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A 'Beautiful Building for Beautiful People'
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A 'Beautiful Building for Beautiful People'

January 2, 2024 12:05 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 2, 2024 / Enbridge: Groundbreaking ceremony held for Boyle Street Community Services' new facility in downtown Edmonton Artist rendering of Boyle Street Community Services' future King Thunderbird Centre in downtown Edmonton. It will be a beautiful building for beautiful people. Located in the heart of Edmonton, Alberta, an abandoned building will be transformed into King Thunderbird Centre, a...

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10 New Year's Resolutions for a Greener 2024
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10 New Year's Resolutions for a Greener 2024

December 29, 2023 4:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 29, 2023 / Edison International Southern California Edison encourages customers to help reduce carbon emissions for a cleaner new year. Energized by Edison Staying committed to New Year's resolutions may be difficult, but what if your actions can help create a better tomorrow? Consider these resolutions to make a lasting impact for a greener and cleaner new year for you and your community. To contribute to...

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COP28: Moving From Promises to Progress
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COP28: Moving From Promises to Progress

December 29, 2023 12:30 PM

At the global climate summit, Edison International urges dramatic action and reform to speed construction of emissions-reducing infrastructure. Energized by Edison NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 29, 2023 / One of the highlights of Edison International's trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate summit was visiting the massive Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park outside Dubai. With a planned capacity of 5,000 megawatts, it's the world's...

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EPRI and Southern Company Announce Speakers for Electrification 2024
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EPRI and Southern Company Announce Speakers for Electrification 2024

December 28, 2023 12:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 28, 2023 / Southern Company EPRI and Southern Company recently announced the plenary speakers for the Electrification International Conference & Exposition, scheduled for March 12-14, 2024, in Savannah, Ga. Kicking off the event will be EPRI President and CEO Arshad Mansoor, and Southern Company President and CEO Chris Womack. EPRI's Electrification conference is the only event that brings together the...

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Lifting Families out of Generational Poverty in the Volunteer State
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Lifting Families out of Generational Poverty in the Volunteer State

December 27, 2023 12:00 PM

In Tennessee, the Highlands Training Center is tackling poverty through training, skills development and workforce re-entry NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 27, 2023 / The Highlands Training Center was born with a clear goal. Bring 1,600 local children out of poverty by 2025. "Our goal number is just 10% of the children currently living in poverty in the Upper Cumberland region," says Ryan Barnhart, executive director of the Highlands...

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Southern Company Again Named as a Trendsetter by CPA-Zicklin Index
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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 Company NORTHAMPTON, 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
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Lighting Up the Holidays for D.C. Families

December 21, 2023 2:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 21, 2023 / Pepco Pepco | The Source Pepco 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
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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 GUTIERREZ Energized by Edison By Lynnette Round ENERGIZED by Edison Writer It's a rare sight even...

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Entergy Brightens Customers’ Spirits This Holiday Through Its Annual
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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 Corporation BY: 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
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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
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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 beauty NORTHAMPTON, 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
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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 Company Southern Company Southern 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...

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EPA Honors Five Marathon Petroleum Refineries for Superior Energy Efficiency
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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 Corporation The 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
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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
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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 Corporation BY: CRISTINA DEL CANTO This 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
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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 Lighting GREEN 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
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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
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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 community NORTHAMPTON, 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
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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 International SCE'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 Edison By Taylor Hillo ENERGIZED by Edison Writer They've got a list, and they're...

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Supporting Our Nonprofit Partners in Providing Energy Assistance This Winter Season
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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 / Pepco By Addie Kauzlarich Pepco | The Source As 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...

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