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Tanya Moniz-Witten Joins San Jose Water as President

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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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).

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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
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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
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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
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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.

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  • 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
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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
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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
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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.

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  • "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.

Energywell Subsidiary Think Community Solar Announces Market Expansion

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Think Community Solar, the community solar subsidiary of energy technology company Energywell, today announced its expansion into 10 additional markets – including 18 new utilities – effective February 19.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Think Community Solar, the community solar subsidiary of energy technology company Energywell, today announced its expansion into 10 additional markets – including 18 new utilities – effective February 19.
  • Think Community Solar adds Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. to its existing presence in New York, New Jersey, Maine, and Maryland, connecting Think+ to untapped community solar markets.
  • "The expansion into 10 new community solar markets is a watershed moment for our community solar business," said Fallquist.
  • This new chapter in the organization's history has already gained momentum, as Think Community Solar has entered into an agreement to allocate more than 2,500 New York-based Think Community Solar customers to existing projects across NYSEG, National Grid, Central Hudson, and Orange & Rockland in the coming months.

National Grid Partners Introduces New Leadership Structure and Sharpened Investment Focus to Accelerate Net Zero Progress

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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LOS GATOS, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid Partners (NGP), the corporate venture capital and innovation arm of one of the world's largest utilities, today announced a streamlined leadership structure and refreshed investment focus to accelerate progress toward net zero and scale innovation across global energy networks.

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  • LOS GATOS, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid Partners (NGP), the corporate venture capital and innovation arm of one of the world's largest utilities, today announced a streamlined leadership structure and refreshed investment focus to accelerate progress toward net zero and scale innovation across global energy networks.
  • Led by Steve Smith, recently appointed president of NGP, these efforts bring National Grid's strategy, innovation and startup investing together under one umbrella.
  • The new structure is designed to maximize impact and further build on the parent company's transformational work to provide a clean, fair and affordable energy transition.
  • "National Grid Partners already offers critical financial resources and expert advice to some of the most exciting companies in climate tech and beyond.

National Grid Partners Introduces New Leadership Structure and Sharpened Investment Focus to Accelerate Net Zero Progress

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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LOS GATOS, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid Partners (NGP), the corporate venture capital and innovation arm of one of the world's largest utilities, today announced a streamlined leadership structure and refreshed investment focus to accelerate progress toward net zero and scale innovation across global energy networks.

Key Points: 
  • LOS GATOS, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid Partners (NGP), the corporate venture capital and innovation arm of one of the world's largest utilities, today announced a streamlined leadership structure and refreshed investment focus to accelerate progress toward net zero and scale innovation across global energy networks.
  • Led by Steve Smith, recently appointed president of NGP, these efforts bring National Grid's strategy, innovation and startup investing together under one umbrella.
  • The new structure is designed to maximize impact and further build on the parent company's transformational work to provide a clean, fair and affordable energy transition.
  • "National Grid Partners already offers critical financial resources and expert advice to some of the most exciting companies in climate tech and beyond.