SCE Completes Seismic Retrofit of the Grid's 'Backbone'

October 24, 2023 10:30 AM

The five-year project will help keep power flowing in Southern California if a major earthquake occurs along the San Andreas Fault.NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 24, 2023 / Edison InternationalEnergized by EdisonBy Reggie Kumar, ENERGIZED by Edison WriterThe 5.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Ojai during Hurricane Hilary in August, also known as #Hurriquake, was an excellent reminder to always be prepared. Earth scientists say that a...

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Every Growing Season, Will Ricks Looks for Monarchs. Here's Why

October 24, 2023 8:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 24, 2023 / Duke EnergyEnvironmental scientists help preserve our natural resources - and protect threatened and endangered speciesOn a humid day in late August, Will Ricks is out in the field surveying for pollinators. He takes in the sight of colorful nectar plants and the gentle buzzing of bees, a picturesque backdrop for Ricks' work as a senior environmental scientist at Duke Energy: to create a...

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Heartland Hydrogen Hub Selected for U.S. Department of Energy Funding

October 23, 2023 5:00 PM

The following is a repost of North Dakota's Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) press release published on Oct. 13, 2023 at UNDEERC BlogNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 23, 2023 / Marathon Petroleum CorporationThe U.S. Department of Energy has selected the Heartland Hydrogen Hub (HH2H) to advance a regional clean energy project. The funding award is under negotiations for up to $925 million. HH2H is a collaborative initiative...

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‘First-Job Experience’: A Summer Camp Like No Other

October 23, 2023 4:00 PM

Outland Youth Employment Program prepares Indigenous youth for future study and skills developmentNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 23, 2023 / Enbridge (NYSE:ENB)Like a typical first day of summer camp, the youth attending those hosted by Canada's Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) start their six-week experience with a touch of apprehension.The 16-to-19-year-old participants are quiet with worry and a touch of homesickness. They're...

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Vanguard Renewables Hosts Annual Meeting of Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

October 23, 2023 1:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 23, 2023 / Vanguard RenewablesFarm Powered Strategic AllianceThe Farm Powered Strategic Alliance, a pre-competitive group of leading national brands focused on advancing sustainability, recently held its annual member meeting in Colorado. Among other great activities such as a farm tour, a hike, and a farm-to-table dinner, a highlight of the event was a sustainability workshop, hosted by Etienne White. The...

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Novelis Partners With Southern Company in Pursuit of Decarbonization Goals

October 23, 2023 12:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 23, 2023 / Southern Company:Southern CompanyNovelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, and Southern Company, have announced plans to partner on decarbonization efforts. Their initial focus is on Novelis' new Bay Minette, Alabama, plant, which aims to be carbon neutral for scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions. The recycling and...

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Entergy New Orleans Selected for $55 Million Federal Grant From Department of Energy

October 23, 2023 9:30 AM

NEW ORLEANS, LA / ACCESSWIRE / October 23, 2023 / The United States Department of Energy today announced their selection of Entergy New Orleans to receive matching funds totaling nearly $55 million through the DOE's "Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships" program. This grant is being awarded to fund Entergy New Orleans' "Line Hardening and Battery Microgrid" project, which will greatly enhance the local grid's resilience against severe...

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Inspired To Serve: El Paso Refinery Employees Fight Food Insecurity

October 20, 2023 3:00 PM

A nonprofit in El Paso, Texas, that provides special assistance to those experiencing homelessness recently hosted volunteers from Marathon Petroleum's El Paso refinery.The employee volunteers packed 300 food bags at the Kelly Center for Hunger Relief, which distributes food to people in need five days a week.This effort was an outgrowth of monthly, drive-through food distributions on refinery property that employees support in coordination with...

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Promoting Sustainability, Education at the L.A. Arboretum

October 20, 2023 10:30 AM

Edison volunteers join cleanup efforts to maintain more than 100 acres of public gardens.NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 20, 2023 / Energized by EdisonBy Jaivon Grant, ENERGIZED by Edison WriterThe Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden has helped more than 14,000 underserved students from schools in lower-income communities with limited resources for environmental education.Arboretum staff give Edison volunteers historical...

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Duke Energy, Tampa Bay Rays Collab Raises $100,000 To Help Florida Customers Pay Their Energy Bills

October 20, 2023 8:30 AM

Company donated $1,000 for every regular season winFunds provided to community agencies to help residents pay for utility expensesST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 20, 2023 / Duke Energy / Thanks to a collaboration with Duke Energy and the Tampa Bay Rays, Florida agencies will get $100,000 to help customers pay their energy bills.The company contributed $1,000 to Share the Light Fund® agencies for every regular season win by Tampa Bay's...

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A Q&A With Nannette Ho-Covernton, Sustainability Leader at Spartan Controls

October 19, 2023 12:30 PM

The sustainability specialist describes how her company, a supplier of industrial automation solutions, works with Enbridge to achieve shared goalsNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 19, 2023 / Enbridge /Originally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability ReportCan you tell us a little about the history of sustainability at Spartan Controls?Several of our sustainability commitments have roots that span Spartan's six-decade history. In our...

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Safeguarding Miami's Heartbeat: How Small Businesses Elevate Security in a Dynamic City - Quickly Locksmith Miami

October 19, 2023 10:00 AM

Why security should be at the top of your priority list, and some expert tips that can help you bolster your business's security measures.MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 19, 2023 / With Miami being a bustling metropolis, it is no surprise that it is also a hotbed for crime. While it is impossible to eliminate all risks, there are a number of steps that businesses can take to improve their security. Here are some expert tips for elevating...

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Pepco’s Upgraded Takoma Substation Supports Reliability and Resiliency for Customers

October 19, 2023 9:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 19, 2023 / PepcoPepco reached a major milestone in our efforts to strengthen reliability and resiliency for our customers as we fully energized the upgraded Takoma substation in Takoma Park, Md. This is the first of three substations to be upgraded and re-energized as part of our broader Capital Grid project, which further builds reliability and resiliency in the energy grid, while supporting the growth of...

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Univerus Acquires Varasset

October 19, 2023 9:00 AM

Strengthens Power and Communications Software PortfolioPORT MOODY, BC / ACCESSWIRE / October 19, 2023 / Univerus, a global provider of mission-critical software solutions, announces the acquisition of Varasset, a comprehensive software solution provider for the power and communications industries. Univerus Logo Varasset, the leading provider of software solutions for critical infrastructure management, brings over 25 years' experience to...

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SCE Helps Riverside Achieve Reliable, Clean Energy

October 18, 2023 3:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 18, 2023 / Edison InternationalThe Riverside Transmission Reliability Project will be the backbone of the city's continued growth and development.The Riverside Transmission Reliability Project will provide a redundant connection to the regional electric grid and reduce the risk of a power outage.Energized by EdisonBy David Song ENERGIZED by Edison WriterRiverside is a city on the rise. With a population of...

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Shantella E. Cooper To Join Southern Company Board of Directors

October 18, 2023 12:00 PM

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / October 18, 2023 / The Board of Directors of Southern Company announced the election of Shantella (Shan) E. Cooper as an independent director, effective Oct. 16, 2023. Board committee assignments have not yet been determined."Southern Company is a solutions-focused business, something Shan has specialized in throughout her diverse, 30-year career," said Southern Company executive chairman Thomas A. Fanning."Shan...

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Water Stewardship at Suncor- 2023 Report on Sustainability

October 18, 2023 10:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 18, 2023 / We broke new ground when we first began publicly reporting our sustainability performance in the mid-1990s. Twenty-eight years later, our Report on Sustainability and its companion publication, the Climate Report, continue the practice of disclosing our progress in more than a dozen areas of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Read more on our ESG progress in our reports...

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Duke Energy Progress Receives Approval for New Rates in North Carolina, Implements New Programs To Help Customers

October 18, 2023 8:15 AM

Rates include upgrades to make the grid more resilient and shorten the duration of outagesNew programs will give customers more control over energy use, support low-income customersApproval includes performance incentive mechanisms to hold the utility accountable for reliability, encourage renewables and reduce peak system loadsCHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / October 18, 2023 / Duke Energy Progress will implement new rates for North Carolina...

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Entergy Louisiana Partners With City To Bring Eco-Friendly Transportation to West Monroe

October 18, 2023 7:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 18, 2023 / Entergy CorporationEntergy Louisiana representatives and City of West Monroe officials recently celebrated the expansion of eco-friendly transportation to the downtown area with the installment of several electric vehicle chargers.The installment was made possible through an Environmental Initiative grant through Entergy."Thank you to Entergy Louisiana for providing funding through its...

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Dust Suppression To Help a First Nation’s Celebration

October 17, 2023 12:15 PM

Enbridge partnership on green dust-control solution bolsters safety during Swan Lake First Nation's 25th anniversary powwowNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 17, 2023 / Enbridge / The storytelling begins with the drummers, each of their beats bringing those present into balance with the pulse of the earth.Vocalists join the thunderous rhythm, their tones merging music with spirit as the sound fills the peak of the towering tent.The Ojibwe...

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