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Enrollment grows through Alabama Community College System, outpaces national average

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

This year's fall enrollment is the highest the system experienced since Fall 2017, when for-credit enrollment was 81,139.

Key Points: 
  • This year's fall enrollment is the highest the system experienced since Fall 2017, when for-credit enrollment was 81,139.
  • The current enrollment growth represents the third consecutive year of for-credit enrollment increases across the Alabama Community College System, bucking national trends for community colleges.
  • Registrations in noncredit workforce-connected programs offered through the Alabama Community College System are also on the rise.
  • "Enrollment increases are great news that mean more residents are interested in training that will help them achieve success," said Jimmy H. Baker, Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System.

atNorth Announces Shortlist Selection for the National Sustainability Awards

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- atNorth , a leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider, has been shortlisted in two categories at this year's National Sustainability Awards .

Key Points: 
  • REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- atNorth , a leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider, has been shortlisted in two categories at this year's National Sustainability Awards .
  • atNorth now operates six Nordic data centers with a seventh site due to open in Finland in 2024.
  • The National Sustainability Awards aim to highlight stories that can help build a more sustainable and better future.
  • More information can be found at The National Sustainability Awards website ( https://www.nationalsustainabilityawards.co.uk/ )

atNorth Announces Shortlist Selection for the National Sustainability Awards

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- atNorth , a leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider, has been shortlisted in two categories at this year's National Sustainability Awards .

Key Points: 
  • REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- atNorth , a leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider, has been shortlisted in two categories at this year's National Sustainability Awards .
  • atNorth now operates six Nordic data centers with a seventh site due to open in Finland in 2024.
  • The National Sustainability Awards aim to highlight stories that can help build a more sustainable and better future.
  • More information can be found at The National Sustainability Awards website ( https://www.nationalsustainabilityawards.co.uk/ )

Generac Grid Services Supporting the AlectraDrive @Home Electric Vehicle Initiative

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

WAUKESHA, Wis., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Grid Services, a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a leading designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced that its Concerto™ platform is now supporting AlectraDrive @Home, a managed electric vehicle charging initiative operated by Alectra Utilities.

Key Points: 
  • WAUKESHA, Wis., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Grid Services , a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a leading designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced that its Concerto™ platform is now supporting AlectraDrive @Home, a managed electric vehicle charging initiative operated by Alectra Utilities.
  • The AlectraDrive @Home program builds upon the relationship between Alectra Utilities and Generac Grid Services.
  • With Generac Grid Services, Alectra delivered its AlectraDrive @Work pilot program to provide smart EV charging to office buildings.
  • AlectraDrive @Home is funded by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) Grid Innovation Fund and by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration component of its Energy Innovation program.

Energy Toolbase and Arch Solar Deploy Storage System with Acumen EMS™ on 40-Acre Senior Community Center in Wisconsin

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

HOUSTON, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Toolbase has deployed its Acumen EMS™ controls software on an energy storage system installed by Arch Solar, a Top Solar Contractor based in Plymouth, Wisconsin. In 2022, Arch Solar installed the BYD Chess unit, equipped with Acumen EMS for a 40-acre senior community center in Sheboygan. This project, supported by the state's Office of Energy Innovation grant (EIGP), is projected to reduce at least 28% of the current energy mix for the campus, saving more than $27,000 annually. The building was designed for sustainability and includes several notable renewable features, including water backup systems and a 200kW panel solar energy field.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Toolbase has deployed its Acumen EMS™ controls software on an energy storage system installed by Arch Solar , a Top Solar Contractor based in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
  • In 2022, Arch Solar installed the BYD Chess unit, equipped with Acumen EMS for a 40-acre senior community center in Sheboygan.
  • "At Energy Toolbase, we're proud to continue to expand our Acumen EMS™ solution into new markets like Wisconsin," said Scott D'Ambrosio, Vice President of Sales at Energy Toolbase.
  • We will be installing ETB-sourced products again and again," commented Mike Cornell, Project Manager and CIO of Arch Solar.

GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE AND JUST TIRES RETAIL STORES NATIONWIDE SALUTE MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER HEROES WITH FREE CAR CARE CHECKS AND SPECIAL DISCOUNTS THIS VETERANS DAY

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Veterans Day season, Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires invite the U.S. military and first responder communities to enjoy special discounts at any of its more than 550 locations nationwide, as well as take advantage of the free car care checks currently being offered.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Veterans Day season, Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires invite the U.S. military and first responder communities to enjoy special discounts at any of its more than 550 locations nationwide, as well as take advantage of the free car care checks currently being offered.
  • All active, former and retired military members and first responders are encouraged to take advantage of Goodyear's free inspections on tires, brakes and batteries, and will receive an additional 10% off tires and services.
  • Eligible guests who present a valid ID can schedule car care check appointments between Nov. 10 and 14 and redeem service through Nov. 17.
  • To learn more about the Veterans Day promotions and to book an appointment, visit www.goodyearautoservice.com/en-US/services/military-offer or www.justtires.com/en-US/services/military-offer .

THE VAST MAJORITY OF ORLANDO AND JACKSONVILLE RESIDENTS WOULD GIVE UP SOCIAL MEDIA, TV OR THEIR PHONE IN EXCHANGE FOR AN EXTRA HOUR IN THEIR DAY, ACCORDING TO RECENT SURVEY

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clocks across Florida "fall back" one hour on Nov. 6 as daylight saving time ends, a welcome change for the 57% of Jacksonville and Orlando residents who feel they do not have enough time to finish daily tasks, according to a new study from Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT).

Key Points: 
  • Fortunately for drivers, sacrificing time or social media is no longer necessary when it comes to one common to-do: changing tires.
  • "We hope that by introducing an effortless tire installation service in Jacksonville and Orlando, drivers can get time back in their day to focus on things that matter most."
  • To learn more, book an appointment and save time on your next tire installation, visit the Roll by Goodyear website.
  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company conducted an online survey among n = 1,029 residents in Jacksonville and Orlando, FL that over the age of 18.

AES names University of Dayton Students as the 2022 Energy Innovation Challenge Winners

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Monday, October 31, 2022

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced the winners of its 2022 Energy Innovation Challenge. The winners are three graduate students from the University of Dayton: Scott Eardley, Sean Kapp and Megan McNelly. The UD Flyers, as the students named their team, developed Project Oasis, an indoor farming system powered by onsite solar and battery storage. The prize-based competition brings together teams of graduate students with diverse backgrounds to create and present solutions to relevant problems facing the energy industry today.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced the winners of its 2022 Energy Innovation Challenge .
  • The winners are three graduate students from the University of Dayton: Scott Eardley, Sean Kapp and Megan McNelly.
  • "We created the Energy Innovation Challenge to encourage aspiring energy professionals to explore new and potentially untapped solutions to current and future energy challenges," said Bernerd Da Santos, AES Chief Operating Officer and advisor to the Challenge organizers.
  • "We created the Energy Innovation Challenge to help encourage a new generation of energy industry professionals," said Tish Mendoza, AES Chief Human Resources Officer and adviser to the Challenge organizers.

Optimize Renewables Client Frostburg State University Awarded $750,000 MEA Grant to Develop a Campus Microgrid

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Monday, October 10, 2022

FROSTBURG, Md., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has awarded Optimize Renewables client Frostburg State University (FSU) a $750,000 grant from its inaugural Resilient Maryland Capital Development (RMCD) Program. FSU was announced as the first recipient of funding under this innovative MEA pilot program.

Key Points: 
  • FROSTBURG, Md., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has awarded Optimize Renewables client Frostburg State University (FSU) a $750,000 grant from its inaugural Resilient Maryland Capital Development (RMCD) Program.
  • FSU developed its microgrid plan after receiving an MEA Resilient Maryland Planning Grant in 2020.
  • The resulting plan demonstrated the viability of the campus microgrid and the resilience it will provide for the University and the broader Frostburg community.
  • Situated in the mountains of Allegany County, Frostburg State University is one of the 12 institutions of the University System of Maryland .

Ambri Deploys Liquid Metal™ Battery System for Microsoft, Continuing Progress Toward Commercialization

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Ambri, a provider of long-duration Liquid Metal Battery storage systems, announced the successful commissioning of a system for Microsoft.

Key Points: 
  • Ambri, a provider of long-duration Liquid Metal Battery storage systems, announced the successful commissioning of a system for Microsoft.
  • We are thrilled to be selected by Microsoft and to work with Schneider on this groundbreaking project, said Adam Briggs, Chief Commercial Officer at Ambri.
  • With the commissioning of this project, Ambri is demonstrating how advanced, sustainable, and versatile our technology truly is.
  • We look forward to continuing our partnership with Microsoft as we help them to reach their sustainability goals.