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Atmos Energy Hits Highest Customer Satisfaction Score Since 2018, as Energy Utilities See Gains, ACSI Data Show

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Following four years of flat performance, residential customer satisfaction with the energy utilities industry rises 4% to an ACSI score of 75 (out of 100), according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Energy Utilities Study 2023-2024 , as improvements across the customer experience outweigh concerns about rising utility rates.

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  • Following four years of flat performance, residential customer satisfaction with the energy utilities industry rises 4% to an ACSI score of 75 (out of 100), according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Energy Utilities Study 2023-2024 , as improvements across the customer experience outweigh concerns about rising utility rates.
  • “However, despite the current momentum, energy utilities will continue to face challenges beyond their control, like extreme weather events that cause longer power outages.
  • Municipal energy utilities move into second place after surging 6% to 75, just ahead of investor-owned utilities, which climb 3% to 74.
  • Five utilities share second place at 77: Berkshire Hathaway Energy (up 4%), Dominion Energy (up 5%), Duke Energy (up 5%), NextEra Energy (up 3%), and Southern Company (up 3%).

Energy Finders Selected to Present at Inaugural 3rd Coast Venture Summit in New Orleans

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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GERMANTOWN, Md., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Finders, Inc. (OTC PINK: EGYF) - ("Energy Finders, Inc" or the "Company") — Energy Finders Inc a US based company developing groundbreaking renewable technologies, (Stock Symbol: EGYF) selected to present at the inaugural 3rd Coast Venture Summit in New Orleans.

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  • GERMANTOWN, Md., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Finders, Inc. (OTC PINK: EGYF) - ("Energy Finders, Inc" or the "Company") — Energy Finders Inc a US based company developing groundbreaking renewable technologies, (Stock Symbol: EGYF) selected to present at the inaugural 3rd Coast Venture Summit in New Orleans.
  • Energy Finders is pleased to announce its selection to present at the inaugural 3rd Coast Venture Summit in New Orleans, taking place from March 13-15, 2024.
  • Chosen from a competitive selection pool, Energy Finders will be at the forefront of this premier event that unites Gulf South startup founders, nationwide investors, business leaders, and corporate partners.
  • The 3rd Coast Venture Summit is set against the backdrop of the vibrant Gulf South startup ecosystem, encompassing Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

ICF Awarded New $25 Million Contract by Entergy Arkansas

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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RESTON, Va., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, was recently awarded a new three-year, $25 million contract by Entergy Arkansas to implement the utility's energy efficiency and demand response program portfolios, as required by the Arkansas Public Service Commission. The contract was awarded in the fourth quarter of 2023. 

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  • RESTON, Va., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, was recently awarded a new three-year, $25 million contract by Entergy Arkansas to implement the utility's energy efficiency and demand response program portfolios, as required by the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
  • ICF will bring their industry-leading energy expertise, cloud technology and advanced analytics to deliver turnkey services for Entergy Arkansas' residential and commercial energy efficiency and weatherization programs.
  • In addition, ICF will continue leveraging their proprietary cloud-based utility technology platform to provide Entergy Arkansas with a streamlined customer experience and real-time data on savings achieved.
  • Services delivered will support Entergy Arkansas' home energy solutions, manufactured homes, multi-family homes, low-income, agricultural and smart direct load control programs.

UNCF’s 11th Annual New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball Huge Success

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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NEW ORLEANS, LA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a major event during its yearlong 80th anniversary celebration, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its 11th annual New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, LA, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a major event during its yearlong 80th anniversary celebration, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its 11th annual New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
  • In addition to the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, like past years, local sponsors contributed towards the success of this event.
  • “Events like the New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball help us do just that,” said Therese Badon, senior vice president, development and special events divisions, UNCF.
  • For more information on the New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball and future sponsorship opportunities, call 504.581.3794 or email [email protected] .

Trusaic Launches Customer Advisory Board

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workplace equity software provider Trusaic has launched its inaugural Customer Advisory Board (CAB), ensuring the voice of the customer continues to help guide the direction of the company's data-driven HR solutions and continuously enhance the customer experience. The collaborative CAB will offer fresh insights and input to influence product innovation across Trusaic's pay equity and opportunity equity technology offerings, discuss ways to improve customer service and support, and validate the company's strategic initiatives and key priorities.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workplace equity software provider Trusaic has launched its inaugural Customer Advisory Board (CAB), ensuring the voice of the customer continues to help guide the direction of the company's data-driven HR solutions and continuously enhance the customer experience.
  • The CAB is made up of leaders from organizations of varying sizes across a wide range of industries and includes both long-time users and new customers.
  • Manager, HR Business Systems & Analysis; Entergy
    Brittany Stewart, Senior People Operations Systems Manager; Omada Health
    Ben Carter, Senior Vice President, Org Success (HR Business Partners & OE) & Total Rewards; Workday
    "We couldn't be more excited and honored to welcome this impressive lineup of senior HR leaders to our inaugural customer advisory board and we are immensely appreciative of their participation," says Robert Sheen, CEO, Trusaic.
  • Participating in the customer advisory board will also allow us to share best practices with others facing similar challenges and learn from each other's experiences.

Boeing Names Independent Advisor to Lead Comprehensive Quality Review

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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as special advisor to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun.

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  • as special advisor to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun.
  • Admiral Donald and a team of outside experts will conduct a thorough assessment of Boeing's quality management system for commercial airplanes, including quality programs and practices in Boeing manufacturing facilities and its oversight of commercial supplier quality.
  • "I've asked him to provide an independent and comprehensive assessment with actionable recommendations for strengthening our oversight of quality in our own factories and throughout our extended commercial airplane production system.
  • He and his team will have any and all support he needs from me and from across The Boeing Company."

Pyte Introduces Marketing Advisory Board

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyte , a data collaboration solutions provider, today introduced the Pyte Marketing Advisory Board.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyte , a data collaboration solutions provider, today introduced the Pyte Marketing Advisory Board.
  • Composed of marketing and advertising leaders who have held leadership roles at Google, Facebook/Meta, and Nielsen, the Pyte Marketing Advisory Board will oversee the development and implementation of Pyte’s customer data collaboration solutions.
  • The Pyte Marketing Advisory Board will play an essential role in informing Pyte’s product development, as well as providing guidance to marketers across industries on how they can more effectively leverage data from external partners in their campaigns.”
    Members of the Pyte Marketing Advisory Board include:
    John Burbank, former president of corporate development and strategy at Nielsen, and former vice president of marketing at Cingular Wireless.
  • Pyte is announcing its Marketing Advisory Board during a time of significant growth for the company.

More than $5.6M in energy assistance provided to help Entergy customers in 2023

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer was the hottest ever recorded, and in response to the extreme heat, Entergy launched its "Beat the Heat" program – aimed at implementing a series of measures to help vulnerable customers stay cool and safe this summer. Through a $5.6 million donation provided by Entergy shareholders, the company partnered with local organizations across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas to support its low-income and senior customers through a number of programs, resources and bill payment assistance.

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  • The initiatives and resources provided by Entergy year to date totals more than $5.6 million to help customers stay cool this summer, including:
    More than $3.2 million was donated by Entergy shareholders, employees and customers to The Power to Care program , which provided bill assistance to nearly 16,000 older adults and customers with disabilities.
  • More than $1.2 million provided to 6,200 eligible Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans customers as $200 bill credits after a historic summer heat wave.
  • More than $120,000 in grants were awarded to help provide resources for vulnerable customers, including fans and weatherization events.
  • More than 3,000 electric fans were distributed to help customers beat high temperatures and save on electricity bills throughout the summer.

This Week in Finance News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the finance industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • That's compared to 39% of all homebuyers, which is up eight percentage points in the past two years.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
  • To be notified of releases relevant to their coverage area, journalists can set up a custom newsfeed with PR Newswire for Journalists .
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

Entergy announces new partnership to address the racial wealth gap, empower HBCU students for future success

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At a press conference today, Entergy launched a new initiative – The Power of Prosperity – a partnership with Single Stop and Stackwell to support Historically Black College and University, or HBCU, students to ensure their success and position them to build generational wealth. The Power of Prosperity initiative will be offered free of charge to 1,500 freshmen and first-year transfer students at Dillard University, Southern University at New Orleans and Xavier University of Louisiana through a $700,000 donation provided by Entergy shareholders to the university partners. The program is being launched as a one-year pilot for HBCUs in Orleans parish, with plans to expand to other HBCUs in Entergy's service territory in the future.

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  • "Entergy is committed to fostering the success of our region's HBCUs.
  • This partnership with Single Stop and Stackwell will help close the racial wealth gap by connecting scholars with the resources to succeed academically and begin building generational wealth.
  • The Power of Prosperity program will help remove barriers to students' academic success by providing students and their families with free access to financial support and resources through Single Stop.
  • The second component of The Power of Prosperity is designed to equip students with the knowledge and tools to begin building generational wealth.