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The Return of the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Presented by Ready Life Continues to Produce a Positive Impact

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 40,000 fans congregated at Hard Rock Stadium for the sophomore return of Denny's Orange Blossom Classic, Presented by Ready Life (DOBC), Sunday, September 4, 2022, for the much-anticipated rematch between HBCU powerhouses Florida A&M (FAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU).

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 40,000 fans congregated at Hard Rock Stadium for the sophomore return of Denny's Orange Blossom Classic, Presented by Ready Life (DOBC), Sunday, September 4, 2022, for the much-anticipated rematch between HBCU powerhouses Florida A&M (FAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU).
  • Notwithstanding the unique hardships both schools faced heading into the weekend, the teams arrived in South Florida with a clear focus.
  • While the players focused on the big game, the Orange Blossom Classic Committee delivered on its pillar of community impact, orchestrating a bottled water donation drive.
  • After a 43-year hiatus, The Orange Blossom Classic was re-established in 2021 with a mission to enhance the exposure of Historically Black Colleges & Universities.

CMS Energy Announces New Executive Team Members

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

JACKSON, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy and its principal subsidiary Consumers Energy, announced today that Guy Packard, vice president of Electric Operations will retire after 37 years with the company and Chris Laird will be named vice president of electric operations effective September 16. Chris will be responsible for overseeing the construction, operation and maintenance of the company's electric system that provides safe, reliable energy service to 1.8 million electric customers.

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  • David comes to Consumers Energy from Indeck Energy Services, Inc. where he was vice president of business development since 2014.
  • He has over 25 years in the energy field in positions such as business development and renewable energy procurement and energy storage project development at Florida Power & Light, NV Energy and Diamond Generating Corporation.
  • He also has completed executive courses in contract negotiation and executive leadership at Harvard, Stanford University and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
  • CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based company that has an electric and natural gas utility, Consumers Energy, as its primary business.

INVESTIGATION ALERT: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates NextEra Energy, Inc.’s Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – NEE

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (Scott+Scott), a national securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether certain directors and officers of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NextEra) (NYSE: NEE) breached their fiduciary duties to NextEra and its shareholders.

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  • Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (Scott+Scott), a national securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether certain directors and officers of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NextEra) (NYSE: NEE) breached their fiduciary duties to NextEra and its shareholders.
  • If you are a NextEra shareholder, you are encouraged to contact attorney Joe Pettigrew for additional information at (844) 818-6982, or [email protected] .
  • Scott+Scott is investigating whether members of NextEras board of directors or senior management failed to manage NextEra in an acceptable manner, in breach of their fiduciary duties to, and whether NextEra and its shareholders have suffered damages as a result.
  • If you are a NextEra shareholder, you may have legal claims against NextEras directors and officers.

NextEra Energy second-quarter 2022 financial results available on company's website

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Friday, July 22, 2022

JUNO BEACH, Fla., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) has posted its second-quarter 2022 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., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) has posted its second-quarter 2022 financial results in a news release available on the company's website by accessing the following link: www.NextEraEnergy.com/FinancialResults .
  • John Ketchum, 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 second-quarter 2022 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 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.

Project Development Veteran Dan Venuti Joins Wind and Solar Developer PivotGen

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PivotGen, formerly Pivot Power Management, a renewable energy development and repowering company, announced today that long time energy project development director Dan Venuti has joined the company as Vice President of Development.

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  • CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PivotGen , formerly Pivot Power Management, a renewable energy development and repowering company, announced today that long time energy project development director Dan Venuti has joined the company as Vice President of Development.
  • At PivotGen, Mr. Venuti will lead the development of the company's repowering vertical, calling upon his wealth of expertise and relationships across the space.
  • Prior to joining PivotGen, Mr. Venuti was a Director at NextEra Energy, with responsibilities including origination and early-stage development.
  • PivotGen, formerly Pivot Power Management, is a developer of wind and solar energy projects throughout the United States.

West Palm Beach Selected as Host Site for Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp – APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Florida Power and Light will host a Mark Cuban Foundation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp for high school students in the Fall of 2022.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Florida Power and Light will host a Mark Cuban Foundation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp for high school students in the Fall of 2022.
  • The No Cost AI Bootcamp in West Palm Beach will be targeted at high school students and will introduce underserved students in grades 9 through 12 to basic AI concepts and skills.
  • Florida Power and Light is one of 20+ host companies selected to host 30 camps across the US in Fall 2022.
  • The Florida Power and Light Bootcamp will be held over four consecutive Saturdays starting on October 22nd and ending on November 12th.

Flood Risk America Participates in the 'Eye of the Storm 2022' Hurricane Preparedness Event

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Monday, July 11, 2022

LAKE WORTH, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flood Risk America (FRA) participated in the Eye of the Storm 2022 – an annual hurricane preparedness event that took place at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The event was sponsored by the Florida International University's International Hurricane Research Center (FIU-IHRC), and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), and highlighted hurricane science, mitigation and preparedness, and the most up-to-date storm-tracking technology.

Key Points: 
  • Flood Risk America (FRA) showcased its innovative, FEMA-compliant flood preparedness products and flood risk mitigation solutions at the Eye of the Storm 2022 - an annual hurricane preparedness event that took place in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • "As an industry-leading flood risk management company specializing in FEMA-compliant, proactive flood risk prevention products and comprehensive flood risk mitigation solutions , Flood Risk America is ideally positioned to help businesses stay safe and protected during the hurricane season," said Steve Gill, CEO at Flood Risk America.
  • The FRA's flood preparedness products and flood risk mitigation solutions are designed to be rapidly deployable when the need for flood emergency preparedness is significant and immediate response is critical.
  • Flood Risk America, LLC ("FRA") is an industry-leading flood risk management company specializing in FEMA-Compliant, proactive flood risk prevention solutions and products designed to effectively mitigate flood risks for commercial property developers, owners, and operators nationwide.

NextEra Energy announces date for release of second-quarter 2022 financial results

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Friday, July 8, 2022

The company will issue an advisory news release over PR Newswire the morning of July 22, with a link to the financial results news release on the company's website.

Key Points: 
  • The company will issue an advisory news release over PR Newswire the morning of July 22, with a link to the financial results news release on the company's website.
  • John Ketchum, 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 second-quarter 2022 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.

LEED Zero with Solar + Storage Systems for Hunters Point

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

SARASOTA, Fla., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Homes, a Sarasota based homebuilder and real estate developer, and sonnen, a global market leader in smart energy storage and virtual power plant (VPP) technology, announced the activation of the very first NET ZERO LEED PLUS home in the Hunters Point community. The Hunters Point Energy Community is a LEED Zero-certified, sustainable community developed by Pearl Homes in Cortez, FL. All 86 homes in the village will be outfitted with solar plus a sonnen ecoLinx energy storage system capable of providing power for the home, and beyond. The Hunters point project is aimed at offering electrical independence from electricity bills to residents of the community.

Key Points: 
  • The Hunters Point Energy Community is a LEED Zero-certified, sustainable community developed by Pearl Homes in Cortez, FL.
  • All 86 homes in the village will be outfitted with solar plus a sonnen ecoLinx energy storage system capable of providing power for the home, and beyond.
  • The Hunters point project is aimed at offering electrical independence from electricity bills to residents of the community.
  • "We believe the Hunters Point community will serve as a 'greenprint' for the future of not only clean energy homes but entire sustainable, cost-effective master-planned communities.

ENEL X WAY SELECTED BY FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT TO PROVIDE UTILITY CUSTOMERS SMART ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS WITH AFFORDABLE, UNLIMITED OFF-PEAK ELECTRICITY

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Enel X Way announced the company has been selected by Florida Power & Light (FPL) to support the FPL EVolution Home program.

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  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Enel X Way announced the company has been selected by Florida Power & Light (FPL) to support the FPL EVolution Home program.
  • Included in that fee is unlimited off-peak renewable electricity for charging as well as the cost of the charger, plus all installation, engineering and permitting costs.
  • Enel X Way is a global leader in smart electric vehicle charging solutions with over 320,000 charging ports worldwide, including roaming agreements.
  • For more information, please visit our Enel X Way North American website here and follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook @enelxwayna.