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Breakthrough Energy Ventures, National Grid Partners and a Subsidiary of NextEra Energy Invest in TS Conductor to Meet the Growing Demand for Greener Electricity Grids

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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We are thrilled to have Breakthrough Energy Ventures, National Grid Partners and a subsidiary of NextEra Energy investing in TS Conductor.

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  • We are thrilled to have Breakthrough Energy Ventures, National Grid Partners and a subsidiary of NextEra Energy investing in TS Conductor.
  • TS achieves that through a combination of energy efficiency and faster and cheaper renewable integration, said Dr. Jason Huang, CEO at TS Conductor Corp.
  • TS Conductor will be a major enabler of increasing electricity demand and increasing penetration of renewables in a critical time.
  • National Grid Partners (NGP) is the venture investment and innovation arm of National Grid plc., one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world.

Skanska USA Building Expands Embodied Carbon Assessments to Projects Nationwide

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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SEATTLE, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska USA Building will invest in providing initial embodied carbon assessments on every new construction project over 5,000m3 (53,000sf) using the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), a product co-created by Skanska with industry partners.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska USA Building will invest in providing initial embodied carbon assessments on every new construction project over 5,000m3 (53,000sf) using the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), a product co-created by Skanska with industry partners.
  • Since 2019, Skanska USA Building has been piloting EC3 in partnership with Skanska Commercial Development in the United States.
  • "The data and tools provided by Skanska's evaluations provide customers with actionable information to make significant and lasting choices about reducing carbon on their projects.
  • "Investing in lifecycle carbon assessments for projects of this size is further evidence of Skanska's industry-leading commitment, thought leadership and absolute carbon reduction innovations," added Hewins.

COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. PARTNERS WITH MiQ TO CERTIFY NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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FRISCO, TX, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Resources, Inc. ("Comstock" or the "Company") (NYSE: CRK) today announced a partnership with MiQ to independently certify its natural gas production in North Louisiana and East Texas.

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  • FRISCO, TX, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Resources, Inc. ("Comstock" or the "Company") (NYSE: CRK) today announced a partnership with MiQ to independently certify its natural gas production in North Louisiana and East Texas.
  • Comstock's goal is to achieve the MiQ certified natural gas status in the first half of 2022.
  • Our partnership with MiQ to certify our natural gas in accordance with the highest environmental standards demonstrates our commitment."
  • MiQ has developed a universally applicable certification standard for credibly assessing the methane emissions performance of natural gas production around the world.

BOTS, Inc. Files for Patent Protection Regarding Its Method and Device for Proof of Green Power Source Verification for Cryptocurrency Miners as a Part of Its Strategy for Patent Portfolio Development

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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The patent application is directed to a method and devices for proof of power source verification for cryptocurrency miners.

Key Points: 
  • The patent application is directed to a method and devices for proof of power source verification for cryptocurrency miners.
  • This concept may or may not include the actual verification of the source of green energy used.
  • Another benefit of developing this Power Verification hardware is that these devices could be used in all power markets.
  • But much of bitcoin mining continues to rely on fossil fuels, including coal, the cheapest and dirtiest power source.

'The Power of Solar & Wind - the Road to Carbon Neutrality' to Air on Discovery, Science Channel, MotorTrend TV

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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(ET/PT)on MotorTrendTV, timed to match the start of the UN Climate Conference in Glasgow, Scotland.

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  • (ET/PT)on MotorTrendTV, timed to match the start of the UN Climate Conference in Glasgow, Scotland.
  • By first understanding the problem and then bringing together experts to pool their knowledge and resources to offer solutions.
  • Viewers will have the opportunity to see it on the following schedule:
    The Power of Solar & Wind The Road to Carbon Neutrality is produced by Bader Media Group for Discovery.
  • Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 47,000 in North America.

Optiv Accelerates Client Success with Innovation and Operational Excellence; Adds Two Industry Veterans to Executive Leadership

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Cheryl VanVoorhees, executive vice president of operations, is responsible for streamlining Optiv's adaptive, holistic approach to cybersecurity at scale.

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  • Cheryl VanVoorhees, executive vice president of operations, is responsible for streamlining Optiv's adaptive, holistic approach to cybersecurity at scale.
  • Rocky DeStefano, chief technology officer, is responsible for directing Optiv's technology strategy and ecosystem partnerships to bring innovative cyber offerings to clients.
  • "We meet clients where they are on the journey of security and resilience," says Kevin Lynch, Optiv CEO.
  • Read full executive leadership bios or visit Optiv's website for more information about the company's cybersecurity solutions and capabilities.

ExxonMobil to Certify Natural Gas, Help Customers Meet Environmental Goals

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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Certified natural gas validates emissions reduction efforts and helps customers meet their emissions goals.

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  • Certified natural gas validates emissions reduction efforts and helps customers meet their emissions goals.
  • Certified natural gas validates emissions reduction efforts and helps customers meet their environmental goals.
  • As we improve our operations, certifying our natural gas will help our customers achieve their goals and support a lower-carbon future.
  • ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy companies, uses technology and innovation to help meet the worlds growing energy needs.

Lion Electric Trucks Hit the Road With Day & Ross In NACFE Run On Less - Electric

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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The Lion6 trucks operated by Day & Ross have a range of 200 miles on a single charge and will be used for the company's pickup and delivery routes.

Key Points: 
  • The Lion6 trucks operated by Day & Ross have a range of 200 miles on a single charge and will be used for the company's pickup and delivery routes.
  • Run on Less Electric is a best-of-the-best cross-country demonstration of real-world electric trucking technologies.
  • "It is great to be kicking off our participation in this year's Run on Less event with these new trucks for the Day & Ross fleet.
  • "This investment is a critical step in our emission reduction strategy," said Bill Doherty, CEO of Day & Ross.

Purolator Wins ACT Expo Fleet Award in Leading Carrier Category

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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FOSTER CITY AND LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Motiv Power Systems and Purolator announced today that Purolator won the prestigious Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Fleet Award in the carrier category.

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  • FOSTER CITY AND LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Motiv Power Systems and Purolator announced today that Purolator won the prestigious Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Fleet Award in the carrier category.
  • ACT Expo Fleet Awards recognize fleet operators who show leadership in clean transportation to achieve sustainability in their transportation operations.
  • ACT Expo is North America's largest advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event.
  • Purolator, a leading transportation and courier services provider in Canada, deployed Motiv's reliable all-electric class six EPIC step-vans in Vancouver, British Columbia this past March.

ASES SOLAR 2021 In Review

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ASES SOLAR 2021 expanded knowledge, inspired action and strengthened community through a wide variety of formal and informal exchanges and networking among online and in person participants.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ASES SOLAR 2021 expanded knowledge, inspired action and strengthened community through a wide variety of formal and informal exchanges and networking among online and in person participants.
  • SOLAR 2021 featured outstanding content in the technical sessions on social and environmental justice, modeling and scaling, solar advancements, sustainability, and policy, education, and finance deepened the discussions around equity, technology progress, challenges, and paths forward.
  • All SOLAR 2021 sessions are available online for people who registered for the conference.
  • See you next year in Albuquerque, NM, June 21-24 at ASES SOLAR 2022!