Utilities

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

October 3, 2023 3:10 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 3, 2023 / Enbridge Originally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability Report As part of a longstanding partnership, Enbridge is helping a conservation organization and research team explore artificial reefs' potential to sequester carbon How 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 / Pepco By: Addie Kauzlarich Originally published by Pepco As 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 Impacts PORTLAND, 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 Florida ST. 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...

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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...

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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 barriers Link to event VO/SOT: Pepco RECF 2023 Link to entire event: Pepco RECF live stream WASHINGTON, 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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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 Corporation Marathon 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...

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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 Edison By Casey Wian ENERGIZED by Edison Writer Ladies 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 Edison By Casey Wian The 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 service CHARLOTTE, 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 generations Originally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability Report In 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 Corporation Marathon 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...

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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 Newport Since 2011, more than 100 grants and $3.3 million have been awarded CINCINNATI, 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 Projects DEBARY, 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 / Enbridge Engage Sport North elevates physical literacy for children and parents in northern BC through Active Star, Parent Pump programs It'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...

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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 Workflows IRVINE, 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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