National Grid's Post-Blizzard Western New York Contributions Increase to $1 Million

January 24, 2023 4:20 PM

BUFFALO, NY / ACCESSWIRE / January 24, 2023 / The National Grid Foundation is contributing $500,000 to further support western New Yorkers who continue to recover from the historic blizzard that impacted Buffalo and much of the region in December. The funding will be distributed to the same charitable organizations that received $500,000 from National Grid shareholders on Jan. 12, bringing the total recovery-effort funding from both...

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High School Girls Put STEM Education Into Practice With Refinery’s Female Mentors

January 24, 2023 1:00 PM

A group of 40 high school girls spent a day at Marathon Petroleum's El Paso, Texas, refinery gaining firsthand knowledge of careers related to science, technology, engineering and math.They interacted with women engineers, scientists and operators from the facility and participated in hands-on activities to learn about specific job responsibilities.The attending students had submitted applications and were selected by their schools to take part...

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United Way 2022 Campaigns: ‘A Safety Net That Catches the Most Vulnerable’

January 23, 2023 2:30 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 23, 2023 / There's feeling like a million bucks.And then there's raising a million bucks . . . which, let's be honest, feels even better.In 2022, for the 30th year, Enbridge's Houston team members capped a million-dollar campaign for the United Way of Greater Houston-as our workforce across North America raised US$3.6 million (C$4.7 million) for United Way chapters across the continent.In 2022, our Houston...

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‘Smart’ Tech Hub Equalizes Access to 21st-Century Living

January 19, 2023 12:20 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 19, 2023 / When the school bus opened its doors, 20 excited middle school students pushed their way out and began to run toward Smart North-a new youth tech hub in the small community of Deer River, in north central Minnesota."I wish I had recorded it," says Ara Anderson, an assistant principal at Deer River Secondary School, remembering the kids' glee as they exited the bus that November day the week...

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Newsweek Names Entergy One of the Most Responsible Companies, Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

January 19, 2023 10:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 19, 2023 / Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) America's Most Responsible CompaniesIn the publication's fourth annual list of America's Most Responsible Companies, we are noted as one of the top 500 public corporations that take seriously the commitment to being good corporate citizens. We ranked fourth of 500 for social performance and we're the top company headquartered in Louisiana.The Most Responsible...

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Duke Energy Begins Operating 207-MW Ledyard Windpower, Its First Wind Project in Iowa

January 19, 2023 8:30 AM

Verizon Communications has entered into a 180-megawatt virtual power purchase agreementCompany awards $60,000 grant to support the Ledyard Fire DepartmentCHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / January 19, 2023 / Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS), a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK), announced it has placed into commercial operation the 207-megawatt (MW) Ledyard Windpower project in Kossuth County, Iowa."More than 10% of the...

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Testing Technology To Turn Waste Into Want

January 18, 2023 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 18, 2023 / Suncor has partnered with LanzaTech - a leader in converting carbon wastes into ethanol - to operate the Alpine demonstration at the Advanced Energy Research Facility, a building on the grounds of the City of Edmonton's Waste Management Centre. The demonstration plant uses next-generation technology and biocatalyst (bacteria, sometimes affectionally known as "the bugs") to turn wastes...

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SCE Adds Electric Pickups and a Big Rig to Its Fleet

January 18, 2023 10:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 18, 2023 / Edison International In addition to electrifying all of its light-duty vehicles, SCE is committed to electrifying 30% of its medium-duty trucks and 8% of its heavy-duty trucks by 2030. PHOTO CREDIT: ROBERTO LAZARTEEnergized by EdisonBy Paul Griffo ENERGIZED by Edison WriterAfter recently taking delivery of 15 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks, Southern California Edison is closer to its goal of...

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Entergy Mississippi Opens Corporation’s First Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers

January 17, 2023 2:15 PM

JACKSON, MS / ACCESSWIRE / January 17, 2023 / In preparation for the growing electric vehicle market, Entergy Mississippi has launched a direct current fast charging station pilot project. It is the first company-owned electric vehicle charging station of its kind in Entergy Corporation's four-state service area.Located at Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, the company's $200,000 fast charging station will serve both residents and EV...

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Cooking Up Growth Opportunities in Indiana

January 17, 2023 11:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 17, 2023 / The cooking class looks like something you'd see on TV. Ten students at workstations chopping, whisking, sautéing, the sounds and smells of home cooking filling the air.But if you look closely at the kitchen tools in hand, you'll see some adaptive equipment at work, like safety knives. And soon, more adaptive equipment will arrive-including a peeler that can be operated with just one hand;...

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How 'Turtle-Friendly' Streetlights Protect Hatchlings and Motorists

January 17, 2023 8:25 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 17, 2023 / Duke Energy's Outdoor Lighting team is working to keep sea turtles moving in the right direction - to the ocean, not to beachfront houses or highways.When sea turtle hatchlings emerge from their nests at night, they move in the brightest direction, usually the moon's reflection over the ocean. But streetlights and houses can distract the hatchlings, causing them to become disoriented and wander...

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Rogers Building Solutions Acquires Sluss+Padgett, Enhances Strategic Diversification & Growth

January 17, 2023 8:00 AM

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / January 17, 2023 / Rogers Building Solutions (RBS) is pleased to announce it has acquired Sluss+Padgett (S+P), a leading provider of commercial HVAC, plumbing, automation and controls, service, maintenance and retrofit services headquartered in Norcross, Georgia and serves customers in Georgia and South Carolina.RBS is a national HVAC, mechanical and plumbing contractor headquartered in Douglasville, Georgia, providing...

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Family First Solar Helps Hawai’i Residents Take Advantage of State and Federal Tax Credits

January 17, 2023 12:15 AM

With tax credits at an all-time high, and utility rates on the rise, Family First Solar helps more people become energy self-sufficient.KAPOLEI, HI / ACCESSWIRE / January 17, 2023 / With individuals, families, and businesses continually feeling the stress of inflation and the rising prices of petroleum, Family First Solar provides Hawai'i residents with a way to become energy self-sustaining.Learn more about Family First Solar and its offerings...

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Our 2022 Day of Understanding Recap

January 16, 2023 11:00 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 16, 2023 / NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) Originally published on NRG Energy InsightsBy NRG Editorial VoicesHow can we ensure everyone at NRG feels safe to bring their whole selves to work?We explored this question at our second annual Day of Understanding, a day dedicated to fostering open conversation and discourse around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I).With the hope of inspiring new conversations and...

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SCE's Pre-Owned EV Rebate Has Nationwide Impact

January 13, 2023 12:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 13, 2023 / One of the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act that was just signed into law by President Biden is a $4,000 credit for buyers of pre-owned electric vehicles.If that sounds familiar to Southern California Edison customers or employees, it should. The idea for the federal tax credit was inspired by SCE's Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program launched last year."We are honored that legislators...

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National Grid Provides $500,000 to Western New York Customers in Need Following December’s Historic Blizzard

January 12, 2023 6:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 12, 2023 / National Grid will contribute $500,000 to support western New York individuals and families who continue to recover from the historic blizzard that gripped the region in late December. The funding, provided by the company's shareholders, will go to regional charitable organizations that offer programs to directly benefit those impacted by the storm and will establish programs to support community...

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Grants Rev Up Commercial Driver Training at North Dakota Tribal Colleges

January 12, 2023 4:15 PM

Two tribally affiliated colleges in North Dakota will soon re-start training programs that provide access to high-demand careers in commercial trucking.Grants from Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) and its midstream component, MPLX, will allow Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College and United Tribes Technical College to reinstate their commercial driver's license (CDL) programs in 2023.MPC and MPLX subject matter experts will also provide curriculum...

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Groundswell Selected for U.S. Department of Energy RACER Grant Funding for Development of Replicable Resilience Hub Model

January 12, 2023 2:30 PM

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / January 12, 2023 / Groundswell, a nonprofit that builds community power through equitable community solar projects and resilience hubs, announced its selection to receive a $1 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to advance community energy resilience. Led by Groundswell, the project team will work with communities in Maryland to develop a replicable...

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Entergy Helps Community Partners Protect the Environment Through $1M in Grants

January 12, 2023 2:30 PM

NEW ORLEANS, LA / ACCESSWIRE / January 12, 2023 / Entergy is helping 19 local community partners protect the environment by contributing $1 million in shareholder-funded grants through the company's Environmental Initiatives Fund. These grants mark the 22nd consecutive year that Entergy has earmarked this significant amount of funds to support the important work of local environmental programs."We're pleased to continue partnering with our...

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Mississippi Power, Forrest County Agricultural High School Celebrate State's First Electric School Bus in Operation

January 12, 2023 11:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 12, 2023 / Representatives from Mississippi Power and Forrest County Agricultural High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony as the first electric school bus in the state of Mississippi began operating in Brooklyn.The full-size, Thomas C-2 Jouley all-electric bus replaces a diesel bus and will transport students within a 138-mile range on a single charge."We are excited for this monumental day for the...

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