Energy efficiency

Kimco Realty® Publishes Third Green Bond Report

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Of the $493.7 million in net proceeds from the green bond issuance, $373.8 million, or over 75 percent, has been allocated to finance Eligible Green Projects, as defined by Kimco’s Green Bond Framework.

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  • Of the $493.7 million in net proceeds from the green bond issuance, $373.8 million, or over 75 percent, has been allocated to finance Eligible Green Projects, as defined by Kimco’s Green Bond Framework.
  • Per Kimco’s Green Bond Framework, Eligible Green Projects include Renewable Energy projects, defined as the development, construction, installation, operation, maintenance and/or acquisition of renewable energy projects including solar, wind and energy storage.
  • Kimco used green bond proceeds for the acquisition of a 988.8 kW Solar Renewable Energy Project at Carmans Plaza in Massapequa, New York.
  • Green bond proceeds were also allocated towards the acquisition of 12 ENERGY STAR Certified tenant spaces.

The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Announce Inaugural Cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After five successful years of operating the Executive Leadership Academy regionally, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) officially launched the National Executive Leadership Academy on Monday, August 14th.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After five successful years of operating the Executive Leadership Academy regionally, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) officially launched the National Executive Leadership Academy on Monday, August 14th.
  • TALI's National Executive Leadership Academy, delivered in partnership with Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business, will be offered in a hybrid format to accommodate participants from different cities and regions.
  • "As we expand, TALI remains committed to positioning Black professionals for executive advancement," said Evan Frazier, President and CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute.
  • "I am excited and encouraged that the National Executive Leadership Academy will allow us to broaden our reach and impact.

Sunrun Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Customers grew 20% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022.

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  • Customers grew 20% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022.
  • Total revenue was $590.2 million in the second quarter of 2023, up $5.6 million, or 1%, from the second quarter of 2022.
  • Net income attributable to common stockholders was $55.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2023.
  • Sunrun is hosting a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its second quarter 2023 results and business outlook at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today, August 2, 2023.

Sunrun and PG&E Expand Collaboration on Distributed Power Plant to Share Critical Solar Energy with California’s Grid

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrun customers in California have begun to share the excess solar energy they are generating on their rooftops with their neighbors - increasing grid resiliency during critical months of peak energy consumption.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO and OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrun customers in California have begun to share the excess solar energy they are generating on their rooftops with their neighbors - increasing grid resiliency during critical months of peak energy consumption.
  • Due to very strong interest, the program quickly expanded to 8,500 customers and 34 megawatts, respectively.
  • California is among the top five states with the most hours of power disruption, making this program vital to overall grid health.
  • “As we make significant progress in fortifying the grid and fostering partnerships with energy providers like PG&E, home storage networked into distributed power plants emerge as invaluable assets,” said Mary Powell, CEO of Sunrun.

Rare Element Resources Announces Receipt of NRC Source Material License for Planned Rare Earth Processing and Separation Demonstration Plant

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Rare Element Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “RER”) (OTCQB: REEMF) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) has completed its review and issued the Company a Source Material License.

Key Points: 
  • Rare Element Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “RER”) (OTCQB: REEMF) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) has completed its review and issued the Company a Source Material License.
  • This license is necessary to allow the processing of previously stockpiled material from the Bear Lodge Project at the Company’s planned processing and separation demonstration plant (“Demonstration Plant”) to be built in Upton, Wyoming.
  • Rare earth elements are essential to defense systems and green energy technologies, including electric vehicles and direct-drive wind turbines.
  • Rare Element Resources Ltd. is a publicly traded, strategic materials company focused on delivering rare earth products for technology, energy, and defense applications by advancing the Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project in northeast Wyoming.

U.S. Department of Energy Selects J.D. Power Electric Vehicle Index to Support EV Infrastructure Growth Initiatives

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Power EV IndexSM, an analytics tool to track the growing electric vehicle (EV) market in the United States, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to help establish benchmarks and monitor ongoing development of EV infrastructure nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Power EV IndexSM, an analytics tool to track the growing electric vehicle (EV) market in the United States, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to help establish benchmarks and monitor ongoing development of EV infrastructure nationwide.
  • Power EV Index will provide vital information on regional trends in infrastructure growth and potential barriers to widespread consumer adoption.
  • Updated monthly, the EV Index has consistently found that lack of public charging infrastructure has been the top consumer barrier to EV adoption.
  • Additionally, the EV Index illustrates widespread variation in availability and accessibility of charging infrastructure in different parts of the country.

ARÇELIK SEEKS TO INSPIRE SUSTAINABLE LIVES IN EVERY HOME, PUBLISHES ITS 15TH SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

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Friday, July 14, 2023

Highlighting its continued commitment to sustainability, the report reinforces the importance Arçelik lends to sustainability across its business whilst also focusing on how to inspire a sustainable life in every home.

Key Points: 
  • Highlighting its continued commitment to sustainability, the report reinforces the importance Arçelik lends to sustainability across its business whilst also focusing on how to inspire a sustainable life in every home.
  • The contents of Arçelik's 15th Sustainability Report emphasises a focus on reducing carbon emissions and making efficiency improvements in the supply chain as is identified as high priority in the report.
  • In launching its 2022 Sustainability Report, Arçelik also aims to inspire sustainable lives in every home.
  • The company's 2022 Sustainability Report, along with its executive summary highlighting numerous recognitions in the field of sustainability, can be accessed here .

ARÇELIK SEEKS TO INSPIRE SUSTAINABLE LIVES IN EVERY HOME, PUBLISHES ITS 15TH SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 14, 2023

Highlighting its continued commitment to sustainability, the report reinforces the importance Arçelik lends to sustainability across its business whilst also focusing on how to inspire a sustainable life in every home.

Key Points: 
  • Highlighting its continued commitment to sustainability, the report reinforces the importance Arçelik lends to sustainability across its business whilst also focusing on how to inspire a sustainable life in every home.
  • The contents of Arçelik's 15th Sustainability Report emphasises a focus on reducing carbon emissions and making efficiency improvements in the supply chain as is identified as high priority in the report.
  • In launching its 2022 Sustainability Report, Arçelik also aims to inspire sustainable lives in every home.
  • The company's 2022 Sustainability Report, along with its executive summary highlighting numerous recognitions in the field of sustainability, can be accessed here .

Global Module Level Power Electronics (MLPE) Markets 2023-2028 with Solar Edge Technologies, Enphase energy, Tigo, APSystems, Generac and Huawei Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 3, 2023

The Global Module Level Power Electronics Market is expected to generate USD 5495.65 Million by the end of 2028, up from USD 2320.01 Million in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Module Level Power Electronics Market is expected to generate USD 5495.65 Million by the end of 2028, up from USD 2320.01 Million in 2022.
  • The Global Module Level Power Electronics Market is highly competitive, with the Leading 5 companies holding approximately 90% share in the market.
  • This study also provides a competitive landscape of the industry and profiles leading players in the Global Module Level Power Electronics Market including Solar Edge Technologies, Enphase energy, Tigo, APSystems, Generac and Huawei.
  • The report analyses the Module Level Power Electronics Market by data rate (less than 10G, 40G-100G, more than 100G).

The RCI 2022-2023 Awards Ceremony for Sunset World Group Resorts was Held Recently

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

CANCUN, Mexico, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The RCI awards ceremony was held on June 28 with great success, during which the prestigious Gold Crown 2022-2023 award was given to the four Sunset World Group resorts, a recognition that is granted to resorts that offer superior quality and exceptional service as rated by RCI members who have stayed at them. The evaluations consist of qualifying five hospitality criteria: cleanliness, maintenance, facilities, amenities and services.

Key Points: 
  • The RCI awards ceremony was held on June 28 with great success, during which the prestigious Gold Crown 2022-2023 award was given to the four Sunset World Group resorts
    CANCUN, Mexico, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The RCI awards ceremony was held on June 28 with great success, during which the prestigious Gold Crown 2022-2023 award was given to the four Sunset World Group resorts, a recognition that is granted to resorts that offer superior quality and exceptional service as rated by RCI members who have stayed at them.
  • In addition, RCI awarded three Top Producer plaques to Sunset World Group for its outstanding sales performance.
  • This year, Orlando Arroyo, CEO and President of the group, was in charge of receiving the President's Award, which recognizes the best performing RCI affiliated resorts around the world.
  • "For me it is an honor to witness the delivery of the RCI awards to our hotels every year since their respective openings," said Orlando Arroyo, President and CEO of Sunset World Group.