Energy in the United States

DTE Energy Foundation bolsters historic COVID-19 relief campaign: 100,000 respirator masks delivered to area hospitals with two million more on order

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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The DTE Foundation is pulling out all the stops to help protect the heroes of our communities, said DTE President and CEO Jerry Norcia.

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  • The DTE Foundation is pulling out all the stops to help protect the heroes of our communities, said DTE President and CEO Jerry Norcia.
  • As our hospitals ran critically low on masks, DTE worked around the clock to source KN95 masks to help.
  • DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide.
  • In 2019, the DTE Energy Foundation provided grant support to hundreds of non-profits throughout the company's service territories.

U.S. Green Building Council and arbnco Report Showcases Opportunities and Roadblocks in Current Green Building Initiatives

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Building engineering, Construction, Sustainable design, Sustainable building, Sustainable urban planning, Architecture, Energy in the United States, Low-energy building, Green building, U.S. Green Building Council, Building performance

PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote discussion and transparency about evolving green initiatives, building technology company arbnco and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently hosted a series of roundtable discussions with building and energy executives.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote discussion and transparency about evolving green initiatives, building technology company arbnco and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently hosted a series of roundtable discussions with building and energy executives.
  • The findings of these discussions are featured in arbnco's just released 2020 Challenges of the Built Environment report .
  • Gathering human experience data has long been lacking in the building optimization industry because programs often overlook occupant feedback and wellness when determining building performance.
  • The report also provides more insight from key executives on the opportunities and roadblocks to more sustainable smart buildings.

PANHANDLE OIL AND GAS INC. Announces Retirement Of Director

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Friday, April 3, 2020
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OKLAHOMA CITY, April 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PANHANDLE OIL AND GAS INC. (NYSE: PHX) the "Company," today announced that Robert E. Robotti is retiring from the Company's Board of Directors effective May 1, 2020.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, April 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PANHANDLE OIL AND GAS INC. (NYSE: PHX) the "Company," today announced that Robert E. Robotti is retiring from the Company's Board of Directors effective May 1, 2020.
  • Mr. Robotti said, "After serving on the board for 16 years, I will be stepping off the Panhandle Board effective May 1, 2020.
  • "I want to thank Bob for his years of dedication to Panhandle and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
  • Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. (NYSE: PHX)Oklahoma City-based, Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. is an oil and natural gas mineral company with a strategy to proactively pursue the acquisition of additional minerals in our core areas of focus.

Sempra Energy's IEnova Unit To Report First-quarter 2020 Earnings April 22

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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de C.V. (IEnova) (BMV: IENOVA), plans to release its first-quarter 2020 earnings by 6 p.m.

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  • de C.V. (IEnova) (BMV: IENOVA), plans to release its first-quarter 2020 earnings by 6 p.m.
  • ET, April 22, in advance of a conference call with IEnova executives at 11 a.m.
  • Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor), and Infraestructura Energtica Nova, S.A.B.
  • de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company or Southern California Gas Company, and Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Viking Energy Group Announces Record Annual Results

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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Viking is an independent exploration and production company focused on the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties in North America.

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  • Viking is an independent exploration and production company focused on the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties in North America.
  • The company owns oil and gas leases in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Kansas.
  • Viking targets under-valued assets with realistic appreciation potential.
  • We intend that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the PSLRA.

Green Badger simplifies LEED certification with new guide to sustainable building products and materials

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Friday, March 27, 2020
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SAVANNAH, Ga., March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Badger , a premier cloud-based LEED certification software solution for the construction industry, has released a new guide to help general contractors earn credits for using sustainable and safe building products and materials.

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  • SAVANNAH, Ga., March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Badger , a premier cloud-based LEED certification software solution for the construction industry, has released a new guide to help general contractors earn credits for using sustainable and safe building products and materials.
  • The credits are meant to encourage the selection and use of building materials and products that are safe, sustainable and ethnically produced.
  • "It can be frustrating to have to keep searching for eligible building products and materials to meet the LEED standards," said Tommy Linstroth, founder and CEO of Green Badger.
  • The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely-used green building rating system in the world.

Commission’s order in Avista Washington general rate cases provides positive outcomes for customers

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
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The decision reflects a 9.4% return on equity (ROE) with a common equity ratio of 48.5% and a rate of return (ROR) on rate base of 7.21%.

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  • The decision reflects a 9.4% return on equity (ROE) with a common equity ratio of 48.5% and a rate of return (ROR) on rate base of 7.21%.
  • In addition to approving the elements in the partial multi-party settlement, the Commissions order included outcomes of other proceedings that resulted in the offset of the requested electric rate increase and a partial offset of the requested natural gas rate increase that customers will see on their bills.
  • Avista Corp. is an energy company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy as well as other energy-related businesses.
  • Avista Utilities is the operating division that provides electric service to 393,000 customers and natural gas to 361,000 customers.

DTE Energy Appoints David Ruud as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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Detroit, March 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DETROIT, March 24, 2020 DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today announced the appointment of David Ruud as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4.

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  • Detroit, March 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DETROIT, March 24, 2020 DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today announced the appointment of David Ruud as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4.
  • Ruud, who currently serves as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development at DTE, will succeed Peter Oleksiak, who will be retiring from his role as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Oleksiak will remain with DTE through the end of the year as a special advisor to DTE President and Chief Executive Officer Jerry Norcia, and will work closely with Ruud to ensure a seamless transition.
  • DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is aDetroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide.

Sempra Energy Foundation To Donate Up To $500,000 To Support Texas Nonprofits Impacted By COVID-19

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Monday, March 23, 2020
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"I appreciate the Sempra Energy Foundation for stepping up to help local Texas nonprofits and communities with resources to recover from the impact of the coronavirus.

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  • "I appreciate the Sempra Energy Foundation for stepping up to help local Texas nonprofits and communities with resources to recover from the impact of the coronavirus.
  • The Sempra Energy Foundation's Nonprofit Hardship Fund will provide grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations serving populations affected by COVID-19.
  • Through the acquisitions of Oncor, InfraREIT and Sharyland, Sempra Energy has made investments of more than $10 billion in Texas.
  • Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and Infraestructura Energtica Nova, S.A.B.

Sempra Energy Foundation To Donate Up To $1 Million To California Nonprofits Impacted By COVID-19

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Monday, March 23, 2020
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Sempra Energy's California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (SDG&E) and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), have also set up funds to support their communities.

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  • Sempra Energy's California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (SDG&E) and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), have also set up funds to support their communities.
  • SDG&E contributed $1 million to launch the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund at the San Diego Foundation .
  • The Sempra Energy companies' more than 20,000 employees deliver energy with purpose to over 40 million consumers worldwide.
  • Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and Infraestructura Energtica Nova, S.A.B.