The Learning Center K-8 School Begins School Year with New Outdoor Classroom from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

October 2, 2023 9:25 AM

MEADVILLE, PA / ACCESSWIRE / October 2, 2023 / Green Mountain Energy:The classroom seamlessly connects students to nature through both materials and environmentally friendly design.The Learning Center K-8 School is celebrating this school year with a new timber-framed outdoor classroom, thanks to a $109,000 sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. Project preparation and student programming for the Meadville school classroom...

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Solar Power To Further Enhance Refinery’s Award-Winning Energy Efficiency

September 29, 2023 12:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 29, 2023 / Marathon Petroleum CorporationMarathon Petroleum Corporation's Robinson, Illinois, refinery is using solar power to build on its sustainability performance already recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.The refinery is part of a project to install solar panels on adjacent refinery-owned land that are expected to help power the facility by the end of 2024.The 30-acre solar farm...

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The Race Is On for a Clean Energy Future

September 29, 2023 10:45 AM

Edison International's 'Countdown to 2045' urges a dramatic acceleration in electrification and grid expansion to meet California's climate goals.NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 29, 2023 / Edison International "Countdown to 2045" calls for nearly 60% of California's electric power resources to be generated by solar panels and wind turbines.Energized by EdisonBy Casey Wian ENERGIZED by Edison WriterLadies and gentlemen, start your...

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Indigenous Relations at Suncor- 2023 Report on Sustainability

September 28, 2023 10:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 28, 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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The Path Toward Energy Sovereignty

September 28, 2023 10:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 28, 2023 / Edison International:Tribal communities in SCE's service area seek clean energy partnerships to secure reliable, resilient power.Energized by EdisonBy Casey WianThe Chemehuevi Indian Tribe operates a casino, hotel and marina resort facility on the California side of the Colorado River and Lake Havasu. For many years, the tribe has endured more than its share of power outages because of its...

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Entergy Texas Sponsors United Way’s Book Vending Machine Program at BISD

September 28, 2023 9:30 AM

The new program encourages students to discover a love of reading and works to boost literacy rates across Southeast Texas.BEAUMONT, TX / ACCESSWIRE / September 28, 2023 / As part of its ongoing commitment to investing in education, Entergy Texas donated $50,000 to the United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County to support a new book vending machine program within the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD). The program allows BISD to...

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Duke Energy Honors Eight Organizations With 2023 Power Partner Awards

September 28, 2023 8:15 AM

Winners demonstrated excellence in sustainability, safety and community serviceCHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / September 28, 2023 / Duke Energy has chosen eight organizations to receive its 2023 Power Partner Award.The annual program founded in 1992 honors businesses and other organizations that have demonstrated excellence in sustainability, safety, service, and problem solving."We value our large commercial, industrial and government customers...

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Case Study: The Athabasca Equity Partnership

September 27, 2023 3:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2023 / Enbridge:An innovative energy partnership is set to deliver economic benefits to Indigenous communities in northern Alberta for generationsOriginally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability ReportIn September 2022, Enbridge and the newly created Athabasca Indigenous Investments (Aii) announced a landmark equity partnership. Aii represents a diverse group of 23 Treaty 6 and Treaty 8 First...

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Detroit Youth Explore Real-World Opportunities With Marathon Petroleum

September 26, 2023 3:40 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2023 / Marathon Petroleum CorporationMarathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery hosted students for an onsite workforce development program to give them hands-on experience and teach them soft skills for their future careers.The young adults were part of the Grow Detroit Young Talent (GDYT) and Detroit Youth Service Corps (DYSC) programs.The six-week summer program gave the students an opportunity to learn...

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Vacant Buildings in Northern Kentucky Get New Life Thanks to $60,000 Duke Energy Foundation Grant and Catalytic Fund

September 26, 2023 10:15 AM

2023 grants include $20,000 each for one site in Ludlow and two in NewportSince 2011, more than 100 grants and $3.3 million have been awardedCINCINNATI, OH / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2023 / Duke Energy has teamed up with the Catalytic Fund to distribute Urban Revitalization grants to three Northern Kentucky recipients. The program, which was launched in 2011, has distributed over $3.3 million to more than 100 grantees across Greater...

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The Art of Relationships at Suncor

September 26, 2023 10:05 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2023 / Suncor Energy Indigenous artist Keegan Starlight reveals the Firebag mural, sharing it with the community members who gathered to celebrate together.A vibrant mural commissioned by Suncor, is now a dazzling display for employees flying into our Firebag operations. The art helps strengthen our relationship with the Indigenous communities in the region and gives the over 300,000 passengers who...

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Sunshine 811 Unveils Tips for Keeping Your Yard Looking Its Best This Fall and Winter Season

September 26, 2023 9:00 AM

Plus, Safe Digging Reminders and Ways to Avoid Dangers with Outdoor ProjectsDEBARY, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2023 / Summer may be officially over, but for Florida residents, yard and home improvement projects will be in full swing over the next several months. With cooler temperatures ahead, homeowners will be grabbing their gloves and tools to add landscaping, remove trees, install a fence or just spruce things up. Sunshine 811 and the...

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Encouraging Young Families To Shoot for the ‘Stars’

September 25, 2023 12:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2023 / EnbridgeEngage Sport North elevates physical literacy for children and parents in northern BC through Active Star, Parent Pump programsIt's September and that means schools have opened their doors for the children across Canada. Hooray for those fortunate parents!However, for those with young children who are not yet of school age, daycare often becomes the primary option. Though only if they...

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PelicanCorp Highlights Advances in Technology at Kentucky Utility Expo

September 25, 2023 7:00 AM

Innovations in Subsurface Mapping, Enhancements in Data Quality, and Digital WorkflowsIRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2023 / PelicanCorp, the global leader in the damage prevention industry, is taking part in a panel discussion at the 2023 Utility Expo at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, September 26-28. PelicanCorp will be highlighting the latest innovations in subsurface mapping, enhancements in data quality and...

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Entergy New Orleans To Pilot Vehicle-to-Grid Chargers in N.O. East

September 25, 2023 6:20 AM

NEW ORLEANS, LA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2023 / Entergy New Orleans is piloting the first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project inside of Entergy's service territory, in partnership with First Student, the largest school transportation company in North America.Entergy New Orleans will provide new electric service to support the installation of five electric vehicle chargers with V2G capabilities, and First Student will provide five electric buses....

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Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Partners With Habitat for Humanity of Collin County To Build Solar-Powered Homes

September 21, 2023 12:35 PM

$210,000 grant will fund rooftop solar arrays for 14 homesMCKINNEY, TX / ACCESSWIRE / September 21, 2023 / Green Mountain Energy and Habitat for Humanity of Collin County (HFHCC) flipped the switch yesterday on the first two homes of the local chapter's latest project, The Cotton Groves.The project uses both traditional construction methods as well as repurposed shipping containers to build energy-efficient, sustainable homes. The development...

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Enbridge Is Committed to Indigenous Collaboration

September 21, 2023 10:50 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 21, 2023 / EnbridgeOriginally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability ReportWorking for meaningful reconciliationEnbridge is committed to respectful and productive collaboration with Indigenous peoples. While we have worked to expand Indigenous inclusion within our projects and operations and across our company, we recognize that there is more work to do.In September 2022, Enbridge was proud to...

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Entergy Louisiana Announces $1 Million in Bill Assistance for Customers

September 20, 2023 6:45 PM

BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESSWIRE / September 20, 2023 / Entergy CorporationEntergy Louisiana has partnered with local agencies to offer bill payment assistance to qualifying residential customers. Entergy's shareholders will contribute $1 million in bill relief across Entergy Louisiana's service area in north, central, southeast and southwest Louisiana in order to address the higher-than-expected bills caused by this summer's historic heat....

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Baker Hughes To Power 7 Italian Sites With Renewable Energy Provided by Shell Energy Italia

September 20, 2023 8:10 AM

Eight-year power purchase agreement will help to achieve a reduction of 6.8 Kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent per year, in line with the EU's long-term climate action 2050 strategyAgreement follows companies' 2021 memorandum of understanding to help Baker Hughes to meet 2030 target to reduce operational emissions by 50%The two companies also agreed on measures to preserve and enhance biodiversityFLORENCE, ITALY / ACCESSWIRE / September 20, 2023 /...

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Duke Energy Announces Winners of Its 2023 Supplier Excellence Awards

September 19, 2023 6:30 PM

MasTec, Quanta Services and The SEFA Group recognized for their shared commitment to corporate responsibilityNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2023 / Every year, Duke Energy recognizes suppliers who have distinguished themselves by driving safe work practices, local economic impact, supplier diversity, and environmental stewardship. As the company executes the largest energy transition in the nation, this intentional focus on...

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