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Colleges and Universities are leveraging S.A.F.E to Combat Fraud Applicants

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

ATLANTA, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Higher Ed institutions like Prince George's Community College (PGCC), Louisiana State University (LSU), Howard Community College (HCC) and Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) are leveraging S.A.F.E. (Student Application Fraudulent Examination), to address the influx of fraudulent activity by fake applications. This innovative system is part of a larger effort spearheaded by President Maurice Simpkins via A.M. Simpkins & Associates, "Our goal is to tackle the increase in fraudulent and suspicious activity across the country and protect institutions from potential harm."

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  • S.A.F.E.
  • This ensures that the college only accepts legitimate applicants whose qualifications allow entrance into the school's applicant pool and ultimately the student body.
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EDP Renewables Announces Partnership with City of Philadelphia

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Monday, February 14, 2022

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC ("EDPR NA DG"), the distribution business unit of EDP Renewables, announces a partnership with the Philadelphia Energy Authority ("PEA) as part of its Solarize Philly Program to help expand access to onsite renewable energy solutions for business, commercial, and industrial properties throughout the city.

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  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC ("EDPR NA DG"), the distribution business unit of EDP Renewables, announces a partnership with the Philadelphia Energy Authority ("PEA) as part of its Solarize Philly Program to help expand access to onsite renewable energy solutions for business, commercial, and industrial properties throughout the city.
  • Since the program's launch, more than $12 million has been invested in communities across Philadelphia, helping improve access to clean energy throughout the city.
  • Businesses are vital to the continued growth and development of Philadelphia, stated Emily Schapira, President & CEO of Philadelphia Energy Authority.
  • The Philadelphia Energy Authority is an independent municipal authority focused on issues of energy affordability and sustainability for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Energy Authority Launches New Green Bank - Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. - to Grow City's Clean Energy Economy

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. (PGCC) opens for business today to provide low-cost financing options for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the Philadelphia region.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. (PGCC) opens for business today to provide low-cost financing options for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the Philadelphia region.
  • As the non-profit green bank affiliate of the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA), PGCC's vision is to spur the growth of a thriving clean energy market that serves all Philadelphians.
  • Green banks are innovative financing organizations that expand clean energy markets by attracting private capital to green projects.
  • Councilmember Derek Green adds, "PGCC is a catalyst for a robust clean energy market in Philadelphia.