Utilities

The Historic Transatlantic Flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Q&A With Virent Leaders

December 6, 2023 1:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2023 / On Tuesday, Nov. 28, Virgin Atlantic operated the world's first transatlantic flight on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by a commercial airline. The Boeing 787, using Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, was fueled by a blend that included BioForm® synthesized aromatic kerosene (SAK) made by Virent, a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corp. BioForm SAK is a critical ingredient that enabled the...

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U.S. Army Garrison Eisenhower and Georgia Power Partner on EV Infrastructure Modernization

December 6, 2023 11:30 AM

New EV chargers to promote a more sustainable transportation system Southern Company ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2023 / U.S. Army Garrison Eisenhower and Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, have partnered on a strategic objective to accelerate the access, adoption and usage of electric vehicle (EV) charging throughout the installation. The utility privatization (UP) contract entered into by Georgia Power with Fort Eisenhower...

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Entergy Helps Empower Women in Energy During CBCI Houston Meeting

December 6, 2023 10:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2023 / Entergy Corporation In October, Entergy hosted an "Empowering women in energy" panel during the Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute 2023 fourth quarter meeting in Houston. The CBC Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social welfare organization whose primary mission is to "educate today's voters and train tomorrow's leaders," as well as inform, inspire and...

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Vanguard Renewables and New England Natural Bakers

December 6, 2023 9:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2023 / Every food and beverage manufacturer has waste; it's inevitable. How a company chooses to handle this waste varies and is telling of the company's commitment to sustainability. When not handled sustainably, food waste emits greenhouse gas emissions into the environment. If food waste were a country, it would actually be the globe's third largest greenhouse gas emitter following the U.S. and...

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Sea Turtles Rejoice! Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Donates New Water Purification System

December 5, 2023 5:40 PM

$145K donation funded UV water purification and silo system for Sea Turtle Inc. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2023 / Sea Turtle Inc. is protecting the environment and marine life with their newly installed UV water purification and silo system, thanks to a sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. Sea Turtle Inc. will soon open a new 15,000-square-foot hospital, which will be the largest fully enclosed sea...

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Their Native American Heritage Ties This Line Crew Together

December 5, 2023 8:15 AM

Lumbee Tribe members form the bedrock of Duke Energy's lineworker operations in Robeson County, NC NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2023 / Duke Energy By Susanna Black - illumination Contributor Walk through the door of the Maxton Operations Center in Robeson County, N.C., and you'll hear the unmistakable Lumbee Tribe dialect echoing through the halls - a way of speaking as unique as the Lumbee people, and one you won't find anywhere...

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My Green Lab Unveils Converge, a Collaborative Supply Chain Initiative Bringing Sustainability to the Forefront of the Pharmaceutical Industry

December 5, 2023 12:15 AM

Founding Sponsors AstraZeneca, GSK, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Amgen Join Forces with My Green Lab to Drive Sustainable Practices Across the Industry DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2023 / My Green Lab, the world's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the sustainability of scientific research, today announces the launch of Converge, a collaborative supply chain initiative. Converge will harness the...

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More Than $5.6M in Energy Assistance Provided To Help Entergy Customers in 2023

December 4, 2023 5:35 PM

Donations from Entergy shareholders helped customers "Beat the Heat" during record heat this year NEW ORLEANS, LA / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2023 / This summer was the hottest ever recorded, and in response to the extreme heat, Entergy launched its "Beat the Heat" program - aimed at implementing a series of measures to help vulnerable customers stay cool and safe this summer. Through a $5.6 million donation provided by Entergy shareholders, the...

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The Georgia Natural Gas Foundation Presents $125,000 Gift to Sheltering Arms To Support Early Childhood Education

December 4, 2023 3:10 PM

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2023 / Southern Company Children in Georgia will have a more equitable start thanks to a $125,000 gift to Sheltering Arms from the Georgia Natural Gas Foundation to help provide high-quality, equitable early childhood education and family support services. This is in line with the GNG Foundation's mission to support children and education, enhancing access and equity for youth in the communities it serves....

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Marathon Petroleum Named 2023 Top Companies for Women To Work for in Transportation

December 4, 2023 12:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2023 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation Women in Trucking Association, a nonprofit organization, recognized Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) as one of the Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation. This is the second year that MPC has made the list for its commitment to gender diversity in the trucking industry. Drivers at MPC have an extensive benefits package that includes tuition...

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Enbridge CEO Urges Canada To Champion LNG To Reduce Global Emissions and Energy Poverty

December 4, 2023 12:30 PM

CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2023 / Greg Ebel, President & Chief Executive Officer of Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) called on Canada to show leadership to the world in lowering global emissions, reducing energy poverty and supporting the progress of Indigenous communities in the country. In a keynote address to the Toronto Region Board of Trade, Ebel made a case for Canada to play an outsized and important...

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Countdown to 2045: Executive Summary

December 4, 2023 10:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2023 / As people around the world face undeniable climate impacts and sobering risks to their future health and livelihoods, California's policy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 can be a model for other states and nations. However, success requires unprecedented innovation and coordination across planning, policy and technology. Significant electrification - powered by clean generation and enabled...

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National Grid Earns Top Score on 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index for Commitment to LGBTQ Inclusion

December 1, 2023 1:15 PM

WALTHAM, MA and BROOKLYN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 1, 2023 / National Grid has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), achieving the designation of being an "Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion" recipient. The CEI is the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ equality. National...

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Duke Energy Offers Customers a New Way To Help Plant Trees

December 1, 2023 8:00 AM

For every residential customer who signs up for Duke Energy's Renewable Advantage program, the company will plant a tree CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / December 1, 2023 / Renewable energy now comes with an added bonus -- helping plant trees to benefit the environment. For the first 1,000 Duke Energy residential customers who start a Renewable Advantage subscription between Nov. 15 and Dec. 15, the company will plant a tree with help from the One...

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Once Again, Canada Can Lead the Way

November 30, 2023 12:05 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 30, 2023 / Enbridge: Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel: Delivering LNG to global markets can reduce global CO2 emissions, support energy security (Editor's note: Greg Ebel presented on this subject to the Toronto Region Board of Trade on Oct. 6, 2023. See the news release.) Throughout history are pivotal moments where Canada stood tall in addressing major global concerns and crises from heroic efforts in world wars...

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Vanguard Renewables: A Farm-Driven Circular Solution

November 30, 2023 10:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 30, 2023 / Vanguard Renewables Vanguard Renewables partners with leading food and beverage companies to recycle food and beverage waste on multi-generational dairy farms across the country to make renewable energy via anaerobic digestion. Vanguard has a long-standing partnership with Barstow's Longview Farm, a seventh-generation family farm and member-owner of the Cabot Creamery Cooperative, to host one of...

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Freebie Rush Connects Consumers with the Latest Deals and Giveaways from the Nation's Top Brands

November 30, 2023 10:00 AM

The dedicated team at Freebie Rush delivers daily deals and giveaways from some of the globe's most renowned brands, attracting holiday gift-givers and everyday savvy shoppers alike. NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / November 30, 2023 / In a world where the thrill of scoring great deals is unmatched, Freebie Rush has emerged as a beacon for savvy shoppers and deal hunters. The regularly updated website features a constantly evolving selection of deals...

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National Grid Named Top Utility in Economic Development

November 30, 2023 9:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 30, 2023 / National Grid was recently recognized by leading economic development industry publication Site Selection Magazine as a 2023 Top Utility in Economic Development, selected from a pool of approximately 3,300 electric utilities from across the country. Of the twenty companies named, National Grid is the only utility to make the list with operations in the Northeast. Recognized utilities are...

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Taking Clean Energy Education on the Road

November 29, 2023 11:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 29, 2023 / Edison International SCE's Mobile Education Unit program helps rural communities participate in the clean energy transition. Energized by Edison As we move closer to 2045 - the date California by law must achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst effects of climate change - the state must act now to accelerate an economywide clean energy transition. To support the state's...

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Duke Energy Offers More Than $425,000 in Energy Bill Assistance To Help Hoosier Families Facing Financial Hardship

November 29, 2023 9:15 AM

Qualifying Duke Energy customers can receive up to a $300 account credit annually Over the last year, Duke Energy has supported more than 2,500 Indiana households with more than $300,000 in energy bill assistance PLAINFIELD, IN / ACCESSWIRE / November 29, 2023 / To help lower energy costs for low-income families this winter, Duke Energy Indiana is making more than $425,000 in financial aid available to eligible customers through the company's...

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