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Duke Energy continues $400,000 monthlong focus on sustainability, environmental efforts in South Carolina by helping grow Energy Saving Trees Program

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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GREENVILLE, S.C., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the month of April, Duke Energy will highlight organizations in South Carolina that promote sustainability and environmental efforts across the state.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the month of April, Duke Energy will highlight organizations in South Carolina that promote sustainability and environmental efforts across the state.
  • This week, the company highlights TreesUpstate and the Energy Saving Trees Program.
  • "With the Duke Energy Foundation's continued support, we can share even more trees and this message with more residents."
  • Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy strategy to create a smarter energy future for its customers and communities.

Alliant Energy names new Executive Officers

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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MADISON, Wis., April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) names new executive officers to elevate customer experiences and advance the companys clean energy transition.

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  • MADISON, Wis., April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) names new executive officers to elevate customer experiences and advance the companys clean energy transition.
  • Our commitment to sustainability and advancing our leadership role in the clean energy transition is unwavering, said John Larsen, Chair, President and CEO of Alliant Energy.
  • Luhrs joins Alliant Energy after more than two decades with Duke Energy.
  • Alliant Energy is a component of the Nasdaq CRD Sustainability Index, Bloombergs 2022 Gender-Equality Index, and the S&P 500.

McKesson’s Board of Directors Elects W. Roy Dunbar as New Director

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) announced today that the McKesson board of directors has elected W. Roy Dunbar as director and member of the Audit and Governance Committees, effective April 1, 2022.

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  • McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) announced today that the McKesson board of directors has elected W. Roy Dunbar as director and member of the Audit and Governance Committees, effective April 1, 2022.
  • With the election of Dunbar, McKessons board of directors increases from 11 to 12 members, 11 of whom are independent.
  • Were pleased to welcome Roy to McKessons board of directors, said Donald Knauss, McKessons independent board chair.
  • In addition to McKesson, Dunbar currently serves on the boards of SiteOne Landscape Supply, Johnson Controls International and Duke Energy.

Duke Energy continues to support North Carolina small business revitalization with $500,000 in grants

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is continuing its investment in North Carolina's downtown communities by awarding $500,000 in grants to help strengthen small businesses.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is continuing its investment in North Carolina's downtown communities by awarding $500,000 in grants to help strengthen small businesses.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.
  • Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy strategy to create a smarter energy future for its customers and communities.

Duke Energy supports economic development in Indiana with nearly $120,000 in grants

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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PLAINFIELD, Ind., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is awarding nearly $120,000 in strategic grants to 26 economic development groups to spur new jobs and investment across Indiana.

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  • PLAINFIELD, Ind., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is awarding nearly $120,000 in strategic grants to 26 economic development groups to spur new jobs and investment across Indiana.
  • "Duke Energy is working hand in hand with our local and regional economic development partners to accelerate growth and job creation in the communities we serve," said Erin Schneider, director of economic development for Duke Energy Indiana.
  • The funding is through Duke Energy's Partnership Program, which supports organizations that increase awareness of a community or region's economic development strategies and product availability.
  • Since the program was established in 2017, Duke Energy has contributed nearly $600,000 in grant funding to organizations that are helping create vibrant economies in Indiana.

Vicky A. Bailey Elected to Occidental Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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HOUSTON, March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced today that Vicky A. Bailey, President of Anderson Stratton International, LLC (ASI) and a former equity partner of BHMM Energy Services, LLC, has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective March 22, 2022.

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  • HOUSTON, March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced today that Vicky A. Bailey, President of Anderson Stratton International, LLC (ASI) and a former equity partner of BHMM Energy Services, LLC, has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective March 22, 2022.
  • Ms. Bailey also served as Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy for Domestic Policy and International Affairs, from 2001 to 2004.
  • Regarding her appointment to the Board, Ms. Bailey stated, "This is a pivotal time to join Occidental as the company advances its Pathway to Net Zero.
  • Ms. Bailey is currently a board member with Cheniere Energy, Equitrans Midstream Corporation, PNM Resources, and previously with EQT Corporation.

Itron and Duke Energy Florida Collaborate to Deliver Managed EV Charging Program

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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The DER Optimizer solution is a suite of modules that enables utilities to monitor residential electric vehicle (EV) charging and manage holistic residential EV charging programs at scale.

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  • The DER Optimizer solution is a suite of modules that enables utilities to monitor residential electric vehicle (EV) charging and manage holistic residential EV charging programs at scale.
  • Duke Energy Florida will use its existing instance of IntelliSOURCE EnterpriseTM to deploy the new DER Optimization modules and run a new managed EV charging program.
  • During that time, Duke Energy Florida will use Itrons DER Optimizer to collect permissible EV charging session data in near-real time and gain insights into residential EV charging behavior.
  • As the first utility to deploy Itrons DER Optimizer solution, Duke Energy is leading the way to better manage EV charging for residential consumers in Florida.

Duke Energy commits more than $400,000 in monthlong focus to support sustainability and environmental efforts in South Carolina

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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GREENVILLE, S.C., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is kicking off a monthlong initiative to support organizations in South Carolina that promote sustainability and environmental efforts across the state.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is kicking off a monthlong initiative to support organizations in South Carolina that promote sustainability and environmental efforts across the state.
  • "We think it's important to work alongside our community partners to ensure all of the beautiful places in South Carolina can be enjoyed for years to come," said Mike Callahan, Duke Energy South Carolina state president.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy strategy to create a smarter energy future for its customers and communities.

MEA Announces Eric Kozak as Chair of the 2022 MEA Board of Directors

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MEA Energy Association (MEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erik Kozak as chair of the board and welcomes the full slate of officers and directors for the 2022 MEA Board of Directors.

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  • BLOOMINGTON, Minn., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MEA Energy Association (MEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erik Kozak as chair of the board and welcomes the full slate of officers and directors for the 2022 MEA Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome the 2022 Board of Directors," said Patrick Van Beek, president of MEA.
  • "I'm extremely proud and humbled to serve as the new chair of the MEA Board of Directors.
  • MEA is proud to share the 2022 board of directors:
    Executive Committee Delegate Jamie Kiely, senior director distribution operations of Evergy (Mo.)

Energy Industry Second Chance Pilot Program offers unique opportunity after prison while building workforce of tomorrow

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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These services include transportation, meals, transitional housing and required work clothing, as well as classes on soft skills and financial literacy.

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  • These services include transportation, meals, transitional housing and required work clothing, as well as classes on soft skills and financial literacy.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.
  • The company is a top U.S. renewable energy provider, on track to own or purchase 16,000 megawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2025.