Energy in the United States

Spire to Host Earnings Conference Call on August 5

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Friday, June 18, 2021

A replay of the call will be available from 12 p.m. CT (1 p.m.

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  • A replay of the call will be available from 12 p.m. CT (1 p.m.
  • ET) on August 6 until September 7, 2021, by dialing 877-344-7529 (U.S.), 855-669-9658 (Canada) or 412-317-0088 (international).
  • At Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) we believe energy exists to help make people's lives better.
  • Our natural gas-related businesses include Spire Marketing, Spire STL Pipeline and Spire Storage.

Industrial Training Services Names Former PHMSA Regulator Warren Miller as Regulatory Compliance Specialist

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

MURRAY, Ky., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Industrial Training Services (ITS), a leading provider of compliance management solutions for the energy industry, announces the hire of Warren Miller to the role of Regulatory Compliance Specialist.

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  • MURRAY, Ky., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Industrial Training Services (ITS), a leading provider of compliance management solutions for the energy industry, announces the hire of Warren Miller to the role of Regulatory Compliance Specialist.
  • Miller, an industry veteran with over 40 years of energy experience, served with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) from 1991-2014.
  • Miller co-developed inspection protocols, forms, training, and guidance for Operator Qualification (OQ) regulations and represented PHMSA as a charter member of the ASME B31Q Qualification of Pipeline Personnel Technical Committee.
  • Industrial Training Services, a woman-owned small business headquartered in Murray, Kentucky, has provided innovative training products and best-in-class support to the energy industry for over 30 years.

Titan America Cements USGBC Leadership Award

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

NORFOLK, Va., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan America, LLC announced today that it has been named a 2021 USGBC Regional Leadership Award recipient by the U.S. Green Building Council ( USGBC ).

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  • NORFOLK, Va., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan America, LLC announced today that it has been named a 2021 USGBC Regional Leadership Award recipient by the U.S. Green Building Council ( USGBC ).
  • This year's recipients were recognized at theUSGBC Leadership Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 10, 2021, during theinaugural USGBC Live virtual event.
  • "The 2021 USGBC Leadership Award awardees have improved our world through the power of green building, and it is their contributions and work that have helped our communities stay safe and healthy."
  • Titan America, LLC ( http://www.titanamerica.com ), is a leading heavy building materials producer in Eastern United States.Titan America is headquartered in Norfolk, VA and its products include cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete and fly ash beneficiation.

DIALOG Names Four New Partners to Lead the Growing Design Practice

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The four new DIALOG partners include:

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  • The four new DIALOG partners include:
    Mara Baum is an architect with more than 20 years of experience in sustainability, urban planning, research and teaching.
  • Mara also holds extensive knowledge of LEED, WELL and Fitwel rating systems, a growing demand from institutional and corporate DIALOG clients.
  • Anthony Fieldman is an architect with nearly 30 years of experience as a design lead for projects around the globe.
  • DIALOG is a multi-disciplinary design practice incorporating architects, urban planners, interior designers, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and landscape architects.

Penn Power Completes Proactive Work to Keep Electricity Flowing Safely and Reliably Through Summer Season

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

"This year alone, FirstEnergy has invested more than $15 million in new automated technology and equipment across the Penn Power service area to help keep the power flowing to our customers in all types of weather conditions."

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  • "This year alone, FirstEnergy has invested more than $15 million in new automated technology and equipment across the Penn Power service area to help keep the power flowing to our customers in all types of weather conditions."
  • Helicopter patrols have completed inspections of nearly 750 miles of FirstEnergy high voltage power lines located in the Penn Power service area.
  • Penn Power and FirstEnergy employees also participated in readiness exercises and drills throughout the year to test the company's restoration process used to repair storm-related power outages.
  • Penn Power serves more than 160,000 customers in all or parts of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Lawrence and Mercer counties in western Pennsylvania.

NextEra Energy and NextEra Energy Partners to meet with investors throughout June

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage.

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  • NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage.
  • Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from seven commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire and Wisconsin.
  • NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) is a growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE).
  • NextEra Energy Partners acquires, manages and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows.

DTE Energy customers see nearly $400 million in savings from company’s energy efficiency programs

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Monday, June 14, 2021

One of theprograms that helped achievethese savings was Energy Efficiency Assistance, which was honored this year with an Inspiring Efficiency Impact Award by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Association for supporting customers with limited income.

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  • One of theprograms that helped achievethese savings was Energy Efficiency Assistance, which was honored this year with an Inspiring Efficiency Impact Award by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Association for supporting customers with limited income.
  • We feel fortunate to be able to offer these income-qualified programs to DTE customers who are most in need, said John Boladian, director of Energy Efficiency at DTE.
  • Since its inception in 2009, DTE electric customers have directly participated in energy efficiency programs nearly 6 million times and natural gas customers nearly 4 million times.
  • For further information, members of the media may call: Kimberly Huffman, DTE Energy, 313.235.5555
    About DTE Energy DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is aDetroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide.

LG Captures 2021 USGBC Leadership Award for Outstanding Commitment to Advancing Green Building

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Monday, June 14, 2021

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA has received the 2021 USGBC Leadership Award from the U.S. Green Building Council for the company's LEED Platinum Certified LG North American headquarters campus in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.

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  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA has received the 2021 USGBC Leadership Award from the U.S. Green Building Council for the company's LEED Platinum Certified LG North American headquarters campus in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
  • "Following a difficult year, it is truly inspiring to recognize green building leaders like LG that have continued their commitment to green building and sustainable communities while adapting to the changing environments around us," said USGBC President and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam .
  • "The 2021 USGBC Leadership Award recognizes improving our world through the power of green building, and helping our communities stay safe and healthy."
  • The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.

CUB Alerts Illinois Consumers To Change In ComEd, Ameren Power Prices

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

CHICAGO, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The consumer watchdog group Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Thursday alerted consumers about a change in summer electricity supply rates for Ameren Illinois and ComEd customers.

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  • CHICAGO, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The consumer watchdog group Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Thursday alerted consumers about a change in summer electricity supply rates for Ameren Illinois and ComEd customers.
  • Illinois consumers have lost more than $1 billion to these suppliers since 2015.
  • People living in ComEd territory cannot switch to Ameren, and people living in Ameren territory cannot switch to ComEd.
  • Created by the Illinois Legislature, CUB opened its doors in 1984 to represent the interests of residential and small-business utility customers.

Sempra Energy and National Renewable Energy Laboratory Collaborate to Advance Future Net-Zero Energy Systems

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

SAN DIEGO, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), providing a framework for a joint effort to advance future net-zero energy systems.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), providing a framework for a joint effort to advance future net-zero energy systems.
  • Our partnership with NREL drives forward a vision to advance the energy systems of the future by focusing on innovation and resiliency," said Lisa Alexander, senior vice president of corporate affairs and chief sustainability officer for Sempra Energy.
  • The Sempra Energy family of companies has more than 19,000 talented employees who deliver energy with purpose to over 36 million consumers.
  • Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Mexico,Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and Infraestructura Energtica Nova,S.A.B.