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Jornlin Joins White House National Economic Council Event to Catalyze Strategic Sector Investment and Economic Development in Underserved Communities.

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Lunedì, Aprile 22, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, April 22, Optimize Renewables CEO Len Jornlin will present at a White House Event on "Catalyzing Strategic Sector Investment & High-Road Practices." This convening, part of a series of discussions on aligning private sector resources with investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing will be hosted by The White House National Economic Council, in partnership with Heartland Capital Strategies. The objective of these discussions is to accelerate the energy transition and promote economic development in communities too often left behind.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, April 22, Optimize Renewables CEO Len Jornlin will present at a White House Event on "Catalyzing Strategic Sector Investment & High-Road Practices."
  • The objective of these discussions is to accelerate the energy transition and promote economic development in communities too often left behind.
  • The event will feature opening remarks from Dr. Lael Brainard , Director of the National Economic Council .
  • "We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to participate with Heartland Capital Strategies in this White House National Economic Council convening," Jornlin said.

Lithium Americas Provides a Thacker Pass Construction Plan Update

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Giovedì, Marzo 14, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) provides a construction plan update for its Thacker Pass lithium project located in Humboldt County, Nevada (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) provides a construction plan update for its Thacker Pass lithium project located in Humboldt County, Nevada (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”).
  • The Company and its engineering, procurement and construction management (“EPCM”) contractor, Bechtel, entered into a National Construction Agreement (Project Labor Agreement) (“PLA”) with North America’s Building Trades Unions (“NABTU”) for construction of Thacker Pass.
  • “Our team has been focused on refining the development plan and de-risking construction execution of Phase 1 for Thacker Pass,” said Jonathan Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Americas.
  • Lithium Americas and Bechtel entered into a PLA with NABTU for construction of Thacker Pass.

Lithium Americas Receives Conditional Commitment for $2.26 Billion ATVM Loan from the U.S. DOE for Construction of Thacker Pass

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Giovedì, Marzo 14, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) has received a conditional commitment (the “Conditional Commitment”) from the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) for a $2.26 billion loan under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (“ATVM”) Loan Program (the “Loan”) for financing the construction of the processing facilities at Thacker Pass, located in Humboldt County, Nevada (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”).

Key Points: 
  • The Loan is intended to help finance the construction of Thacker Pass, targeted to produce an initial 40,000 tonnes per year (“tpa”) of battery grade lithium carbonate (“Phase 1”).
  • Lithium Americas and its engineering, procurement and construction management (“EPCM”) contractor, Bechtel, entered into a National Construction Agreement (Project Labor Agreement) (“PLA”) with North America’s Building Trades Unions (“NABTU”) for construction of Thacker Pass.
  • Lithium Americas is committed to sustainably developing Thacker Pass, including working closely with local communities and designing the operation to reduce any potential environmental impacts.
  • Lithium Americas is currently focused on advancing detailed engineering, procurement and execution planning for the construction of Thacker Pass.

Iron Workers Union Celebrates Record-Breaking Attendance of Women at Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference

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Giovedì, Dicembre 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iron Workers Union is proud to announce that over 300 Ironworker women from across North America attended the annual North America Building Trades Union (NABTU) Tradeswomen Build Nations conference this year, a record-breaking number highlighting the increasing presence of women in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iron Workers Union is proud to announce that over 300 Ironworker women from across North America attended the annual North America Building Trades Union (NABTU) Tradeswomen Build Nations conference this year, a record-breaking number highlighting the increasing presence of women in the industry.
  • "We are extremely proud and inspired by the strength and resilience of our Ironworker women," said Vicki O'Leary, Iron Worker Director of Diversity and Chair of NABTU Tradeswomen Committee.
  • The Iron Workers Union is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within its ranks and the industry as a whole.
  • The Iron Workers Union looks forward to continuing its work in creating more opportunities for women in the industry and celebrating their achievements at future Tradeswomen Build Nations conferences.

Bechtel: Commercial Operations at Vogtle Unit 3 is an Important Milestone for US Nuclear Industry

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Lunedì, Luglio 31, 2023
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WAYNESBORO, Ga., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel, the engineering, procurement, and construction company brought in to complete construction on new Units 3 and 4 at the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia, today issued the following statement from Brendan Bechtel, Bechtel Chairman and CEO, marking the start of commercial operations for Unit 3:

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  • "Today's start of commercial operations for Vogtle Unit 3 gives the Southeast a major new source of clean, reliable, carbon-free baseload energy.
  • And, as the first new nuclear unit built in the U.S. in more than 30 years, it helps put America back on the map as a leader in the global nuclear industry.
  • Vogtle Unit 3 comes online at a pivotal time when energy security concerns and the need to cut carbon emissions are driving growth in the world's nuclear fleet.
  • And thank you to Georgia Power and Southern Nuclear for the opportunity to bring this project over the finish line.

Bechtel: Commercial Operations at Vogtle Unit 3 is an Important Milestone for US Nuclear Industry

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Lunedì, Luglio 31, 2023
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WAYNESBORO, Ga., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel, the engineering, procurement, and construction company brought in to complete construction on new Units 3 and 4 at the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia, today issued the following statement from Brendan Bechtel, Bechtel Chairman and CEO, marking the start of commercial operations for Unit 3:

Key Points: 
  • "Today's start of commercial operations for Vogtle Unit 3 gives the Southeast a major new source of clean, reliable, carbon-free baseload energy.
  • And, as the first new nuclear unit built in the U.S. in more than 30 years, it helps put America back on the map as a leader in the global nuclear industry.
  • Vogtle Unit 3 comes online at a pivotal time when energy security concerns and the need to cut carbon emissions are driving growth in the world's nuclear fleet.
  • And thank you to Georgia Power and Southern Nuclear for the opportunity to bring this project over the finish line.

Constellation Partners with HIRE360 to Increase Diversity in Local Trades Through Workforce Development

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Giovedì, Luglio 27, 2023
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The partnership, an expansion of Constellation’s $1 million Powering Change workforce development initiative, will help HIRE360 launch a program to train people in historically underserved communities for family-sustaining union jobs in the building trades.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership, an expansion of Constellation’s $1 million Powering Change workforce development initiative, will help HIRE360 launch a program to train people in historically underserved communities for family-sustaining union jobs in the building trades.
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    HIRE360 provides training programs, connects workers with mentors and offers direct support to help build stronger families and communities.
  • Constellation’s support will help HIRE360 launch a new program this fall, designed to foster economic equity by introducing Chicago area students to different trades and skills, and providing access to good-paying, long-term careers.
  • “We are excited to partner with Constellation to increase opportunities in construction and the trades to those populations who are currently underrepresented,” said Jay Rowell, Executive Director, HIRE360.

As Summer Heats up, Constellation’s Nuclear Fleet Ready to Meet Power Needs of 15 Million Homes

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Mercoledì, Luglio 12, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230712403553/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230712403553/en/
    More than 15,000 workers took part in important technology upgrades and equipment maintenance during refueling outages at Constellation nuclear plants this spring.
  • In 2022, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides a base level of support for nuclear energy nationwide.
  • Both pieces of legislation are enabling the continued investment in and operation of Constellation’s nuclear fleet.
  • With annual output that is nearly 90% carbon-free, our hydro, wind and solar facilities paired with the nation’s largest nuclear fleet have the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 15 million homes, providing around 10% of the nation’s clean energy.

Constellation, Union Partners Sign Pledge to Increase Diversity Among Historically Underrepresented Groups

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Lunedì, Febbraio 6, 2023
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Constellation and its union partners have signed a historic pledge to increase diversity in the building trades among populations that have not historically worked in the energy industry.

Key Points: 
  • Constellation and its union partners have signed a historic pledge to increase diversity in the building trades among populations that have not historically worked in the energy industry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230206005174/en/
    Constellation CEO Joe Dominguez (left) and NABTU President Sean McGarvey pledged to increase diversity in the building trades among populations that have not historically worked in the energy industry.
  • The pledge, signed by Constellation and North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) leaders last week, applies to all Constellation building trades projects and seeks to increase access, equity and advancement opportunities for underrepresented groups, such as women and communities of color.
  • The pledge also sets standards to eliminate bias and create a culture of belonging in all aspects of recruitment, hiring, training, and retention practices.