15 AM

For the second-consecutive year, Southern Company grades above 90 points in corporate political disclosure and accountability.Southern CompanyNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 22, 2023 / The 2023 CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability was unveiled in late October with Southern Company earning the distinction of a Trendsetter, indicating a score of 90 points or higher.The index grades the public companies...

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Lighting Up the Holidays for D.C. Families

December 21, 2023 2:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 21, 2023 / PepcoPepco | The SourcePepco has sponsored ZooLights for the last 15 years, where more than 500,000 environmentally friendly lights transform the Smithsonian's National Zoo into a spectacular Winter Wonderland. This year, Pepco partnered with Building Bridges Across the River and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington to bring local families to the zoo to kick-off the holiday season.We...

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Bringing Solar Power to Apartment Tenants

December 21, 2023 9:30 AM

SCE supports solar panel installation on affordable apartments in Orange to save residents money and help reduce their carbon footprint.NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 21, 2023 / Edison International Residents of the Knolls, a 260-unit apartment complex, are now enjoying the benefits of a new 646-kilowatt solar system. PHOTO CREDIT: LUIS GUTIERREZEnergized by EdisonBy Lynnette Round ENERGIZED by Edison WriterIt's a rare sight even in...

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Entergy Brightens Customers’ Spirits This Holiday Through Its Annual "Operation Secret Santa"

December 21, 2023 8:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 21, 2023 / Entergy CorporationBY: CRISTINA DEL CANTO Entergy recently spread some holiday cheer through our annual initiative called "Operation Secret Santa." Lucky first-in-line customers at our Canal Street Customer Care Center got their bills paid through Santa and The Power to Care, which is part of our low-income bill assistance program.The tradition of "Operation Secret Santa" began in 2014 when...

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Transforming Waste Management: 374Water’s Year of Milestones and Global Sustainability Leadership

December 21, 2023 8:00 AM

DURHAM, NC / ACCESSWIRE / December 21, 2023 / As the year draws to a close, 374Water (NASDAQ:SCWO), a global cleantech and social impact company, reflects on a transformative year marked by significant achievements. These milestones align closely with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) intensified focus on addressing PFAS - toxic 'forever chemicals' contaminating our environment. From groundbreaking technology demonstrations to...

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Adventure Awaits Wyoming Youth in Outdoor Classroom

December 20, 2023 11:00 AM

The Science Zone's WYld Experiences outdoor adventure camp showcases the state's natural beautyNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2023 / Enbridge Science is cool anywhere, but nothing beats science outside of the classroom."We know by and large that kids just aren't getting outside enough," says Colleen Burridge, AmeriCorps director at The Science Zone, which promotes informal science education across the state of Wyoming."It's more...

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Southern Company Executive Chairman Tom Fanning To Retire Dec. 31

December 20, 2023 10:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2023 / Southern CompanySouthern CompanySouthern Company recently announced the retirement of Thomas A. Fanning as the executive chairman of its board of directors, effective Dec. 31. Concurrently, the company also announced the election of Christopher C. Womack, president and CEO, as the new chairman of the Southern Company Board of Directors, effective Dec. 31.Chris Womack has been elected chairman of...

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EPA Honors Five Marathon Petroleum Refineries for Superior Energy Efficiency

December 20, 2023 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2023 / Marathon Petroleum CorporationThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored five Marathon Petroleum refineries and a company office building for achieving superior energy efficiency.These facilities recently earned 2023 ENERGY STAR® certifications from the EPA, reflecting energy performance in the top 25% of similar facilities across the U.S.Since refineries first became eligible...

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National Grid Enables the Largest Buffalo-Based Multi-Unit Housing Complex To Offer EV Charging Stations

December 20, 2023 10:15 AM

BUFFALO, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2023 / National Grid:Axis 360 Apartments, through National Grid's Electric Vehicle Make-Ready Program, has installed 18 Level 2 EV charging plugs for its residents, making it the largest EV charging installation at a multi-unit apartment complex in Western New York.Axis 360 Management Team Member Sarah Korniczky said that tenants, many of whom are University at Buffalo students, now enjoy the convenience...

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Entergy Employees Spread Holiday Cheer at the Times-Picayune Doll and Toy Fund Annual Gift Giveaway

December 19, 2023 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 19, 2023 / Entergy CorporationBY: CRISTINA DEL CANTOThis holiday season, Entergy employees helped spread cheer at The Times-Picayune Doll and Toy Fund annual gift giveaway in New Orleans. Celebrating its 128th year, the event donates toys to thousands of kids and families in need. Entergy has been one of the lead sponsors of this event since 2016. Hosted at Xavier University of Louisiana, Entergy's...

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Green Park, Missouri, Alderman's Initiative Lights Up the Town With Fonroche Solar Streetlights

December 19, 2023 9:00 AM

Green Park and Fonroche Lighting America Build Safety With Autonomous Solar LightingGREEN PARK, MO / ACCESSWIRE / December 19, 2023 / Green Park, a suburb of St. Louis, has a lot going for it. It offers a rural setting, great schools and a lot of parks and trails. But until recently, many neighborhoods did not have adequate street lighting. Alderman Michael Boughton of Ward 1 took it upon himself to address this issue, leading to an initiative...

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$1.5 Million Grant To Help Create Career Pathways in North Dakota

December 18, 2023 4:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 18, 2023 /A project to strengthen career preparation for North Dakota youth has received a $1.5 million boost from Marathon Petroleum Corporation.The funding will support completion of a regional career and technical education center intended to serve as a resource for 10 high schools in the west-central region of the state.The facility will offer college dual-credit opportunities and instruction in...

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A Program Rooted in Health and Happiness

December 18, 2023 1:15 PM

Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area's youth horticulture program has flourished in this Minnesota communityNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 18, 2023 / What started as a "pizza garden" has grown into one of the Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area's signature programs-improving the wellbeing of youth through horticulture, healthy eating and entrepreneurship. In 2005, participants in the northern Minnesota Club planted, tended and...

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'Tis the Season To Donate Toys

December 18, 2023 10:20 AM

Edison International partners with the Orange County Fire Authority Foundation to collect holiday gift donations.NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 18, 2023 / Edison InternationalSCE's bucket truck was almost overflowing with toys of all kinds, including dolls and race cars, at one of the latest collection events. PHOTO CREDIT: LAWRENCE TSUEI Energized by EdisonBy Taylor Hillo ENERGIZED by Edison WriterThey've got a list, and they're...

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Supporting Our Nonprofit Partners in Providing Energy Assistance This Winter Season

December 18, 2023 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 18, 2023 / PepcoBy Addie KauzlarichPepco | The SourceAs colder winter weather sets in, we understand the cost to keep homes warm and bright rises. We are committed to keeping our customers connected through critical energy assistance throughout the winter season and recently announced more than $200,000 to support local nonprofits that provide residents in the District of Columbia and Maryland with funding...

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Merry and Bright: Entergy Mississippi Spreads Holiday Cheer Throughout Service Area

December 18, 2023 10:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 18, 2023 / Entergy CorporationBY: MISSISSIPPI EDITORIAL TEAMHouse of Grace is an important resource in our community and Entergy Mississippi is proud to support them in their mission to help domestic violence victims escape abuse. This year, we are celebrating Entergy Mississippi's 100 years of service to our customers and communities. In recognition of that milestone, we are spreading a little extra cheer...

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Reduced Energy Costs Make Increased Comfort Sweeter at Veronica’s Bakery & Café

December 15, 2023 9:15 AM

By Chuck McDadeNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 15, 2023 / Pepco Pepco | The SourceWhen Eddy Campos-Molina's mother bought Veronica's Bakery & Café from her sister in 2017, she also inherited its outdated air conditioner. Unfortunately, it did not properly cool the popular Silver Spring, Md., restaurant, which was a concern because the comfort of employees and customers was a top priority.Eddy, the restaurant's director of Marketing and...

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My Green Lab Welcomes AstraZeneca’s Penny James to Board of Directors, Enhancing Global Leadership in Sustainable Science

December 15, 2023 8:20 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 15, 2023 / My Green Lab:Penny James, BioPharmaceuticals R&D Chief Operating Officer at AstraZeneca, Brings Three Decades of Expertise to Strengthen My Green Lab's Commitment to Sustainable ScienceMy Green Lab, the world's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the sustainability of scientific research, is proud to announce the appointment of Penny James to its Board of Directors. As Chief...

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Entergy Provides Free Legal Assistance to Vulnerable Community Members During Second EmPOWERing Pro Bono Day

December 15, 2023 6:20 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 15, 2023 / Entergy CorporationBY: CRISTINA DEL CANTO | SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST For the second year in a row, Entergy participated in EmPOWERing Pro Bono Day, an industry-wide service day that we helped found to provide pro bono legal support for low-income, vulnerable community members in electric companies' service areas. The event was launched in 2022 by the Pro Bono Institute in partnership...

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Culture, Tradition, STEM and Learning on the Land

December 14, 2023 2:30 PM

Actua's land-based camps help Indigenous youth combine cultural connections, meaningful educationNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / "Indigenous people have always known about STEM."Learning on the land through observation, storytelling, direct participation and through ceremony has always been the way of teaching in Indigenous communities. Finding a way to align this local knowledge with modern-day STEM teachings is exactly the...

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