Hurricane Isaias

Eversource Energy Reports First Quarter 2022 Results; Initiates Strategic Review of Offshore Wind Investments

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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Eversource Energys transmission segment earned $148.5 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared with earnings of $135.4 million in the first quarter of 2021.

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  • Eversource Energys transmission segment earned $148.5 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared with earnings of $135.4 million in the first quarter of 2021.
  • Eversource Energys water distribution segment earned $3.7 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared with earnings of $3.6 million in the first quarter of 2021.
  • Also today, Eversource announced that it had initiated a strategic review of its offshore wind investment portfolio.
  • Continued strong progress on these three important offshore wind projects will not be affected by Eversources strategic review.

Dayton Power & Light earns EEI Emergency Response Award for mutual assistance efforts to restore service after Hurricane Isaias

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Presented to EEI member companies, Emergency Response Awards recognize the recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events.

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  • Presented to EEI member companies, Emergency Response Awards recognize the recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events.
  • "Working around the clock to restore power safely and quickly to customers and deploying mutual assistance crews to support impacted companies are hallmarks of the electric power industry.
  • Crews worked long hours and followed all COVID protocols while working tirelessly to restore electric service to impacted customers following Hurricane Isaias," said Kristina Lund, Dayton Power & Light President and CEO.
  • DP&L received the EEI Emergency Assistance Award in 2018 for the Nor'easter and Hurricane Irma, and again received the award in 2017 following Hurricane Matthew.

Sunrun to Expand Brightbox Offering to All Markets

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
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Sunrun currently has more than 13,000 Brightbox systems nationwide, and this announcement will expand access to millions of new potential customers.

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  • Sunrun currently has more than 13,000 Brightbox systems nationwide, and this announcement will expand access to millions of new potential customers.
  • Sunruns Brightbox offers homeowners the ability to power through such power outages with clean, reliable and immediate home energy.
  • We lost power for six days during Hurricane Isaias, said Andy Robles, a Brightbox owner in Oakdale, New York.
  • Sunruns Brightbox system was a game changer and Im glad more people will have access to this crucial technology.

United States Economy Endures $20+ Billion Loss from August Storms, According to Aon Catastrophe Report

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Friday, September 11, 2020
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The report reveals that Hurricane Laura killed at least 33 people after making landfall in Louisiana, United States, on August 27.

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  • The report reveals that Hurricane Laura killed at least 33 people after making landfall in Louisiana, United States, on August 27.
  • Total economic losses were minimally listed at $10 billion, but likely to be even higher.
  • Hurricane Isaias made landfall near North Carolina, United States, causing notable coastal and inland water and wind damage, and spawned at least 39 tornadoes.
  • To view the full Impact Forecasting August 2020 Global Catastrophe Recap report, please follow the link:

JCP&L Donates More Than 83,000 Pounds of Food to Local Food Banks and Religious Organizations Following Tropical Storm Isaias

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Friday, August 28, 2020
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MORRISTOWN, N.J., Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), recently donated more than 83,000 pounds of food items to 10 food banks and religious organizations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania following Tropical Storm Isaias.

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  • MORRISTOWN, N.J., Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), recently donated more than 83,000 pounds of food items to 10 food banks and religious organizations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania following Tropical Storm Isaias.
  • JCP&L's donation was supplemented by an additional FirstEnergy Foundation contribution of $50,000 to benefit food banks in the region.
  • The donation of approximately $71,000 worth of food can provide approximately 100,000 meals for families in need.
  • Combined with the FirstEnergy Foundation donation, area food banks received more than $120,000 in local community support from the company following Tropical Storm Isaias recovery efforts.

When Assessing Property Damage From Hurricane Isaias, The CSIA Reminds Homeowners To Look Up

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
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PLAINFIELD, Ind., Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of hurricane Isaias, homeowners all along the East Coast are assessing property damage and contacting insurance companies.

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  • PLAINFIELD, Ind., Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of hurricane Isaias, homeowners all along the East Coast are assessing property damage and contacting insurance companies.
  • But the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) urges homeowners to remember one area of the home that often gets missed when assessing storm damage: the chimney.
  • In addition to limb and tree damage, masonry chimneys can also undergo damage as a result of the heavy rain that comes with these strong storms.
  • For those with property damage due to hurricane Isaias, the CSIA recommends that a Level 2 inspection be scheduled with a CSIA-certified chimney technician.

Dynegy Supports Communities Impacted by Hurricane Isaias

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, Dynegy is here to help.

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  • KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, Dynegy is here to help.
  • "We understand that Isaias arrived in the shadow of a pandemic, adding yet another burden to the most economically vulnerable," said Brad Watson, senior director of community affairs for Dynegy.
  • "For decades, Dynegy has served communities throughout the Northeast, and our commitment continues.
  • Dynegy is committed to the communities it serves and gives back through local partnerships.

PSEG Long Island to Reimburse Customers for Food and Medicines Spoiled During Tropical Storm Isaias

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Monday, August 17, 2020
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The tropical storm knocked out power for more than 420,000 customers on Long Island and in the Rockaways, making it the most destructive storm since Superstorm Sandy.

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  • The tropical storm knocked out power for more than 420,000 customers on Long Island and in the Rockaways, making it the most destructive storm since Superstorm Sandy.
  • "We recognize that losing power in August, together with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, was a hardship for many of our customers," PSEG Long Island President and COO Daniel Eichhorn said.
  • PSEG Long Island will reimburse residential customers up to $250 and commercial customers up to $5,000 for food spoilage if their service was interrupted for 72 hours or longer between Aug. 4, and Aug. 12, 2020 because of Tropical Storm Isaias.
  • PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority's transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract.PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a publicly traded diversified energy company.