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Piedmont Natural Gas offers tips to save money and energy as frigid temperatures sweep the Southeast

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Friday, January 12, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter weather and below-freezing temperatures move across the Southeast, Piedmont Natural Gas is reminding customers of tips and resources that can help them manage their home energy use and, in turn, save money on their energy bills.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter weather and below-freezing temperatures move across the Southeast, Piedmont Natural Gas is reminding customers of tips and resources that can help them manage their home energy use and, in turn, save money on their energy bills.
  • Natural gas use typically spikes in the winter as customers combat low temperatures to stay warm.
  • Piedmont Natural Gas also offers a variety of energy-saving tools to help customers and our communities identify ways to save money and energy all year long.
  • Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, distributes natural gas to more than 1.1 million residential, commercial, industrial and power generation customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Faribault Mill and Fulton Brewing Introduce Collaboration Winter Warmer Ale

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Monday, November 27, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Faribault Mill, the esteemed American heritage brand renowned for its handcrafted, Made in USA wool and cotton throw blankets, bed blankets and accessories, announces the debut of a craft beer brewed in collaboration with award-winning, Minneapolis-based Fulton Brewing commemorating the first anniversary of Spread The Warmth – a national philanthropic campaign launched by Faribault Mill in November 2022 to donate a wool bed blanket for every one purchased to organizations serving youth experiencing homelessness in cities across the country.

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  • Spread The Warmth Winter Warmer Ale will have limited distribution throughout Minnesota beginning the week of December 4.
  • The 4-pack of 16oz cans feature four classic and collectable Faribault Mill blanket designs on the labels.
  • "This Winter Warmer Ale is a collaboration of craftsmanship and compassion forged between two Minnesota manufacturers to embrace the dropping thermometer," said Ryan Petz, Fulton Brewing founder and CEO.
  • A launch party will take place at the Fulton taproom at 5 pm on Thursday, Dec. 7 with Faribault Mill giveaways, live music, and fresh crowlers to-go.

Piedmont Natural Gas forecasts lower monthly winter bills for customers

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Friday, September 29, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural Gas today issued its annual winter bills forecast for the upcoming winter period.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural Gas today issued its annual winter bills forecast for the upcoming winter period.
  • "The downward trend in the cost of natural gas is great news for Piedmont customers," said Sasha Weintraub, senior vice president and president of Piedmont Natural Gas.
  • "In addition to the lower overall price of natural gas this season, Piedmont offers tips, tools and programs that can help lower natural gas bills."
  • A video explaining the factors that contribute to customers' natural gas bills is available on Piedmont's website .

BUGABOO EXPANDS INTO FURNITURE WITH NEW HIGH CHAIR, GIRAFFE

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Monday, May 1, 2023

NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bugaboo, global designer of award-winning strollers and parenting solutions, is expanding its product portfolio in a new direction with the launch of the Bugaboo Giraffe - a high chair designed for all ages and stages. With its first foray into furniture, the ergonomic chair embraces the practicality of Dutch design with the brand's innovative engineering, fusing form, function and convenience in one harmonious result. It's adjustable in one second, offering five different seating solutions adaptable to children's growth journeys — from newborn to toddler and on.

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  • With its first foray into furniture, the ergonomic chair embraces the practicality of Dutch design with the brand's innovative engineering, fusing form, function and convenience in one harmonious result.
  • It's adjustable in one second, offering five different seating solutions adaptable to children's growth journeys — from newborn to toddler and on.
  • "With its sleek aesthetic, the Bugaboo Giraffe sets a new standard for modern children's chairs," said Sarah Steele, North America Brand Marketing Director.
  • The Bugaboo Giraffe is now available in Bugaboo retailers and online at Bugaboo.com.

Review of 2022 Waton Securities International's Women Welfare: Always on the Road

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Friday, April 14, 2023

SHENZHEN, China, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting with a focus on women's groups, Waton Securities International (Waton) officially established its Waton Welfare Team in 2021 and launched the "Follow Me · Yunjin Blossoms - Rural Women's Welfare Project."

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  • SHENZHEN, China, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting with a focus on women's groups, Waton Securities International (Waton) officially established its Waton Welfare Team in 2021 and launched the "Follow Me · Yunjin Blossoms - Rural Women's Welfare Project."
  • In 2022, as the welfare project developed further, that field of flowers presented us with one cluster after another.
  • The Waton welfare team stated, "We have always believed that no one is an island and should not be an island."
  • On the road of public welfare, Waton has never stopped its efforts.

EG AMERICA LAUNCHES BUY ONE, GET ONE "SHARE THE WARMTH WEDNESDAYS" PROMOTION

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EG America, a leading convenience, coffee, fuel, and food service retailer, today announced its "Share the Warmth Wednesday" promotion that will make everyone's winter a little bit warmer. Starting in January, guests who purchase any size coffee on Wednesdays will get a second one free of charge, encouraging guests to share their daily coffee with family, friends, coworkers and loved ones, spreading the love through the colder months.

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  • WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EG America, a leading convenience, coffee, fuel, and food service retailer, today announced its "Share the Warmth Wednesday" promotion that will make everyone's winter a little bit warmer.
  • Starting in January, guests who purchase any size coffee on Wednesdays will get a second one free of charge, encouraging guests to share their daily coffee with family, friends, coworkers and loved ones, spreading the love through the colder months.
  • Share the Warmth Wednesday runs from January 4 through February 22 at all Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N' Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Sprint, Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill stores.
  • "During Share the Warmth Wednesdays our guests can share their love of Farmhouse Blend coffee with friends, family and colleagues," said Greg Lorance, Director of Dispensed Beverages at EG America.

Mayors in the Carolinas, Tennessee proclaim Dec. 12 'Share the Warmth Day'

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Friday, December 9, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To encourage the act of giving and sharing warmth with neighbors, the mayors of Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Wilmington, N.C.; Greenville, S.C.; and Nashville, Tenn., have proclaimed Dec. 12, 2022, as "Share the Warmth Day" in their respective cities.

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  • "Since Share the Warmth began in 2003, the goal has been to help keep our neighbors warm," said Sasha Weintraub, senior vice president and president of Piedmont Natural Gas.
  • "We've designated Dec. 12, or 12/12, as 'Share the Warmth Day' to remind customers of the huge difference they can make in the lives of our neighbors in need for no more than $12 a year.
  • When they join our Round Up program, Piedmont rounds up their monthly natural gas bill to the next dollar, and the difference is contributed to Share the Warmth.
  • Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Spread the Warmth This November During Youth Homelessness Awareness Month With Faribault Mill's Blanket Donation Campaign

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

FARIBAULT, Minn., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Faribault Mill, maker of handcrafted wool and cotton blankets, is proud to announce a new philanthropic campaign called Spread the Warmth just in time for Youth Homelessness Awareness Month this November. The goal is to donate thousands of woolen blankets to organizations serving youth experiencing homelessness in cities across the country.

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  • For Every Bed Blanket Sold, Company Will Donate Wool Blanket to Nonprofits
    FARIBAULT, Minn., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Faribault Mill , maker of handcrafted wool and cotton blankets, is proud to announce a new philanthropic campaign called Spread the Warmth just in time for Youth Homelessness Awareness Month this November.
  • The goal is to donate thousands of woolen blankets to organizations serving youth experiencing homelessness in cities across the country.
  • The company plans to continue this initiative for years to come, expanding the number of cities and nonprofits it serves.
  • The organizations initially partnering with Faribault Mill who will distribute the blankets to those in need are:

Piedmont Natural Gas offers ways to help lower natural gas bill this winter

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Piedmont estimates that its average residential customer's monthly natural gas bill will increase by approximately $30 to $35 per month over the upcoming winter period.

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  • Piedmont estimates that its average residential customer's monthly natural gas bill will increase by approximately $30 to $35 per month over the upcoming winter period.
  • Piedmont estimates that its average residential customer's monthly natural gas bill will increase by approximately$30 to $35per month during the upcoming winter period.
  • As a natural gas distributor, Piedmont purchases natural gas at the best possible price, which is the same price it charges customers.
  • Piedmont Natural Gas also offers a variety of energy-saving tools to help customers and our communities identify ways to save money and energy all year long.

Zojirushi and Hello Kitty(R) Get Countertop Cozy

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Zojirushi's water boilers are a convenient kitchen counter appliance that allows users to have hot water at the ready and Hello Kitty by their side.

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  • Zojirushi's water boilers are a convenient kitchen counter appliance that allows users to have hot water at the ready and Hello Kitty by their side.
  • Water boilers differ from electric kettles in that they hold a larger supply of water, and they do not shut off once water boils.
  • The Limited Edition is exclusive to the U.S. and Canada with a Hello Kitty pattern designed specifically for Zojirushi.
  • Zojirushi was established in 1918 as a producer of hand-blown vacuum bottles and has been a world leader in thermal products ever since.