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EDF Renewables North America Awarded Three Contracts totaling 1 Gigawatt of Solar + Storage in New York

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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EDF Renewables North America today announced three solar projects were awarded long-term contracts by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as part of the 2021 solicitation for large-scale renewable energy certificates.

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  • EDF Renewables North America today announced three solar projects were awarded long-term contracts by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as part of the 2021 solicitation for large-scale renewable energy certificates.
  • Stephane Desdunes, Senior Director Development, Northeast Region for EDF Renewables, said, The team has worked diligently to progress the development of our New York solar portfolio since 2017.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a market leading independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of expertise in renewable energy.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renouvelables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.

Nikola Tre BEV Approved for the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program as Zero-Emission Vehicle

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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PHOENIX, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, announced that its Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) has been deemed eligible for the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP).

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  • PHOENIX, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, announced that its Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) has been deemed eligible for the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP).
  • In addition to New York, Nikola is also registered in California as part of the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) program by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
  • The Nikola Tre BEV is expected to have the longest range among the current HVIP and NYTVIP eligible zero-emission Class 8 tractors.
  • These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and Nikola specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Activate Welcomes 39 New Activate Fellows Whose Innovations Can Decarbonize Industries and Build a Cleaner, Safer Society

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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BERKELEY, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Activate, a nonprofit that helps scientists and engineers bring their innovations to market, is proud to introduce the 2022 cohort of Activate Fellows. These 39 founders are turning their breakthroughs into businesses that could help industries, including manufacturing, energy, chemicals, computing, and defense, meet decarbonization and resiliency goals.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Activate, a nonprofit that helps scientists and engineers bring their innovations to market, is proud to introduce the 2022 cohort of Activate Fellows.
  • The Activate Fellows we've selected for Cohort 2022, our largest cohort to date, give me tremendous hope," says Activate CEO Ilan Gur.
  • Founded in 2015, the two-year Activate Fellowship provides fellows the time, resources, and mentorship to develop as leaders and mature their ideas as they start their entrepreneurial journeys.
  • Activate supports fellows in communities across the United States: Activate Berkeley, Activate Boston, Activate New York, and Activate Anywhere.

Five Boralex Solar Farms Totaling 540 MW of Electric Generation and 77 MW of Storage Selected Under a Request for Proposals in New York State

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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Once constructed, the solar farms will generate more than 1 TWh of solar electricity annually, enough to power more than 141,200 homes annually.

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  • Once constructed, the solar farms will generate more than 1 TWh of solar electricity annually, enough to power more than 141,200 homes annually.
  • The selected photovoltaic solar electricity generation projects will be located across upstate New York:
    Fort Covington Solar Farm is a 250 MW solar farm paired with a 77 MW storage project.
  • Foothills Solar Farm is a 40 MW solar farm in the Town of Mayfield in Fulton County, estimated to generate 75,336 MWh annually.
  • Easton Solar Farm is a 20 MW solar farm located in the Town of Easton in Washington County, estimated to generate 38,369 MWh annually.

CHARBONE HYDROGEN Announces the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with NYSERDA to Participate in the Consortium for a Clean Hydrogen Hub in Northeast U.S.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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CHARBONE will continue to develop small-scale regional hubs throughout Canada and USA.

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  • CHARBONE will continue to develop small-scale regional hubs throughout Canada and USA.
  • Consortium partners have committed to collaborate on the development of proposals to advance clean hydrogen projects that align with each state's climate and clean energy goals.
  • These forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as "intends", "anticipates", "expects", "believes", "plans", "likely", or similar words.
  • Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Charbone undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.

Convergent Energy + Power Partners with National Grid

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Convergent Energy + Power, a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, and National Grid, an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people throughout New York and New England, today announced the completion of one of the first solar-plus-storage systems providing a non-wires-alternative (NWA). The system, designed, constructed, and operated by Convergent, will deliver more cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable electricity to National Grid customers in Cicero, New York, while leveraging solar energy during nonpeak periods.

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  • During off-peak days, Convergent will participate in the market to provide clean energy for National Grid customers.
  • "Convergent Energy + Power continues to move the energy storage sectorand clean energy transitionforward to address the increasing needs of our customers."
  • We look forward to working with Convergent Energy + Power and National Grid to see that this solar-plus-storage project delivers clean, affordable solar energy to central New York customers for years to come."
  • Convergent Energy + Power (Convergent) is a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America.

Axiom Cloud's DOE-Funded "Refrigeration Energy Management" Project Moves into Deployment Phase

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Although the project is entering its next phase, there is still funding available for additional facilities to participate.

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  • Although the project is entering its next phase, there is still funding available for additional facilities to participate.
  • With more than 2,000 grocery stores across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, load shifting of refrigeration represents a 40-100 MW opportunity.
  • The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources' (OER) mission is to lead the state toward a clean, affordable, reliable, and equitable energy future.
  • OER develops policies and programs that respond to the state's evolving energy needs, while advancing environmental sustainability, energy security, and a vibrant clean energy economy.

Venture For ClimateTech Announces the Second Cohort of Entrepreneurs Addressing Climate Change

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twelve companies have been selected for the second cohort of Venture For ClimateTech .

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twelve companies have been selected for the second cohort of Venture For ClimateTech .
  • Cohort 2 entrepreneurs were selected based on a series of criteria by a panel of technical experts, investors, board members, and program staff.
  • Venture For ClimateTech is a non-profit global venture studio + accelerator program.
  • Venture For ClimateTech is supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and administered by NextCorps and SecondMuse.

AAFA Launches New Health Equity Initiative for Communities Facing Highest Burden of Asthma

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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This initiative bolsters AAFAs commitment to drastically reduce health disparities in communities that bear the heaviest burden of asthma.

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  • This initiative bolsters AAFAs commitment to drastically reduce health disparities in communities that bear the heaviest burden of asthma.
  • AAFA is eager to invest in communities and local partners to improve asthma care and outcomes, states Kenneth Mendez, AAFAs CEO and president.
  • Each year, HEAL Innovation will identify and support four local, community-based asthma programs tailored to at-risk populations most impacted by asthma.
  • AAFA is also funding a community health pilot program by AIRnyc to connect households managing asthma with health education, health care, and social programs.

SWTCH Raises $13 Million to Provide Equitable Access to Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Communities Across North America

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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SWTCH provides EV charging and energy management solutions that address the unique challenges of EV ownership in multi-family buildings of all kinds.

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  • SWTCH provides EV charging and energy management solutions that address the unique challenges of EV ownership in multi-family buildings of all kinds.
  • "SWTCH's mission is centered on realizing the social, economic, and environmental benefits of widespread EV adoption," said Carter Li, CEO of SWTCH.
  • "We know that more than 80% of EV charging occurs at home and 30% of homes in North America are multi-family, so improving access to EV charging infrastructure in multi-family buildings is critical to enabling widespread EV adoption.
  • The company electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions streamline charging for drivers while optimizing usage and revenue for multi-family building operators.