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Duke Energy will seek to renew nuclear plant licenses to support its carbon reduction goals: 9/20/2019 11:05:18 AM; • Nuclear fleet generates half of its Carolinas customers’ electricity, carbon-free • Company intends to renew the operating licenses of 11 reactors for an additional 20 years • License application for Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, S.C., will be first submitted Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced today it will seek to renew the operating licenses of the …
GE Renewable Energy to Integrate Energy Storage for the 200 MW Solar River Project, One of The World’s Largest Grid-Scale Hybrid Renewable Projects: 9/19/2019 10:35:22 AM; The Solar River Project and GE Renewable Energy announce today that GE has been selected for the supply and integration of one of the largest grid-scale battery technology hybrid deployment to be installed for the Solar River Project in South Australia.
ABB signs major framework contract with APG for largest ever grid expansion in Austria: 9/18/2019 9:30:16 AM; ABB has signed a five-year framework contract with Austrian Power Grid (APG), Austria’s transmission system operator, potentially worth more than $100 million to supply gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), in the largest electricity grid expansion to date in Austria.
Hotel Temporarily Closes to Investigate Potential Sources of an Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease: 9/13/2019 10:00:19 AM; Earlier this summer, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that a number of guests that stayed at an Atlanta hotel have been treated for Legionnaires’ disease.
Over $250k and Thousands of New Customers for Businesses Recovering in Andover, North Andover, and Lawrence: 9/12/2019 6:06:37 PM; As it approaches the one-year anniversary of last September’s gas explosions, Rock the Register – the campaign helping the impacted business communities of Andover, North Andover and Lawrence recover from the crisis – is working with Nift to distribute $30 Nift gift cards to impacted residents.
Jersey Central Power & Light Installing New Automated Devices to Help Reduce Duration of Power Outages: 9/11/2019 1:12:42 PM; Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) is installing 1,700 new "TripSaver" automated reclosing devices on power lines across its service territory to help limit the frequency and duration of service interruptions.
New EPA Preventive Maintenance Guidance Designed to Help Improve Indoor Air Quality in Educational Facilities: 9/11/2019 10:38:36 AM; In March of this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published Maintenance Guidance and associated materials as part of the agency’s Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools suite of documents and resources.
Cal/OSHA Cites Two Companies for Incident After Workers Exposed to Carbon Monoxide: 9/10/2019 10:27:25 AM; The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) recently announced the agency had cited two employers for serious accident-related health and safety violations after two workers were poisoned by carbon monoxide (CO) while in a confined space at one of California’s international airports.
Mold Exposure and Personal Protective Equipment Use Following Hurricane Damage: 9/4/2019 9:29:59 AM; Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a new report examining immunosuppressed residents of Texas that were exposed to mold following Hurricane Harvey damage to the Houston metropolitan area in 2017.
FDC and Hitachi signed joint venture agreement for a new water solution company: 9/3/2019 1:59:22 PM; Gotianun family-led Filinvest Development Corporation (PHY:247771496,"FDC") and Hitachi Aqua-Tech Engineering Pte. Ltd. ("Hitachi Aqua-Tech"), a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd.
Almost 9,000 field personnel ready to respond to Hurricane Dorian effort for Duke Energy in the Carolinas: 9/3/2019 1:28:18 PM; Duke Energy is moving an extra 4,000 field personnel from 23 states and Canada to the Carolinas in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian making its way up the Atlantic coast.
Mitsubishi Electric Develops World’s First Multi-Cell GaN-HEMT Bonded Directly to Diamond Substrate: 9/2/2019 4:25:35 AM; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that in collaboration with the Research Center for Ubiquitous MEMS and Micro Engineering, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), it has developed a gallium nitride-high electron mobility transistor (GaN-HEMT) in a multi-cell structure (multiple transistors cells arranged in parallel) …
Tips for California Allergy Suffers to Help Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep: 8/30/2019 10:40:29 AM; Millions of California residents suffer from allergies and nationwide it is one of the top ten leading causes of chronic illnesses. For those who suffer from the condition, allergies can have a significant impact on their ability to get a good night’s rest when symptoms flare up.
Executive Order Withholds County Public Assistance Payments to Landlords of Multi-Family Properties with Lead Issues: 8/29/2019 12:23:29 PM; Several months ago, a New York county issued a new executive order that aimed at preventing its tax dollars from being used to support hazardous living conditions.
Duke Energy Site Readiness Program a win for economic development, jobs in North Carolina: 8/28/2019 11:48:40 AM; Duke Energy has selected five properties in North Carolina for participation in its 2019 Site Readiness Program to enhance the readiness of the sites for business and industrial development.
California Homes with Condensation Issues or Elevated Humidity Levels Could Encounter Indoor Environmental Quality Concerns: 8/28/2019 10:02:02 AM; Most people experience condensation in their homes each day; whether it’s the fog on the mirror after taking a shower or the water droplets on a cold beverage, these are everyday examples.
Duke Energy honors six companies with 2019 Power Partner award: 8/27/2019 10:08:28 AM; Six outstanding organizations have been chosen to receive Duke Energy’s long-standing Power Partner award for 2019. The Power Partner award program, which began in 1992, honors businesses and other organizations that achieve notable results in categories including solutions innovation, community excellence, economic development, sustainability innovation, storm restoration …