Period Poverty Becoming a Problem of the Past in British Columbia

September 19, 2023 2:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2023 / Enbridge:United Way BC advocates for increased awareness of menstruation and access to free menstrual productsChoosing between menstrual products or being able to put food on the table, unfortunately, is a financial decision many are faced with.As many as 26% of people who menstruate report having struggled to afford menstrual products for themselves or their dependents. United Way British...

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The Grid Must Grow Quickly To Achieve California’s Net-Zero Goal by 2045

September 19, 2023 11:00 AM

Edison International's new paper, ‘Countdown to 2045,' calls for expanded electric infrastructure, further deployment of clean energy technologies to support rising electricity demandROSEMEAD, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2023 / Unprecedented innovation across planning, policy and technology is required to achieve California's net-zero goal by 2045, according to a new paper by Edison International. Countdown to 2045: Realizing...

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LCCMR Recommends 374Water Project for Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund Allocation

September 19, 2023 8:00 AM

DURHAM, NC / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2023 / A project involving 374Water (NASDAQ:SCWO), a global cleantech and social impact company, recently received approval for funding from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). The team's study, "Breaking the PFAS Cycle with a Full-Scale Demonstration" was selected for inclusion in the LCCMR's annual recommendations to the Minnesota Legislature on how to allocate proceeds...

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Entergy Named a Top Utility in Economic Development for 16th Consecutive Year

September 18, 2023 1:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 18, 2023 / Entergy Corporation For 16 consecutive years, Site Selection magazine has recognized Entergy as a top utility for economic growth in the communities we serve, which include some of the largest and most power-intensive industries in the United States. In 2022, we helped secure $37 billion in capital investments and create nearly 23,000 new jobs within our four-state region of Arkansas,...

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Biodiversity at Suncor- 2023 Report on Sustainability

September 18, 2023 10:40 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 18, 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...

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One Million Trees: Baker Hughes Foundation Contributions Reach Milestone Achievement for Reforestation

September 18, 2023 8:15 AM

New grant awarded to One Tree Planted supports continued global reforestation efforts where Baker Hughes employees live and workHOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / September 18, 2023 / The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Monday a third grant to One Tree Planted that enables the nonprofit organization to achieve a total of 1 million trees planted across 17 countries as a result of the Foundation's contributions.The grants, which support One Tree...

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Crestwood Cuts the Cord With the Grid, Embracing Fonroche Solar Lighting

September 15, 2023 8:00 AM

Improves Park Lighting, While Saving MoneyCRESTWOOD, MO / ACCESSWIRE / September 15, 2023 / Earlier this year, the City of Crestwood made the decision to revamp the outdated lighting infrastructure in White Cliff Park by transitioning to Fonroche Solar Street Lighting. Established in 1971, White Cliff Park is an important social hub for Crestwood, Mo. Protecting 40 acres of wooded terrain, the park also accommodates various amenities, including...

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Expanding Access to Solar Power

September 14, 2023 8:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 14, 2023 / Edison InternationalEnergized by EdisonBlanketing more than 20 acres of high desert near Adelanto are 7,000 solar panels that make up the Sheep Creek Community Solar Farm. Designed to generate enough clean energy to supply about 890 homes, the project will expand access to Southern California Edison customers who have so far been unable to access the growing solar power market.Sheep Creek is...

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Duke Energy Foundation Donates Additional $100,000 To Support Communities Following Hurricane Idalia Devastation

September 14, 2023 8:35 AM

$50,000 to support local recovery efforts in north Florida$25,000 to support Florida's agriculture community$25,000 to Feeding FloridaST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 14, 2023 / To continue assisting our communities with disaster relief, the Duke Energy Foundation is committing an additional $100,000 in grants to support local recovery and disaster relief efforts in Florida."Our priority following a devastating storm like Idalia is...

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Entergy Volunteers and Quad Area Community Action Agency Partner To Weatherize Homes

September 14, 2023 7:36 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 14, 2023 / Entergy CorporationA team of Entergy employee volunteers and members of Quad Area Community Action Agency worked together to weatherize the home of Gerry Matherne in Laplace."It was almost too good to be true," said Gerry Matherne, a local homeowner.To improve energy efficiency for the homeowner, volunteers and members of the community action agency provided portable fans and installed a new...

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We Are Better Together: DEI at Enbridge

September 13, 2023 11:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 13, 2023 / Enbridge:Originally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability ReportEnbridge's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program is animated by one fundamental belief: We are better together. We believe having a workforce that closely reflects the communities where we live and work strengthens relationships and helps build trust.In 2021, we launched our new diversity, equity and accessibility...

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Waste Is Only Waste if We Waste It: Demystifying Anaerobic Digestion

September 12, 2023 2:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 12, 2023 / Vanguard Renewables: The benefits of anaerobic digestion for recycling various kinds of organic farm waste are far-reaching - including waste management, renewable energy generation, GHG reduction, economic advantages and agricultural sustainability.Vanguard Renewables' Farm Powered® anaerobic-digestion process recycles organic waste - mainly, food and beverage waste from the...

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Duke Energy Florida’s Smart-Thinking Grid Enables Rapid Power Restoration During Hurricane Idalia

September 12, 2023 12:30 PM

Advanced automated technology prevented more than 17,000 outages during powerful stormST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 12, 2023 / Duke Energy's grid improvements helped customers keep their lights on while Hurricane Idalia crossed Florida.The smart, self-healing grid used automated technology to avoid more than 17,000 outages, which saved more than 5 million outage minutes for customers."Every hurricane season, we consistently see our...

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Suncor’s Teepee Donations Strengthen Community Connections

September 12, 2023 10:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 12, 2023 / Suncor EnergySuncor's Base Plant employees gathered for the blessing ceremony of two teepees raised on site. The teepees are a part of our teepee donation program in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, fostering community connections and preserving Indigenous culture. Teepees stand on many of our operating sites as symbols of Indigenous inclusion and diversity, and our Journey of Reconciliation.Read...

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Prysmian Group Wins ISE Network Innovators' Award for SiroccoHD(TM) Microduct Cable

September 12, 2023 9:30 AM

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY / ACCESSWIRE / September 12, 2023 / Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cable industry, recently received an ISE Network Innovators' Award for its FTTx/Optical Networks solution, SiroccoHD™ Microduct Cable.The extremely small size of the SiroccoHD Microduct Cable allows the use of significantly smaller components and packaging throughout the network. In addition to direct cost savings, a...

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Water Technologies International, Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Dios Azul a Premium Tequila Brand

September 12, 2023 8:30 AM

Dios Azul is Distilled in the Highlands of Puerto de Hierro in Jalisco Mexico and has a product line that includes, Blanco, Reposado, Plata Premium and Anejo Tequilas.PORT ST. LUCIE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 12, 2023 / Water Technologies International, Inc. (OTC PINK:WTII) the leader in the technology in atmospheric water generator's production and design and water treatment, announced today, that it has signed an agreement with Tequila Dios...

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National Grid Project C Commitment Kicks Off Third Year With More Than 2,000 Employee Volunteers Giving Back to Communities Across New York

September 11, 2023 4:30 PM

BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 11, 2023 / National Grid's Project C community commitment initiative kicks off its third year by expanding the company's annual day of service to a week of service with more than 2,000 company employee volunteers engaging in 200 events taking place in neighborhoods across New York. This year's theme - Live together. Grow together. - highlights the importance of creating meaningful change and lasting bonds."I...

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IDEA Public Schools Celebrates New Hydroponic Farm Program, Thanks to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

September 11, 2023 3:40 PM

TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS / ACCESSWIRE / September 11, 2023 / Green Mountain Energy and IDEA Public Schools hosted a ribbon-cutting last week for a new hydroponic farm and upcoming outdoor classroom at IDEA Achieve Academy and College Preparatory in Haltom City, Texas. The new shipping container facility, named ‘Freight Farm,' was made possible thanks to a grant of more than $178,000 from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.For students at IDEA...

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Gas Utility Acquisitions a 'Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity'

September 11, 2023 3:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 11, 2023 / Enbridge acquires trio of U.S. companies from Dominion Energy Inc., creating North America's largest natural gas utility franchiseAbout 7,000 employees.Delivering more than 9 billion cubic feet a day of natural gas.Destination? About 7 million customers.That's about the size of it-North America's largest natural gas utility franchise, that is-following a trio of transactions announced today...

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Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Advancing Gender Parity

September 11, 2023 2:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 11, 2023 / As a company that serves one of the most diverse regions in the country, it is critical to have a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities.We strive to increase diverse representation at all levels of our workforce. One way we do this is by closely monitoring the demographic makeup of our workforce by age, race, ethnicity and gender. We also provide employees...

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