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Missouri American Water’s 2023 Water Quality Reports Now Available Online

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Giovedì, Maggio 30, 2024
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Missouri American Water announces the company’s 2023 Water Quality Reports are now available to customers on the company’s website.

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  • Missouri American Water announces the company’s 2023 Water Quality Reports are now available to customers on the company’s website.
  • Also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, the publications describe local drinking water sources, summarize laboratory testing conducted on water, list the levels of any substances contained in the water and provide tips on protecting water sources.
  • “We continually invest in our treatment plants and distribution systems to provide quality water and reliable service.”
    Missouri American Water is investing more than $500 million statewide in 2024 to maintain reliable water service.
  • To view our Consumer Confidence Reports, visit missouriamwater.com → Water Quality → Water Quality Reports.

American Water Prepared to Meet Final U.S. EPA PFAS Rule

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Mercoledì, Aprile 10, 2024
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American Water (NYSE: AWK) confirmed today that it is prepared to meet the final United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (U.S. EPA) national drinking water standards for PFAS, which were issued just today.

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK) confirmed today that it is prepared to meet the final United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (U.S. EPA) national drinking water standards for PFAS, which were issued just today.
  • The following are just a few examples of where American Water has been actively treating PFAS in drinking water across its national footprint:
    New Jersey American Water constructed a 3 million gallon per day ion exchange treatment system for PFAS removal at one of its well stations for drinking water supplied from that well field.
  • Pennsylvania American Water recently installed a new granular activated carbon treatment system for PFAS removal at one of its water treatment plants.
  • American Water also joins other water organizations urging the U.S. EPA, Congress, and other decision-makers to implement policies that will exempt all water and wastewater systems from financial liability for PFAS under CERCLA.

U. S. Steel Consent Decree for Clairton Plant Incidents Authorized by Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice

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Martedì, Marzo 26, 2024
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United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) has received authorization for its multi-million-dollar Consent Decree from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).

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  • United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) has received authorization for its multi-million-dollar Consent Decree from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).
  • The January 2024 Consent Decree with the Allegheny County Health Department, Clean Air Council, and PennEnvironment addressed the Clairton Plant fire in 2018, and power outages at the Plant in 2019 and 2022.
  • Project funds will be managed and distributed by the Jefferson Regional Foundation and Allegheny County Department of Economic Development.
  • On March 20, 2024, DOJ issued a letter stating that they had no objections to the Consent Decree.

Cummins announces innovative next generation X15 diesel engine, part of Cummins HELM™ 15-liter fuel agnostic platform, launching in North America to meet aligned 2027 regulations

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Giovedì, Febbraio 29, 2024
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As the next product in the Cummins HELM™ 15-liter fuel agnostic platform, the diesel X15 will be compliant with U.S. EPA and CARB 2027 aligned regulations at launch.

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  • As the next product in the Cummins HELM™ 15-liter fuel agnostic platform, the diesel X15 will be compliant with U.S. EPA and CARB 2027 aligned regulations at launch.
  • The next generation X15 diesel engine in North America will serve the heavy-duty on-highway market.
  • The next generation X15 is the next evolution of technology, truly proving to the world that we never stop innovating,” said José Samperio, Vice President, North America On-Highway at Cummins.
  • This next-generation engine is designed to have the capability to meet future emissions regulations beyond 2027 without the need for significant architecture changes.

New Thermo Fisher Scientific™ TSG Series Refrigerators Reduce Waste and Save Energy

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Martedì, Agosto 8, 2023
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Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, announced today a new line of Thermo Scientific TM TSG Series Refrigerators to ensure the safe storage of critical vaccines and pharmaceuticals for laboratory, pharmacy and clinical* environments.

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  • Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, announced today a new line of Thermo Scientific TM TSG Series Refrigerators to ensure the safe storage of critical vaccines and pharmaceuticals for laboratory, pharmacy and clinical* environments.
  • TSG Series Laboratory and Pharmacy Refrigerators provide safe, effective storage of vaccines and other pharmaceuticals with less vaccine waste for our customers and is manufactured at our zero-waste-to-landfill facility in Asheville, North Carolina.
  • The TSG series achieves this through optimum temperature performance, enhanced sample security, and an extended warranty doubled over previous models with full parts and labor.
  • “The TSG Series is cost-effective, reliable, and provides greater energy efficiency and less vaccine waste, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.”
    TSG Refrigerators also provide a 10% reduction in energy usage from previous models.

EARTHWORKS DISCLOSES PROJECTED VALUE OF CORTINA PROJECT IN CALIFORNIA

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Venerdì, Luglio 21, 2023
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The project is being developed by the Company's wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Cortina Integrated Waste Management Inc. (CIWM).

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  • The project is being developed by the Company's wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Cortina Integrated Waste Management Inc. (CIWM).
  • These calculations, which cover a period of 25 years show the value of the project – using 7% and 5% discount rates, to be between $U.S.
  • The calculations, which cover a period of 25 years, have resulted in a projected revenue stream that steadily builds over time until the capacity of the project is exhausted.
  • The Company has used the net present value of this cash flow stream to determine the current value of the asset.

EARTHWORKS DISCLOSES PROJECTED VALUE OF CORTINA PROJECT IN CALIFORNIA

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Giovedì, Luglio 20, 2023
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The project is being developed by the Company's wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Cortina Integrated Waste Management Inc. (CIWM).

Key Points: 
  • The project is being developed by the Company's wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Cortina Integrated Waste Management Inc. (CIWM).
  • These calculations, which cover a period of 25 years show the value of the project – using 7% and 5% discount rates, to be between $U.S.
  • The calculations, which cover a period of 25 years, have resulted in a projected revenue stream that steadily builds over time until the capacity of the project is exhausted.
  • The Company has used the net present value of this cash flow stream to determine the current value of the asset.

CVS Health Enters Agreement With Constellation to Purchase Renewable Energy

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Mercoledì, Giugno 14, 2023
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CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS ) today announced an 18 megawatt agreement with Constellation (NASDAQ: CEG) to purchase zero-emission, renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its 147 CVS Health locations throughout Michigan.

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  • CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS ) today announced an 18 megawatt agreement with Constellation (NASDAQ: CEG) to purchase zero-emission, renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its 147 CVS Health locations throughout Michigan.
  • Through a 12-year agreement beginning in April 2025, CVS Health will purchase energy and renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Swift Current Energy’s Double Black Diamond Solar Project in Illinois.
  • This is made possible by a long-term agreement between Constellation and Swift Current Energy under which Constellation will purchase a portion of the energy and RECs generated by Double Black Diamond.
  • “That’s why we’re focused on investing in clean, renewable energy and advancing all our sustainability commitments to improve the health of our planet.”
    CVS Health will use the Constellation Offsite Renewables (CORe) product to facilitate its renewable energy transaction.

TransUnion Signs Agreement with Constellation to Purchase Renewable Energy

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Martedì, Maggio 23, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced an 8.5 megawatt agreement with Constellation (NASDAQ: CEG) to purchase renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its Chicago headquarters, which will also reduce TransUnion’s emissions associated with purchased electricity ( Scope 2 emissions ).

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  • CHICAGO, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced an 8.5 megawatt agreement with Constellation (NASDAQ: CEG) to purchase renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its Chicago headquarters, which will also reduce TransUnion’s emissions associated with purchased electricity ( Scope 2 emissions ).
  • Through a 12-year agreement beginning in April 2025, TransUnion will purchase energy and renewable energy certificates (RECs) generated by Swift Current Energy’s Double Black Diamond Solar Project in downstate Illinois.
  • “TransUnion is committed to continuing to assess, identify and, where feasible, implement options to integrate environmental sustainability into our global business, and procuring renewable energy is an important step toward realizing our enterprise climate strategy.”
    TransUnion plans to use the Constellation Offsite Renewables (CORe) product to facilitate its renewable energy transaction.
  • “TransUnion’s support of the Double Black Diamond new-build renewable asset shows their commitment to decarbonization,” said Jim McHugh, Chief Commercial Officer, Constellation.

Cities Initiative Commends U.S. EPA for Ensuring Great Lakes States Receive Appropriate Share of Federal Funding for Lead Service Line Replacement

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Martedì, Aprile 4, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative commends the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) for today's announcement that the 7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment incorporates updated data on lead service line burden, bringing more federal dollars to Great Lakes states.

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  • CHICAGO, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative commends the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) for today's announcement that the 7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment incorporates updated data on lead service line burden, bringing more federal dollars to Great Lakes states.
  • This policy change follows more than a year of advocacy by the Cities Initiative and the Mayors Commission on Water Equity and represents a key milestone in safeguarding the equitable distribution of federal funding for lead service line replacement.
  • By incorporating data on lead service line burden, this latest version will ensure that Great Lakes states – where the nation's remaining lead service lines are most heavily concentrated – receive significant increases in federal funding to replace lead service lines.
  • Per U.S. EPA's announcement, Great Lakes states will receive the following allotments for drinking-water infrastructure in FY23: