AltaGas

CN Announces Long-Term Transportation Agreement with AltaGas

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Monday, October 23, 2023

MONTREAL, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian National Railway Company (CN) (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), today announced a renewed and expanded 5-year transportation agreement with AltaGas.  

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian National Railway Company (CN) (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), today announced a renewed and expanded 5-year transportation agreement with AltaGas.
  • The agreement leverages CN's exclusive access to the Port of Prince Rupert.
  • “CN is proud to support the Canadian economy and the growth of our customer AltaGas.
  • By selling into our capacity and taking advantage of our unique network reach, we are confident in our ability to accelerate sustainable, profitable growth.”
    "AltaGas is pleased to solidify our renewed transportation agreement with CN.

Commercial Sector Set to Lead Energy as a Service (EaaS) Market Growth with 8.95% CAGR, While Smart Grids and Advanced Engineering Drive Trends - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Energy as a service (EaaS) is a transformative solution that promotes the adoption of advanced, low-carbon technologies.

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  • Energy as a service (EaaS) is a transformative solution that promotes the adoption of advanced, low-carbon technologies.
  • By Service Type: The global energy as a service market is segmented into three key service types: Energy Supply Services, Operational and Maintenance Services, and Energy Efficiency & Optimization Services.
  • The region is witnessing increased investments in smart energy infrastructure, renewable energy sources, and urbanization, driving market growth.
  • Consequently, the installation of smart grids is expected to increase in the coming years, further boosting the growth of the EaaS market.

Global Energy as a Service (EaaS) Market to Reach $72.62 Billion by 2023, Fueled by Increasing Renewable Energy Adoption

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Renewable energy is considered a vital means of safeguarding the environment due to its low to zero harmful pollutant emissions.

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  • Renewable energy is considered a vital means of safeguarding the environment due to its low to zero harmful pollutant emissions.
  • These factors have led to an increase in renewable energy generation, positively impacting the adoption of the EaaS model and driving the global energy as a service market's growth.
  • An initial challenge in implementing the EaaS model is installing renewable energy systems and battery storage systems at end-user facilities.
  • Industries relying on renewable energy sources experienced partial shutdowns or reduced operations due to rising cases, affecting renewable energy demand and the overall EaaS market.

Enbridge announces executive leadership changes

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Monday, May 8, 2023

CALGARY, AB, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) (Enbridge or the Company) announced the following executive leadership changes.

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  • CALGARY, AB, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) (Enbridge or the Company) announced the following executive leadership changes.
  • The Enbridge Board of Directors has appointed Patrick Murray, currently Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer, to succeed Vern Yu as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2023.
  • said Greg Ebel, President & Chief Executive Officer of Enbridge.
  • "Pat is an excellent addition to the Executive Leadership Team and his capital markets, investors relations and overall corporate finance experience will serve the Company well as we continue to advance Enbridge's strategic and growth initiatives.

The CWB Welding Foundation celebrates a decade of breaking barriers and addressing skill gaps in welding and welding-related industries

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

MILTON, ON, April 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The CWB Welding Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a national not-for-profit charity focused on breaking barriers and bridging skill gaps in welding and welding-related industries.

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  • MILTON, ON, April 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The CWB Welding Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a national not-for-profit charity focused on breaking barriers and bridging skill gaps in welding and welding-related industries.
  • "I am thrilled to say that over the past ten years, the CWB Welding Foundation has established partnerships and programs that are now positively impacting workforce development and skills-based recruitment and retention objectives within welding and welding-related industries.
  • By reducing financial, social, and cultural barriers to education, the CWB Foundation has helped thousands of Canadians enter the welding industry, further addressing the skilled worker shortage.
  • Encouraging industry collaboration: The CWB Foundation brings together industry leaders, educators, and other stakeholders to collaborate and share best practices in the welding industry.

FLINT announces the appointment of Katrisha Gibson to its Board of Directors and the release of its 2022 Sustainability Report

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Monday, March 27, 2023

FLINT is pleased to announce the appointment of Katrisha (Trisha) Gibson to the Board of Directors effective March 27, 2023.

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  • FLINT is pleased to announce the appointment of Katrisha (Trisha) Gibson to the Board of Directors effective March 27, 2023.
  • “We are delighted to have Trisha join FLINT’s Board of Directors, and the entrepreneurial experience she brings to the team.
  • The 2022 Sustainability Report details the Company’s key metrics and achievements from the 2022 calendar year and outlines the basis for its sustainability strategy and commitments for the future.
  • “We are pleased to release our inaugural Sustainability Report highlighting the ESG-related activities our organization has executed over the past year.

NEI sets human rights, inequality, net zero, nature as focus themes for corporate engagement

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

The Focus List identifies the companies NEI intends to engage with on the topical ESG issues of human rights, inequality, net-zero alignment, and nature.

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  • The Focus List identifies the companies NEI intends to engage with on the topical ESG issues of human rights, inequality, net-zero alignment, and nature.
  • The Focus List is a cornerstone of the active ownership component of NEI's longstanding responsible investment program, which brings together three main activities: corporate dialogue, proxy voting, and shareholder proposals.
  • Our discussions this year will be focused on two main areas: human rights in the supply chain, and digital rights.
  • Download a copy of the full Focus List and Focus List summary from NEI's website: https://www.neiinvestments.com/responsible-investing/responsible-investi...

Alcoa Announces Closure of Intalco Smelter and Prepares Site for Redevelopment

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) today announced the closure of its Intalco aluminum smelter in Washington State, which has been fully idle since 2020.

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  • Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) today announced the closure of its Intalco aluminum smelter in Washington State, which has been fully idle since 2020.
  • The closure announcement begins a process to prepare the site for new economic development opportunities.
  • “The Intalco smelter site operated for nearly 55 years, and we’ve spent significant time evaluating options for the asset, including a potential sale,” said Alcoa President and CEO Roy Harvey.
  • The Intalco smelter was fully curtailed in the third quarter of 2020, amid declining market conditions and high input costs.

PPL's updated business plan drives enhanced value for all stakeholders and delivers top-tier earnings and dividend growth

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

$2.5 billion added to capital investment plan, resulting in 5.6% rate base growth through 2026 with no equity issuances.

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  • $2.5 billion added to capital investment plan, resulting in 5.6% rate base growth through 2026 with no equity issuances.
  • ALLENTOWN, Pa., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) today announced an updated business plan that is expected to generate top-tier 6% to 8% earnings and dividend growth through at least 2026 with strong growth opportunities beyond.
  • Highlights of PPL's updated business plan include:
    Top-tier EPS and dividend growth through at least 2026.
  • PPL has extended its runway for earnings and dividend growth and now expects 6% to 8% annual earnings per share and dividend growth through at least 2026.

Washington Gas Teamsters Authorize Strike

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

SUITLAND, Md., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters at Washington Gas have voted by 97 percent to authorize a strike.

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  • SUITLAND, Md., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters at Washington Gas have voted by 97 percent to authorize a strike.
  • With 80 percent of members casting ballots yesterday and today, the final count was 462-13 in favor of authorizing a strike.
  • Washington Gas is owned by AltaGas, a Canadian corporation.
  • "The overwhelming vote sends AltaGas the clearest possible message of how insulted and disrespected members are by the company's demand that workers take massive health care cuts after working through a pandemic," said Washington Gas worker and Teamsters Local 96 President Wilder Reed.