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    Ontario Pilot Program Tests Future of Advanced Hybrid Heating Image

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    09-17-21

    Ontario Pilot Program Tests Future of Advanced Hybrid Heating

    A new pilot project in London, ON is putting a leading-edge residential hybrid heating system through its paces. “The best thing about the pilot is the leading-edge technology that homeowners will be testing,” says Octavian Ghiricociu.
    Cool Effect and American Airlines Celebrate One Year of Partnership and Carbon Emissions Reductions Image

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    09-17-21

    Cool Effect and American Airlines Celebrate One Year of Partnership and Carbon Emissions Reductions

    Cool Effect, a Bay Area-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting projects around the globe that reduce carbon emissions, and American Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines
    State of Illinois Enacts Landmark Energy Transition Legislation That Includes Vistra's Coal to Solar & Energy Storage Initiative  Image

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    09-16-21

    State of Illinois Enacts Landmark Energy Transition Legislation That Includes Vistra's Coal to Solar & Energy Storage Initiative

    Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB 2408, the Energy Transition Act, a sweeping measure designed to move the State of Illinois to 100% clean energy, support a transition away from carbon-intense power generation and spur renewable energy.
    Entergy Commits $1.25M to Help Louisiana Communities Recover from Hurricane Ida Image

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    09-15-21

    Entergy Commits $1.25M to Help Louisiana Communities Recover from Hurricane Ida

    Crews continue to work on restoring service to customers affected by Hurricane Ida, and Entergy employees are teaming up with nonprofits and partners both local and from across the country to help those who have been impacted.
    Smart Sewer Technology Satisfies EPA Consent Decree, Saves City $400 Million Image

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    09-15-21

    Smart Sewer Technology Satisfies EPA Consent Decree, Saves City $400 Million

    Global water technology company Xylem is delivering the advanced “smart sewer” system enabling the City of South Bend, Indiana, to exceed the requirements of a wastewater consent decree for 60% less capital investment than originally planned.
    Vistra Continues Legacy of Giving through Community Donations Image

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    09-15-21

    Vistra Continues Legacy of Giving through Community Donations

    In 2020, Vistra donated $6 million to nonprofits and made contributions of over $2 million to organizations such as Irving Cares, Peoria Promise scholarship fund, and various Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
    All About Solar Energy Image

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    09-14-21

    All About Solar Energy

    As the largest object in our solar system, the sun makes up 99.8 percent of the mass of all the system's planets and pieces combined. A star that big shines enough light on the Earth every hour to power the world’s annual electricity needs.
    Keeping a Finger on the Pulse of Community Health Image

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    09-08-21

    Keeping a Finger on the Pulse of Community Health

    Hearts for Healthcare attracts medical professionals to rural Alberta with first-rate equipment and support
    Vistra Leading the Way in Renewable Product Offerings  Image

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    09-08-21

    Vistra Leading the Way in Renewable Product Offerings

    In Texas, Vistra’s flagship retail brand TXU Energy has been a leader in offering its residential customers renewable products. As of 2020, twice as many Texans are enrolled in TXU Energy solar plans than own rooftop solar panels.
    Here's How to Tame What's Hogging Energy in Your Home Image

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    09-07-21

    Here's How to Tame What's Hogging Energy in Your Home

    These simple adjustments to your home’s major appliances can help you save on your energy use and bill.

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