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DTE Energy names Nicholas Akins to board of directors

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Detroit, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2023 — DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) has named Nicholas K. Akins, retired Executive Chair of American Electric Power (AEP), to its board of directors, effective December 4.

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  • Detroit, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2023 — DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) has named Nicholas K. Akins, retired Executive Chair of American Electric Power (AEP), to its board of directors, effective December 4.
  • Akins, who recently retired from AEP after more than 40 years with the company, also served as the company’s chief executive officer from 2011 through 2022.
  • He led AEP through a period of grid modernization and growth while transitioning the utility toward a clean energy future.
  • “We look forward to bringing Nick with his history of grid modernization and workplace innovation to our board of directors,” Jerry Norcia, chairman and CEO of DTE Energy, said.

Xcel Energy names Chris Church new chief nuclear officer

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Today, Xcel Energy named Chris Church as the company’s new chief nuclear officer, effective December 15, 2023.

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  • Today, Xcel Energy named Chris Church as the company’s new chief nuclear officer, effective December 15, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230928729438/en/
    “Chris has had an unblinking commitment to operational excellence over his years of leadership experience in the nuclear industry, including his time at Xcel Energy,” said Tim O’Connor, Xcel Energy executive vice president and chief operations officer.
  • “Excellence in nuclear energy generation is a job that’s never finished,” Church said.
  • Xcel Energy has also received stakeholder support for a future extension of the Prairie Island plant’s operating life.

AEP BOARD ELECTS SLOAT CHAIR, NAMES STODDARD BOARD MEMBER

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has elected Julie Sloat chair of the Board, effective Oct. 2.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has elected Julie Sloat chair of the Board, effective Oct. 2.
  • In addition, Daniel G. "Dan" Stoddard, retired senior vice president, chief nuclear officer and president of Contracted Assets for Dominion Energy, has been elected to the Board.
  • "We thank him for his innumerable contributions to AEP, and we extend our sincerest congratulations as he transitions to his next chapter."
  • Sloat, 54, was named AEP president in August 2022 and became chief executive officer Jan. 1, 2023.

Global Data Center and Cloud Services Market Report 2023: Sector to Reach $450 Billion by 2027 from $200 Billion in 2021

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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2.1 Country Demographics of Global, 2022

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  • 2.1 Country Demographics of Global, 2022
    2.2 Population Analysis of Global, 2022
    2.3 Smartphone and Internet Usage in Global, 2022
    2.4 Global Digital Industry Outlook, 2022
    3.1 Data centre Market Attractiveness Result Matrix, 2022
    6.3 Market Sizing Analysis of Global Data Centre Market, 2017-2022
    7.1 By Type of Data Centres, 2022
    7.2 By Type of Co-Location Data Centers, 2022
    7.4 By End-User Data Center, 2022
    8.2 By Type of End Users, 2022
    8.4 Snapshot on BFSI Sector in Global, 2022
    8.5 Snapshot on IT Sector in Global, 2022
    10.2 Market Share of Major Data centre Companies on the basis of Number of Data Centres, 2022
    10.4 Market Share of Major Data Centre Companies on the basis of Number of Racks, 2022
    10.5 Market Share of Major Data Centre Companies on the basis of Available Racks, 2022
    10.6 Cross Comparison of Major Players in Global Data Centre Market (on the basis of Year of Inception, Location, Employees, Gross Floor Area, Whitespace Area, No.
  • of Racks, Tier Level, PUE, Power Line, IT Load, Occupancy Rate, Uptime SLA, Routes Available, Power Operators, USPs, Certifications, Technology and Facilities, Services, Major Clients, No.
  • of Clients, Expansion Plan)
    11.4 Cross Comparison of Major Players in Data Centre Construction Market (on the basis of Year of Inception, HQ, Employees, No.
  • of Data Centre Projects, Description of Data Centres, Other Major Projects/Clients)
    12.1 Future Market Size Analysis of Global Data Centre Market, 2022-2027
    12.2 Future Segmentation by Type of Data Centres, 2027
    12.3 Future Segmentation by Type of Colocation Services, 2027
    12.4 Future Segmentation by Region, 2027
    12.5 Future Segmentation by Type of End Users, 2027
    12.7 Timeline of Data Centres in Today, Tomorrow and Future
    13.4 Market Size Analysis of Global Cloud Services Market, 2017-2022
    14.1 By Type of Cloud Services, 2022
    14.2 By Type of Clients, 2022
    14.3 By Type of End-User, 2022
    15.2 By Type of End Users, 2022

EPRI, NEI Release Roadmap for Advanced Reactor Deployment

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif. , May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EPRI and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) today jointly released the first phase of their Advanced Reactor Roadmap at the Nuclear Energy Assembly.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif. , May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EPRI and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) today jointly released the first phase of their Advanced Reactor Roadmap at the Nuclear Energy Assembly.
  • The roadmap outlines an achievable path for the successful deployment of advanced reactors as part of the clean energy transition.
  • Advanced nuclear reactors encompass several designs and have the capability to deliver affordable, reliable, and resilient, power from a zero-carbon emissions energy source.
  • The Advanced Reactor Roadmap is available here: epri.co/ARRoadmap

PSEG Names Charles McFeaters to Succeed Eric Carr as PSEG Nuclear President and Chief Nuclear Officer

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PSEG has announced that Eric Carr, PSEG Nuclear president and chief nuclear officer, has accepted a position outside of the company and will be leaving PSEG, effective May 19, 2023.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PSEG has announced that Eric Carr, PSEG Nuclear president and chief nuclear officer, has accepted a position outside of the company and will be leaving PSEG, effective May 19, 2023.
  • Charles "Chaz" McFeaters, PSEG senior vice president Nuclear Operations, will succeed Carr as PSEG Nuclear president and chief nuclear officer.
  • "PSEG Nuclear is a critical part of PSEG's powering progress vision and New Jersey's clean energy goals," said Ralph LaRossa, chair, president and chief executive officer of PSEG.
  • McFeaters has more than 30 years of nuclear industry experience including a loan assignment at the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations.

Terrestrial Energy Names Former CEO of TVA and PG&E to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Mr. Johnson is a prominent energy industry executive with extensive experience in the electric and nuclear utility sectors.

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  • Mr. Johnson is a prominent energy industry executive with extensive experience in the electric and nuclear utility sectors.
  • Terrestrial Energy is developing a nuclear power plant using proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) fission technology for zero-carbon industrial cogeneration.
  • We are pleased to welcome Bill as an independent director to our Board.”
    In addition to his roles at TVA and PG&E, Mr. Johnson previously was Chairman, President and CEO of Progress Energy.
  • He has served as officer and director for multiple leading energy companies and currently serves on the board of directors of TC Energy and NiSource.

HII Elects Leo Denault to Board of Directors

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Dec. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that current executive chairman and former CEO of Entergy Corporation Leo Denault was elected to the company’s board of directors, effective Dec. 5, 2022.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Dec. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that current executive chairman and former CEO of Entergy Corporation Leo Denault was elected to the company’s board of directors, effective Dec. 5, 2022.
  • “We are very pleased to welcome Leo to the board of HII,” said Kirk Donald, chairman of the board of HII.
  • “He is a leader in the nation’s power business and brings significant strategic experiences to the HII team.
  • Denault received a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and accounting from Ball State University.

Iris Energy Announces Monthly Investor Update for July 2022

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iris Energy Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“Iris Energy” or “the Company”), a leading owner and operator of institutional-grade, highly efficient proprietary Bitcoin mining data centers powered by 100% renewable energy, today published a monthly investor update for July 2022, containing its results from operations as well as construction and development updates.

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  • Heather has over 15 years senior People and Culture professional experience across all aspects of HR and joins Iris Energy from Nutrien, a ~US$45bn5 multinational agribusiness, where she was Senior Director, Digital HR & HR Business Relations.
  • Iris Energy will be participating at the upcoming Canaccord Genuity 42nd Annual Growth Conference in Boston, Massachusetts between August 8-11, 2022.
  • Canal Flats update (0.8 EH/s, 30MW) BC, Canada
    The project achieved average monthly operating hashrate of 836 PH/s in July compared to 872 PH/s in June.
  • The initial 9MW at Mackenzie achieved average monthly operating hashrate of 282 PH/s in July compared to 292 PH/s in June.

APS Appoints Heflin to Lead Operations at Palo Verde Generating Station

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) announced today that Adam Heflin has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer (CNO) at the Palo Verde Generating Station, effective June 6.

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  • Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) announced today that Adam Heflin has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer (CNO) at the Palo Verde Generating Station, effective June 6.
  • Heflin succeeds Maria Lacal , who recently announced her intent to retire after a distinguished 41-year career in the commercial nuclear industry.
  • Heflin previously served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and CNO of the Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation in Kansas until his retirement in 2019.
  • Lacal will remain with APS through August to complete a thorough transition with Heflin and fulfill several industry commitments.