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GXO Extends Agreement with Waitrose & Partners

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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LONDON, U.K., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has extended its agreement with Waitrose & Partners, a leading supermarket with over 330 stores across England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands.

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  • LONDON, U.K., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has extended its agreement with Waitrose & Partners, a leading supermarket with over 330 stores across England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands.
  • “We’re delighted that Waitrose & Partners has rewarded our service over the past three years by extending our agreement,” said Gavin Williams, Managing Director, U.K. and Ireland, GXO.
  • Waitrose Head of Distribution Operations (Grocery) & Transport Doug Kay said, “After a successful three years, GXO has become a trusted partner.
  • GXO partners with eight of the top 10 supermarkets in the U.K., including Waitrose.

PPL Electric Utilities recognized for innovations that have improved reliability

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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ALLENTOWN, Pa., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of PPL Electric Utilities employees, led by Sal Salet, vice president of Distribution Operations, has been recognized for innovative, industry-leading work that has helped improve the safety, reliability and affordability of electricity delivered to PPL Electric's more than 1.4 million customers.

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  • Salet's team was recognized for a series of innovations that have automated processes and improved the safety, reliability and efficiency of the electric grid.
  • The innovation has allowed PPL Electric to prevent more than 1.4 million customer outages since 2015.
  • PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses in eastern and central Pennsylvania.
  • PPL Electric Utilities is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves.

ComEd Encouraging 75 Latino Students to Pursue Careers in STEM During ComEd STEM Labs

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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We hope that programs like ComEd STEM Labs will inspire larger numbers of diverse students to pursue a STEM-focused career.”

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  • We hope that programs like ComEd STEM Labs will inspire larger numbers of diverse students to pursue a STEM-focused career.”
    The event, part of ComEd’s STEM Labs program, engaged seventy-five Latino high school students from across Chicagoland and northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 30, at ComEd’s Chicago North facility.
  • ComEd STEM Labs is one example of how ComEd is preparing more students of color and women to become leaders in the clean-energy transition.
  • Additional STEM and scholarship programs include the ComEd EV Rally , Power of STEM , Future of Energy Scholarships and Drop Me In .
  • ComEd STEM Labs is one of the many programs ComEd sponsors to encourage more students of color and women to pursue STEM careers.

Advanced Emissions Solutions Appoints Jeremy "Deke" Williamson as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADES) (the "Company" or "ADES"), a producer of activated carbon, and other environmentally efficient carbon products for use in purification, sustainable energy, sustainable materials and energy transition, today announced that Jeremy "Deke" Williamson has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer ("COO") effective September 18, 2023.

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  • GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADES) (the "Company" or "ADES"), a producer of activated carbon, and other environmentally efficient carbon products for use in purification, sustainable energy, sustainable materials and energy transition, today announced that Jeremy "Deke" Williamson has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer ("COO") effective September 18, 2023.
  • Robert Rasmus, CEO of ADES commented, "I would like to welcome Deke to the ADES team in his role as COO.
  • I know Deke shares our goal of ADES being the safest, lowest operating cost and most profitable company in the industry."
  • We have a great mission focused on the need for innovative purification solutions and I’m excited to get to work."

OATI Secures Platinum Sponsorship for NISC Member Information Conference '23

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) is proud to announce its Platinum Sponsorship of the 2023 NISC Member Information Conference (MIC), bringing together stakeholders from across the energy industry.

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  • Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) is proud to announce its Platinum Sponsorship of the 2023 NISC Member Information Conference (MIC), bringing together stakeholders from across the energy industry.
  • BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) is proud to announce its Platinum Sponsorship of the 2023 NISC Member Information Conference (MIC), bringing together stakeholders from across the energy industry.
  • "OATI looks forward to showcasing our innovative webSmartEnergy® DERMS through a series of demonstration, and collaborating with the diverse collection of other NISC members."
  • "We are so pleased to be the Platinum Sponsor of this event in support of our Partner, NISC," says Sasan Mokhtari, Ph.D., OATI President and CEO.

David R. Perez Promoted to ComEd Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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ComEd today announced that David R. Perez will assume the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ComEd, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • ComEd today announced that David R. Perez will assume the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ComEd, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Perez will succeed Terence Donnelly , who will be retiring at the end of the year after a successful career at ComEd and its sister company, PECO.
  • As COO, Perez, a 28-year veteran of ComEd, will be responsible for running ComEd’s day-to-day operations and driving execution to ensure best-in-class utility service.
  • In the role he held immediately prior, Perez served as Vice President of ComEd’s Transmission and Substation organization.

Following OSHA Announcement, Workplace Ergonomics Originators Ready to Support Increased Focus in Warehousing and Distribution

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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OSHA's announcement highlighted the need for improved safety in warehousing and distribution centers as they experience higher injury and illness rates compared to private industry overall.

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  • OSHA's announcement highlighted the need for improved safety in warehousing and distribution centers as they experience higher injury and illness rates compared to private industry overall.
  • In addition to warehousing and distribution, the NEP includes mail/postal processing and distribution centers, parcel delivery/courier services, and certain "high injury rate retail" establishments.
  • OSHA reports that warehousing and distribution center operations have experienced a steep increase from 668,900 employees in January 2011 to 1,713,900 employees in December 2021.
  • "As the warehousing and distribution sector grows, so too does our commitment to collaborating with and protecting these folks," said Votel.

ComEd Restores Power to More Than 110,000 Customers Following Extreme Weather

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Saturday, July 29, 2023
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Approximately 14,000 customers remain without power as of noon, Saturday, July 29, while more than 500 ComEd and contractor crews work 24/7 to restore service to all remaining customers as quickly and safely as possible.

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  • Approximately 14,000 customers remain without power as of noon, Saturday, July 29, while more than 500 ComEd and contractor crews work 24/7 to restore service to all remaining customers as quickly and safely as possible.
  • ComEd expects that the vast majority of remaining customers will be restored by Sunday afternoon, July 30.
  • "ComEd crews are hard at work throughout the region to restore power to customers following last night's severe weather," said Dave Perez, senior vice-president of Distribution Operations at ComEd.
  • ComEd offers the following tips and information for customers to stay safe following severe weather:
    If you encounter a downed power line, immediately call ComEd at 1-800-EDISON-1 (1-800-334-7661).

ComEd Restores Power to More Than 70,000 Customers Following Spring Storms

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Saturday, April 1, 2023
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The storms damaged trees and equipment, causing power outages for approximately 94,000 customers.

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  • The storms damaged trees and equipment, causing power outages for approximately 94,000 customers.
  • Over 500 ComEd and contractor crews are working around the clock to restore power to customers.
  • “ComEd crews are hard at work throughout the region to restore power to customers following last night’s severe weather,” said Dave Perez , senior vice-president of Distribution Operations at ComEd.
  • The following tips and information encourage customers to stay safe following severe weather:
    If you encounter a downed power line, immediately call ComEd at 1-800-EDISON-1 (1-800-334-7661).

DTE Energy customers experienced 21% fewer power interruptions in 2022 and outage duration time decreased by more than 40%

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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Across DTE’s electric service territory, customers experienced 21% fewer power interruptions in 2022 than in 2021 and the average outage duration time was down more than 40%.

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  • Across DTE’s electric service territory, customers experienced 21% fewer power interruptions in 2022 than in 2021 and the average outage duration time was down more than 40%.
  • In communities where DTE completed focused work on the grid’s most challenged infrastructure, customers experienced a 40-70% improvement in reliability.
  • “We’re pleased to report that we continue to make solid strides in improving reliability for our customers,” said Matt Paul, executive vice president, Distribution Operations, DTE Energy.
  • “2022 was a record year for investment in our grid and the result was stronger reliability for our customers.