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USDA Urges Residents in South Carolina to Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle and Not to Move Untreated Firewood

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring August as Tree Check Month for the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB).

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring August as Tree Check Month for the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB).
  • USDA and its partners are asking residents of South Carolina, particularly Charleston and Dorchester counties, to check their trees for this invasive insect and the damage it causes.
  • USDA and its partners are working to eradicate the tree-killing beetle.
  • Infested trees also become safety hazards since branches can drop and trees can fall over, especially during storms.

USDA Urges Residents in New York to Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle and Not to Move Untreated Firewood

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring August as Tree Check Month for the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB).

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring August as Tree Check Month for the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB).
  • USDA and its partners are working to eradicate the tree-killing beetle in New York.
  • The ALB is an invasive wood-boring beetle that attacks 12 types of hardwood trees in North America, such as maples, elms, buckeyes, birches, and willows.
  • Infested trees also become safety hazards since branches can drop and trees can fall over, especially during storms.

USDA Urges Residents in Ohio to Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle and Not to Move Untreated Firewood

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring August as Tree Check Month for the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB).

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring August as Tree Check Month for the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB).
  • USDA and its partners are asking residents of Ohio, particularly Clermont County, to check their trees for this invasive insect and the damage it causes.
  • USDA and its partners are working to eradicate the tree-killing beetle in Ohio.
  • The ALB is an invasive wood-boring beetle that attacks 12 types of hardwood trees in North America, such as maples, elms, buckeyes, birches, and willows.

Union Home Mortgage Named Ohio’s Top Lender for USDA Rural Development Program for Third Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

The 100% financing program helps lenders collaborate with eligible households living in rural areas to make homeownership a reality.

Key Points: 
  • The 100% financing program helps lenders collaborate with eligible households living in rural areas to make homeownership a reality.
  • The Rural Developments Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program has proven to be the right solution for many of our customers.
  • The USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program provides eligible applicants mortgage options that require no money down when purchasing a primary residence.
  • UHM claimed a top-five spot in three additional Midwestern states (Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia) in the same USDA Rural Development loan program category.

Buckeye Partners Completes Bear Head Clean Energy Acquisition

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

HOUSTON and PORT HAWKESBURY, Nova Scotia, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Buckeye Partners, L.P. (Buckeye) today announced that it closed on the previously announced acquisition of Bear Head Energy, Inc. (Bear Head), which is developing a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage and export project in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia with hydrogen electrolyzer capacity of over two gigawatts.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON and PORT HAWKESBURY, Nova Scotia, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Buckeye Partners, L.P. (Buckeye) today announced that it closed on the previously announced acquisition of Bear Head Energy, Inc. (Bear Head), which is developing a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage and export project in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia with hydrogen electrolyzer capacity of over two gigawatts.
  • Together, Bear Head and Buckeye have the experience and resources necessary to successfully develop, construct and operate a world class green hydrogen facility on the Bear Head site,said Bear Head President and CEO John Godbold.
  • Buckeye established its Alternative Energy operating segment as a clean energy business that focuses on the development, construction, and operation of alternative energy projects, including hydrogen, wind, and solar-powered energy solutions.
  • The Bear Head Project is an addition to Buckeyes growing asset portfolio in the clean energy sector and will further diversify the companys revenue sources and position Buckeye to meaningfully participate in the energy transition.

LyondellBasell Announces Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

HOUSTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --LyondellBasell has signed its first two U.S. power purchase agreements (PPA) supporting the company's climate goal to procure a minimum of 50 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --LyondellBasell has signed its first two U.S. power purchase agreements (PPA) supporting the company's climate goal to procure a minimum of 50 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
  • The combined agreements represent 216 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, which is estimated to generate approximately 628,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean power annually.
  • "Renewable energy is an important component for how we will get there, and power purchase agreements are our preferred approach to decarbonizing our electricity supply.
  • "Buckeye is pleased to partner with LyondellBasell on this new power purchase agreement and to support their sustainability goals," said Buckeye CEO Todd Russo.

LyondellBasell Announces Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

HOUSTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --LyondellBasell has signed its first two U.S. power purchase agreements (PPA) supporting the company's climate goal to procure a minimum of 50 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --LyondellBasell has signed its first two U.S. power purchase agreements (PPA) supporting the company's climate goal to procure a minimum of 50 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
  • The combined agreements represent 216 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, which is estimated to generate approximately 628,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean power annually.
  • "Renewable energy is an important component for how we will get there, and power purchase agreements are our preferred approach to decarbonizing our electricity supply.
  • "Buckeye is pleased to partner with LyondellBasell on this new power purchase agreement and to support their sustainability goals," said Buckeye CEO Todd Russo.

Pink Energy Opening Service and Installation Office in Akron, Ohio

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Friday, June 24, 2022

AKRON, Ohio, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pink Energy, one of the nation's fastest-growing energy efficiency companies, has opened a service and installation office in the Akron, Ohio area.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pink Energy, one of the nation's fastest-growing energy efficiency companies, has opened a service and installation office in the Akron, Ohio area.
  • Those seeking a position with Pink Energy can visit in person at 5021 Louisville St. NE in nearby Louisville, Ohio.
  • The program allows eligible homeowners with solar energy systems to feed the grid excess energy that was collected from their solar panels.
  • Pink Energy is a leading energy efficiency company that provides high-quality American-made solar panels as part of a complete energy-savings package for residential customers.

Walgreens Health Collaborates with Buckeye Health Plan to Expand Local Access to Health and Wellness Services

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220621005344/en/
    Walgreens Health announced a new collaboration with Buckeye Health Plan to bring innovative health and wellness services to Medicaid members in five northeast Ohio neighborhood locations this summer.
  • (Photo: Walgreens)
    Buckeye Health Plan, an Ohio managed care company, is the third payer to partner with Walgreens Health to launch Walgreens Health Corner locations.
  • Walgreens Health Corners are breaking down barriers and expanding access to much-needed healthcare, advice and services for our Medicaid members right in their neighborhoods, said Buckeye Health Plan CEO Steve Province.
  • The collaboration between Walgreens Health and Buckeye Health Plan highlights Walgreens Boots Alliances new vision to be the leading partner in reimagining local healthcare and wellbeing for all.

Hello there, Cleveland! Hey, Miami! Alaska Airlines now flies to two new destinations

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

SEATTLE, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the official start of summer just days away, Alaska Airlines is once again expanding our horizons with the launch of five new routes this week as many of us are eager for fun in the sun in different places.

Key Points: 
  • "Northeast Ohio, South Florida, southern Idaho we're flying new routes and heading to new destinations where our guests want to go," saidBrett Catlin, vice president of network and alliances at Alaska Airlines.
  • "We are truly excited to welcome Alaska Airlines to the Cleveland Market," said Robert Kennedy, Director of Airports, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
  • Alaska Airlines andourregional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States,Belize, Canada, Costa Rica andMexico.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).