Duquesne Light Company

Utilidata Partners with Aclara to Bring Distributed AI to the Grid Edge

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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“As the grid becomes increasingly more complex and dynamic, utilities need more technology options to operate a clean and reliable grid.

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  • “As the grid becomes increasingly more complex and dynamic, utilities need more technology options to operate a clean and reliable grid.
  • Local AI models will continuously learn to improve grid planning, grid operations, load management, customer service, and a range of other benefits.
  • “This partnership with Aclara is the starting point of endless opportunities for integrating distributed AI onto the grid,” said Josh Brumberger, CEO of Utilidata.
  • “Utilizing distributed AI, Karman enables better informed, real-time decisions at the grid edge to operate a modern grid.

Grid Orchestration Platform Camus Energy Surpasses $25M in Series A Funding to Enable Grid Operators to Support Booming Electricity Demand

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Camus Energy, the grid orchestration platform for a 100% electrified future, announced today it has surpassed $25 million in Series A funding after closing its $10 million extension.

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  • Camus Energy, the grid orchestration platform for a 100% electrified future, announced today it has surpassed $25 million in Series A funding after closing its $10 million extension.
  • Laying the foundation for utilities to accommodate and embrace local energy resources, Camus’ investors remain eager to help the company build on its momentum.
  • Camus’ customer portfolio now includes investor-owned utilities, rural electric cooperatives, generation and transmission operators, and community choice aggregators.
  • “Utilities are actively seeking out grid orchestration capabilities to integrate new sources of generation and demand.

The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Announce The 2024 Cohort of The Executive Leadership Academy

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (CMU) are pleased to announce the 2024 Executive Leadership Academy cohort.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (CMU) are pleased to announce the 2024 Executive Leadership Academy cohort.
  • Since 2019, TALI has engaged CMU Tepper Executive Education to assist with developing and delivering content that educates and expands diverse leadership from Pittsburgh through TALI's signature program — the Executive Leadership Academy.
  • The 2024 Executive Leadership Academy cohort furthers our mission and vision," says Evan Frazier, President and CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute.
  • TALI and CMU will welcome the new cohort at the 2024 Executive Leadership Academy Kick-Off Program and Reception on January 26, 2024.

Duquesne Light Company to Implement New System to Improve Underground Cable Safety

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a two-year process, Duquesne Light Company (DLC) has selected the winning solution of its public crowdsourcing innovation challenge — "Monitoring Electrical Cable Challenge: The Future of Underground Inspection" — focused on creating a safer and more reliable underground electrical network in DLC's two-county service territory in southwestern Pennsylvania. The "Smart Cable Guard" system by DNV stood out among other submissions for its quick installation times, enhanced visibility on potential infrastructure issues and ability to be effectively applied to Pittsburgh's complex electrical grid. The Smart Cable Guard also met the challenge's safety, operational and cost requirements needed to move the implementation process forward.

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  • The Smart Cable Guard also met the challenge's safety, operational and cost requirements needed to move the implementation process forward.
  • "DNV's Smart Cable Guard will enable us to identify and address potential issues within our underground cable system faster, which will lead to improved worker and public safety for many years to come.
  • We are delighted that DLC's independent competition confirmed that the Smart Cable Guard 24/7 online monitoring system is the leading solution to improve grid reliability, resilience and safety."
  • Beginning in 2025, the company expects to implement DNV's system across more than 500 miles of its underground network over a five-year period.

DQE Communications To Be Acquired by GI Partners

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GI Partners, a leading investor in data infrastructure businesses, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire DQE Communications ("DQE" or the "Company") from its parent company, Pittsburgh-based Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. ("DLH"). The transaction provides DQE with additional resources to expand as it continues to provide best-in-class connectivity services as a standalone fiber infrastructure provider.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GI Partners, a leading investor in data infrastructure businesses, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire DQE Communications ("DQE" or the "Company") from its parent company, Pittsburgh-based Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. ("DLH").
  • The investment by GI Partners uniquely positions DQE as a scaled and trusted strategic network provider," said Jim Morozzi, CEO of DQE Communications.
  • We are committed to continuing our investment into the growth of the DQE Communications business leading up to close.
  • TD Securities served as financial advisor, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as legal counsel to GI Partners.

Bill Stein Joins Crusoe Board of Advisors

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Crusoe Energy Systems LLC (“Crusoe”) announced today that A. William “Bill” Stein, former CEO of Digital Realty Trust, has joined the company’s Board of Advisors.

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  • Crusoe Energy Systems LLC (“Crusoe”) announced today that A. William “Bill” Stein, former CEO of Digital Realty Trust, has joined the company’s Board of Advisors.
  • Stein joins Crusoe on the heels of the recent announcement of a significant expansion of its high performance cloud computing business with new capacity and additional financing earmarked for further GPU purchases and data center expansion.
  • “This is a critical moment for Crusoe as they expand their digital infrastructure offerings,” said Stein.
  • Both Dolan and McGrath had previously served as members of Crusoe’s Board of Advisors for multiple years.

The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Announce The 2024 Cohort of TALI's Emerging Leaders Program

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With great anticipation, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) kicked off its third year of the Emerging Leaders Program with a new cohort of Black professionals.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With great anticipation, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) kicked off its third year of the Emerging Leaders Program with a new cohort of Black professionals.
  • TALI has engaged Tepper Executive Education to develop and deliver content for the Emerging Leaders Program in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University, and Duquesne University.
  • TALI's Emerging Leaders program is designed to reach high-potential Black professionals seeking to advance their careers as strong individual contributors and early managers.
  • The Emerging Leaders Program compliments TALI's flagship program, the Executive Leadership Academy—launched in 2019.

FirstEnergy Names Abigail Phillips Vice President and Chief Risk Officer

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced that Abigail Phillips has been named vice president and chief risk officer, effective July 10. In this role, she will execute a risk program that reflects FirstEnergy's core values and behaviors; implement robust processes, procedures and standards to identify, mitigate and prevent risks across the company; and support efforts by the Board of Directors and senior leadership to implement, review and approve the company's enterprise-wide risk governance and compliance framework.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced that Abigail Phillips has been named vice president and chief risk officer, effective July 10.
  • Phillips will report to Jon Taylor, senior vice president and chief financial officer.
  • Phillips joins FirstEnergy from PSEG, where she most recently served as senior director of Climate Solutions and Business Integration.
  • Prior to PSEG, Phillips was responsible for implementing enterprise risk management programs for Southern California Edison and Duquesne Light.

Diamond Kinetics Teams Up With MLB and Pittsburgh Pirates for PLAY BALL Weekend

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Kinetics (DK), a leading sports technology company pioneering the future of youth baseball and softball development, today announced that it will be celebrating Major League Baseball's PLAY BALL Weekend with MLB-exclusive digital PLAY BALL mission experiences and rewards, and an on-field activation at PNC Park with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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  • Today, DK is releasing a new in-app PLAY BALL mission that will encourage kids to play games and participate in guided hitting drills to unlock exclusive content and rewards, including team-specific PLAY BALL Weekend badges from MLB.
  • "We're thrilled for the PLAY BALL experience in the DK app to launch during PLAY BALL Weekend.
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates will feature Diamond Kinetics' proprietary bat-sensor technology and interactive games at PNC Park on June 10th as part of the team's weekend celebration.
  • "We're thrilled to have Diamond Kinetics on-site at our PLAY BALL Weekend event, bringing the Swing Match experience to life on the Jumbotron.

Duquesne Light Company Poised to Lead Pittsburgh Region's Clean Energy Transition

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duquesne Light Company (DLC) today released its inaugural environmental, social and governance (ESG) report — titled "Advancing a Clean Energy Future for All" — which discloses the company's performance in three core areas of its ESG strategy: climate conscious, powering people and responsible performance. The report is DLC's most comprehensive ESG disclosure to date, building upon previous disclosures with new information on diversity, equity and inclusion as well as environmental performance. Creating transparency around initiatives that impact DLC's customers, workforce, communities and the environment is an important step in measuring the company's progress in positioning the Pittsburgh region for a transition to an equitable clean energy future.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duquesne Light Company (DLC) today released its inaugural environmental, social and governance (ESG) report — titled "Advancing a Clean Energy Future for All" — which discloses the company's performance in three core areas of its ESG strategy: climate conscious, powering people and responsible performance.
  • Creating transparency around initiatives that impact DLC's customers, workforce, communities and the environment is an important step in measuring the company's progress in positioning the Pittsburgh region for a transition to an equitable clean energy future.
  • While these initiatives represent near-term progress, the company is dedicated to long-term success on its ESG journey.
  • As an electric utility serving more than 600,000 customers in Allegheny and Beaver counties, DLC acknowledges the considerable role it plays in leading the region's clean energy transition.