Energy in the United States

Sempra Energy To Report First-Quarter 2019 Earnings May 7

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) plans to release its first-quarter 2019 earnings at 7 a.m.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) plans to release its first-quarter 2019 earnings at 7 a.m.
  • Sempra Energy executives will conduct a conference call at 12 p.m.
  • Sempra Energy's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company.
  • The Sempra Energy companies' more than 20,000 employees are focused on delivering energy with purpose to approximately 40 million consumers worldwide.

NextEra Energy first-quarter 2019 financial results available on company's website

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) has posted its first-quarter 2019 financial results in a news release available on the company's website by accessing the following link: www.NextEraEnergy.com/FinancialResults .

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  • JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) has posted its first-quarter 2019 financial results in a news release available on the company's website by accessing the following link: www.NextEraEnergy.com/FinancialResults .
  • Jim Robo, chairman and chief executive officer of NextEra Energy, Rebecca Kujawa, executive vice president, finance and chief financial officer of NextEra Energy, and other members of the company's senior management team will discuss the company's first-quarter 2019 financial results during an investor presentation to be webcast live, beginning at 9 a.m.
  • Also discussed during the investor presentation will be financial results for NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP).
  • NextEra Energy also owns a competitive 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.

Washington Gas Files Request for Maryland Rate Increase to Support Natural Gas Safety, Service Enhancements and Reliability

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Monday, April 22, 2019

Washington Gas filed an application today with the Maryland Public Service Commission (MPSC) to increase its base rates and charges for natural gas service for its Maryland customers.

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  • Washington Gas filed an application today with the Maryland Public Service Commission (MPSC) to increase its base rates and charges for natural gas service for its Maryland customers.
  • The filing addresses rate relief necessary for Washington Gas to recover its costs of providing safe, reliable natural gas service in its Maryland service territory; continue delivering improved service to customers; and permit the Company to earn its allowed rate of return.
  • Throughout our 170-year history, Washington Gas has been committed to safety and reliability as top priorities when delivering the many benefits of natural gas service to our customers.
  • WGLs regulated natural gas utility, Washington Gas, provides safe, reliable natural gas service to more than 1.1 million customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

Yardi Atlanta Launches Collaborative Earth Week Celebration

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yardi Atlanta office has initiated the company's first collaborative Earth Week celebration.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, California, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yardi Atlanta office has initiated the company's first collaborative Earth Week celebration.
  • Yardi Atlanta employees have joined forces with local organizations to create a week of sustainability-focused educational events that will take place during Earth Week from April 22-26, 2019.
  • To coordinate the events, volunteers from the Yardi Energy team formed Sustainability Within Atlanta Yardi (SWAY).
  • Yardi client Cushman & Wakefield agreed to host Earth Week events at its LEED Gold-certified Mansell Overlook property .

Sempra Energy Completes $2.5 Billion Divestiture Of US Renewables And Non-Utility Natural Gas Storage Assets

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Monday, April 22, 2019

SAN DIEGO, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), today announced that it has completed the divestiture of its U.S. renewables business and non-utility natural gas storage assets, generating approximately $2.5 billion in total cash proceeds.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), today announced that it has completed the divestiture of its U.S. renewables business and non-utility natural gas storage assets, generating approximately $2.5 billion in total cash proceeds.
  • In February, Sempra Energy completed the sale of its non-utility U.S. natural gas storage facilities to an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners for $328 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments.
  • AEP is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy delivery companies, with approximately $16 billion in annual revenues and $69 billion in assets.
  • Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Infraestructura Energtica Nova, S.A.B.

Carrier's World Headquarters is First Commercial Building in Florida to Achieve LEED Platinum v4 Certification

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Monday, April 22, 2019

The Platinum rating the highest designation was awarded under the stringent version 4 LEED green building program for building design and construction from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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  • The Platinum rating the highest designation was awarded under the stringent version 4 LEED green building program for building design and construction from the U.S. Green Building Council.
  • Earning LEED Platinum is a testament to what can be accomplished when advanced building technologies are integrated into intelligent building design."
  • In addition to supporting LEED Platinum certification, Carrier's innovative product integrations also provide a scalable and repeatable model for total green building design.
  • The LEED Platinum certification of its global headquarters is a reflection of its continued commitment to sustainability.

Georgia Power names David Poroch executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

ATLANTA, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected David Poroch as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective immediately.

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  • ATLANTA, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected David Poroch as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective immediately.
  • In his new role, Poroch will be responsible for overseeing the company's accounting and financial functions.
  • "David's extensive knowledge about the energy industry and financial services from inside and outside of the Southern Company system will be an asset to our leadership team at Georgia Power," said Paul Bowers, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power.
  • Poroch began his career with Southern Company in 2012 as vice president and chief audit executive for Southern Company Services.

NextEra Energy recognized as one of America's Best Employers for fourth consecutive year

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) has been recognized as one of Forbes' America's Best Employers for the fourth consecutive year.

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  • JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) has been recognized as one of Forbes' America's Best Employers for the fourth consecutive year.
  • NextEra Energy, whose businesses include Florida Power & Light Company, Gulf Power Company and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, is one of only 1,000 employers to receive this honor across the U.S.
    "We are pleased to be recognized as one of America's Best Employers for the fourth consecutive year," said Jim Robo, NextEra Energy chairman and chief executive officer.
  • Innovation NextEra Energy was named by Fortune as one of the top 25 companies in the world for innovation.
  • NextEra Energy also owns a competitive 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.

PeoplesBank Issues 2019 Corporate Green Report

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

HOLYOKE, Mass., April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PeoplesBank has issued its 2019 annual Corporate Green Report in recognition of Earth Day 2019.

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  • HOLYOKE, Mass., April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PeoplesBank has issued its 2019 annual Corporate Green Report in recognition of Earth Day 2019.
  • Through its green values and actions to support environmental sustainability, PeoplesBank believes that it can help make the region a healthier place to live, work, and raise a family.
  • Community banks, like PeoplesBank, are not generally known for building green offices, but PeoplesBank has a LEED Gold-certified office in Northampton, a LEED Gold-certified office in West Springfield, and a LEED Silver-certified office in Springfield.
  • PeoplesBank is also a longtime leader in sustainable energy financing, and the bank's commercial lenders are recognized for their expertise in creating financing packages for green energy power generation.

Carr Properties Shores Up Sustainability Efforts

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Carr Properties continues its sustainability efforts across its portfolio in 2019, achieving LEED Gold certification for Midtown Center for the use of energy, lighting, water, and building material, and for incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies.

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  • Carr Properties continues its sustainability efforts across its portfolio in 2019, achieving LEED Gold certification for Midtown Center for the use of energy, lighting, water, and building material, and for incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies.
  • Carr Properties also installed a 130-kW rooftop solar PV system at Columbia Center, its LEED Gold Certified building, located at 1152 15th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
  • "We are thrilled for achieving LEED Gold at Midtown and to have completed our second on-site rooftop solar PV installation at Columbia Center, said Oliver Carr, CEO of Carr Properties.
  • "Carr Properties is committed to developing projects at the highest environmental standards that have a dynamic, positive relationship with the surrounding neighborhoods.