Energy, Utilities & Waste
News and content about corporate responsibility innovations in the energy, utilities & waste industry.
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11-21-19
Three Actions to Change the Global Energy System and Stay Below 1.5°C
Global carbon emissions must drop in half by 2030 and reach net zero in 2050 to avoid catastrophic climate change. A key solution is to replace energy from fossil fuels, which contribu...
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11-20-19
$300,000 in Grants From Duke Energy Will Aid Triangle to Transition to More Electric Buses
A pair of grants totaling $300,000 from Duke Energy Corp. will help two transit agencies in the Triangle area fund electric bus-charging stations that are being incorporated into their fleets.
“We’re pleased our grants can help transit agencies in the Triangle area transition to cleaner bu...
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11-18-19
Chevron Announces $100,000 for California Fire Relief Efforts
Chevron announced a contribution of $100,000 from the Chevron Global Community Fund to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for wildfires in California.
Chevron, with operations all around California and 140 years of history in the state, is committed to being a strong and reli...
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11-15-19
Xylem and Manchester City Football Group Partner in "Cityzens Giving" For Second Annual Safe Water Project
Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issue...
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11-12-19
Duke Energy Joins Fight Against North Carolina’s Opioid Epidemic With $500,000 in Grants
Duke Energy has announced $500,000 in grant funding to two organizations championing the battle against the opioid epidemic in North Carolina.
The Duke Energy Foundation awarded $100,000 to the More Powerful NC campaign and $400,000 to the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC).
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11-11-19
Urban Harvest Sprouts New Teaching Garden Thanks to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Grant
The largest network of community gardens and farmers markets in Houston is growing. Urban Harvest will introduce its new, 5,600-square-foot teaching garden with a dedication ceremony on Saturday, November 16 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the nonprofit’s headquarters in Houston’s East End. The sustain...
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11-11-19
Clean and Stable, Offshore Wind Can More Than Meet the World’s Electricity Needs
The sun doesn’t shine at night and the wind doesn’t blow continuously, which makes intermittency an obstacle to adding more solar and wind energy to the grid. But the IEA’s recent Offshore Wind Outlook 2019 says that offshore win...
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11-08-19
Two National Grid Projects Selected as Energy Storage North America 2019 Innovation Award Winner
National Grid today announced that two of its energy storage projects have been recognized as Energy Storage North America (ESNA) 2019 Innovation Award winners in the categories of microgrids and behind-the-meter projects. The projects were chosen for their innovation and leadership in energy sto...
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11-06-19
Duke Energy Ranked No. 1 Among U.S. Utilities for Investor Transparency
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has been ranked No. 1 among U.S. utilities for investor transparency by an independent financial communications firm.
Labrador Advisory Services reviewed the proxy statements, 10-K filings and website investor pages of the nation’s 250 largest companies, based on ma...
