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Preservation of Affordable Housing, Brightcore Energy, and Engenium Group awarded $2.5M grant for a community geothermal pilot project at Barry Farm Redevelopment

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231101765845/en/
    Rendering of the Barry Farm development (Photo: Business Wire)
    A community geothermal system has many advantages, such as energy efficiency, cost savings, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
  • This opportunity prioritizes resilient and sustainable building design with an emphasis on community impact that we are proud to support.
  • The dichotomy of a cutting-edge community geothermal system in such a historically significant location is such a unique and terrific opportunity”, said Mike Richter, President of Brightcore Energy.
  • Once completed, the new overall redevelopment of Barry Farm will be a vibrant mixed-income community that will include at least 900 new affordable rental and for-sale housing units, of which 380 will be public housing replacement units.

Otter Tail Corporation Announces Record Quarterly Earnings, Increases 2023 Earnings Guidance, Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.4375 per Share

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq: OTTR) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq: OTTR) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Diluted earnings per share increased 9% to $2.19 per share.
  • “Otter Tail Corporation, through the combined efforts of our employees and our diversified business model, delivered record setting quarterly earnings,” said President and CEO Chuck MacFarlane.
  • This dividend is payable December 8, 2023 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2023.

New EV Charging Stations Available for Public Use at Rocky Gap Casino and Resort

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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WILLIAMSPORT, Md., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Potomac Edison has teamed with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Rocky Gap Casino and Resort to install two public EV charging stations at the facility located off Interstate 68 in Flintstone, Allegany County.  

Key Points: 
  • WILLIAMSPORT, Md., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Potomac Edison has teamed with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Rocky Gap Casino and Resort to install two public EV charging stations at the facility located off Interstate 68 in Flintstone, Allegany County.
  • To date, the company has successfully installed more than three-fourths of the total 59 charging stations, including 20 fast-charging stations, committed under EV Driven.
  • Energizing the Rocky Gap charging stations undoubtedly enhances the public charging network and is one of many important steps in meeting the state's electrification goals."
  • Eric Barfield, director of facilities at Rocky Gap Casino and Resort: "Rocky Gap is committed to the EV movement and the charging infrastructure is very important to help support that movement.

Avangrid Subsidiaries NYSEG and RG&E’s Reliable Energy New York Plan Approved by State: Plan Allows for Critical Investments Necessary for Safety, Reliability, and the Transition to the Clean Energy Future

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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“This plan is an investment in the future reliability and resiliency of the New York grid,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.

Key Points: 
  • “This plan is an investment in the future reliability and resiliency of the New York grid,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • Overall, the approval will support 231 new jobs at the Companies as well as 716 indirect jobs in New York state.
  • These billions of dollars in investments will help bring clean renewable energy onto our electric grid while ensuring that service remains safe, reliable, and affordable.
  • Convergent Energy and Power looks forward to continuing to partner with utilities in New York State to deliver energy storage systems that benefit our customers their and communities.”

AARP NY to Governor: Speak Out Against Proposed Record-Breaking NYSEG/RG&E Utility Rate Hikes

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP New York is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to speak out against a record-breaking New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) rate hike proposal, which is due to be voted on by utility regulators this week.

Key Points: 
  • The Governor has an excellent track record helping New Yorkers cope with high energy bills.
  • She took on the utility arears crisis in New York that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and helped millions of New Yorkers struggling to pay their bills," AARP New York stated.
  • "The revised proposal is little different from the utilities' original request," AARP New York pointed out.
  • Upstate utility customers are indeed struggling; poverty rates are about 29% in Rochester, 33% in Syracuse, and 28% in Buffalo – all twice or more the statewide 14% poverty rate.

West Virginia American Water Completes Acquisition of Jefferson Utilities

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Jefferson Utilities, including the assets of Jefferson Utilities, Inc., Valley Water and Sewer Services, Shenandoah Junction Public Sewer and East Jefferson Sewer Services for $27 million.

Key Points: 
  • West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Jefferson Utilities, including the assets of Jefferson Utilities, Inc., Valley Water and Sewer Services, Shenandoah Junction Public Sewer and East Jefferson Sewer Services for $27 million.
  • “West Virginia American Water is thrilled to become the water and wastewater service provider for many residents throughout the Eastern Panhandle,” said West Virginia American Water President Robert Burton.
  • The purchase agreement between West Virginia American Water and Jefferson Utilities was executed under §24-2-4g, which allows sellers to value their water and wastewater systems at a price based on the fair value of the assets.
  • I look forward to all that West Virginia American Water will do for and within our communities.”
    Beginning today, Jefferson Utilities customers will become customers of West Virginia American Water and will be billed at the rates established by the PSC.

Mon Power and Potomac Edison Improve Wastewater Treatment Process at West Virginia Power Plants

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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FAIRMONT, W.V., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a part of their commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of operations, FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison have begun construction on two projects that will improve the wastewater treatment process at the companies' regulated power plants in West Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRMONT, W.V., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a part of their commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of operations, FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison have begun construction on two projects that will improve the wastewater treatment process at the companies' regulated power plants in West Virginia.
  • Currently, water from nearby streams is used to wash coal ash from the bottom of the plants' furnaces for disposal.
  • The new process will create less wastewater, which must undergo careful treatment before it can be safely discharged back into the river to ensure the protection of aquatic ecosystems.
  • Potomac Edison serves about 275,000 customers in seven counties in Maryland and 155,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

Saskatchewan naming and pronoun policy: The best interests of children must guide provincial parental consent rules

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Among the ministers changing portfolios is Dustin Duncan, who is being moved from education to overseeing the province’s Public Service Commission.

Key Points: 
  • Among the ministers changing portfolios is Dustin Duncan, who is being moved from education to overseeing the province’s Public Service Commission.
  • The changes came shortly after Duncan introduced new policies that require parental consent for students to participate in sexual health classes and to make name or pronoun changes if they are under the age of 16.
  • Duncan has not provided information regarding what research or legal precedent was used in formulating this policy.

Importance of inclusion in schools

    • Many schools across Canada have implemented policies to address gender identity issues among students, aiming for a more inclusive educational environment.
    • Parents and families are most often involved in the care of gender-variant youth in schools.

Parental rights

    • The parental rights movement is based on the concept that children are property of the parents with limited rights.
    • Historically, groups who oppose social progress have used parental rights as a guise, whether it was about segregated schools, sexual health education or gay rights.
    • Read more:
      'Parental rights' lobby puts trans and queer kids at risk

      Saskatchewan has a strong tradition of parent-school co-operation in education.

Rights of children

    • Recently, the rights of children have gained prominence, particularly in the context of disputes between parents and mandatory vaccinations in schools.
    • In Canada, children are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the country is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
    • Several key articles from the convention are relevant to this discussion, including rights for non-discrimination, rights for life, survival and development, rights to express their views, rights to identity, nationality and family relations and the best interests of the child principle.
    • Policies concerning legal names in schools must be scrutinized to avoid violating individuals’ rights to non-discrimination as outlined in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and multiple articles in the UN’s convention on the Rights of the Child.

Mon Power and Potomac Edison Receive Approval to Construct Three Solar Energy Sites in West Virginia

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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FAIRMONT, W.Va., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), have received approval from the West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) to construct three solar projects in West Virginia that will create the opportunity to purchase renewable energy and achieve sustainability goals.

Key Points: 
  • One megawatt of solar energy powers a national average of 173 homes, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
  • The companies plan to seek approval from the PSC to build the additional two solar sites once customers subscribe to the energy they will produce.
  • "Mon Power and Potomac Edison are committed to the environment and enhancing reliability for customers by bolstering and diversifying the region's energy mix," said Jim Myers, president of FirstEnergy's West Virginia operations.
  • All Mon Power and Potomac Edison residential customers will pay the surcharge for the construction of the three sites.

SHARC Energy Announces Q2 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SHARC International Systems Inc. ( CSE: SHRC ) ( FSE: IWIA ) ( OTCQB: INTWF ) ("SHARC Energy" or the “Company”) announces it has filed financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SHARC International Systems Inc. ( CSE: SHRC ) ( FSE: IWIA ) ( OTCQB: INTWF ) ("SHARC Energy" or the “Company”) announces it has filed financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
  • During the three months ended June 30, 2023 (“Q2 2023”), the Company reported revenues of $0.45M, a loss of $1.64M and an Adjusted EBITDA3 loss of $0.52M.
  • Hanspaul Pannu, CFO and COO of SHARC Energy, said, "The second quarter saw some key achievements.
  • We remain steadfast in our belief SHARC Energy is well-positioned for success.”
    Appointment of Michael Albertson as SHARC US President.