Southern Company, TerraPower and CORE POWER Begin Salt Operations of Integrated Effects Test

October 6, 2023 12:00 PM

Milestone signals continued progress in development of first-of-a-kind Molten Chloride Fast ReactorSouthern CompanyATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / October 6, 2023 / Southern Company, TerraPower and CORE POWER have successfully started pumped-salt operations in the Integrated Effects Test (IET), signifying a major achievement in the development of Generation-IV molten salt reactor technology, namely TerraPower's first-of-a-kind Molten Chloride Fast...

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Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Attracting and Hiring Diverse Talent

October 6, 2023 11:15 AM

We're passionate about creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of employees.NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 6, 2023 / Inclusive job postings welcome all, and efforts to promote opportunities to diverse groups means we're casting a wide net. We have also updated traditional job requirements by moving educational requirements for many jobs from "required" to "preferred"...

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Discover the Top 5 Benefits of Electric Cars for Families

October 6, 2023 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 6, 2023 / NRG Energy Originally published on NRG Energy InsightsBy NRG Editorial VoicesIs there a hybrid or electric contender on your family's list of vehicles to consider next? In an era where environmental consciousness and technological advances are continuously converging, electric cars are becoming a desirable option for families across the world striving to make eco-friendly choices without...

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Professional Basketball Player Shoots for a New Career in the Energy Industry

October 6, 2023 9:30 AM

Originally published by PepcoNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 6, 2023 / Life moves quickly and often presents new challenges and opportunities where least expected - a truth that Ashanti Hunt is familiar with.Ashanti, who lives in Washington, DC, attended Bethune-Cookman University and played professional women's basketball in Kuwait and Mexico from 2020-2022. Fresh off winning a championship gold medal in May of 2022, Ashanti decided she...

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In Powersports, As in Life, 'Safety Is a Learned Behavior'

October 5, 2023 11:00 AM

RideSafe Foundation, in partnership with BRP and Enbridge, helps communities teach adults, children the importance of powersport safetyNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 5, 2023 / In May 2013, during the Memorial Day weekend, Kristen Almer answered a phone call that would change her life forever-her 11-year-old nephew, Logan, had been involved in an ATV accident.Almer, who spent most of her career in the powersports industry, was unprepared...

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Duke Energy's Mountain Island Hydro Marks 100 Years of Producing Clean Energy

October 5, 2023 10:00 AM

Centennial celebration: Duke Energy's Mountain Island Hydro Station provides clean, renewable energy to the Charlotte, N.C., areaCHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / October 5, 2023 / In 1923, Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as the country's 30th President, Ford Motor Co. was producing roughly 10,000 Model Ts a day and North Carolina had just surpassed Massachusetts as the nation's leading textile producer.Across the state, hundreds of textile mills...

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Paying It Forward to the Next Generation

October 5, 2023 8:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 5, 2023 / Entergy Corporation recently had the privilege of hosting 35 students from New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School at the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers' annual conference in New Orleans. Entergy was a conference sponsor and hosted a booth in their Career and Academic Expo, where employees shared information with conference attendees about career...

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Leading the Wave of Innovation: 374Water Receives WEF Award for Innovation and Participates in Key Industry Panels at WEFTEC 2023, the Premiere Water Industry Event

October 5, 2023 8:00 AM

DURHAM, NC / ACCESSWIRE / October 5, 2023 / 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO), a global social impact and cleantech company offering a revolutionary commercial waste management solution for the environment, emerged as a standout cleantech company at this year's WEFTEC conference, reaffirming its commitment to transforming waste management for the water sector. 374Water assumed a prominent role at this year's event, winning the esteemed Innovative...

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Operation Warm Partnership Serves Tribal Youth in Idaho

October 4, 2023 1:10 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2023 / Marathon Petroleum CorporationHundreds of underserved children from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in southeastern Idaho have new coats, shoes and school supplies for the school year ahead.Employees from Marathon Petroleum Corp.'s midstream segment MPLX supported a recent distribution event with the national nonprofit organization Operation Warm.This local effort is a recent addition to Marathon's...

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National Grid Hosts Student "Takeover"Ahead of International Day of the Girl

October 4, 2023 11:40 AM

BROOKLYN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2023 / National Grid:Ahead of International Day of the Girl on October 11, National Grid welcomed a high school student to lead its New York business for a day as part of Plan International USA's annual "Girls Takeover" initiative. The Company participated in the global event-which introduces youth advocates into real-world leadership positions and critical discussions on gender equality at businesses and...

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Q&A With Suncor’s Chief Sustainability Officer Arlene Strom - 2023 Report on Sustainability

October 4, 2023 11:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2023 / Suncor EnergyWe 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...

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Nuveen Invests Alongside Lime Rock New Energy and Management to Acquire Power TakeOff

October 4, 2023 10:30 AM

Nuveen Will Leverage Its Impact Investing Expertise and Real Assets Capabilities to Further Position Power TakeOff as a Leading Provider of Energy Efficiency Services for Small and Medium Business CustomersDENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2023 / Nuveen's Private Equity Impact team joins Lime Rock New Energy to acquire Power TakeOff ("PTO"), a software-enabled energy efficiency services company. PTO's AI/ML-based offerings generate...

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Hancock Whitney, Entergy Announce New Relationship To Expand Business Resources to Diverse Business

October 4, 2023 10:30 AM

NEW ORLEANS, LA / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2023 / Hancock Whitney today announced a strategic relationship with Entergy focusing on supporting entrepreneurial and small business success for diverse and local business owners. The initiative brings together Hancock Whitney's Small Business Matters program and Entergy's supplier diversity and inclusion team to enhance financial resilience and business development opportunities for diverse and local...

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From Summer Intern to General Engineer: Spotlight on Danielle Powell

October 4, 2023 10:15 AM

By: Gaelle ClaudeOriginally published by PepcoNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2023 / Each summer, we welcome a new cohort of interns. Eager to learn, connect, and grow. We consider it a success when our interns join the company full time and begin building their careers in energy. One such intern was Danielle Powell, who today works with us as general engineer. Danielle's journey began seven years ago, following her freshman year at...

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A Q&A With Friends of RGV Reef Conservation Leader Gary Glick

October 3, 2023 3:10 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 3, 2023 / EnbridgeOriginally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability ReportAs part of a longstanding partnership, Enbridge is helping a conservation organization and research team explore artificial reefs' potential to sequester carbonHow did you first get involved with RGV (Rio Grande Valley) Reef?It started with my love of fishing in the Rio Grande Valley; that's how I first got involved in...

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Pepco and U.S. General Services Administration Working Together To Advance Sustainability and Decarbonization Goals

October 3, 2023 9:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 3, 2023 / PepcoBy: Addie KauzlarichOriginally published by PepcoAs the electric service provider in the nation's capital, we regularly see new policies and programs come to life and have the opportunity to partner with important stakeholders to drive the clean energy transformation forward.One example of this is our recently announced partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), an...

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Global Electronics Council Accelerates Technology Decarbonization With the Launch of EPEAT Climate+

October 3, 2023 9:10 AM

Initial EPEAT Climate+ Designated Products Leading the Race for Electronics with Lower Climate ImpactsPORTLAND, OR / ACCESSWIRE / October 3, 2023 / The Global Electronics Council® (GEC) is thrilled to announce the listing of the first EPEAT® Climate+TM designated products. Climate+ is a new product designation meant to connect forward-thinking electronics brands with carbon-conscious purchasers. Climate+ designated products will empower...

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Duke Energy Foundation Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month; Recognizes Contributions of Hispanic Community With More Than $250,000 in Grants

October 3, 2023 8:00 AM

Grants will support organizations, initiatives committed to uplifting Hispanic students, businesses and events in FloridaST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 3, 2023 / As the country celebrates and recognizes the contributions, culture and history of Hispanic Americans during National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Duke Energy Foundation is committing $251,000 to support local efforts across Florida."Duke Energy serves an increasingly diverse...

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Atlantic Power & Infrastructure Corp's (AP&I) Next Generation Agriculture, Revolutionizes European Agriculture with Strategic Nature Soak Partnership

October 3, 2023 7:00 AM

TAMPA BAY, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2023 / In a groundbreaking move set to redefine European agriculture, Next Generation Agriculture (NGAG Inc), a wholly owned subsidiary of AP&I (OTC PINK:AWSL), has acquired a substantial 25% equity share in Nature Soak Ltd. This visionary partnership signifies a significant leap towards transforming the agricultural landscape in the UK and Europe.Key Partnership Objectives:Expanding Product Accessibility:...

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Pepco and Exelon’s Racial Equity Capital Fund Invests Nearly $3 Million in Minority-Owned Small Businesses in the District and Maryland

October 2, 2023 11:45 AM

​The $36 million fund provides affordable capital to businesses that have traditionally struggled to access and secure funding due to systemic barriersLink to event VO/SOT: Pepco RECF 2023Link to entire event: Pepco RECF live streamWASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / October 2, 2023 / Pepco, Exelon, and the Exelon Foundation-funded Racial Equity Capital Fund (RECF), announced $2.7 million in RECF investments to four local, minority-owned businesses...

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