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Large business customers desire energy reliability, effective emergency communications, and trustworthiness

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- E Source is pleased to announce the results of the E Source 2023 Business Customer Satisfaction Study. The company surveyed large business customers to discover the utility attributes they value most as well as where their utility ranks on those attributes. The survey uses a 10-point scale, where 1 is the lowest score and 10 is the highest. Among nine attributes, large business customers selected three as most important for a utility to possess:

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  • The company surveyed large business customers to discover the utility attributes they value most as well as where their utility ranks on those attributes.
  • Among nine attributes, large business customers selected three as most important for a utility to possess:
    E Source Market Research conducts the annual Business Customer Satisfaction Study to provide utilities and account representatives with direct feedback from large business customers.
  • Over 600 large business customers participated in the 15th edition of the study, which revealed the top-ranked utilities in 2023.
  • "Large business customers continue to rate reliable energy, effective emergency communications, and trustworthiness as the most important attributes a utility can possess," says Daniel Doutre, lead analyst, E Source Market Research.

Small, Hispanic-Owned Businesses Recognized for Success

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

MIAMI, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prospera hosted its signature Hispanic Heritage Month event, presented by FPL, at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables. Stakeholders of the nonprofit, economic development organization came together at the 2023 Prospera Success Stories: Synergy for Progress to raise funds for the mission, celebrate successful local small business owners who have received Prospera's assistance, and showcase collaborations that have strengthened the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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  • That includes supporting organizations like Prospera, which provides resources that entrepreneurs need to succeed.
  • We're proud to be a returning sponsor, advancing Prospera's mission," FPL Director of External Affairs for Miami-Dade County Armando Fernandez said.
  • The program, led by Prospera South Florida Vice President Myrna Sonora, highlighted the impact of Prospera's services on small businesses and local entrepreneurship for funders, volunteers, partners, and other local leaders.
  • It's important for local government, businesses, and community organizations to work together in a coordinated effort," said Sonora.

NextEra Energy announces date for release of third-quarter 2023 financial results

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The company will issue an advisory news release over PR Newswire the morning of Oct. 24, with a link to the financial results news release on the company's website.

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  • The company will issue an advisory news release over PR Newswire the morning of Oct. 24, with a link to the financial results news release on the company's website.
  • John Ketchum, chairman, president and chief executive officer of NextEra Energy, Kirk Crews, 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 third-quarter 2023 financial results during an investor presentation to be webcast live, beginning at 9 a.m.
  • Results for NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) also will be discussed during the same investor presentation.
  • 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.

NextEra Energy announces appointment of Maria G. Henry to board of directors

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Monday, September 25, 2023

JUNO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) announced the appointment of Maria G. Henry to its board of directors.

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  • JUNO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) announced the appointment of Maria G. Henry to its board of directors.
  • "We're pleased to welcome Maria to the NextEra Energy board of directors," said John Ketchum, chairman, president and chief executive officer of NextEra Energy.
  • NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida.
  • 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.

Commercial UAV Expo 2023 reports largest ever exhibit hall floor and continued attendee growth from around the world

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commercial drone professionals gathered last week for Commercial UAV Expo 2023, held September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. The ninth annual event hosted 206 exhibitors from 22 countries and 3,449 verified professionals from all 50 U.S. states and 54 countries out of 4,008 registrants, continuing to cement itself as the leading international trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS.

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  • PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commercial drone professionals gathered last week for Commercial UAV Expo 2023, held September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
  • "Commercial UAV Expo has proven to be the opportunity of the year for anyone who needs to keep up with commercial UAS technology, trends, operating standards and increasingly, workforce development."
  • The next edition of Commercial UAV Expo takes place September 3-5, 2024 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
  • Stay up to date by inquiring about attending or exhibiting , and continue to follow Commercial UAV News for post-event coverage.

Commercial UAV Expo to bring thousands of commercial drone professionals to Las Vegas Sep 5-7

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 3,500 commercial drone professionals from more than 60 countries will gather at Commercial UAV Expo, the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, to network, connect, and learn about the newest developments in drone technology, applications, and operations. The event takes place at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV, September 5-7, 2023.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 3,500 commercial drone professionals from more than 60 countries will gather at Commercial UAV Expo , the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, to network, connect, and learn about the newest developments in drone technology, applications, and operations.
  • Keynote panels will delve into what success with drone technology looks like when drone innovators, regulators, and end-users share their expertise and vision.
  • Keynote panelists represent organizations including FAA, Percepto, Merlin Labs, Skydio, NOAA, Drone Industry Insights, Commercial Drone Alliance, and Cambridge Consultants.
  • More than 300 associations and media have signed on as event supporters, recognizing Commercial UAV Expo as the premier event for anyone in the drone industry integrating and operating commercial UAS - Registration is still open - secure your spot today !

West Palm Beach selected as host site for a second time for Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp – APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!

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Friday, August 25, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Time is running out to apply to participate in the Mark Cuban Foundation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp hosted by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) in West Palm Beach.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Time is running out to apply to participate in the Mark Cuban Foundation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp hosted by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) in West Palm Beach.
  • FPL has been selected as one of the more than 28 host companies across the U.S. for fall 2023.
  • If accepted, participants will engage in a four- week bootcamp held on consecutive Saturdays from October 14 to November 4.
  • Students interested in applying to the Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp should do so before Friday, September 8, 2023 at markcubanai.org/fplpr.

National Cade Prize for Innovation Names 21 Finalists

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Judges for 2023’s National Cade Prize for Innovation named this year’s 21 Fibonacci Finalists.

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  • Judges for 2023’s National Cade Prize for Innovation named this year’s 21 Fibonacci Finalists.
  • For the first time, this year’s 14th Annual Cade Prize for Innovation accepted applications from inventors and entrepreneurs based anywhere in the United States.
  • “We were very pleased to see strong interest in the Cade Prize from leading research institutions across the country,” said Cade co-founder Richard Miles.
  • The Cade Prize, a capstone initiative of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention , is named after Dr. James Robert Cade, Gatorade’s lead inventor.

Kentucky Public Service Commission Selects Saber Partners, LLC as Financial Advisor for Utility Securitization

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Monday, August 21, 2023

After a nationwide competition, the Kentucky Public Service Commission has chosen Saber Partners, LLC as its financial advisor for utility securitization according to Joseph S. Fichera , Chief Executive Officer, of the New York-based financial advisory firm.

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  • After a nationwide competition, the Kentucky Public Service Commission has chosen Saber Partners, LLC as its financial advisor for utility securitization according to Joseph S. Fichera , Chief Executive Officer, of the New York-based financial advisory firm.
  • Kentucky marks the ninth state utility regulatory commission to entrust Saber Partners with providing expert guidance on this complex financial product.
  • Saber Partners will play a key role in assisting the Commission in evaluating the fairness, equity, and public interest aspects of utility securitization proposals to benefit utility customers.
  • Saber is currently advising the Public Service Commission of South Carolina on securitization.

Blue Bird Delivers 20 Electric School Buses to Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, is supplying 20 electric school buses to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) in Florida, the first zero-emission vehicles in the districts’ all Blue Bird fleet of school buses.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, is supplying 20 electric school buses to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) in Florida, the first zero-emission vehicles in the districts’ all Blue Bird fleet of school buses.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815775032/en/
    Blue Bird is delivering 20 Vision electric school buses to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) in Florida to help the school district accelerate its transition to clean student transportation.
  • Blue Bird will provide its state-of-the-art Vision electric school buses to M-DCPS.
  • M-DCPS purchased its advanced electric vehicles through Blue Bird’s authorized and family-owned school bus dealer Florida Transportation Systems, Inc. in Tampa, Fla.