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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.

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  • 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.

Powerside Announces the Appointment of John Di Stasio as Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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ALAMEDA, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Powerside is pleased to announce that John Di Stasio, President of the Large Public Power Council, has been elected as Chairman of Powerside's Board of Directors. Di Stasio will join to further advance Powerside's mission of increasing visibility at the grid edge as well as bolster relationships within the utility sector.

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  • ALAMEDA, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Powerside is pleased to announce that John Di Stasio, President of the Large Public Power Council, has been elected as Chairman of Powerside's Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome John to our Board of Directors," said Ross Dueber, CEO of Powerside.
  • John Di Stasio joined the Large Public Power Council (LPPC) in January 2015, where he advocates for America's largest public power systems in Washington, DC.
  • "We are pleased to welcome John to our Board of Directors," said Ross Dueber, CEO of Powerside.

Frost & Sullivan Opens Nominations for Itron Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce the call for nominations for its annual Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards in collaboration with Itron. Utilities and cities implementing innovative technologies for transformative resourcefulness and improve operational efficiencies are invited to submit nominations for their sustainable efforts by July 15, 2024.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce the call for nominations for its annual Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards in collaboration with Itron.
  • Utilities and cities implementing innovative technologies for transformative resourcefulness and improve operational efficiencies are invited to submit nominations for their sustainable efforts by July 15, 2024.
  • Last year's winner consisted of Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) for energy resourcefulness and Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) for water resourcefulness.
  • Frost & Sullivan looks forward to analyzing this year's nominations," said Farah Saeed, energy & environment advisory industry director at Frost & Sullivan.

Frost & Sullivan Opens Nominations for Itron Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce the call for nominations for its annual Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards in collaboration with Itron. Utilities and cities implementing innovative technologies for transformative resourcefulness and improve operational efficiencies are invited to submit nominations for their sustainable efforts by July 15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce the call for nominations for its annual Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards in collaboration with Itron.
  • Utilities and cities implementing innovative technologies for transformative resourcefulness and improve operational efficiencies are invited to submit nominations for their sustainable efforts by July 15, 2024.
  • Last year's winner consisted of Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) for energy resourcefulness and Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) for water resourcefulness.
  • Frost & Sullivan looks forward to analyzing this year's nominations," said Farah Saeed, energy & environment advisory industry director at Frost & Sullivan.

ESS Expands Deployment Footprint in California, Commissions New Project and Advances Energy Center Product Line

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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This announcement followed deliveries of EW systems to Burbank Water and Power (BWP) and the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), further expanding the company’s deployment footprint in California.

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  • This announcement followed deliveries of EW systems to Burbank Water and Power (BWP) and the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), further expanding the company’s deployment footprint in California.
  • Project Nexus aims to conserve water resources by reducing evaporation while generating clean energy, reducing diesel generation and reducing energy costs.
  • Finally, at the end of 2023, ESS successfully “lifted” its first Energy Center (EC), a key milestone in the manufacturing process.
  • “With these new deployments and progress on our utility-scale Energy Center, ESS is entering 2024 with strong momentum,” said Eric Dresselhuys, ESS CEO.

Enlight Subsidiary Clenera Partners with SMUD on Country Acres Solar and Storage Project in California

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. (“Enlight”, NASDAQ: ENLT, TASE: ENLT.TA), today announced that Country Acres Clean Power LLC (“Country Acres” or the “Project”), an affiliate of its subsidiary Clenera Holdings LLC, has entered into certain agreements in connection with a new project under development located in Placer County, California (the “Project”).

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  • BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. (“Enlight”, NASDAQ: ENLT, TASE: ENLT.TA), today announced that Country Acres Clean Power LLC (“Country Acres” or the “Project”), an affiliate of its subsidiary Clenera Holdings LLC, has entered into certain agreements in connection with a new project under development located in Placer County, California (the “Project”).
  • The Project is expected to have an installed capacity of 392 MWdc / 344MWac of solar energy and 688 MWh of energy storage.
  • Under the PPA, Country Acres will sell the solar energy produced by the facility for a 30-year term and energy storage for a 20-year term.
  • In addition to the executed PPA, Country Acres has also entered into an interconnection agreement with SMUD.

Enlight Renewable Energy Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: ENLT, TASE: ENLT) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • In addition to the above, the Company sold $5m of electricity in projects treated as financial assets in the third quarter.
  • In the third quarter of 2023, the Company’s net income increased to $26m, a growth rate of 35% year over year.
  • In the third quarter of 2023, the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA grew by 32% to $47m compared to $36m for the same period in 2022.
  • We recognized a gain of $3m in the third quarter and expect to recognize an additional gain of $2m in the fourth quarter.

ESS Tech, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, November 7, 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 for commercial and utility-scale applications, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 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 for commercial and utility-scale applications, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • On August 29, 2023, ESS announced the appointment of Harry Quarls to its Board of Directors as Chairman.
  • Harry Quarls has over four decades of energy experience and brings considerable strategic, financial, transactional, and energy investing experience to ESS.
  • ESS will hold a webcast conference call on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. EST to discuss financial results for its third quarter 2023 ended September 30, 2023.

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) Announces 100MW Drew Solar Delivers Energy to Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), in partnership with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), today announced that the Drew Solar has reached commercial operation (COD).

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), in partnership with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), today announced that the Drew Solar has reached commercial operation (COD).
  • Drew Solar is a 100 MWac solar energy facility located in Imperial County, California.
  • "This solar project grows our longstanding relationship with SMUD to deliver renewable energy to its customers and support their Zero Carbon Plan.
  • The Navajo Tribal Utility Authority and Bona Terra Energy were involved in the co-development of project.

California Mobility Center Hires Orville Thomas as New CEO, Paving the Way for Clean Energy and Transportation Innovation in Greater Sacramento

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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“This is a significant step forward as we look to advance the California Mobility Center,” CMC Board President Arlen Orchard said.

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  • “This is a significant step forward as we look to advance the California Mobility Center,” CMC Board President Arlen Orchard said.
  • “Orville has the expertise and industry knowledge in the mobility industry as it relates to zero emission vehicles and clean technology.
  • “Leading the California Mobility Center has been a dream of mine since they announced the project,” said Orville Thomas, incoming President & CEO of the CMC.
  • The California Mobility Center plans to build a $500 million zero-emission innovation hub on the campus of Sacramento State to support clean energy and transportation technologies.