Exploring New Deployment Tools for Accelerating Equitable Solar Access

August 1, 2023 3:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 1, 2023 / Groundswell:Community solar projects serving low to moderate-income (LMI) households are among the fastest-growing segments of the solar industry, yet the models and best practices needed to build and finance a successful community solar project serving this group are still being explored and refined. In response to this growing need, the LIFT Solar Everywhere project researched optimal LMI...

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Reflections on Vogtle 3 From Chris Womack, Southern Company CEO

August 1, 2023 10:40 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 1, 2023 / On Monday, Plant Vogtle Unit 3 entered into commercial operation. This is a historic moment for Southern Company, the state of Georgia and our country.We embarked on this journey with a strong commitment to our customers, communities and the environment. Though the road was challenging, it was one we had to travel, and we did it. From the beginning, we recognized the need to make the investment to...

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Duke Energy Foundation Gives More Than $200,000 to Hunger Relief Programs in Indiana Communities

August 1, 2023 10:18 AM

Funding will help 25 nonprofits and organizations increase their capacity to serve Hoosier families impacted by food insecurityPLAINFIELD, IN / ACCESSWIRE / August 1, 2023 / The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding more than $200,000 in grants to local food pantries and community organizations to feed Hoosier families in need. The grants will support the purchase of canned goods, fresh produce and essential supplies to address food insecurity...

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A ‘Sense of Purpose’ and a Focus on Tomorrow

July 31, 2023 1:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 31, 2023 / Eight women crowd around their classmate, a pilot in training, eyes fixed to the screen. Miles away, the drone soars across their remote community in the northeast corner of British Columbia, creating a thermal map of the region.A herd of wild horses comes into view, and the women watch, delighted, as the animals graze on screen.Deeper into the territory, a large patch of heat emerges in the thermal...

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Vogtle Unit 3 Goes Into Operation

July 31, 2023 1:00 PM

Southern CompanyNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 31, 2023 / Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit represents a long-term investment in the state's clean energy future and will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for decades to come."The Plant Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion is another incredible example...

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Prysmian Group Breaks Ground on $63.8M Du Quoin Facility Expansion Project

July 28, 2023 11:30 AM

DU QUOIN, IL / ACCESSWIRE / July 28, 2023 / Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cable industry, this week broke ground on a $63.8 million expansion project at its Du Quoin, Illinois plant to increase cable manufacturing for the renewable energy and electric vehicle sectors. Governor JB Pritzker, Prysmian Group, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined local leaders and partners to...

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MHA Nation Set To Become First Tribal Shipper on the Enbridge System

July 27, 2023 3:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 27, 2023 / With more than 17,000 enrolled members across nearly a million acres of land, the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation of North Dakota offers a wide range of services to its people-from finance to child care, from housing to health care, from employment training to cybersecurity to Veterans affairs.The MHA Nation, also known as the Three Affiliated Tribes, also operates an energy division that...

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Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Leadership Message

July 27, 2023 3:25 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 27, 2023 / Edison International:To transform the electric power industry toward a clean energy future, we're unlocking the power of our people - developing the best and most diverse talent and providing them with an equitable, healthy workplace that enables everyone to thrive.At Edison International, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are foundational for our success. We understand that our...

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Entergy Contributes $6.4M Toward Community Improvement Initiatives in the First Half of 2023

July 27, 2023 1:00 PM

NEW ORLEANS, LA / ACCESSWIRE / July 27, 2023 / For the first two quarters of 2023, Entergy has awarded $6.4 million in shareholder contributions to 467 nonprofit organizations across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. With support from local community partners, these grants helped strengthen communities by supporting education and workforce development, poverty solutions and environmental programs."Giving back is central to...

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Duke Energy Gives $170,000 in Grants To Support Indiana Communities Devastated by Storms

July 27, 2023 8:15 AM

PLAINFIELD, IN / ACCESSWIRE / July 27, 2023 / The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $170,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations providing support for those impacted by devastating storms that moved across Indiana in late June and early July."When disaster strikes, nonprofit organizations play a vital role in helping families and communities get back on their feet," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. "We know...

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Family-Owned Guardian Roofing Announces 2023 HALO Project Recipient

July 26, 2023 1:15 PM

New Roof Installation to Begin on July 27, 2023, for Deserving Tacoma ResidentSEATTLE, WA / ACCESSWIRE / July 26, 2023 / Auburn-based and family-owned Guardian Roofing and Gutters has announced Tacoma resident Karen Corrigan as the recipient of their community program, the Guardian HALO Project, which helps provide a family in need with a new roof or roof repair. The new installation and repairs will take place on July 27th and 28th.Ms....

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Accelerating Action To Decarbonize Healthcare in the U.S.

July 26, 2023 10:15 AM

Originally published by Politicoby Kate SilverNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 26, 2023 / Cross-sector partnership is needed to create and shape policies and practices that advance decarbonization and the energy transition more broadly, as well as building more resilience into health systems.An example of this type of cross-sector innovation in action is a new partnership between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables, a leader in...

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Entergy Arkansas Pledges $100,000 for College Savings Accounts Program

July 26, 2023 9:10 AM

LITTLE ROCK, AR / ACCESSWIRE / July 26, 2023 / Entergy Arkansas is launching "Kids to College," a my529 child savings account program to help families plan and save for their children's higher education, with a pledge to match up to $100,000 for qualified customers.Research shows that opening a college savings account statistically improves college-going rates for students, regardless of the contribution amount and the level of...

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Mitigating Climate Change Due to Methane From Natural Gas

July 25, 2023 12:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2023 / EnbridgeOriginally published in Enbridge's 2022 Sustainability ReportMethaneIn order for natural gas to contribute to the energy transition effectively, it's vital that the industry continue to advance its current work to mitigate methane emissions associated with natural gas production and transmission. Methane is a primary component in natural gas and a contributor to climate change. As one of...

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As Summer Temperatures Climb, Duke Energy Foundation Adds $100,000 to Assist Indiana Families Struggling to Pay Their Energy Bills

July 25, 2023 8:05 AM

Over the last five years, Duke Energy's Share the Light Fund has provided more than $3 million of assistance.PLAINFIELD, IN / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2023 / The Duke Energy Foundation is dedicating an additional $100,000 in financial assistance to Indiana customers who may be struggling to pay their energy bills this summer. The funding is made possible through the company's Share the Light Fund, which helps individuals and families in...

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Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $150,000 To Support Coastal Restoration in United States

July 24, 2023 8:15 AM

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Monday two grants focused on coastal restoration in the United States: first, a $100,000 grant to National Coastal Resilience Fund, and additionally a $50,000 grant to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. The National Coastal Resilience Fund is a program led by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to support the implementation of nature-based solutions to...

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Entergy’s Vegetation Management Program Increases Power Reliability, Improves Wildlife Habitats

July 24, 2023 6:20 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / Entergy Corporation - Did you know vegetation-related incidents like fallen trees and drooping branches are one of the leading causes of power outages in the United States?Our extensive vegetation management program helps shield our electric lines from overgrown vegetation so we can reduce vegetation-related incidents and deliver safe and reliable service.Environmental stewardshipThrough our ongoing...

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Dental Programs Creating New Smiles and New Outlooks

July 21, 2023 3:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 21, 2023 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation:Dental schools in two states are reaching underserved populations with dental care they otherwise might not get as a result of grants from Marathon Petroleum Corporation.Funding in El Paso, Texas, and Salt Lake City, Utah, has provided free access to dental care for more than a thousand people, including a homeless man who had never visited a dentist.It's the second...

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Pure Cycle Corporation Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer

July 21, 2023 1:20 PM

DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / July 21, 2023 / Pure Cycle Corporation (NASDAQ:PCYO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Spezialy as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Company.CEO/President Mark Harding commented "We would like to thank our outgoing CFO Kevin McNeill for his service and express our best wishes to Mr. McNeill as he pursues other interests....

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American Legion Post 159: A Space To Gather, Connect and Honor Veteran Families

July 21, 2023 11:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 21, 2023 / EnbridgeJust in time for summer festivities, Michigan facility upgrades improve accessibility in Mackinaw CitySince 1944, American Legion Post 159 has offered veterans and their families in northern Michigan a comfortable space to connect, relax and access a variety of resources."This is a place for men and women as they come home from war," says Tom Chastain, Post Commander. "There's...

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