Utilities

Long Beach Port Operators Lead the Way to Zero Emissions Goal

May 8, 2023 2:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2023 / Edison International Port of Long Beach terminal operator SSA Terminals worked with SCE and other partners to electrify nine cranes used to transport imported containers. Energized by Edison By Ben Gallagher ENERGIZED by Edison Writer The Port of Long Beach is one of the world's busiest ports. Handling more than 9 million 20-foot containers and cargo valued at $200 billion each year, port operators...

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A New Kind of 'Movement' for Canadian Newcomers

May 8, 2023 2:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2023 / Enbridge After immigrating to Canada, in the midst of unpacking and settling into a new life, taking in a ballet performance might seem like an unlikely night out. But Alberta Ballet's Welcoming Newcomers program was created just for this purpose-and, since 2019, has connected over 2,000 new Canadians to the magic of dance by offering free performance tickets and now, recreational dance classes to...

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TR Waste Solutions Announces a NIL Partnership With LSU Baseball Players Riley Cooper and Gavin Dugas

May 8, 2023 9:00 AM

Top waste management company is striking out the competition with its front load and roll-off dumpster rentals BATON ROUGE, LA. / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2023 / TR Waste Solutions is excited to launch a campaign with LSU baseball pitcher Riley Cooper and infielder/outfielder Gavin Dugas promoting its commercial and industrial waste management services designed around customer needs. "The excitement of the 2023 LSU Baseball season offered the perfect...

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Pathway To Premier: Entergy's Business & Sustainability Strategy Campaign

May 4, 2023 4:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 4, 2023 / Entergy Corporation Originally published in Pathway to Premier: 2022 Integrated Report Entergy's 2022 Integrated Report focuses on a number of key sustainability and ESG initiatives, including our business strategy. Read on for an overview of Entergy's approach to sustainability and view our full report at integrated report.entergy.com. Entergy is uniquely positioned to grow and support a rapidly...

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Total Comfort Group Announces New Look, Rebrand for Q2 of 2023

May 4, 2023 1:00 PM

National Leader in Commercial Building Infrastructure Reintroduces Itself with New Brand, Mission, and Vision. EATONTOWN, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / May 4, 2023 / Total Comfort Group (TCG), a New Jersey-based commercial building infrastructure leader, announced its new rebranding effort today. Introduced just in time to celebrate its 15-year anniversary, the company's new brand identity is a significant milestone for TCG as it enters a new era of growth...

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Natural Gas: A Versatile Tool To Address ‘Both Energy Security and Deep Decarbonization Goals’

May 4, 2023 10:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 4, 2023 / Global energy security and climate goals are parts of the same sentence-and American natural gas exports are the action verb. Today, the Energy Futures Initiative, led by former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, released a report in Washington, DC entitled The Role of U.S. Natural Gas Exports in a Low-Carbon World, highlighting the opportunity for additional growth in what is already a booming...

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Texas City Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Robotics Center

May 4, 2023 9:40 AM

With support from Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay refinery, Texas City Independent School District broke ground on its new state-of-the-art robotics center. In 2022, Marathon announced a multi-year investment to help the school system purchase equipment and supplies to support the new center. The school system, which serves nearly 8,000 students, will use the STEM-focused center to advance its programming in science, technology, engineering...

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Duke Energy Providing $145,000 in Grants To Support Communities Affected by Storm Devastation

May 4, 2023 8:25 AM

American Red Cross and community relief groups will receive funds from the Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions PLANFIELD, IN / ACCESSWIRE / May 4, 2023 / The Duke Energy Foundation is giving $120,000 in grants to Indiana non-profit organizations that have responded to the severe damage from the March 31-April 1 violent storm and tornadoes. Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy...

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Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Q1 2023 Results

May 4, 2023 8:00 AM

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 4, 2023 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris Renewable Energy" or the "Company"), is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company's condensed consolidated interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, which are available on the Company's website at...

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Polaris Renewable Energy Declares Quarterly Dividend

May 4, 2023 8:00 AM

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 4, 2023 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris Renewable Energy" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.15 per common share outstanding. This dividend will be paid on May 26th, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15th, 2023. The dividend is an "eligible dividend" as designated for Canadian federal,...

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Duke Energy Celebrates Earth Day With $200,000 Foundation Grants, Employee Volunteerism

May 2, 2023 11:55 AM

CINCINNATI, OH / ACCESSWIRE / May 2, 2023 / The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded 10 grants totaling $200,000 to organizations in southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky focused on climate resiliency and protecting natural resources. This funding is a long-standing investment for the Duke Energy Foundation. In the past five years, the Foundation has awarded 70 grants to support over 45 regional nonprofit organizations with more than $1 million in...

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A Hand Up for the Homeless in Central Connecticut

May 2, 2023 10:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 2, 2023 / Pat Stebbins is on a mission to tackle homelessness in central Connecticut. Lovingly named Brian's Angels, Stebbins founded the organization in memory of her son after the local warming centre closed following a short spring season stint. When Stebbins proposed trying to run a longer-term centre without paid staff, she wasn't exactly met with confidence. "I was told at the time that I'd never be able...

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Alberta’s Oldest Plesiosaur Fossil Found at Suncor Operated Mine Site

May 2, 2023 9:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 2, 2023 / Suncor Energy It was an eagle-eye view from the cab of her hydraulic shovel that allowed operator Jenna Plamondon to notice the fossil remains of a plesiosaur at the Mildred Lake site on March 12. Fossils of this marine reptile have been found in the region previously, but this discovery marks the oldest Cretaceous plesiosaur found in Alberta. Jenna was on her first dayshift back at the Syncrude...

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Eyes in the Sky Help Fire Suppression Fleet Fly Around the Clock

May 1, 2023 10:20 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 1, 2023 / Edison International Energized by Edison by David Song, ENERGIZED by Edison Writer B-Roll: Wildfire Mitigation Program Interview Package B-Roll: Wildfire Mitigation Program Footage At about noon on Aug. 26, 1996, the Marple Fire started between Interstate 5 and Castaic Lake in northwestern Los Angeles County. By midnight, it had spread to 10,000 acres, and by the time it was contained, nearly 20,000...

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Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Entergy As 2023 Tree Line USA Utility

May 1, 2023 8:20 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 1, 2023 / Entergy Corporation: The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Entergy as a 2023 Tree Line USA utility for its commitment to urban forestry in its communities. The Tree Line USA program recognizes electric utilities for implementing best practices that protect and develop America's urban tree canopy. The program is a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State...

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National Grid Supports Clean Slate Act Proposal

April 28, 2023 10:30 AM

BROOKLYN, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 28, 2023 / The clean energy transition represents one of the biggest shifts we've undertaken collectively as a society to address the very real threat of climate change. We need diverse voices at the table, equitable access to the opportunities ahead, and an inclusive approach to meeting the challenges before us. We are proud to support New York's proposed Clean Slate Act, which would automatically seal New...

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2023 Earth Month: Celebrating the Outdoors

April 28, 2023 9:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 28, 2023 / NRG Energy Originally published on NRG Energy Insights Earth Month is a time that reminds us of the importance that nature and the great outdoors have in our lives. Whether it's climbing mountains or cultivating an oasis in our backyards, a sense of well-being comes from stepping outside and enjoying a beautiful day. We are excited to share the inspiring ways some of our people "invest in the...

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Entergy Employees and Retirees Contributed Over 110,000 Service Hours in 2022

April 28, 2023 8:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 28, 2023 / Entergy Corporation: April is National Volunteer Month and Entergy is celebrating in the best possible way, by giving back. Our employees are getting involved and volunteering at several Earth Week activities that are taking place this week across our communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Our employees and retirees logged a total of 110,810 volunteer hours in 2022. The hours...

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Pathway to Premier: Entergy’s Environmental Stewardship

April 27, 2023 3:55 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 27, 2023 / Entergy Corporation Originally published in Pathway to Premier: 2022 Integrated Report Entergy's 2022 Integrated Report focuses on a number of key sustainability and ESG initiatives, including our business strategy. Read on for an overview of Entergy's approach to sustainability and view our full report at integratedreport.entergy.com. Entergy is committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. Our path to...

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National Grid Breaks Ground on Geothermal Borehole on UMass Lowell Campus

April 27, 2023 10:20 AM

WALTHAM, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 27, 2023 / As the world celebrates Earth Week, National Grid today broke ground on its first geothermal pilot in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Lowell, the City of Lowell, and the local community. The groundbreaking included a demonstration of the borehole drilling technology that will be used as a first step in studying the properties of the bedrock in the area and is a key milestone for the...

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