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Iconic Air Launches CarbonOne To Solve The Complex Challenge of Carbon Management in the Energy Sector

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic Air, a pioneer in carbon management software for the energy sector, launches CarbonOne™, a unified platform for oil & gas enterprise carbon data management and reporting.

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  • MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic Air, a pioneer in carbon management software for the energy sector, launches CarbonOne™, a unified platform for oil & gas enterprise carbon data management and reporting.
  • The fast evolving regulatory landscape has left many companies ill-prepared to efficiently manage their carbon risk and GHG reporting obligations.
  • Inventory Management: Effective carbon management requires robust carbon inventories be built on regularly updated data systems that accurately reflect operations.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce CarbonOne, which addresses the critical challenge of carbon data management for the energy industry today.

S&P Global Mobility Survey Finds EV Affordability tops Charging and Range Concerns in Slowing EV Demand

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Although range anxiety and the charging network remain reasons to hesitate, a recent global survey of consumers showed that potential EV buyers are most concerned about the impact to their wallet. What's more, this is not just a US-market phenomenon. It's affecting consumers worldwide – even in regions where EVs have made significant market inroads. 

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  • That said, improved electric vehicle range, and the increased number of model choices, have moved down consumers' list of reasons to avoid purchasing an EV.
  • Just 58% of 2019 S&P Global Mobility survey respondents were open to purchasing an EV, as luxury-priced models dominated the early EV market.
  • Buyer willingness soared, with 86% of global respondents being open to acquire an EV.
  • Charging concerns are second only to vehicle cost among reasons cited for those respondents against buying an EV.

Guidehouse's Nicole Gibson and Carly Mitchell Named "2023 Women Leaders in Consulting" by Consulting Magazine

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Gibson was named one of ALM's 2023 Women Leaders in the category of Mentor of the Year.

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  • Gibson was named one of ALM's 2023 Women Leaders in the category of Mentor of the Year.
  • Mitchell was named one of ALM's 2023 Women Leaders in the category of ESG Champion.
  • Gibson and Mitchell were celebrated at Consulting Magazine's 2023 Women Leaders in Consulting awards dinner in New York on Thursday, Nov. 2.
  • Gibson, Mitchell and the other 2023 Women Leaders in Consulting honorees are featured on the Consulting Magazine website.

NFF CEO Aisha Benson Reelected to Opportunity Finance Network’s Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

But they faced so many barriers to doing so,” said Benson.

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  • But they faced so many barriers to doing so,” said Benson.
  • Since 2019, Benson has served on OFN’s Board of Directors, leveraging her extensive networks in business, government, and the CDFI sector.
  • “I’m thrilled that Aisha was re-elected to OFN’s board of directors,” said Donna Gambrell, CEO of Appalachian Community Capital and Chair of OFN’s Board of Directors.
  • “OFN channels resources into our sector at a scale that none of us could achieve on our own,” said Benson.

Piedmont Lithium Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

For financial statement purposes, Piedmont reports income (loss) from its 25% ownership in Sayona Quebec, which includes NAL, on a one-quarter lag.

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  • For financial statement purposes, Piedmont reports income (loss) from its 25% ownership in Sayona Quebec, which includes NAL, on a one-quarter lag.
  • Piedmont would continue to maintain a 50% life-of-mine offtake right to future lithium concentrate production from Atlantic Lithium Ghana under these agreements.
  • In Q4’23, Piedmont paid $1.5 million to acquire a 19.9% equity interest in Vinland Lithium, which owns the Killick Lithium Project in southern Newfoundland, Canada.
  • Piedmont has the right to earn up to a 62.5% equity interest through staged investments in Killick Lithium.

Assent Expands C-Suite Expertise with New Leadership to Fuel Global Expansion of Supply Chain Sustainability Platform

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Assent Inc. (Assent), a leading solution provider in supply chain sustainability management, is fueling its rapid growth plans with the addition of Andrew Holyome as chief information officer and Tanya Weston as general counsel.

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  • Assent Inc. (Assent), a leading solution provider in supply chain sustainability management, is fueling its rapid growth plans with the addition of Andrew Holyome as chief information officer and Tanya Weston as general counsel.
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    Assent Inc. (Assent), a leading solution provider in supply chain sustainability management, is fueling its rapid growth plans with the addition of Andrew Holyome as chief information officer and Tanya Weston as general counsel.
  • Before joining Assent in 2021, Andrew held pivotal technology and program leadership roles at Payments Canada, IBM, MD Financial Management, and Pythian.
  • “Assent works hand-in-hand with manufacturers on their journey to enhance supply chain sustainability programs, and we are proud to have the expertise in place to continue to strengthen our market leadership.”

Growth Opps Leads Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition in Seeking $250 Million EPA Grant for Equitable Solar Expansion

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CLEVELAND, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition, led by Growth Opportunity Partners (Growth Opps), applied for $250 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Solar for All program.

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  • CLEVELAND, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition, led by Growth Opportunity Partners (Growth Opps), applied for $250 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Solar for All program.
  • Solar Coalition led by Growth Opps seeks $250M EPA grant to expand solar access for 27,000 households in 8 states.
  • "With support from the EPA, we can significantly advance our mission of catalyzing an equitable transition to clean power across America's industrial heartland."
  • The Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition is composed of 31 municipalities spanning Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Energy Capital Partners' Harvestone Low Carbon Partners Commences CO2 Injection at Carbon Capture Facility

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Monday, November 6, 2023

UNDERWOOD, N.D., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvestone Low Carbon Partners ("HLCP"), a portfolio company of Energy Capital Partners ("ECP"), announced it has commenced carbon dioxide (CO2) injection as a part of its Blue Flint Ethanol carbon capture and storage (CCS) project facility near Underwood, North Dakota.

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  • UNDERWOOD, N.D., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvestone Low Carbon Partners ("HLCP"), a portfolio company of Energy Capital Partners ("ECP"), announced it has commenced carbon dioxide (CO2) injection as a part of its Blue Flint Ethanol carbon capture and storage (CCS) project facility near Underwood, North Dakota.
  • The Blue Flint facility began active CO2 injection in October 2023 after receiving final approval from the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources.
  • Blue Flint is the first facility in the United States to begin actively capturing and injecting CO2 after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
  • The Blue Flint Ethanol plant produces more than 200,000 metric tonnes per year of CO2, as a byproduct of the fermentation process.

Artesian Resources Corporation Reports Third Quarter and Year-To-Date 2023 Results

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Monday, November 6, 2023

NEWARK, Del., Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA), a leading provider of water and wastewater services, and related services, on the Delmarva Peninsula, today announced third quarter and year-to-date results for 2023.

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  • NEWARK, Del., Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA), a leading provider of water and wastewater services, and related services, on the Delmarva Peninsula, today announced third quarter and year-to-date results for 2023.
  • Revenues totaled $26.6 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 respectively.
  • Non-utility operating expenses decreased $0.5 million, or 28.5%, primarily due to a decrease in costs associated with a wastewater infrastructure design and construction contract.
  • Revenues totaled $74.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, $0.5 million, or 0.7%, more than revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Mullen Receives EPA Certificate of Conformity for Class 1 EV Cargo Vans, Effective Nov. 2, 2023

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Both Mullen’s commercial Class 1 and Class 3 EV vehicles have now received EPA certification which is a key milestone for selling vehicles in the U.S. Mullen’s Class 3 EV cab chassis truck received EPA certification on Sept. 22, 2023.

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  • Both Mullen’s commercial Class 1 and Class 3 EV vehicles have now received EPA certification which is a key milestone for selling vehicles in the U.S. Mullen’s Class 3 EV cab chassis truck received EPA certification on Sept. 22, 2023.
  • Class 3 vehicle production began in August 2023 with the first vehicles rolling off the assembly line on Aug. 21, 2023, and Class 1 vehicle production began on Nov. 2, 2023.
  • The Mullen Class 1 EV cargo van has completed all mandatory testing requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“FMVSS”) and compliance.
  • Mullen previously announced on Dec 14, 2022, a $200 million vehicle purchase order with Randy Marion Automotive for 6,000 all-electric Class 1 EV cargo vans.