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California Water Service Group Announces Election of Charles R. Patton to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) today announced the election of Charles R. Patton, 64, to the Group’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) today announced the election of Charles R. Patton, 64, to the Group’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023.
  • Prior to his retirement in July 2022, Patton served as Executive Vice President, External Affairs, at American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), which serves nearly 5.5 million customers across 11 states.
  • In this capacity, he was responsible for customer service, regulatory affairs, communications, and federal public policy.
  • “Charles will provide valuable insight to Group as we continue to strive for excellence in customer service, innovation in regulatory affairs, and mitigation of risks to the sustainability of our business,” he said.

Louisiana Public Service Commission Approves SWEPCO Renewable Projects

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

"We appreciate our regulatory commissioners allowing us to bring more low-cost, renewable energy to Louisiana customers."

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  • "We appreciate our regulatory commissioners allowing us to bring more low-cost, renewable energy to Louisiana customers."
  • One solar and two wind projects are to be constructed by Invenergy and acquired by SWEPCO.
  • Three wind farms in north-central Oklahoma already deliver renewable energy to SWEPCO's Louisiana and Arkansas customers.
  • Today's action by the LPSC, in conjunction with the Arkansas Public Service Commission's June 1 approval, allows SWEPCO to move forward with plans to acquire up to 999 MW of renewable generation resources.

Lucy Rutishauser Named as One of 50 Women to Watch for Boards

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Lucy Rutishauser, Sinclair’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named as one of “50 Women to Watch for Boards” by the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization 50/50 Women on Boards, which seeks to empower female executives seeking to pursue a corporate board seat.

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  • Lucy Rutishauser, Sinclair’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named as one of “50 Women to Watch for Boards” by the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization 50/50 Women on Boards, which seeks to empower female executives seeking to pursue a corporate board seat.
  • “This is an incredible honor to be selected as one of ‘50 Women to Watch’ for board opportunities,” expressed Ms. Rutishauser.
  • The inaugural 50 Women to Watch for Boards finalists were carefully selected by 50/50 Women on Boards based on rigorous criteria, including primary expertise, suitability for board committee service, resume, short essay answers, and video submissions.
  • For the full list of 50 Women to Watch for Boards, visit: https://5050wob.com/finalists-overview/

EDP Renewables Honors Indiana Leaders and Community Partners, Donates $100K at Global Wind Day Event

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Global Wind Day is an annual international celebration of wind energy’s role in the world economy.

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  • Global Wind Day is an annual international celebration of wind energy’s role in the world economy.
  • “EDP Renewables has been a great community partner for over a decade," said David Lenkensdofer, Randolph County Councilor and former County Commissioner.
  • “Our community neighbors in Indiana are indispensable to us,” said Julia McPherson, Community Relations Manager at EDP Renewables North America.
  • “On Global Wind Day, we honor their impact in creating a more sustainable, climate-positive economy for their communities and the world.

MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. ANNOUNCES RYAN MILLS AS HEAD OF INVESTOR RELATIONS

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Friday, June 16, 2023

MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C., June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE: MSM), "MSC," "MSC Industrial" or the "Company," a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services, today announced that Ryan Mills will join the Company as Head of Investor Relations effective June 19, 2023.

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C., June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE: MSM), "MSC," "MSC Industrial" or the "Company," a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services, today announced that Ryan Mills will join the Company as Head of Investor Relations effective June 19, 2023.
  • Mr. Mills will report to Kristen Actis-Grande, Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Mills brings 10 years of financial and industry experience through various investor relations roles at Kennametal and American Electric Power, as well as at KeyBanc Capital Markets where he supported coverage of the industrial distribution industry.
  • MSC has a long history of delivering value for shareholders and we are fortunate to have a professional of Ryan's caliber leading our investor relations efforts going forward."

Ohio Laborers Plan a Mobile, All-Women Solar Class

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Friday, June 16, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Laborers' Union is holding an all-women solar class to promote women in construction and showcase the Laborers' activation of their mobile solar training class. The solar training class will prepare participants to enter into the solar industry and sustain long-term careers as solar panel installers on the multitude of upcoming large scale solar projects gearing up across Ohio.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Laborers' Union is holding an all-women solar class to promote women in construction and showcase the Laborers' activation of their mobile solar training class.
  • The solar training class will prepare participants to enter into the solar industry and sustain long-term careers as solar panel installers on the multitude of upcoming large scale solar projects gearing up across Ohio.
  • Solar Class Event Details: June 21st at 7:00 AM at Laborers' Local 423, 2625 Winchester Pike Columbus, OH 43232.
  • The Ohio Laborers' mobile solar class was created to reach the various Ohio counties with upcoming solar projects and train and prepare their local workers for the opportunities presented by major renewable energy projects.

Gov. Holcomb announces largest EV investment in state history attracting a more than $3B battery plant

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The new battery cell plant, a joint venture between Michigan-based General Motors and Korea-based Samsung SDI, is scheduled to begin operations in 2026.

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  • The new battery cell plant, a joint venture between Michigan-based General Motors and Korea-based Samsung SDI, is scheduled to begin operations in 2026.
  • For decades, Hoosier communities like Marion, Bedford and Fort Wayne have been part of the production of countless firsts for family vehicles.
  • GM plans to install more than 1 million units of annual EV capacity in North America in 2025 and accelerate from there.
  • GM has a considerable presence in Indiana with five facilities across the state that employ more than 5,700 Hoosiers.

Alliant Energy Names Raja Sundararajan Executive Vice President – Strategy and Customer Solutions

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Lisa Barton, Alliant Energy President and Chief Operations Officer, announced that Raja Sundararajan has been named Executive Vice President of Strategy and Customer Solutions of Alliant Energy effective June 12, 2023.

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  • Lisa Barton, Alliant Energy President and Chief Operations Officer, announced that Raja Sundararajan has been named Executive Vice President of Strategy and Customer Solutions of Alliant Energy effective June 12, 2023.
  • Sundararajan said, “Alliant Energy is an industry leader in energy transition with a focus on serving customers and building stronger communities.
  • Over his near 20-year history with American Electric Power, Sundararajan held roles in Corporate Finance, Investor Relations and Market Risk before ascending to executive roles as Vice President of Transmission Strategy, as well as Vice President of Regulatory Services.
  • Most recently, he held the role of Executive Vice President of External Affairs at American Electric Power.

PAUL WERTH ASSOCIATES MARKS 60 YEARS IN BUSINESS

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic communications firm Paul Werth Associates, born in a former candy store on Olentangy Road in 1963, is marking its 60th anniversary this year as one of the few remaining Columbus firms from that time and the only one still operating under the same ownership.

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  • Located on Capitol Square, Werth has distinguished itself as a sought-after strategist and connector for some of the region's most influential leaders, and as a change-maker on community issues.
  • "For the first half of the 20th century, PR was seen primarily as gaining publicity through the news media," she said.
  • "Over the years, we've added more robust research, digital, design and public affairs capabilities," said Julie Granillo, Paul Werth's granddaughter and recently named president of the firm.
  • Since the 1970s, Werth has won 10 Silver Anvils, the highest award bestowed by PRSA for work on behalf of clients.

ENEL SELECTS OKLAHOMA AS SITE FOR PLANNED SOLAR PV CELL & PANEL MANUFACTURING FACILITY

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Enel North America plans to locate one of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) cell and panel manufacturing facilities in the US in Inola, Oklahoma, about 25 miles east of Tulsa.

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  • Enel North America plans to locate one of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) cell and panel manufacturing facilities in the US in Inola, Oklahoma, about 25 miles east of Tulsa.
  • Construction of the facility is planned to begin in the fall of 2023 with the first panel produced and available to the market by the end of 2024.
  • BOSTON, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enel North America , through its affiliate 3Sun USA, LLC , today announced that it has selected Inola, Oklahoma as the location where it plans to site its industrial-scale manufacturing facility for innovative, sustainable and American-made photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules.
  • – Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill
    "Tulsa Ports is proud to welcome Enel's 3Sun solar panel manufacturing facility to the Tulsa Port of Inola.