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KeyLogic announces Prime Contract Award for $900 Million Energy Information Administration Omnibus Procurement 5 (EOP V)

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyLogic Systems LLC (KeyLogic), renowned for its expertise in energy analysis and policy analysis and development, proudly announces its designation as a prime contractor for the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA) Omnibus Procurement 5 (EOP V).

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  • MORGANTOWN, W.Va., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyLogic Systems LLC (KeyLogic), renowned for its expertise in energy analysis and policy analysis and development, proudly announces its designation as a prime contractor for the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA) Omnibus Procurement 5 (EOP V).
  • Our selection is a testament to the continued growth of KeyLogic as a leader in energy analysis.
  • This partnership will further the EIA's crucial mission by bolstering its capabilities in data collection, analytical research, and the dissemination of energy information.
  • This ensures the EIA remains the premier source of information driving our understanding of energy."

Pamela Keefe to Join the American Institutes for Research as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pamela J. Keefe, a leader with broad financial experience at non-profit and for-profit organizations, is joining the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as senior vice president and chief financial officer.

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  • Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pamela J. Keefe, a leader with broad financial experience at non-profit and for-profit organizations, is joining the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as senior vice president and chief financial officer.
  • Keefe, who begins her new position in April, has most recently served as senior vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), a non-profit research and development organization that seeks to address challenges facing the energy industry.
  • Keefe has more than 30 years of experience in finance, with much of that time in senior leadership positions.
  • She will succeed Marijo Ahlgrimm , who is retiring from AIR after 15 years as chief financial officer and, overall, more than 40 years in financial management and leadership of government contracting organizations.

Sygnia Announces Participation in EPRI Consortium backed by the DOE to Enhance U.S. Energy Infrastructure Security

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Sygnia , the foremost global cyber readiness and response team, today announced its participation in a consortium led by EPRI to improve cybersecurity of the U.S. energy sector.

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  • Sygnia , the foremost global cyber readiness and response team, today announced its participation in a consortium led by EPRI to improve cybersecurity of the U.S. energy sector.
  • Securing industrial control environments, also known as OT (Operational Technology) Security, has typically relied on network segregation as its primary form of defense.
  • “Safeguarding the energy sector is a critical priority for both EPRI and the DOE, and it is a mission that Sygnia takes very seriously,” said Ram Elboim, CEO of Sygnia.
  • “The energy sector and critical infrastructure, in general, are becoming targets for threat actors.

The Foundation for American Science and Technology Announces the Inaugural 'AI: Powering the New Energy Era' Summit in Washington, D.C.

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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The 'AI: Powering the New Energy Era' summit will take place in Washington, D.C., on April 17.

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  • The 'AI: Powering the New Energy Era' summit will take place in Washington, D.C., on April 17.
  • The first summit dedicated to exploring the influence of AI on the Energy sector will take place on April 17.
  • The summit program focuses on different aspects of leveraging AI for enabling the clean energy transition, such as technology, policy, public-private cooperation, and investment.
  • The Foundation for American Science and Technology invites energy industry professionals, business leaders, investors, members of academia, and policymakers to visit https://cleanenergy-ai.com to learn more about and register for the 'AI: Powering the New Energy Era' summit.

Finite State Raises $20 Million Growth Round to Secure Critical Infrastructure and Software Supply Chains

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Finite State, the leader in comprehensive software risk management for the connected world, today announced that it raised a $20 million growth round led by Energy Impact Partners (EIP). This investment underscores Finite State's pivotal role in addressing critical cybersecurity challenges faced by organizations worldwide and its commitment to advancing innovative solutions for securing connected devices and critical infrastructure.

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  • Amid escalating threats, Finite State's platform offers visibility and risk management capabilities to proactively identify vulnerabilities in software supply chains, safeguarding critical systems.
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Finite State, the leader in comprehensive software risk management for the connected world, today announced that it raised a $20 million growth round led by Energy Impact Partners (EIP).
  • Finite State's robust growth trajectory comes amid escalating cyber threats and regulatory pressures driving organizations to prioritize software supply chain security.
  • As Finite State embarks on its next phase of growth, the company remains steadfast in its mission to empower organizations to secure their software supply chains and protect critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.

ANTERIX JOINS CONSORTIUM OF NATIONAL LABORATORIES AND LEADING SOLUTION PROVIDERS IN SUPPORT OF GRID MODERNIZATION EFFORT

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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WOODLAND PARK, N.J., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) today announced its participation in a broad alliance among energy industry leaders that are supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) national laboratories' efforts to help modernize the energy grid.

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  • Anterix is joining Idaho National Laboratories, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), ABB, Amazon, Avista Utilities, EPRI, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Nokia, and Survalent to support the Assessment of Communication Architectures for Energy Systems (ACAES).
  • ACAES is one of nine projects, led by national laboratories and public- and private-sector entities, that are components of the DOE's 2023 Grid Modernization Initiative (GMI) , announced in September 2023.
  • "Today's announcement demonstrates Anterix's deep commitment to—and our expertise in—helping our utility customers keep the grid secure," commented Rob Schwartz, President & CEO of Anterix.
  • "High-speed, high-capacity, secure grid communications are more vital than ever as threats to the energy grid increase.

SCYTHE Recognized for OT/ICS Leadership with Selection Award in EPRI's ADVEDIA Project

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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SCYTHE, the leading provider of advanced cyber security solutions, is proud to announce its award selection with EPRI’s Automated Device Vulnerability Exploitation and Defensive Impact Analysis (ADVEDIA) project.

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  • SCYTHE, the leading provider of advanced cyber security solutions, is proud to announce its award selection with EPRI’s Automated Device Vulnerability Exploitation and Defensive Impact Analysis (ADVEDIA) project.
  • EPRI, Finite State, SCYTHE, MITRE, Schneider Electric, and Southern will collaboratively tackle ADVEDIA Project tasks, each leveraging their unique expertise to enhance vulnerability detection and exploitability determination in control system software.
  • Together, these organizations will create a robust framework for assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities in OT/ICS environments, ultimately enhancing the security posture of critical infrastructure systems.
  • For more information about SCYTHE's involvement in the ADVEDIA project, review the announcement from the Department of Energy.

Inlyte Energy welcomes Ben Kaun as its new Chief Commercial Officer

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inlyte Energy , developer of iron + sodium grid batteries for a safe, responsible, and affordable renewable energy transition, warmly welcomes industry veteran Ben Kaun as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

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  • SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inlyte Energy , developer of iron + sodium grid batteries for a safe, responsible, and affordable renewable energy transition, warmly welcomes industry veteran Ben Kaun as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
  • This addition is a signal of Inlyte's commercial readiness and commitment to address the world's rapidly growing stationary storage needs.
  • As CCO, Ben will shape Inlyte's go-to-market strategy, leveraging the company's unique technology to meet the needs of utilities and industrial customers.
  • Inlyte's iron + sodium battery is a workhorse technology with safety, reliability, and performance in long duration, daily cycling applications," Mr. Kaun stated.

InnovationForce Launches InnovationWorks 2.0: A Cloud-Based SaaS Platform to Accelerate and Simplify the Innovation Process

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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RALEIGH, N.C. and ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InnovationForce, the world's first AI-powered Ecosystem Relationship Management (ERM) platform for innovation, today announced the availability of InnovationWorks 2.0 at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. The InnovationWorks platform accelerates innovation with a cloud-based SaaS software solution that measures, automates, scales and democratizes innovation in complex organizations so that everyone and anyone can innovate at any time.

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  • The InnovationWorks platform accelerates innovation with a cloud-based SaaS software solution that measures, automates, scales and democratizes innovation in complex organizations so that everyone and anyone can innovate at any time.
  • RALEIGH, N.C. and ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InnovationForce , the world's first AI-powered Ecosystem Relationship Management (ERM) platform for innovation, today announced the availability of InnovationWorks 2.0 at DISTRIBUTECH 2024.
  • The InnovationWorks platform accelerates innovation with a cloud-based SaaS software solution that measures, automates, scales and democratizes innovation in complex organizations so that everyone and anyone can innovate at any time.
  • The InnovationWorks 2.0 platform is a fully automated innovation management SaaS platform that includes a number of unique features to help scale innovation inside and across organizations, including industry ecosystems.

Electrified Thermal Solutions is Selected for $5M U.S. Department of Energy Grant to Decarbonize Industrial Heat

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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BOSTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In late January, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $171 million investment, funding 49 projects across 21 states to help cut industrial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Electrified Thermal Solutions (ETS), along with industrial partners 3M, Buzzi Unicem USA and Amy's Kitchen, were among the recipients of the award to decarbonize industrial heat in manufacturing, cement, food, chemicals and other sectors.

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  • Electrified Thermal Solutions (ETS), along with industrial partners 3M , Buzzi Unicem USA and Amy's Kitchen , were among the recipients of the award to decarbonize industrial heat in manufacturing, cement, food, chemicals and other sectors.
  • Subsequently, the grant funds will support deployment of customer-sited JHTBs for integration into their operations with partners such as 3M, Buzzi Unicem, Amy's Kitchen and other industrial collaborators.
  • Industrial heat processes, which contribute an estimated 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, predominantly rely on fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.
  • Electrified Thermal Solutions (ETS) has emerged with a groundbreaking solution: the Joule Hive Thermal Battery™.