College Students Get Scholarships and More To Reach Their Dreams

November 9, 2023 8:15 AM

Duke Energy's support of Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund will add scholarships in Central FloridaNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 9, 2023 / Duke EnergyBy Annmarie Wetherbee | illumination ContributorNeida Lopez is more than a college student. She's part of the next generation workforce. A South Florida native, Lopez is a first-generation college student set to graduate next year from the University of Central Florida with a civil...

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Accelerating Vehicle-to-Grid Research

November 8, 2023 1:45 PM

SCE's work on EV innovations and industry standards is key to a future where parked vehicles bolster the grid through bi-directional charging.NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 8, 2023 / Edison InternationalEnergized by Edison Originally published on August 30, 2023By Jim HanggiJordan Smith tests the future. As a consulting engineer at Southern California Edison's Grid Technology Innovation Lab, he is part of an SCE team - with multiple...

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The Path to Net Zero: Progressive Topics, Workable Solutions

November 8, 2023 12:00 PM

Enbridge leadership members discuss the energy transition at 24th World Petroleum Congress in CalgaryNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 8, 2023 / Enbridge Enbridge Senior Vice President Commercial Liquids Pipelines Marc Weil, second from left, speaks during a Monday panel discussion entitled Untapped Reserves 3.0: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Energy Sector during the 24th World Petroleum Congress in Calgary, Canada....

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National Grid and Boston Children's Museum Launch Partnership To Bring STEAM to Afterschool Programs Across Massachusetts

November 8, 2023 8:45 AM

WALTHAM, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 8, 2023 / National Grid / In celebration of Massachusetts STEM week, National Grid is pleased to announce a new three-year community partnership with Boston Children's Museum to create a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) program for afterschool educators, focused on communities that have been historically underrepresented in the STEM field.Leveraging Boston Children's Museum's significant...

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AstraZeneca To Leverage Its Global Industrial-Scale Manufacturing and Digital Capabilities To Boost US Renewable Natural Gas Productivity

November 8, 2023 8:15 AM

Expanded collaboration with Vanguard Renewables aims to significantly increase the productivity of US renewable natural gas generationMore efficient production would aim to accelerate parity for renewable natural gas and advance the transition to clean energyNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 8, 2023 / Vanguard Renewables / AstraZeneca (AZN) is leveraging its global industrial-scale manufacturing and digital capabilities to boost US...

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Duke Energy Announces Plans To Build and Operate the Nation's First System Capable of Producing, Storing and Combusting 100% Green Hydrogen in a Combustion Turbine in Florida

November 7, 2023 8:30 AM

New end-to-end green hydrogen system will be located at Duke Energy Florida's existing facilities in DeBaryProject designed to provide innovative solutions to benefit customers by adding more renewable energy to the gridST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2023 / Duke Energy announced it soon will break ground in DeBary, Fla., on the first demonstration project in the United States to successfully create clean energy using an end-to-end...

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Entergy’s Employee Resource Groups Recognized in the Top 10 at the 2023 Diversity Impact Awards

November 7, 2023 7:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2023 / Entergy CorporationBy: Corporate Editorial TeamRecently, Entergy's employee resource groups, or ERGs, were awarded fifth place in the top 10 enterprise-wide competition at the prestigious 2023 Diversity Impact Awards ceremony during the Global ERG Network Conference held in Washington, D.C.The award, which celebrates organizations that champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the...

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Worcester Business Journal Honors National Grid’s Damaris Dominguez With an “Outstanding Women in Business Award”

November 6, 2023 4:30 PM

National GridWALTHAM, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 6, 2023 / National Grid is delighted to announce that Worcester native and 29-year employee of the company, Damaris Dominguez, has been honored by the Worcester Business Journal as a 2023 "Outstanding Women in Business."For the 15th consecutive year, the Worcester Business Journal is "recognizing the achievements of strong, talented and remarkable women who are making their mark on the Central...

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Native Plants Transform Outdoor 'Laboratory' in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

November 6, 2023 2:00 PM

In northern Minnesota, Boy Scouts plant seedlings to improve 14.9 acres of wildlife habitatNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 6, 2023 / Enbridge / With the scrub bushland cleared and the soil prepared, the weekend of planting could begin.Around 130 Boy Scouts of America volunteers, from ages 12 to 75, carefully placed hundreds of seedlings and shrubs native to Minnesota into the earth.The project's goal is to transform 84.3 acres of...

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Yes, You Can Cook Cultural Cuisine on an Induction Stove

November 6, 2023 1:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 6, 2023 / Edison InternationalDebunking a common clean energy myth at SCE's Energy Education Center.PHOTO CREDIT: MARRYN SANTUCCI Andre Saldivar, SCE senior engineer and Food Technology Center manager, demonstrates the benefits of induction cooking while making quesadillas for the promotoras at the Edison Energy Education Center.Energized by EdisonBy Marryn Santucci ENERGIZED by Edison ContributorThe...

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Celebrating Marathon Petroleum's Safe Drivers

November 6, 2023 10:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 6, 2023 / National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is Sept. 10-16. It's a time to recognize the professional truck drivers committed to delivering goods safely across the U.S. At Marathon Petroleum, we thank all our drivers for the work they do to safely transport products around the country. We also recognize our professional drivers who have reached a significant safety milestone in their career.365 Safe...

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Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle: Cookies at Fancypants Baking Co.

November 6, 2023 10:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 6, 2023 / Vanguard Renewables / In 2019, 54.2 million tons of food was wasted in the United States. That is equivalent to 130 billion meals wasted. 27.6 millions of these tons went to a landfill, where they provided no value to society. A significant portion of this food could have been donated to hungry people, animal feed, composted, or sent to anaerobic digestion. The immense amount of food waste across...

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Building a Resilient Renewable Energy Strategy in a Shifting Policy Landscape

November 6, 2023 9:40 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 6, 2023 / NRG Energy: Originally published on NRG Energy InsightsBy NRG Editorial Voices"The organizations planning ahead will be best situated for the highest-value opportunities once the impacts of IRA ripple through the industry, as there are new, high-value opportunities for corporations," says Kevin Arritt, our Director of Renewable Advisory.The renewable energy policy landscape is rapidly evolving...

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Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $750,000 to Charities Nominated by Employees

November 6, 2023 8:15 AM

Global nonprofit organizations chosen for grants support range of humanitarian causesBaker Hughes' employee resource groups bring employees together based on personal characteristics, life experiences and shared interestsHOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / November 6, 2023 / The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Monday a total of $750,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations that promote our values and support local communities. For the third consecutive...

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Enbridge Primes RNG Prowess With Purchase of Seven U.S. Facilities

November 3, 2023 2:30 PM

US$1.2-billion transaction with Morrow Renewables positions us as a major North American RNG midstream operator, fortifies our energy transition leadershipNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 3, 2023 / EnbridgeEnbridge has taken another significant step in the business of manufacturing and transporting renewable natural gas (RNG) - by announcing the purchase of seven operating U.S. landfill gas-to-RNG facilities from respected, experienced...

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Vistage Organization Recognizes Eagle Eye Power Solutions' Ryan Sberna With 2023 Impact Award

November 3, 2023 11:00 AM

Milwaukee-Based Critical Power Solutions Company's CEO Chosen by Peers for Excellence in LeadershipMEQUON, WI / ACCESSWIRE / November 3, 2023 / Ryan Sberna has been named the recipient of a 2023 Impact Award by Vistage, the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. The Impact Award recognizes the remarkable development and achievement of trailblazing leaders. From business growth to leadership...

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Pepco and DC United Team Up to Make a Difference for D.C. Students

November 3, 2023 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 3, 2023 / PepcoBy Daniel MulliganPepco | The SourcePepco has joined forces with D.C. United to create a partnership that is leaving a lasting impact on students in the District's Wards 7 and 8. This collaboration, in conjunction with DC SCORES, goes beyond standard after school programming, offering a host of opportunities and experiences to enrich the lives of these young learners.DC SCORES focuses on...

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Many Paths to the Same Goal

November 3, 2023 10:00 AM

A financially strapped mom of five, a former Marine Corps infantryman and a one-time NCAA defensive lineman are among those tackling the challenge of becoming SCE lineworkers.NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 3, 2023 / Edison InternationalEnergized by EdisonBy Casey Wian, ENERGIZED by Edison WriterBecoming a Southern California Edison lineworker takes intelligence, skill, determination, strength and bravery. It also takes all kinds, as...

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How Southern Company Is Investing in the Future of Energy

November 2, 2023 11:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 2, 2023 / Southern CompanySouthern Company delivers resilient energy solutions that connect customers and communities to opportunity.Energy companies like Southern Company must stay ahead of customers' changing needs, which means identifying and supporting innovative concepts that drive decarbonization efforts.Southern Company's New Ventures organization is leading the way by playing an active role in by...

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Can Regenerative Agriculture Regenerate the US Food System?

November 2, 2023 10:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 2, 2023 / Vanguard RenewablesThe conversation recently made its way to Washington, DC - where the Environment Subcommittee of the House Committee of Oversight and Reform discussed calls to reform federal policies that unjustly favor corporate agribusiness, often at the expense of family farmers.Can regenerative ag regenerate the US food system? Kara Brewer Boyd thinks so. The farmer and rancher of about...

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