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Firefly Solar Announces Exciting Expansion into Virginia

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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PIEDMONT, S.C., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Solar is elated to announce our expansion into Virginia, marking a new chapter in our mission to deliver renewable energy solutions.

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  • PIEDMONT, S.C., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Solar is elated to announce our expansion into Virginia, marking a new chapter in our mission to deliver renewable energy solutions.
  • Celebrating our significant progress, Firefly Solar, acknowledged as the Best of the Upstate's Solar Service Company and an INC 5000 fast-growing company, reaffirms our commitment to clean energy solutions and unparalleled customer service.
  • We're motivated to keep pushing the boundaries of solar energy and efficiency services," Aaron Davis, Firefly Solar's owner, stated.
  • With a comprehensive range of services, including residential solar installations backed by a unique lifetime warranty , commercial solar installations, solar battery storage, smart home technology , and EV charging solutions, coupled with roofing and repair services , plus (HVAC) energy efficient upgrades , Firefly Solar is set to lead the renewable energy revolution in Virginia.

Firefly Solar Champions Duke's PowerPair Program Savings In North Carolina

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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With an eye on environmental progress, Firefly Solar recognizes the value of Duke Energy's PowerPair program in North Carolina.

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  • With an eye on environmental progress, Firefly Solar recognizes the value of Duke Energy's PowerPair program in North Carolina.
  • The program offers two main incentives: up to $3,600 for solar installations and up to $5,400 for battery systems, cumulating in potential savings of up to $9,000.
  • Being a Tesla Premier Certified Installer , Firefly Solar excels in delivering state-of-the-art solar technologies like the Tesla Powerwall 3 and Solar Roof tiles , blending energy efficiency with elegant design.
  • Firefly Solar, as a vertically integrated provider of renewable energy services, offers everything from residential solar installations with a lifetime warranty to commercial solar installations, solar battery storage backup, smart home technology , EV charging stations, roofing services and repairs, and home energy efficiency ( HVAC ) upgrades.

TeraWulf Reaffirms Business as Usual at the Nautilus Facility Amid Talen’s Sale of Data Center Campus

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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EASTON, Md., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TeraWulf Inc. (Nasdaq: WULF) (“TeraWulf” or the “Company”), owners and operators of vertically integrated, domestic bitcoin mining facilities powered by more than 95% zero-carbon energy, today issued the following statement regarding Talen’s sale of the Cumulus data center campus and disclosed the exercise of its option to increase its energy resources by an additional 50 MW at the Nautilus facility, bringing TeraWulf’s bitcoin mining capacity at the Pennsylvania site to 100 MW.

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  • “I extend congratulations to our valued partner, Talen, on the sale of the Cumulus data center campus to Amazon Web Services,” said Paul Prager, Chief Executive Officer of TeraWulf.
  • The Nautilus facility represents the first behind-the-meter Bitcoin mining facility of its kind, directly sourcing reliable, carbon-free, 24x7 baseload power from the 2.5 GW Susquehanna nuclear generation station in Pennsylvania.
  • TeraWulf’s additional 50 MW of capacity at the Nautilus facility is expected to come online in 2025 and could accommodate up to 2.5 EH/s of operational mining capacity.
  • Nazar Khan, Chief Operating Officer of TeraWulf, stated, “We’re excited to announce our plans to double TeraWulf’s bitcoin mining capacity at the Nautilus facility in the next year.

GlobalFoundries and Biden-Harris Administration Announce CHIPS and Science Act Funding for Essential Chip Manufacturing

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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MALTA, N.Y. and ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt., Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced $1.5 billion in planned direct funding for GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) as part of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. This investment will enable GF to expand and create new manufacturing capacity and capabilities to securely produce more essential chips for automotive, IoT, aerospace, defense, and other vital markets.

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  • This investment will enable GF to expand and create new manufacturing capacity and capabilities to securely produce more essential chips for automotive, IoT, aerospace, defense, and other vital markets.
  • GF is the first semiconductor pure play foundry to receive a major award (over $1.5 billion) from the CHIPS and Science Act, designed to strengthen American semiconductor manufacturing, supply chains and national security.
  • “When I wrote the CHIPS & Science Law, I made sure there was funding especially for the feature-rich, legacy chips that GlobalFoundries produces in Malta and that are essential for America’s auto industry and national defense.
  • “The CHIPS Act funding will help encourage innovation and expansion of this vital sector in our state and across the country.

Cayuga Centers' Second Annual Toy Drive Bringing Joy to Youth Nationwide

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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AUBURN, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cayuga Centers celebrates the success of the agency's second holiday toy drive benefiting youth in its foster care and community-based intervention programs.

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  • AUBURN, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cayuga Centers celebrates the success of the agency's second holiday toy drive benefiting youth in its foster care and community-based intervention programs.
  • Between November 6 and December 15, Cayuga Centers gathered gifts through monetary donations and an online wishlist, ensuring timely toy distribution to youth for the holidays.
  • In a significant expansion from previous years, Cayuga Centers included its in-home and community-based programs in the toy drive and set an ambitious goal of collecting 2,000 toys.
  • President and CEO Edward Myers Hayes expressed deep appreciation for the success of the toy drive, stating, "We are grateful to all those who gave generously to make our toy drive a success.

LPL Financial Welcomes Upstate Financial Network

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Mark Hills and Uri “Chip” Doolittle V, CFP®, AIF® of Upstate Financial Network have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Mark Hills and Uri “Chip” Doolittle V, CFP®, AIF® of Upstate Financial Network have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms.
  • They reported having served approximately $200 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets*, and join LPL from Triad Advisors, part of the Osaic network (formerly Advisor Group).
  • It was evident from our first meeting that LPL is that partner,” Doolittle, the 2017 President of the Financial Planning Association of Central New York, said.
  • We look forward to supporting Upstate Financial Network for years to come.”

Nursing Home Owner Calls for Urgent Reforms to Address New York State Medicaid Reimbursement Crisis

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a critical issue impacting the quality of care for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Upstate New York, Robert Hurlbut, a third generation owner of 11 nursing homes in the Rochester area, is on an urgent mission to call for reforms to New York State's nursing home Medicaid reimbursement policies.

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  • "Our request is crucial to address the $810 million annual state funding gap, which directly impacts 97,000 nursing home residents statewide," emphasized Hurlbut.
  • The need to 'right size' Medicaid reimbursement is essential to ensure that future funding keeps pace with inflation, Hurlbut notes.
  • "The nursing home industry in Upstate New York is in serious trouble," he says, "and our elderly population—who deserve better—is suffering the consequences."
  • Reforms to Medicaid reimbursement policies are essential to ensuring access to quality care and supporting our aging population."

GlobalFoundries Announces New Multi-Million Dollar Student Loan Repayment Program to Strengthen Semiconductor Workforce

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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MALTA, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) announced today that it is launching a new student loan repayment program to help current employees and new recruits pay down student loan debt.

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  • MALTA, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) announced today that it is launching a new student loan repayment program to help current employees and new recruits pay down student loan debt.
  • The new benefit program is part of the company’s multi-million dollar investment to strengthen the semiconductor talent workforce by helping to ease the financial burden of higher education and training of our present and future employees.
  • The program is open to all U.S. employees that have qualified student loans for all degree types and credit-based certificate programs offered by U.S. universities and colleges.
  • “By enhancing our employee benefit programs, especially through our student loan assistance, GF is not only strengthening and building its own talent pipeline but also striving to set an industry benchmark.

WOW! Adds First Fiber Internet Customers in Greenville County, South Carolina

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services provider, today announced it has added its first customers in Mauldin, a town in Greenville County, South Carolina.

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  • Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services provider, today announced it has added its first customers in Mauldin, a town in Greenville County, South Carolina.
  • 's fastest all-fiber network and subscribe to fiber services, including residential symmetrical Internet speeds up to 5 Gbps.
  • 's award-winning services to customers in our new market in South Carolina and now offer them a choice in broadband provider," said Teresa Elder, CEO of WOW!.
  • "We look forward to delighting customers in Upstate South Carolina with our personalized approach to customer care and reliable, state-of-the-art broadband services."

Duke Energy proposes energy efficiency enhancements and innovative pilot programs for South Carolina customers

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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The proposals from Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) and Duke Energy Progress (DEP) – if approved by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) – will continue to shrink the challenge of serving the region's fast-growing electricity needs by delivering cost-effective energy savings.

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  • The proposals from Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) and Duke Energy Progress (DEP) – if approved by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) – will continue to shrink the challenge of serving the region's fast-growing electricity needs by delivering cost-effective energy savings.
  • Two new pilot programs focus on innovative ways to address the needs of the most vulnerable customers by making their homes safer and more energy efficient.
  • Duke Energy Carolinas owns 19,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2.8 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 24,000-square-mile service area in North Carolina and South Carolina.
  • Duke Energy Progress owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 29,000-square-mile service area in North Carolina and South Carolina.