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PowerPair Pilot: Duke Energy's $9,000 Solar & Battery Incentive Program in NC

PowerPair Pilot: Duke Energy's $9,000 Solar & Battery Incentive Program in NC
08/05/2024 | Companies
Duke Energy has signed up over 1,300 customers in North Carolina for its new PowerPairSM pilot program, which aims to make home solar and battery systems more accessible by offering a one-time financial incentive. The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) approved the program in January 2024,...
Battery Storage, Clean Energy, Duke Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Incentives, Home Energy, Incentive Program, Net Metering, North Carolina, Power Pair, Renewable Energy, Residential Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Power, Sustainability

Saint-Gobain’s Jackson Plant Cuts Water Use by 60%: Key Sustainability Achievements & Job Opportunities

Saint-Gobain’s Jackson Plant Cuts Water Use by 60%: Key Sustainability Achievements & Job Opportunities
07/29/2024 | Companies
Saint-Gobain, through its subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, has implemented a smart water sub-metering system and upgraded equipment at its Jackson, Michigan siding plant, resulting in a water usage reduction of over ten million gallons annually, cutting consumption by more than 60% compared to 2019....
Building Materials, CertainTeed, Circular Economy, Clean Energy, Climate Action, Emissions Reduction, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Impact, Green Technology, Industrial Sustainability, Innovation, Job Opportunities, Saint Gobain, Sustainability, Water Conservation

Duke Energy: Championing LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Leading the Clean Energy Transition

Duke Energy: Championing LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Leading the Clean Energy Transition
07/11/2024 | Companies
As June draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable passion and advocacy demonstrated within our organization and our broader communities. I am especially grateful for our five LGBTQ+ employee resource groups (ERGs) and the significant contributions they make to fostering an...
Best Employers, Carbon Reduction, Clean Energy, Community Outreach, Diversity And Inclusion, Duke Energy, Electric Utilities, Employee Resource Groups, Energy Storage, Energy Transition, Environmental Sustainability, Fortune150, Grid Enhancements, Inclusive Workplace, LGBTQ+, Most Admired Companies, Natural Gas, Net Zero Emissions, Psychologically Safe, Zero Emission Technologies

Empowering Communities: Atlantic City Electric's Commitment to Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility

Empowering Communities: Atlantic City Electric's Commitment to Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility
05/10/2024 | Companies
Volunteers from Atlantic City Electric, KABOOM!, Gateway Community Action Partnership, the Borough of Paulsboro, and local residents collaborated to bring a playground designed by children and built by the community to life at West Buck Street Park in Paulsboro, New Jersey. On April 10, hundreds of...
Civic Engagement, Clean Energy, Community Development, Community Empowerment, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Engagement, Environmental Impact, Neighborhood Revitalization, Social Impact, Sustainable Initiatives

Duke Energy: Leading in Sustainability & Clean Energy Transition

Duke Energy: Leading in Sustainability & Clean Energy Transition
02/28/2024 | Companies
For the second consecutive year, Duke Energy has earned recognition as one of America’s Most JUST Companies, climbing to 57th place from 79th in 2023. The JUST 100 accolade acknowledges U.S. corporations that excel in addressing contemporary standards of just business conduct.   Katherine...
Business Ethics, Clean Energy, Community Engagement, Corporate Recognition, Corporate Social Responsibility, Duke Energy, Economic Impact, Energy Transition, Environmental Stewardship, Job Creation, JUST Capital, Social Justice, Supply Chain Resiliency, Sustainability, Workforce Diversity

Exelon Honors Saundra Wilson with Top Volunteer Award for Community Impact at Atlantic City Electric

Exelon Honors Saundra Wilson with Top Volunteer Award for Community Impact at Atlantic City Electric
02/05/2024 | Citizenship
Saundra Wilson, Senior Fleet Manager, was honored with Exelon's Powering Communities Employee Volunteer Award, the organization's most prestigious recognition for outstanding volunteerism and community engagement. She earned this accolade for her dedicated efforts with Loving Our Cities....
Affordable Energy Services, Atlantic City Electric, Clean Energy, Community Engagement, Community Support, Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Dedication, Employee Volunteer Award, Exelon, Fortune250Company, Loving Our Cities, Nonprofit Collaboration, South Jersey Events, Utility Company, Volunteer Recognition

Sustainable Communities Grants: Empowering South Jersey through Atlantic City Electric's Climate Commitment

Sustainable Communities Grants: Empowering South Jersey through Atlantic City Electric's Climate Commitment
02/02/2024 | Environment
Atlantic City Electric and Sustainable Jersey have announced the recipients of the 2023 Sustainable Communities Grants Program in South Jersey, aimed at aiding the development of environmental, open space, and resiliency projects. The program, funded by Atlantic City Electric's Sustainable...
Atlantic City Electric, Clean Energy, Clean Energy Goals, Climate Commitment, Community Empowerment, Environmental Initiatives, Exelon Path to Clean, Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Sustainable Communities Grants, Sustainable Jersey

Sheep Creek Solar Farm: Boosting California’s Renewable Energy Goals for 2045

Sheep Creek Solar Farm: Boosting California’s Renewable Energy Goals for 2045
09/18/2023 | Companies
The Sheep Creek Community Solar Farm, a 7,000-panel solar farm spanning over 20 acres of high desert near Adelanto, is designed to produce sufficient clean energy to power approximately 890 homes. This project aims to broaden the reach of solar power to Southern California Edison (SCE) customers...
100% Renewable Goal, 2045 Energy Target, California Energy Goals, California’s Green Initiative, Clean Energy, Community Solar Project, Eco-friendly Power Generation, Energy Transition, Environmentally Friendly Power, Green Energy, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Portfolio, Renewable Resources, Sheep Creek Solar Farm, Solar Energy Contribution, Solar Farm Impact, Solar Panels, Solar Power, Solar Power Advancement, Statewide Renewable Initiatives, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Sustainable Future

Duke Energy’s Innovative EV Charging Pilot Program: Balancing Grid Demand and Enhancing Customer Convenience

Duke Energy’s Innovative EV Charging Pilot Program: Balancing Grid Demand and Enhancing Customer Convenience
09/14/2023 | Companies
In an effort to promote cleaner energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Duke Energy is collaborating with General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and BMW of North America to initiate a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in North Carolina. The program aims to provide a predictable cost for EV...
BMW of North America, Carbon Neutrality, Clean Energy, Demand Response Events, Duke Energy, Electric Vehicles, EV Charging, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Grid Demand, Grid Stability, Home Charging Plan, North Carolina, Open Vehicle Grid Integration Platform, OVGIP, Transportation Electrification

Duke Energy Foundation Gives $170,000 to Nonprofits for Storm Recovery and Clean Energy Transition

Duke Energy Foundation Gives $170,000 to Nonprofits for Storm Recovery and Clean Energy Transition
07/31/2023 | Environment
Non-profit organizations that are helping people affected by the severe storms that hit Indiana in late June and early July will receive $170,000 in grants from the Duke Energy Foundation.   “Nonprofit organizations are essential partners in helping our customers and communities recover from...
Clean Energy, Duke Energy, Grants, Indiana, Nonprofit Organizations, Storms

Empowering Washington, D.C.: Community Solar Initiative Delivers Clean Energy and Savings for Income-Qualified Households

Empowering Washington, D.C.: Community Solar Initiative Delivers Clean Energy and Savings for Income-Qualified Households
06/19/2023 | Companies
Groundswell, in collaboration with Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church, SunLight General Capital, Working Power, and the Office of the People's Counsel, celebrated the inauguration of the latest community solar array in Washington, D.C. This initiative, supported by the DC Department of Energy and...
Clean Energy, Climate Leadership, Collaboration, Community Engagement, Community Solar, D.C., Economic Justice, Empowerment, Energy Affordability, Energy Equity, Energy Independence, Energy Savings, Environmental Justice, Income-Qualified Households, Renewable Energy, Social Impact, Solar Energy, Solar for All, Solar Power, Sustainability, Washington

Revolutionizing Service Excellence: Introducing Otis EV’s Expanded EV Fleet for Sustainable and Efficient Worksite Powering

Revolutionizing Service Excellence: Introducing Otis EV’s Expanded EV Fleet for Sustainable and Efficient Worksite Powering
06/06/2023 | Companies
I couldn't be more excited to share the incredible news: we're embarking on an electrifying journey by expanding our very own EV fleet! This move is a testament to our unwavering commitment to achieving our company's ambitious goal of slashing Scope 1 & 2 emissions by a whopping 50% before...
Clean Energy, Electric Vehicles, Future Mobility, Green Initiative, Innovation, Otis EV, Powering The Future, Reducing Emissions, Service Excellence, Sustainable Fleet, Worksite Efficiency

Duke Energy Plans To Scale Up Clean Energy Efforts

Duke Energy Plans To Scale Up Clean Energy Efforts
10/14/2020 | Environment
The company has a vision of a decade of “capital investment” whereby reflecting long-term commitment which will help in acceleration of decarbonisation. Dailycsr.com – 14 October 2020 – In an announcement, Duke Energy revealed that it will be expanding extensively its “clean energy and emissions...
Capital Investment, Clean Energy, Coal Plant Retirement, Commitment, Decarbonisation, Duke Energy, Emission Reduction, Environment, ESG, Methane Reduction, Renewable Energy

Skurdahl Appointed As Black & Veatch’s VP & Director For Solar Energy

Skurdahl Appointed As Black & Veatch’s VP & Director For Solar Energy
09/12/2020 | Companies
Building on its renewables expertise further positions the company’s solar business for continued investment and growth. Dailycsr.com – 12 September 2020 – On August 31, 2020, Black & Veatch made an announcement whereby revealing the name of its “Senior Vice President and Director of Solar...
Black & Veatch, Carbon Footprint, Clean Energy, Electricity, Energy Industry, Investment, Paul Skurdahl, Power Business, Power Sector, Reliability, Renewable Energy, Resilience, Solar Energy, Sustainability

Virginia Introduces New ‘Clean Economy Act’

Virginia Introduces New ‘Clean Economy Act’
12/29/2019 | Politics
Virginia’s new legislation on clean energy is “a smart, business-friendly way to tackle carbon pollution”. Dailycsr.com – 29 December 2019 – Last week, lawmakers of Virginia introduced the new “clean energy legislation” which has been welcomed by Ceres. The said step has been taken to “transform...
Carbon Pollution, Ceres, Clean Energy, Clean Energy Economy, Electricity Grid, Environment, Legislation, Net-Zero Emissions, State Policy, Sustainability, Virginia, Virginia Clean Economy Act

New Legislation To Weaken Ohio’s Renewable Portfolio

New Legislation To Weaken Ohio’s Renewable Portfolio
04/27/2019 | Politics
The corporate sector of Ohio stands united in supporting its old clean energy standards. Dailycsr.com – 27 April 2019 – On April 12, 2019, Ohio Legislature introduced a new legislation provision, which has met with opposition from the major investors as well as companies from Ohio, as they claim...
Ceres, Clean Energy, Economy, Energy, Energy Efficiency Resource Standards, Energy Standards, Friends Fiduciary Corporation, Investments, Investors, JLL, Nestle, Ohio, Ohio Legislature, Renewable Energy, Renewable Portfolio, Trillium Asset Management

Unlocking The Corporate Energy Consumers’ Power At REBA

Unlocking The Corporate Energy Consumers’ Power At REBA
04/10/2019 | Environment
In a first ever scale, over 300 companies ally to buy “60 gigawatts of corporate renewables by 2025”. Dailycsr.com – 10 April 2019 – A consortium of three hundred plus companies, including Walmart, Facebook, Google and General Motors have come together and started the “Renewable Energy Buyers...
Accessibility, Clean Energy, Corporate Consumers, Cost, Energy Market, Facebook, General Motors, Google, REBA, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance, Walmart Inc.

Consortium Of Five Companies To Buy Clean Electricity

Consortium Of Five Companies To Buy Clean Electricity
02/13/2019 | Economics
Joining hands helps these companies to make a sustainable shift. Dailycsr.com – 13 February 2019 – Even though there is a saying that too many cooks spoil the broth, sometimes five heads are better than one. And it couldn’t be truer than when it comes to the single common concern shared by the...
Bloomberg, Clean Energy, Corporate Renewable Aggregation Group, Cox Enterprises, Gap Inc., midmarket, Salesforce, Workday

The U.K. & China Invest Jointly In Next Gen Technology Development For Offshore Renewable Energy

The U.K. & China Invest Jointly In Next Gen Technology Development For Offshore Renewable Energy
05/07/2018 | Politics
Bringing the leading expertise of China and the U.K. together, the programme of “offshore renewable energy” gets government backing from both the countries. Dailycsr.com – 07 May 2018 – The governments of China and the U.K. have come together in a joint venture, whereby supporting five projects in...
affordability, China, Clean Energy, Costs, data science, distribution, earthquakes, Economic Benefit, energy resources, Environmental Benefit, experts, finance, government, New Technology, offshore farms, Offshore Installations, offshore renewable energy, Offshore Technology, Programme, Project, Renewable Energy, research, resilience, structural designs, The U.K., typhoons

Charge Ready Has Installed Its ‘First School District’ EV Charging Stations

Charge Ready Has Installed Its ‘First School District’ EV Charging Stations
01/25/2018 | Environment
The El Monte District introduces EV charging stations in schools to battle air pollution and to become a “good steward of the community”. Dailycsr.com – 25 January 2018 – “El Monte Union High School District” is made up of “five schools that are situated “less than 20 miles away from the foothills...
Affordable, Air Quality, Charge Ready, Clean Energy, Edison International, El Monte Union High School District, Electric Vehicle, Environment, EV, SCE, Smog

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