Utilities

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

December 18, 2023 10:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 18, 2023 / Entergy Corporation BY: MISSISSIPPI EDITORIAL TEAM House 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...

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

December 15, 2023 9:15 AM

By Chuck McDade NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 15, 2023 / Pepco Pepco | The Source When Eddy Campos-Molina's mother bought Veronica's Bakery & Café from her sister in 2017, she also inherited its outdated air conditioner.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...

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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 Science My 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 Corporation BY: 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 education NORTHAMPTON, 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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State Grid Shenyang Power Supply Company Reinforces Urban Electricity Distribution Construction

December 14, 2023 12:45 PM

SHENYANG, CHINA / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / China State Grid Shenyang Power Supply Company has sped up urban power grid network construction in Shenyang, the capital of Northeast China's Liaoning Province. According to the city's latest development plan, the construction has been facilitating Shenyang's growth into one of China's central cities, according to the China State Grid Shenyang Power Supply Company. China State Grid Shenyang...

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Fighting Food Insecurity One Box at a Time

December 14, 2023 9:20 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2023 / Edison International Hundreds of Edison International employees and their families help pack nearly 5,000 food boxes at the 18th annual National Family Volunteer Day. Hundreds of SCE employees and their families help pack nearly 5,000 food boxes at the 18th annual National Family Volunteer Day. PHOTO CREDIT: ERIKA POTTER Energized by Edison By Erika Potter ENERGIZED by Edison Writer It's not...

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Setting the Hook: Identifying the Next Generation of Salmon Advocates

December 12, 2023 11:45 AM

Powell River Salmon Society hosts annual Salmon Education Expo with in-person and online learning, livestreaming of salmon egg hatching NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 12, 2023 / With creeks and rivers spread out like veins throughout the province, British Columbians are treated each year to one of nature's most spectacular migrations-the salmon run! Starting in late September or early October, millions of Pacific salmon make their way...

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Five-Year Milestone Reflects El Paso Refinery Team’s Dedication to Rail Safety

December 12, 2023 10:15 AM

Marathon Petroleum's El Paso, Texas, refinery has gone more than five years without being cited for safety or equipment defects in any railcar that left the refinery. The refinery's rail loading rack team is responsible for inspecting arriving tank cars to make sure they are secure, in proper condition and safe for transportation when shipped out. All railcars leaving the refinery are subject to random inspections by the Federal Railroad...

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374Water Collaborates with DIU, Arcadis and Clean Earth to Advance PFAS Remediation for Defense Sites

December 12, 2023 8:00 AM

DURHAM, NC / ACCESSWIRE / December 12, 2023 / 374Water(NASDAQ:SCWO), a global leader in cleantech and sustainable waste management, is proud to announce its participation in a groundbreaking environmental initiative led by the Department of Defense (DoD). In collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the project focuses on demonstrating advanced technologies to treat persistent and challenging contaminants known as per- and...

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Entergy Arkansas Awards $110,000 Grants to Statewide Nonprofits

December 11, 2023 2:00 PM

LITTLE ROCK, AR / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2023 / Harvey Couch first electrified The Natural State with Arkansas Power & Light by turning sawdust into electricity in 1913, and the company that would become Entergy Arkansas has been lighting up communities in innovative ways ever since. In honor of its 110th anniversary, the state's largest and oldest electric provider is donating more than half a million dollars as part of its "Entergy Arkansas...

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The Future - It’s Electric! But Are We Ready?

December 11, 2023 10:25 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2023 / Vanguard Renewables: President Biden has set an ambitious goal of 100 percent clean electricity by 2035, but is that achievable? It is the challenge of our generation and one of the most exciting business opportunities ever presented to the United States. Much like John F. Kennedy's call for a man on the moon, the potential for creating longstanding U.S. hegemonies in power generation and...

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Pepco Employees Become Santa’s Helpers to Make Sure Local Kids Have a Bright Holiday Season!

December 11, 2023 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2023 / Pepco Pepco | The Source For the 14th year, Pepco's Edison Place Gallery transformed into Santa's Workshop full of hundreds of toys and gifts to support the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program which pairs sponsors with a deserving child, "Angel", in need. The Salvation Army launched the program in 1979 to help families who may not be able to afford the added expense of toys and gifts during the...

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Countdown to 2045: Near-Term Priority Actions To Achieve Net Zero

December 11, 2023 9:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2023 / Edison International Achieving an 85% GHG emissions reduction and reaching net zero by 2045 requires bold, immediate action from all stakeholders across the public and private sectors. In 2021, Edison International published Mind the Gap with dozens of recommendations for policies to achieve 2030 emissions targets, based on the foundational Pathway 2045 analysis. This paper builds upon those...

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M2i Global, Inc. Appoints Lieutenant General (Ret) Jeffrey W. Talley as President and Chief Executive Officer

December 11, 2023 9:30 AM

Will Lead Efforts into Next Phase of Commercialization RENO, NV / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2023 / M2i Global, Inc. ("M2i," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us") (OTC PINK:MTWO), a Company specializing in the development and execution of a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals for the U.S. government and U.S. free trade partners, is pleased to announce the naming of Lieutenant General (Ret) Jeffrey W. Talley as President & CEO...

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Braving a Winter Night To Shine a Spotlight on Youth Homelessness

December 8, 2023 12:25 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 8, 2023 / Enbridge: A Way Home Kamloops to host annual campout at McDonald Park on Dec. 8 A determined group of people will brave the freezing night at McDonald Park in Kamloops, BC on Dec. 8. They're not homeless, but they want to put a spotlight on youth homelessness. A Way Home Kamloops (AWHK), a non-profit organization, has organized an annual Campout to End Youth Homelessness since 2017 to promote...

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Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Catholic Charities DC and Pepco Feeds Hundreds of People in Need

December 8, 2023 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 8, 2023 / Pepco BY SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD Originally published by the Catholic Standard To kick off the season of giving, Catholic Charities of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington and Pepco on Tuesday, Nov. 21 served a sit-down Thanksgiving meal and distributed winter coats to those who are homeless or hungry. Continue reading here More than 300 people were treated to an early Thanksgiving dinner...

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Sometimes It’s Who You Know: St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School Gets a Lighting Upgrade

December 7, 2023 1:55 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 7, 2023 / Pepco By Chuck McDade Pepco | The Source At the close-knit, 250-student St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School in Upper Marlboro, Md., everyone seems to know everyone. That helps explain how a parent was able to set in motion a plan that brought the school thousands of dollars in new lighting incentives and subsequent energy savings. The opportunity Like many private schools in the area, the...

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Duke Energy Foundation Awards $275,000 To Support More Than 60 Small Businesses in Ohio, Kentucky

December 7, 2023 8:30 AM

Duke Energy coordinates with local chambers to distribute funds Grants to support minority-, women-, or veteran-owned small businesses CINCINNATI, OH / ACCESSWIRE / December 7, 2023 / November 25th was Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting small businesses that keep communities vibrant. The Duke Energy Foundation has partnered with six local chambers of commerce and the Miami University Small Business Office to...

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Closing the Gender Leadership Gap in BC

December 6, 2023 3:30 PM

Minerva BC creates space for the next generation of female leaders through dedicated mentorship, connection opportunities NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2023 / Research shows that investing in women's education and leadership development positively impacts communities at every level. To realize this leadership potential, however, some women need a little boost. Minerva BC is dedicated to helping to close the leadership gender gap by...

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