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EQS-News: Linde Board Elects Paula Rosput Reynolds as New Director

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Woking, UK, February 27, 2024 – Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Paula Rosput Reynolds as a new director of Linde plc, effective February 27, 2024.

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  • Woking, UK, February 27, 2024 – Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Paula Rosput Reynolds as a new director of Linde plc, effective February 27, 2024.
  • Rosput Reynolds is a seasoned energy executive who brings substantial knowledge and global experience to the Linde plc Board of Directors.
  • Rosput Reynolds is currently Chair of National Grid plc and serves as a director at General Electric Company and senior independent director at BP plc.
  • "Paula has a distinguished track record of executive leadership and board service,” said Steve Angel, Chairman of Linde plc.

Clarkson University’s Class of 2023 See High Placement Rate, Above-Average Salaries

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Friday, March 8, 2024

POTSDAM, NY, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the Clarkson University Class of 2023 are once again proving how valuable a Clarkson degree is.

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  • POTSDAM, NY, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the Clarkson University Class of 2023 are once again proving how valuable a Clarkson degree is.
  • The Clarkson Career Center said the average starting salary for undergraduate students is $71,735 and $90,474 for grad students.
  • Twice a year, Clarkson holds career fairs where students can meet with more than 200 potential employers in-person.
  • The targeted services model ensures that students across all majors receive the assistance and job opportunities needed to succeed.

RIC Energy sells 20 MW of New York State Community Solar Projects to Luminace

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Monday, March 4, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304271215/en/
    Photovoltaic project developed by RIC Energy in the town of Hanover, in the state of New York (Photo: Business Wire)
    The plants, with a combined capacity of 20 MW, are in New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and National Grid service territories in upstate New York.
  • The facilities are expected to provide 100 percent clean energy to more than 5,000 homes participating in the utilities' community solar programs.
  • “RIC Energy’s current portfolio includes nationwide photovoltaic and energy storage projects at both the community and utility scale,” said José Luis Moya, Global CEO of RIC Energy.
  • RIC Energy is a leading renewable energy project developer focused on delivering renewable energy and energy storage facilities throughout the United States at the community and utility scale.

Tanya Moniz-Witten Joins San Jose Water as President

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Monday, March 4, 2024

SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) announces today that Tanya Moniz-Witten will be joining the company on March 25, 2024, as president of San Jose Water (SJW).

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  • SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) announces today that Tanya Moniz-Witten will be joining the company on March 25, 2024, as president of San Jose Water (SJW).
  • Tanya will be responsible for leading the regulated utility business in San Jose, driving strategy, financial performance, growth and establishing and maintaining excellent regulatory and customer relationships.
  • “We are extremely excited that Tanya has chosen to serve as President of San Jose Water!
  • Tanya is an exceptionally talented servant leader with over 20 years of utility experience in large, complex organizations.

Terra Firma Energy Limited Secure 120MW of Contracts From Record Breaking T-4 Capacity Market Auction

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Terra Firma Energy have successfully secured 120MW of contracts in the record-breaking T-4 Capacity Market auction.

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  • Terra Firma Energy have successfully secured 120MW of contracts in the record-breaking T-4 Capacity Market auction.
  • After two bidding rounds the auction cleared at £65/kW/Year breaking last year’s record of £63/kW/Year.
  • The UK Capacity Market ensures electricity supply meets demand, especially during peak times, by incentivising generation investment and maintaining grid stability.
  • William Davies, Managing Director of Terra Firma Energy said “I am thrilled to announce that our team has successfully secured 120MW of contracts in the latest T-4 Capacity Market auction.

PolyAI Recognizes 25 Women Shaping the Future of Customer Experience in 2024

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Friday, March 8, 2024

NEW YORK and LONDON , March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of International Women's Day, PolyAI is proud to announce its inaugural "25 Women in CX to Watch" list. This prestigious recognition program celebrates the remarkable achievements of self-identified women leaders who are redefining the customer experience (CX) landscape.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and LONDON , March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of International Women's Day, PolyAI is proud to announce its inaugural " 25 Women in CX to Watch " list.
  • This prestigious recognition program celebrates the remarkable achievements of self-identified women leaders who are redefining the customer experience (CX) landscape.
  • These women are not just keeping pace with the ever-evolving CX landscape; they are actively shaping its future.
  • By recognizing these exceptional women, PolyAI hopes to inspire future generations of women leaders to make their mark on the ever-evolving world of customer experience.

Mass Save® Sponsors Announce Record Number of Heat Pump Installations Across Massachusetts

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of Massachusetts' nation-leading programs the Mass Save® Sponsors today announced they enabled a record number of residential heat pump installations in 2023. This marks the third consecutive year installations have surpassed the goals outlined within the Massachusetts Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan. According to program data, the Sponsors of Mass Save supported the installation of heat pumps for 28,084 Massachusetts households in 2023, a 226% increase over the 8,603 households which received program support in 2021. Since 2019, the Sponsors have supported the installation of heat pumps in 75,172 homes and businesses statewide.

Key Points: 
  • These record-breaking numbers put Massachusetts ahead of other New England states, including Maine and Vermont, when it comes to overall total heat pump installations.
  • While there is not yet a national standard for measuring heat pump installations, when applying each state's methodology to the Sponsors' data (see below), Massachusetts is New England's leader .
  • Along with these nation-leading rebates and incentives, the Mass Save HPIN is a key driver of these record-breaking installations.
  • The Mass Save Sponsors are committed to ensuring that heat pumps play a critical role in a just and equitable clean energy transition.

Exodigo Closes $105 Million Series A to Lead Underground Mapping Revolution

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel and PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exodigo, the artificial intelligence (AI) innovator modernizing underground mapping, today announced the close of a $105 million Series A round, converting $30 million previously secured in SAFEs, for a total of $118 million in funding since its launch in 2022. Greenfield Partners and existing investor Zeev Ventures co-led the Series A with participation from existing investors SquarePeg, 10D VC, JIBE and National Grid Partners. Exodigo continues to lead a complete reinvention of underground mapping and plans to use the new capital to further build out its global team, accelerate the development of a self-service product line, and support its expansion into new markets.

Key Points: 
  • Greenfield Partners and existing investor Zeev Ventures co-led the Series A with participation from existing investors SquarePeg, 10D VC, JIBE and National Grid Partners.
  • Exodigo continues to lead a complete reinvention of underground mapping and plans to use the new capital to further build out its global team, accelerate the development of a self-service product line, and support its expansion into new markets.
  • Meanwhile, the built environment constitutes almost half of annual global CO2 emissions, making solving the underground both an economic and environmental priority.
  • "Exodigo has taken the underground mapping market by storm and established its platform as the gold standard in comprehensive underground intelligence in just two short years.

PPL Corporation names Greg Cornett president of Rhode Island Energy

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) today announced 25-year utility industry veteran Greg Cornett has been named president of Rhode Island Energy (RIE). Effective March 4, Cornett will succeed Dave Bonenberger, who is moving into a new role as PPL Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Utilities.    

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  • Cornett, a 25-year utility industry veteran, will succeed Dave Bonenberger March 4
    ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) today announced 25-year utility industry veteran Greg Cornett has been named president of Rhode Island Energy (RIE).
  • "I'm honored to lead Rhode Island Energy and excited to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders to secure a sustainable energy future for our customers," said Cornett.
  • "Rhode Island Energy is uniquely situated to help the state meet its energy and climate goals in a way that preserves energy affordability and enhances reliability for customers.
  • The utility provides essential energy services to more than 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas.

Landis+Gyr Highlights Grid Flexibility Solutions at DISTRIBUTECH 2024

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Landis+Gyr (SIX: LAND) is spotlighting technologies aimed at increasing flexibility for managing the energy transition at the DISTRIBUTECH International 2024 conference and exhibition on February 26-29 in Orlando, FL.

Key Points: 
  • "Landis+Gyr is pioneering technologies that use high resolution data and automated controls to make real-time decisions at the grid edge, while giving utilities and consumers more control."
  • Landis+Gyr's flexibility management solutions are designed to integrate with existing utility infrastructure to better locate, respond to, and manage emerging demand from electric vehicles and appliances while balancing the growing generation from distributed resources.
  • 28 at 10:5 a.m.-- National Grid and Landis+Gyr will report on advances in native apps running on next generation metering platform that enable real-time response to changing grid conditions.
  • To learn more about Landis+Gyr's flexible energy management portfolio, visit Landis+Gyr at DISTRIBUTECH in Booth #2401 in the Conference Expo.