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Audubon Promotes Kent McAllister to Vice President of Projects

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Audubon Engineering Company (Audubon), a leading provider of integrated engineering , procurement , construction (EPC), consulting, and technical services announced today the promotion of Kent McAllister to Vice President of Projects, reporting to Chief Commercial Officer Jeffrey Gernon, PE.

Key Points: 
  • Audubon Engineering Company (Audubon), a leading provider of integrated engineering , procurement , construction (EPC), consulting, and technical services announced today the promotion of Kent McAllister to Vice President of Projects, reporting to Chief Commercial Officer Jeffrey Gernon, PE.
  • In this VP role, Kent will drive excellence in delivery for the company’s full portfolio of projects in oil and gas, power, utilities, clean energy, and infrastructure markets .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231009122899/en/
    Audubon Vice President of Projects Kent McAllister (Photo: Business Wire)
    With more than 20 years of engineering expertise and a strong background in project direction, Kent will lead Audubon in delivering its comprehensive capabilities to customers with predictability and superior quality.
  • “We are thrilled to have Kent step into this position and lead our project teams,” noted Audubon CCO Jeffrey Gernon.

Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2023 Water and Environment Grantees

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced five organizations in communities served by Pennsylvania American Water were awarded a total of $92,550 in Water and Environment grants.

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  • The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced five organizations in communities served by Pennsylvania American Water were awarded a total of $92,550 in Water and Environment grants.
  • “Environmental leadership is a core value of our company, and we demonstrate this daily through our efforts to protect sources of drinking water and our continuous reinvestment in water and sewer system upgrades,” said Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner.
  • “These grants provided by our charitable foundation to nonprofits in the communities we serve demonstrate our ongoing commitment to clean water, healthy communities, and educating our next generation about the importance of environmental stewardship.”
    The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.
  • “Funding for the Water and Environment grants focus on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation projects.”
    Learn more about Pennsylvania American Water’s community impact, here .

Audubon Engineering Supports Bechtel and NASA Mobile Launcher 2 Project

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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As part of the NASA Artemis missions to return humans to the Moon, Audubon Engineering Company (Audubon) was contracted by Bechtel to deliver engineering services for Mobile Launcher 2 , the ground structure for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the NASA Artemis missions to return humans to the Moon, Audubon Engineering Company (Audubon) was contracted by Bechtel to deliver engineering services for Mobile Launcher 2 , the ground structure for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230912963568/en/
    NASA Mobile Launcher 2 platform supporting Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Audubon’s engineering scope supports Bechtel’s larger engineering, fabrication, and construction work for the NASA Mobile Launcher 2 platform.
  • Our contribution to Mobile Launcher 2 represents an opportunity for Audubon to demonstrate our engineering ingenuity and agility—and we are especially proud to support such a critical US space endeavor.”

Pattern Energy's SunZia Transmission Project Receives Authorization to Begin Construction from U.S. Department of Interior

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, has started construction on its SunZia Transmission project. The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior, has issued its Notice to Proceed, allowing construction to begin on SunZia and today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland joined senior elected and government officials to initiate the project's groundbreaking at the SunZia East Converter Station in Corona, New Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • SunZia will deliver clean power from Pattern's SunZia Wind project, the largest wind project in the Western Hemisphere, which will be simultaneously constructed with SunZia Transmission.
  • Together, SunZia Wind and SunZia Transmission are the largest clean energy infrastructure project in U.S. history.
  • SunZia Transmission will enable SunZia Wind to supply clean power to Western states when demand is high.
  • Pattern is proud to have partnered with federal and state land agencies on the SunZia Transmission route, as well as hundreds of private landowners.

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $1 Million through 2023 Water and Environment Grant Program

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it awarded a combined total of $1 million to 23 organizations in 11 states, supporting communities served by American Water through the 2023 Water and Environment Grant Program.

Key Points: 
  • The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it awarded a combined total of $1 million to 23 organizations in 11 states, supporting communities served by American Water through the 2023 Water and Environment Grant Program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815365132/en/
    Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation and David Bowler, SVP, Deputy CFO & Treasurer, American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Board Member & Water and Environment Grant Executive Sponsor, present a $1 Million check to the 2023 Water and Environment Grantees (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible organizations across American Water's footprint to provide equitable and accessible projects and programs focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education and water-based recreation,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation.
  • “The Water and the Environment Grant Program allows us to continue to focus on our core passion of water while engaging community members in learning how every drop counts."
  • The Water and the Environment grant is part of the Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.

CITY FURNITURE HOSTED 2ND ANNUAL GREEN CITY SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE ON THURSDAY, JULY 20TH

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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The Summit took place on Thursday, July 20, at the CITY Furniture Headquarters.

Key Points: 
  • The Summit took place on Thursday, July 20, at the CITY Furniture Headquarters.
  • The 2nd Annual Green CITY Summit gathered industry leaders, sustainability experts, and innovators for engaging discussions on pressing topics related to sustainability, recycling, carbon emissions, and the future of our cities.
  • CITY Furniture matched BEDGEAR's donation, increasing the pledge to a total 300 trees, to support reforestation efforts and empower local communities.
  • During the Summit, CITY Furniture proudly shared its ambitious '2040 Green Promise' to become carbon neutral and achieve zero waste to landfill by 2040.

Audubon Engineering Company Names Jeff Gernon as First Chief Commercial Officer

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Today, Audubon Engineering Company (Audubon), a leading provider of engineering , procurement , fabrication , construction (EPFC), and technical services, announced the promotion of Jeff Gernon to the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) reporting to Audubon CEO David Robison.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Audubon Engineering Company (Audubon), a leading provider of engineering , procurement , fabrication , construction (EPFC), and technical services, announced the promotion of Jeff Gernon to the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) reporting to Audubon CEO David Robison.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230614133657/en/
    Audubon Chief Commercial Officer Jeff Gernon (Photo: Business Wire)
    In this position, Jeff will provide strategic direction for all commercial functions to drive business growth initiatives globally.
  • Jeff is a global executive who brings to the CCO position more than 20 years of commercial experience, performance insight, and financial leadership.
  • As CCO, Jeff will oversee all commercial activities, with a strong focus on planning and executing global development strategies to connect customers with best-fit solutions.

Pattern Receives Route Approval for SunZia Transmission Project

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), a leader in renewable energy, welcomes the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management's Record of Decision on the SunZia Transmission project, which will enable over 3,500 MW of New Mexico wind power from the SunZia Wind project to provide clean, reliable, and affordable electricity across Western states.

Key Points: 
  • Today's Record of Decision by the Bureau of Land Management marks an important milestone for the SunZia Transmission project.
  • SunZia Transmission is setting a precedent with a gold standard in environmental mitigation efforts developed hand-in-hand with the environmental community.
  • "Pattern Energy has been an excellent partner and we see SunZia as the model for planning and developing critical transmission projects that will advance our transition to clean energy.''
  • SunZia Transmission is a 550-mile ± 525 kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line between central New Mexico and south-central Arizona with the capacity to transport 3,000 MW of clean, renewable energy.

Leading organizations and experts curate resources about sustainability for Earth Day

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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DUBLIN, Ohio, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldCat.org, the website that connects online searchers to the world's libraries, has collaborated with environmental organizations and experts to showcase valuable sustainability and conservation materials from more than 10,000 library collections for Earth Day. These partners include preeminent voices in conservation, such as EARTHDAY.ORG, the National Audubon Society, the Sierra Club, the Walden Woods Project, the Culinary Institute of America, and Kathryn Kellogg, founder of Going Zero Waste, among others. WorldCat.org formed these alliances to raise awareness among institution leaders, educators, students, parents, and the public at large about protecting, and living in harmony with, our shared and finite natural systems.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Ohio, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldCat.org , the website that connects online searchers to the world's libraries, has collaborated with environmental organizations and experts to showcase valuable sustainability and conservation materials from more than 10,000 library collections for Earth Day.
  • "Earth Day is meant to be a reminder of our connection to each other and to the world around us," said Madison Aughinbaugh, Global Public Relations Lead at EARTHDAY.ORG.
  • "The unique resources we're putting on display through these Earth Day collaborations will make that connection clear.
  • By collecting diverse resources from its partners on a topic page that will create a guide to sustainability, WorldCat.org intends to make it fast, convenient, and fun for users to participate in the spirit of Earth Day.

Audubon Welcomes Kaushik Patrawala as Executive Vice President of Downstream

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Audubon Engineering Company (Audubon), a leading provider of engineering , procurement, construction (EPC), fabrication , and technical services, announced today the appointment of Kaushik Patrawala to the position of Executive Vice President, Downstream, reporting to Ryan Hanemann, President.

Key Points: 
  • Audubon Engineering Company (Audubon), a leading provider of engineering , procurement, construction (EPC), fabrication , and technical services, announced today the appointment of Kaushik Patrawala to the position of Executive Vice President, Downstream, reporting to Ryan Hanemann, President.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230418005496/en/
    Kaushik Patrawala brings a wealth of leadership and EPC project experience to the Audubon downstream services group.
  • For his EVP role, Kaushik will lead Audubon’s downstream team in extending the life of petrochemical and refining infrastructure while implementing efficient, sustainable operational solutions.
  • “We are proud to announce Kaushik Patrawala as our new EVP of Downstream Operations,” said Ryan Hanemann, also an Audubon co-founder.