Utilities

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 services Grants will support individuals and families facing homelessness, hunger and other challenges by supporting expanded capacity of community programs CHARLOTTE, 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 Energy Originally published on NRG Energy Insights By NRG Editorial Voices Summer 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...

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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 Renewables Originally published by Sustainable Brands By JOHN HANSELMAN From dining tables to landfills and incinerators We 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 / Enbridge Originally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability Report Biodiversity, land and water use Enbridge 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 practices CHARLOTTE, 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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St. Paul Park Refinery Employees Work Together To Restore Area Blufflands

August 21, 2023 2:45 PM

Employees from Marathon Petroleum's St. Paul Park refinery started restoration work on a 175-acre bluffland property near the facility, as part of its longtime partnership with the Friends of the Mississippi River. In 2022, the refinery presented the nonprofit with a grant to restore the property that had been overrun with litter and invasive plant life. Employee volunteers split up into two teams in May to clear the property, which is part of...

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EV Chargers Rev Up Library’s Community Support

August 21, 2023 1:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 21, 2023 / Edison International Energized by Edison The Rosemead Library has a long history of community involvement dating to 1916 when Ford's Model T ruled the roads. It has grown into a gathering place for the neighborhood; in addition to its library collection, it hosts a teen and children's area, public computers, a lounge area and The Asian Pacific Resource Center. Now, the library is helping the...

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Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid

August 21, 2023 8:00 AM

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / August 21, 2023 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company") today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted its notice of intention to proceed with a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"). Under the NCIB, Polaris may purchase up to 2,048,273 of its common shares ("Shares"), representing approximately 10% of the Company's public float (as such term is defined in the TSX...

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Congressional Visit Highlights 374Water's Innovation in Waste Treatment and PFAS Destruction

August 21, 2023 8:00 AM

DURHAM, NC / ACCESSWIRE / August 21, 2023 / 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO), a global cleantech and social impact company, recently welcomed Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz at the Merrell Bros, Inc. facility in Kokomo, Indiana. This visit, which took place on August 15, 2023, highlighted the groundbreaking AirSCWO system developed by 374Water, where Congresswoman Spartz visited with members of 374Water's team to learn about the capabilities of...

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Suncor Issues Its Annual Report on Sustainability and Climate Report

August 21, 2023 7:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 21, 2023 / Suncor Energy Suncor broke new ground when we first began reporting our sustainability performance in the mid-1990s. Twenty-eight years later, the 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. Suncor's 2023 Climate Report and Report on...

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Marathon Petroleum Corp. and MPLX LP Publish Sustainability Report and TCFD-Aligned Climate Perspectives Report

August 18, 2023 10:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 18, 2023 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) and its midstream affiliate MPLX LP (NYSE:MPLX) have published two joint reports that provide details on their efforts to lead in sustainable energy. The companies' Sustainability Report and Perspectives on Climate-Related Scenarios report highlight MPC's and MPLX's recent accomplishments and progress toward achieving goals in the environmental, social and...

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My Green Lab Renews Partnership With the United Nations High-Level Climate Champions To Accelerate Healthcare Sector’s Carbon Reduction and Resilience Efforts

August 18, 2023 8:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 18, 2023 / My Green Lab, the world's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the sustainability of scientific research, today announces a renewed partnership with the United Nations High-Level Climate Champions. Supporting the United Nations' Race to Zero Campaign, which aims to halve global carbon emissions by 2023, this renewed collaboration will empower more organizations than ever to...

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Southern Company Scores 100 Percent on Disability Equality Index for the Seventh Consecutive Year

August 17, 2023 1:00 PM

Southern Company NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 17, 2023 / The 2023 Disability Equality Index (DEI) has rated Southern Company as one of the "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion." For the seventh consecutive year, Southern Company joins an elite group of companies with a 100 percent score on the DEI for a strong dedication to leading disability-inclusion practices. Every year since the DEI's inception in 2015, Southern Company...

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Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Spotlight on Outcomes and Impact

August 17, 2023 11:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 17, 2023 / Edison International Edison International's support is both meaningful and impactful in the success of our veterans. We are grateful to receive a generous grant that allowed us to reach even more women veterans with our services and also have the support of SCE employees in providing our women veterans with vital support and skills needed to transition to the civilian sector. Through our...

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Duke Energy Equips Florida Communities With Storm Kits, Essential Tools and More Thanks to $300,000 in Emergency Preparedness Grants

August 17, 2023 8:00 AM

Grants will provide storm kits for seniors, as well as equipment and training to aid in emergency preparedness and disaster response efforts ST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 17, 2023 / As Duke Energy stands ready to respond to another active storm season in Florida, the company is investing $300,000 in grants to support emergency operation centers and nonprofits dedicated to helping residents prepare for and recover from severe weather...

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A New Space for Creating Community Opens in Dickinson

August 16, 2023 6:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation A repurposed area of downtown Dickinson, North Dakota, is providing the community with a central gathering space for outdoor movies, concerts, recreation and educational programs. Legacy Square opened recently after five years of planning and fundraising, including a $200,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum Corporation. The grand opening launched a summer concert...

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Operational Management: Safeguarding Asset Integrity and Reliability at Enbridge

August 16, 2023 12:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / Enbridge Originally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability Report Safeguarding asset integrity and reliability Enbridge continues to uphold safety as a core value and topmost priority across our business. In our training, management and internal communications practices we aim to foster a culture of safety and reliability-recognizing that there's an inextricable link between the safety of our...

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'Zero Hunger' a Top Priority for Entergy Arkansas

August 15, 2023 3:35 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2023 / Entergy Corporation Addressing food insecurity Hungry bellies are not only painful, but they distract from the important things families need to focus on to live their best lives. By donating dollars and hours to foodbanks across the state, Entergy Arkansas employees address a huge issue in the state, where 1 in 4 people lives in poverty and 17% face food insecurity. Entergy's focus on poverty...

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School Field Trip Helped Launch His Career in Nuclear Energy at Duke Energy

August 15, 2023 9:05 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2023 / Duke Energy Ron Harris and Oconee Nuclear Station go way back. Harris' high school junior chemistry class toured the World of Energy education center in spring 1970 and, from its back porch, watched construction of Duke Energy's Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, S.C. While classmates ate their packed lunches on the World of Energy lawn, Harris recalled, he saw three unfinished nuclear containment...

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