Portland General Electric

Utilidata Partners with Aclara to Bring Distributed AI to the Grid Edge

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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“As the grid becomes increasingly more complex and dynamic, utilities need more technology options to operate a clean and reliable grid.

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  • “As the grid becomes increasingly more complex and dynamic, utilities need more technology options to operate a clean and reliable grid.
  • Local AI models will continuously learn to improve grid planning, grid operations, load management, customer service, and a range of other benefits.
  • “This partnership with Aclara is the starting point of endless opportunities for integrating distributed AI onto the grid,” said Josh Brumberger, CEO of Utilidata.
  • “Utilizing distributed AI, Karman enables better informed, real-time decisions at the grid edge to operate a modern grid.

ESS Tech, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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ESS Tech, Inc. (“ESS,” “ESS, Inc.” or the “Company”) (NYSE:GWH), a leading manufacturer of long-duration energy storage systems (LDES) for commercial and utility-scale applications, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • ESS Tech, Inc. (“ESS,” “ESS, Inc.” or the “Company”) (NYSE:GWH), a leading manufacturer of long-duration energy storage systems (LDES) for commercial and utility-scale applications, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • At the end of 2023, ESS successfully “lifted” its first Energy Center™ (EC), a key milestone in the manufacturing process.
  • ESS will hold a conference call on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EDT to discuss financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • A live webcast of the conference call will be available on ESS’ Investor Relations website at http://investors.essinc.com/ .

Portland General Electric schedules earnings release and conference call for Friday, April 26

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) announced today that it will host an analyst conference call and webcast at 11 a.m.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) announced today that it will host an analyst conference call and webcast at 11 a.m.
  • ET on Friday, April 26, to review its first quarter 2024 financial results.
  • Portland General Electric plans to release its first quarter 2024 earnings summary before financial markets open in the United States on April 26.
  • To hear the conference call by webcast, log on to Portland General Electric's investor website at investors.portlandgeneral.com , select Events & Presentations from the menu, and the webcast will be listed under Upcoming Events.

Portland General Electric announces intent to join CAISO EDAM regional energy market to benefit customers, environment

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) announced plans to join the California Independent System Operator's (CAISO) Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) to help provide Portland General Electric (PGE) and the customers it serves with access to more affordable, reliable and clean energy.

Key Points: 
  • Participation in California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) to enhance affordability, reliability and access to clean power.
  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) announced plans to join the California Independent System Operator's (CAISO) Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) to help provide Portland General Electric (PGE) and the customers it serves with access to more affordable, reliable and clean energy.
  • Cost benefit analysis research commissioned by PGE concluded the EDAM is likely to provide the greatest economic benefit compared to alternative market options.
  • The EDAM extends the success of CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM), a real-time, wholesale energy market that PGE joined in 2017 and that produces cost savings for PGE customers.

Connexus Energy Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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RAMSEY, Minn., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connexus Energy has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Ranked #4 in the Energy category, Connexus Energy is Minnesota's largest member-owned nonprofit electric cooperative.

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  • RAMSEY, Minn., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connexus Energy has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
  • Ranked #4 in the Energy category, Connexus Energy is Minnesota's largest member-owned nonprofit electric cooperative.
  • Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.
  • Since the award's inception, just nine other Minnesota companies have been named, including Target, Cargill, Polaris, Prime Therapeutics, and Puris.

PGE outlines progress and purpose in 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance report

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric (PGE) released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, the annual report that showcases PGE's progress to support resilient energy ecosystems, thriving communities and teams and ethical governance.

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  • Report shares PGE's progress in delivering reliable, affordable, accessible energy services while leading the transition to a clean energy future.
  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric (PGE) released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, the annual report that showcases PGE's progress to support resilient energy ecosystems, thriving communities and teams and ethical governance.
  • This year's report outlines the company's ongoing and meaningful engagement with communities and stakeholders to find equitable solutions to a clean energy future and investments in the workforce of the future.
  • Total charitable giving from the Company, employees, retirees and the PGE Foundation exceeded $4.6 million.

Bill Gates to Address CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, March 18-22

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Gates will be among the speakers at the 42nd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, March 18-22 in Houston.

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  • The week-long event will also include the CERAWeek Innovation Agora , serving as the center of technology and innovation programming at the conference.
  • The 2024 program will also feature expanded " Agora Hubs "—dedicated areas focused on climate, hydrogen and carbon.
  • Members of the media interested in covering CERAWeek 2024 are required to apply for accreditation.
  • Applications are subject to approval and can be submitted at the following link: https://reg.spglobal.com/flow/spglobal/ceraweek24/mediareg/login

US Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm to Address CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, March 18-22

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm will deliver a plenary address to delegates at the 42nd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, March 18-22 in Houston.

Key Points: 
  • The week-long event will also include the CERAWeek Innovation Agora , serving as the center of technology and innovation programming at the conference.
  • The 2024 program will also feature expanded " Agora Hubs "—dedicated areas focused on climate, hydrogen and carbon.
  • Members of the media interested in covering CERAWeek 2024 are required to apply for accreditation.
  • Applications are subject to approval and can be submitted at the following link: https://reg.spglobal.com/flow/spglobal/ceraweek24/mediareg/login

CERAWeek by S&P Global 2024 to Convene Energy CEOs, Government Officials and Business and Technology Leaders in Houston, March 18-22

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- The 42nd annual gathering of CERAWeek by S&P Global—the world's preeminent energy conference—will convene energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities, March 18-22 in Houston.

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  • Learn more at www.ceraweek.com
    HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 42nd annual gathering of CERAWeek by S&P Global—the world's preeminent energy conference—will convene energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities, March 18-22 in Houston.
  • "The increasing focus on energy transition following COP28 coincides with a growing realization of just how complex the road ahead will be," said Yergin.
  • Meeting those challenges, and realizing the promise, of the new energy future will be the focus of the world's energy leaders at CERAWeek 2024 in Houston."
  • The CERAWeek 2024 conference program will explore key themes related to:
    Energy Markets – How will supply and demand balance in a world of uncertainty?

Portland General Electric issues All-Source Request for Proposal for renewable and non-emitting energy projects to meet growing customer demand

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, February 2, Portland General Electric (PGE) issued to market its 2023 All-Source Request for Proposal (RFP), seeking bids for resources that can provide non-emitting dispatchable capacity and renewable generation projects. This RFP is PGE's largest open application process to date and is the first in the company's recent history to provide a flexible timeline for the start of operations. The scope and scale of this procurement process demonstrates PGE's commitment to reliability for customers during the clean energy transition.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, February 2, Portland General Electric (PGE) issued to market its 2023 All-Source Request for Proposal (RFP), seeking bids for resources that can provide non-emitting dispatchable capacity and renewable generation projects.
  • The scope and scale of this procurement process demonstrates PGE's commitment to reliability for customers during the clean energy transition.
  • "Our aim is to attract broad participation from energy developers with projects that offer reliability, flexibility and maximum customer value."
  • More information about the RFP process, deadlines, and schedule, along with filed documents, can be found at portlandgeneral.com/rfp .