Caring for Those in Need Sends Powerful Message

August 30, 2023 7:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 30, 2023 / Entergy Corporation Entergy Mississippi presented a check to the Salvation Army before the Mississippi Braves game on July 29.Mississippi summers are hot. While Mississippians know to expect a hot summer, the heat we have experienced over the past few weeks has been brutal. Scorching temperatures are uncomfortable for everyone, but they can be especially dangerous for older adults and disabled...

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Duke Energy Partners with Local Nonprofits to Distribute Fans to Help Seniors, Low-income Customers Beat Summer Heat

August 29, 2023 12:55 PM

PLAINFIELD, IND. / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2023 / Summer temperatures often mean customers are looking for ways to beat the heat and Duke Energy is working with local nonprofit agencies to distribute critical relief for residents in need. The Duke Energy Foundation is contributing more than $90,000 to 15 organizations across the state to help purchase and distribute fans to older adults and low-income households."Indiana summers can be extremely...

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SCE Crews, Emergency Teams Rise To Meet Storm's Challenges

August 29, 2023 12:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2023 / Edison International SCE crews in Torrance safely conducting repairs to damaged poles and equipment after Hilary slams Southern California. PHOTO CREDIT: KELLY BECK Energized by Edison Originally published on August 21, 2023By Casey WianB-Roll: SCE crews working to restore power during Hurricane Hilary. B-Roll: SCE's Emergency Operations Center responds to Hurricane Hilary. Video: SCE President...

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Southern Company and PGA TOUR Partner To Power TOUR Championship With 100% Renewable Energy for Second Consecutive Year

August 29, 2023 10:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2023 / Southern CompanySouthern CompanySouthern Company announced that its system is delivering 100% renewable energy for the TOUR Championship for the second consecutive year.For the PGA TOUR's season finale, which returns to Atlanta and historic East Lake Golf Club, August 23-27, 2023, and crowns the season's FedExCup champion, Southern Company and its subsidiaries Georgia Power and Southern Company...

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Keeping Teams Safe Everyday: Employee and Contractor Safety at Enbridge

August 28, 2023 2:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2023 / EnbridgeOriginally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability ReportKeeping teams safe through every day Our mission is fueling quality of life, and operating safely is essential to that work. It's our duty to keep the public, the members of our team and the environment safe. Safety is one of Enbridge's four core values, and performance metrics related to safety are tied to each Enbridge...

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CSU Dominguez Hills Aims for Net-Zero Carbon With SCE Pilot

August 28, 2023 1:30 PM

Energized by EdisonNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2023 / California State University, Dominguez Hills is on a mission - slashing greenhouse gas emissions and emerging as a national energy-efficiency and sustainability leader among urban, minority-serving higher education institutions.The campus in Carson, Calif., a few miles south of Los Angeles, has saved more than 40,000 metric tons of carbon since 2019 by electrifying buildings,...

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Asplundh Celebrates 95th Anniversary

August 28, 2023 11:00 AM

WILLOW GROVE, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2023 / Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC marked its 95th anniversary today, Monday, August 28, 2023. It's a significant milestone for the company, which has in less than a century grown to be a leading international provider of vegetation management and utility infrastructure engineering and construction services. The anniversary will be recognized at a special meeting in Palm Springs, Florida, this...

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Entergy Arkansas Helps Customers Beat the Heat This Summer

August 28, 2023 10:35 AM

LITTLE ROCK, AR / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2023 / Summertime brings warmer temperatures, which can translate into financial stress for customers on a tight budget. Over the last several months, Entergy Arkansas has been committed to supporting Arkansans during the high-energy usage months of summer. Our "Beat the Heat" fan drive focuses on helping low-income customers and communities stay cool in the summer. This annual program is vital to many...

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Vanguard Renewables Leads the Renewable Energy Movement Across America

August 28, 2023 10:35 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2023 / Vanguard RenewablesLearn how Vanguard Renewables converts organic waste into renewable energy providing a valuable asset to people and the planet and supporting decarbonization strategies.Every day, we set out to change the way the world views waste and how each of us powers our lives. We are committed to reducing on-farm and food-generated greenhouse gas emissions from waste by as much as 95...

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Embracing Diversity and Amplifying Indigenous Voices

August 25, 2023 10:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 25, 2023 / NRG EnergyOriginally published on NRG Energy InsightsBy NRG Editorial VoicesThe International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples celebrates the rich cultural diversity of Indigenous people worldwide while raising awareness and support for the protection of their rights. This day also highlights the importance of understanding the past and current relationships between Indigenous and...

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Advancing Reconciliation Through Education

August 24, 2023 1:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 24, 2023 / The rates of Indigenous students attending and completing post-secondary education have been rising in Canada over the past decade, thanks to meaningful reconciliation actions by schools, organizations, businesses and government.But another shortfall in efforts to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students has arisen: according to a report by the Assembly of First Nations, the...

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Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Creating Greater Accountability in DEI

August 24, 2023 12:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 24, 2023 / Edison InternationalOU DEI Action Plans are a way for each OU to integrate DEI into day-to-day operations to help achieve business goals. Operational Excellence has prioritized both culture and talent development so we can sustain a physically and psychologically safe environment where all employees can achieve their professional best."MARC ULRICH | Vice President,Operational Excellence,...

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Expansion Nationwide to 150 RNG Sites Are in the Plan

August 24, 2023 11:30 AM

Originally published by eRENEWABLENORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 24, 2023 / Today you will hear about the bio methane space and renewable natural gas (RNG). On episode 184 of The Green Insider, Neil Smith, CEO of Vanguard Renewables, discusses food waste, manure, landfill, carbon accounting, natural gas prices, and the carbon intensity (CI) score. Neil also talks about repurposing methane for good.Listen to the podcast hereContinue...

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Challenging Ourselves To Lead in Sustainable Energy

August 24, 2023 8:40 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 24, 2023 / Marathon Petroleum CorporationOur commitment to sustainability means striving to create shared value with our stakeholders - empowering people to achieve more, contributing to progress in our communities and protecting the environment we all share.We are challenging ourselves to lead in sustainable energy - meeting the needs of today while investing in an energy-diverse future. This objective...

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Duke Energy Awards $1 Million in Grants To Support Community Assistance Programs Across North Carolina

August 24, 2023 8:15 AM

Grants will benefit 39 nonprofits that have experienced increased demand for servicesGrants will support individuals and families facing homelessness, hunger and other challenges by supporting expanded capacity of community programsCHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / August 24, 2023 / As North Carolina communities continue to feel financial strain from the rising cost of basic needs, the Duke Energy Foundation is providing $1 million to support...

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Beat the Heat With Cool Buying Strategies for Summer

August 23, 2023 9:35 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 23, 2023 / NRG EnergyOriginally published on NRG Energy InsightsBy NRG Editorial VoicesSummer is here and depending on where you're at with your energy buying strategy, you may be hoping for cooler days ahead. If you don't have long-term plans in place and are currently riding the (sometimes) wild waves of summer market prices, here is a quick update on market fundamentals and some approaches to consider for...

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Global Water Challenge and Cargill Launch Impactful New Projects to Expand Access to Safe Drinking Water in Brazil

August 23, 2023 9:15 AM

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / August 23, 2023 / During World Water Week 2023, Global Water Challenge (GWC) and Cargill announced the launch of new projects in Brazil in partnership with Brazilian-based non-profit organizations. This initiative supports Cargill's global commitment to addressing local water challenges and specifically improving access to safe drinking water in communities in priority regions.Cargill and GWC launched its Cargill...

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Challenges in the Evolving Organic-Waste Landscape

August 22, 2023 3:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2023 / Vanguard RenewablesOriginally published by Sustainable BrandsBy JOHN HANSELMANFrom dining tables to landfills and incineratorsWe are no longer facing the question of whether there is climate change; ask any farmer - it's changed. We are now facing a climate crisis; and the real question is, what are the immediate and practical solutions available to slow the pace of change? With many different...

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Investing in Biodiversity and Conservation at Enbridge

August 22, 2023 1:20 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2023 / EnbridgeOriginally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability ReportBiodiversity, land and water useEnbridge works across many different landscapes-some densely populated, some remote-to create and operate the energy infrastructure that communities rely on. Every place we work is ecologically and culturally important. We also invest in programs that promote environmental stewardship and...

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Duke Energy Joins Billion Dollar Roundtable, Continues Efforts To Build a More Resilient and Competitive Supply Chain

August 22, 2023 8:15 AM

Exclusive group promotes supplier diversity excellence and best practicesCHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2023 / The Billion Dollar Roundtable Inc. (BDR), a non-profit organization that promotes supplier diversity excellence and best practices, today inducted Duke Energy into the exclusive organization.The BDR consists of U.S.-based corporations that reach $1 billion or more annually in Tier 1 supply chain diversity spend. Duke Energy...

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