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LS Power to Acquire U.S. Portfolio of Hydro Facilities

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Mardi, novembre 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LS Power, a leading development, investment and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire 42 run-of-river hydro facilities across 11 states, totaling 334 MW, from Hull Street Energy. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of Q1 2023, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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  • "With the addition of this large, geographically diverse, run-of-river hydroelectric portfolio, combined with our existing energy transition platforms, LS Power continues to lead the effort to develop a cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable energy ecosystem," said LS Power CEO Paul Segal.
  • LS Power was represented by Milbank LLP as legal counsel with BMO Capital Markets Corp. and Scotiabank serving as financial advisors.
  • In addition, LS Power developed and is operating ~680 miles of high-voltage transmission, with 100+ miles and multiple substations under construction.
  • Across these efforts, LS Power has raised $49 billion in debt and equity financing to support North American infrastructure.

EVgo Announces New Promotional Offer for Tesla Drivers, Enables Seamless Charging Experience with EVgo Autocharge+

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Vendredi, novembre 11, 2022

The new promotional plan gives Tesla drivers a free three-month trial of the EVgo Plus subscription plan, which offers access to lower charging rates and free charger reservations at select stations with EVgo Reservations.

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  • The new promotional plan gives Tesla drivers a free three-month trial of the EVgo Plus subscription plan, which offers access to lower charging rates and free charger reservations at select stations with EVgo Reservations.
  • While this offer is available exclusively for Tesla drivers, both new customers and existing Tesla EVgo customers can sign up for the promotion via the EVgo app.
  • EVgo launched Autocharge+ to give EV drivers a simple and seamless charging experience at our DC fast charging locations, said Cathy Zoi, CEO at EVgo.
  • With a rapidly growing network, robust software products and unique service offerings for drivers and partners including EVgo Optima , EVgo Inside , EVgo Rewards , and Autocharge+ , EVgo enables world-class charging experience where drivers live, work, travel and play.

Toyota Crown Wins Green Car Journal's Prestigious 2023 Green Car of the Year®, Additional Green Car Awards™ Winners Revealed

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Mardi, novembre 8, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota's all-new Crown sedan has been named Green Car Journal's 2023 Green Car of the Year, earning the most coveted environmental award in the automotive field.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota's all-new Crown sedan has been named Green Car Journal's 2023 Green Car of the Year, earning the most coveted environmental award in the automotive field.
  • "Complementing Green Car of the Year are winners in eight Green Car Awards categories that show how widespread environmental achievement is across the spectrum of today's advanced vehicle lineups."
  • All finalists considered in a Green Car Awards category stand out with their commendable environmental achievement and are awarded Green Car Journal's 2023 Green Car Product of Excellence.
  • Green Car Awards are presented by Green Car Journal , an industry-leading publication since its launch in 1992.

Goal Zero and Joyineering Fund Bring Power to Remote Villages in Bolivia

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Mardi, novembre 8, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goal Zero, a leader in portable energy, today announced the details of its latest humanitarian efforts in partnership with the Joyineering Fund, providing lights and solar power to remote villages in Bolivia. The newly installed sustainable solar power will allow the local El Tigre school to power computers and the internet for students to further their education and brighten their future. 

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  • New computer labs outfitted with sustainable solar power, lights and new Dell computers
    SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goal Zero , a leader in portable energy, today announced the details of its latest humanitarian efforts in partnership with the Joyineering Fund, providing lights and solar power to remote villages in Bolivia.
  • To help remove that barrier, Goal Zero installed solar panels, provided power stations and brought lights to the El Tigre school's new computer labs.
  • "Goal Zero was founded on the desire to provide power and light to everyone, no matter where they are whether that's in a remote region of Bolivia or our own neighborhoods when blackouts and natural disasters strike," said Bill Harmon, General Manager at Goal Zero.
  • "Goal Zero and the Joyineering Fund, which I founded with my daughter Lilianna, are truly connected by our shared desire to make the world a better place," said Mike Libecki, Co-Founder of the Joyineering Fund.

NRG Energy, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results on November 7, 2022

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Jeudi, octobre 27, 2022

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) plans to report its third quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, November 7, 2022.

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  • NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) plans to report its third quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, November 7, 2022.
  • Management will present the results during a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m.
  • At NRG, were bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do.
  • We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands.

EVgo and MHX, LLC Partner to Power Class 8 Electric Truck Fleet

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Jeudi, octobre 27, 2022

MHX has a fleet of 60+ flatbed trucks, which complement their strategically placed facilities throughout California, and will soon add 10 new Kenworth T680E Class 8 electric heavy-duty trucks.

Key Points: 
  • MHX has a fleet of 60+ flatbed trucks, which complement their strategically placed facilities throughout California, and will soon add 10 new Kenworth T680E Class 8 electric heavy-duty trucks.
  • Our collaboration with EVgo goes beyond access to charging stations but rather a full suite of technology solutions and tools to empower MHX to streamline our transition to an electrified fleet.
  • Fleet electrification is a complex undertaking, especially for Class 8 trucks, and EVgo has pioneered value-adding technologies like EVgo Optima to help fleet partners make the switch to save money and the environment, said Jonathan Levy, Chief Commercial Officer at EVgo.
  • With a rapidly growing network, robust software products and unique service offerings for drivers and partners including EVgo Optima , EVgo Inside , EVgo Rewards , and Autocharge+ , EVgo enables world-class charging experience where drivers live, work, travel and play.

EVgo Celebrates 500,000 Customer Account Milestone by Partnering with One Tree Planted

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Mercredi, octobre 26, 2022

As our network grows and surpasses 500,000 customer accounts, we are proud to partner with One Tree Planted and make more progress in our commitment to environmental justice by planting trees where theyre needed.

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  • As our network grows and surpasses 500,000 customer accounts, we are proud to partner with One Tree Planted and make more progress in our commitment to environmental justice by planting trees where theyre needed.
  • EVgos contribution will help One Tree Planted continue their vital work with urban forestry projects.
  • Were proud to work with partners like EVgo who are dedicated to taking action for environmental justice, said Cassandra Vitiello, Director of Seedling Support at One Tree Planted.
  • To celebrate reaching half a million customer accounts with drivers, EVgo has also launched a #EVgo500K social media campaign.

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Vendredi, octobre 21, 2022

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Companys common stock of $0.35 per share, or $1.40 per share on an annualized basis.

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  • NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Companys common stock of $0.35 per share, or $1.40 per share on an annualized basis.
  • The dividend is payable on November 15, 2022 to stockholders of record as of November 1, 2022.
  • At NRG, were bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do.
  • We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands.

LS Power Grid Maine Selected to Build Transmission Solution to Deliver Renewable Energy from Northern Maine

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Mercredi, octobre 26, 2022

CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Maine Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") selected LS Power Grid Maine, LLC to build a new transmission solution that will deliver renewable energy from Aroostook County, Maine into the existing New England grid.

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  • CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Maine Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") selected LS Power Grid Maine, LLC to build a new transmission solution that will deliver renewable energy from Aroostook County, Maine into the existing New England grid.
  • "LS Power is honored that the state of Maine has placed its trust in us to deliver this critical infrastructure, which will deliver clean energy, while also improving the reliability and resilience of the electric grid," said Paul Thessen, president of LS Power.
  • "We are encouraged that the Commission recognized the value of our proposal and excited to deliver these benefits to Maine."
  • LS Power is a development, investment and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector.

EVgo Hires Consumer Technology Executive Tanvi Chaturvedi as Chief Revenue Officer

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Jeudi, octobre 20, 2022

EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), the nations largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the hiring of Tanvi Chaturvedi as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Key Points: 
  • EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), the nations largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the hiring of Tanvi Chaturvedi as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • Chaturvedi will manage EVgos go-to-market functions, including all consumer revenue growth initiatives, marketing, advertising, and expansion and use of the PlugShare app.
  • Previously, she also held leadership positions at Procter & Gambles consumer businesses in Asia and served as a technology investment banker at J.P. Morgan.
  • The consumer-first, data-driven approach she has taken to build hardware, software, and services businesses makes her a natural fit for the EVgo team, said Cathy Zoi, Chief Executive Officer at EVgo.