Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Greenwave’s Norfolk Facility Obtains Automotive Recycler License from Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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This license enables Greenwave’s Norfolk Facility to purchase scrap cars directly from customers, one of the only metal recycling facilities able to do so in the City of Norfolk.

Key Points: 
  • This license enables Greenwave’s Norfolk Facility to purchase scrap cars directly from customers, one of the only metal recycling facilities able to do so in the City of Norfolk.
  • Greenwave opened its Norfolk facility in 2012 and has been working for the past several years to obtain this license.
  • The Company expects that the volume of cars it processes will increase by 500 to 750 tons per month now that it can purchase cars directly from customers at its Norfolk facility.
  • By obtaining this license and through the use of technology, we expect to continue to grow the volume of scrap vehicles we process.

Virginia Natural Gas awards $750,000 to Salvation Army to assist in winter energy bill relief for residential customers

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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"We have a long history of partnering with the Salvation Army to assist in helping our neighbors and community in times of need," said Robert Duvall, president of Virginia Natural Gas.

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  • "We have a long history of partnering with the Salvation Army to assist in helping our neighbors and community in times of need," said Robert Duvall, president of Virginia Natural Gas.
  • EnergyShare is administered by the Salvation Army and has traditionally been funded through contributions from Virginia Natural Gas employees and customers who voluntarily make donations via their monthly natural gas bill payment.
  • Virginia Natural Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO).
  • Virginia Natural Gas provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service to more than 300,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in southeast Virginia.

Virginia Natural Gas procures additional Next Generation Natural Gas as part of its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With a continued commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the natural gas value chain, Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) announced today it will increase the amount of its natural gas supply that is procured, transported or delivered by companies committed to lowering methane emissions VNG refers to this natural gas as "Next Generation Natural Gas."

Key Points: 
  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With a continued commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the natural gas value chain, Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) announced today it will increase the amount of its natural gas supply that is procured, transported or delivered by companies committed to lowering methane emissions VNG refers to this natural gas as "Next Generation Natural Gas."
  • "Virginia Natural Gas is a strong advocate for the development of collaborative efforts that support reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with natural gas and the infrastructure that transports it, making a 'wellhead to burner tip' supply chain of increasingly lower-emission natural gas for customers."
  • VNG has entered into its first certified natural gas transaction with bp, a leading natural gas marketer in the US, for natural gas combined with a MiQ methane emissions performance certificate.
  • Virginia Natural Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO).

Identika Grabs Gold in Davey Awards Campaign Brand Strategy Category

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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ASHBURN, Va., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Identika, a creative agency that specializes in developing social media campaigns, content marketing and hybrid marketing campaigns, has won Gold in the annual Davey Awards Campaign Brand Strategy for its Vaccine Communications Campaign. Identika worked with the state of Virginia to promote childhood and adolescent vaccinations.  The team developed a comprehensive strategy that included everything from TV, radio & print marketing, to social media campaigns and influencer outreach.

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  • ASHBURN, Va., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Identika , a creative agency that specializes in developing social media campaigns, content marketing and hybrid marketing campaigns, has won Gold in the annual Davey Awards Campaign Brand Strategy for its Vaccine Communications Campaign .
  • The team developed a comprehensive strategy that included everything from TV, radio & print marketing, to social media campaigns and influencer outreach.
  • "We are honored that the Davey Awards recognized our campaign to help children and adolescents receive their vaccinations," said Fernando Beltran, CEO and Founder of Identika.
  • The Davey Awards recognize the achievement of the "Creative David's", where strength comes from ideas, intelligence, and out-of-the-box thinking, not a giant bankroll.

Virginia Natural Gas invests in new technology to reduce emissions during pipeline inspection and repairs

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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Because of that commitment, VNG is focusing on several initiatives to improve natural gas service reliability and sustainability efforts that are reducing greenhouse gas emissions while safely delivering natural gas to customers.

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  • Because of that commitment, VNG is focusing on several initiatives to improve natural gas service reliability and sustainability efforts that are reducing greenhouse gas emissions while safely delivering natural gas to customers.
  • By using innovative cross-compression technology like Zero Emissions Vacuum and Compressor, or ZEVAC, natural gas is captured during maintenance or inspection and recycled back into the pipeline system for continued use.
  • Virginia Natural Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO).
  • Virginia Natural Gas provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service to more than 300,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in southeast Virginia.

Mercury Insurance Launches MercuryGO for Virginia Drivers

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Friday, July 8, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Mercury Insurance announced that the company has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers in Virginia to help improve driving skills and traffic safety. The app acts as a virtual driving coach, providing skill scores that give real-time feedback about driving behavior. Mercury auto insurance policyholders who enroll to use the app immediately receive a 5% participation discount and teen drivers will receive up to a 10% discount. Then, when MercuryGO customers renew their policies, they could receive a discount of up to 40%, depending upon their driving score.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Mercury Insurance announced that the company has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers in Virginia to help improve driving skills and traffic safety.
  • Mercury auto insurance policyholders who enroll to use the app immediately receive a 5% participation discount and teen drivers will receive up to a 10% discount.
  • "Mercury Insurance wants to leverage technology to make driving safer, and we also want to reward drivers for being cautious behind the wheel," said Mercury Insurance Director of Product Management Mike Dawdy.
  • Tweet the news: MercuryGO is available in Virginia and could save drivers up to a 40% on auto insurance.

Mercury Insurance Launches MercuryGO for Virginia Drivers

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Friday, July 8, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mercury Insurance announced that the company has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers in Virginia to help improve driving skills and traffic safety. The app acts as a virtual driving coach, providing skill scores that give real-time feedback about driving behavior. Mercury auto insurance policyholders who enroll to use the app immediately receive a 5% participation discount and teen drivers will receive up to a 10% discount. Then, when MercuryGO customers renew their policies, they could receive a discount of up to 40%, depending upon their driving score.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mercury Insurance announced that the company has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers in Virginia to help improve driving skills and traffic safety.
  • Mercury auto insurance policyholders who enroll to use the app immediately receive a 5% participation discount and teen drivers will receive up to a 10% discount.
  • "Mercury Insurance wants to leverage technology to make driving safer, and we also want to reward drivers for being cautious behind the wheel," said Mercury Insurance Director of Product Management Mike Dawdy.
  • Tweet the news:MercuryGO is available in Virginia and could save drivers up to a 40% on auto insurance.

Virginia Natural Gas offers tips to keep your family safe during hurricane season

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Only a week into the 2022 Hurricane Season and Tropical Storm Alex became the first named storm of the six-month season, flooding parts of southern Florida. Now that hurricane season is officially upon us, now is the time to make sure your family is prepared in the event of any severe weather conditions.

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  • If a natural gas meter is damaged or an underground gas line is exposed, customers should immediately leave the area, and call the Virginia Natural Gas 24-hour emergency response line at 1.877.572.3342 or 911 from a safe location.
  • If a natural gas meter is damaged or a natural gas line is exposed, customers should immediately leave the area and call the Virginia Natural Gas 24-hour emergency response line at 1.877.572.3342 or 911 from a safe location.
  • Virginia Natural Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO).
  • Virginia Natural Gas provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service to more than 300,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in southeast Virginia.

Insurance Carriers Continue Enhancing Mobile Channels to Engage Users

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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WILMINGTON, Del., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Keynova Group, the principal competitive intelligence source for digital financial services firms, today announced the results of the Q1 2022 edition of its semi-annual Mobile Insurance Scorecard. GEICO earned top honors for its mobile user experience, ranking first in Overall Score in Keynova Group's 14th competitive evaluation of the mobile apps and mobile websites of the 12 largest U.S. auto and property insurance carriers. The Scorecard's key trends show carriers leveraging mobile to build user engagement by incorporating telematics, location-based experiences, enhanced claims capabilities, and virtual assistant (VA) support.

Key Points: 
  • GEICO earned top honors for its mobile user experience, ranking first in Overall Score in Keynova Group's 14th competitive evaluation of the mobile apps and mobile websites of the 12 largest U.S. auto and property insurance carriers.
  • "Mobile is no longer an ancillary mode for servicing insurance companies' policyholders and prospects," said Beth Robertson, managing director, Keynova Group.
  • "Mobile channels provide carriers an opportunity to interact on a regular basis, serving up more than policy summaries and premium payment by envisioning opportunities to support users across a spectrum of actions."
  • Although many carriers have relied on the web as the primary option for mobile delivery, mobile apps are becoming increasingly important.

Virginia GrandDriver Goes Retro with New 80's-Themed Workout Series Aimed to Help Older Drivers Get Fit, Drive Safely, and Have Fun!

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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The RadDriver Totally 80's Workout Tape is a new series of short exercise videos recently launched to help older adults improve coordination, flexibility, and maintain strength to drive safely.

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  • The RadDriver Totally 80's Workout Tape is a new series of short exercise videos recently launched to help older adults improve coordination, flexibility, and maintain strength to drive safely.
  • While most senior drivers may be good drivers, there are physical changes that come with aging.
  • The new workout video series can help build that independence that drivers desire as they age.
  • "The new workout video series focuses on building up your strength and flexibility that can help older adults continue driving."