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Duke Energy Florida celebrates Arbor Day with 'Tree Line USA' utility recognition for 17th year in a row

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

"Receiving this recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation year after year not only demonstrates our commitment to our customers but to the environment."

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  • "Receiving this recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation year after year not only demonstrates our commitment to our customers but to the environment."
  • One such event is Duke Energy's annual tree giveaway in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees program.
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Utility Vegetation Management Podcast Explores Industry Innovations

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

HOUSTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iapetus Infrastructure Services recently launched the Trees & Lines podcast, sharing expert insights into the future of the utility vegetation management industry. The podcast is hosted by utility vegetation management (UVM) veteran and past executive director of the Utility Arborists Association, Dr. Phil Charlton, and Iapetus COO, Tejpal Singh. Iapetus Infrastructure Services (Iapetus, pronounced EYE-AP-I-TUHS) offers safety, environmental sustainability, and education in right-of-way (ROW) management services to utilities across the country, including to risk mitigation, inspections, safety, audits, and high-tech imaging and reporting. Iapetus companies currently service the world's largest utilities, as well as oil and gas and pipeline/midstream. Iapetus is an operating company of Iapetus Holdings, LLC, a Houston-based privately held portfolio of energy and utility services companies focused on energy sustainability, efficiency, reliability and safety. 

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iapetus Infrastructure Services recently launched the Trees & Lines podcast, sharing expert insights into the future of the utility vegetation management industry.
  • The podcast is hosted by utility vegetation management (UVM) veteran and past executive director of the Utility Arborists Association, Dr. Phil Charlton, and Iapetus COO, Tejpal Singh.
  • Several have held positions responsible for vegetation management and forestry, T&D operations, maintenance, and engineering as well as renewables and sustainability.
  • Charlton is a pioneer in the field of utility vegetation management (UVM).

The Arbor Day Foundation Awards Recognition to PG&E as 2022 Tree Line USA Utility

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Just in time for National Arbor Day, Friday, April 29, The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) status as a 2022 Tree Line USA member.

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  • Just in time for National Arbor Day, Friday, April 29, The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) status as a 2022 Tree Line USA member.
  • Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes public and private utilities for pursuing best practices that protect and cultivate America's urban tree canopy.
  • PG&E achieved the Tree Line USA recognition by meeting five program standards: quality tree care, annual worker training, tree planting and public education, a formal tree-based energy conservation program, and participation in a National Arbor Day celebration.
  • Since 1972, almost 500 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests throughout the world.

Duke Energy Florida recognized as a 'Tree Line USA' utility for 16th consecutive year; more than 10,900 free trees given away since 2017

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Duke Energy has a responsibility to protect the lines that deliver power to homes and businesses across the region to ensure reliable electric service.

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  • Duke Energy has a responsibility to protect the lines that deliver power to homes and businesses across the region to ensure reliable electric service.
  • "Duke Energy is dedicated to providing reliable service to our customers while protecting the environment," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Arbor Day Foundation recognizes Duke Energy Florida as Tree Line USA utility for 13th consecutive year

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Friday, April 26, 2019

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --For the 13th consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Duke Energy Florida as a Tree Line USA utility, highlighting its efforts in tree care.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --For the 13th consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Duke Energy Florida as a Tree Line USA utility, highlighting its efforts in tree care.
  • "Receiving this award for the 13th straight year is a testament to the work our employees do to protect the environment and serve our customers," said Catherine Stempien, Duke Energy Florida president.
  • Tree Line USA evaluates applicants based on several criteria including adherence to industry best practices for tree care, training of employees and contractors, implementation of public education and tree planting projects, and participation in annual Arbor Day events.
  • For the last two years, Duke Energy Florida, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees program, provided nearly 6,000 trees in 1-gallon pots to customers for free in honor of Florida Arbor Day in January.

Duke Energy Florida recognized as Tree Line USA utility for 12th consecutive year

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Friday, April 27, 2018

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --For the 12th consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Duke Energy Florida as a Tree Line USA utility.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --For the 12th consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Duke Energy Florida as a Tree Line USA utility.
  • The Tree Line USA Program demonstrates how trees and utilities can co-exist for the benefit of communities and citizens by highlighting best management practices in public and private utility arboriculture.
  • In order to keep electricity reliable, Duke Energy has a responsibility to protect the lines that deliver power to homes and businesses across the region.
  • "This recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation, for the 12th straight year, further confirms our commitment to both the environment and our customers," said Harry Sideris, Duke Energy Florida president.