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Allegheny College Recognized by U.S. Department of Energy as One of Four Higher Education Institutions to Achieve 2023 Better Buildings Challenge Energy Savings Goal

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Allegheny College is one of only four higher education institutions recognized as Better Buildings Challenge 2023 goal achievers and among only 21 higher education institutions that have committed to the challenge.

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  • Allegheny College is one of only four higher education institutions recognized as Better Buildings Challenge 2023 goal achievers and among only 21 higher education institutions that have committed to the challenge.
  • Allegheny College was recognized for achieving energy savings of 22 percent in 10 years by making greater efficiency accomplishments across its building portfolio.
  • The College was the only liberal arts college invited to participate in the kickoff of the Better Buildings Challenge by the Obama Administration in 2011.
  • Allegheny College embraced the Better Buildings challenge as an opportunity to save energy and improve efficiency across its 1.3 million-square-foot building portfolio.

Con Edison Elects New Board Member

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") (NYSE:ED) today announced that its Board of Directors elected Cathy Zoi to Con Edison's Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2024. Ms. Zoi is currently the Chief Executive Officer of EVgo, Inc., one of the nation's largest public networks of electric vehicle fast chargers all powered by 100 percent renewable energy, and will step down in November after six years in that role.

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  • Cathy Zoi Will Join the Company's Board of Directors;
    NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") (NYSE:ED) today announced that its Board of Directors elected Cathy Zoi to Con Edison's Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2024.
  • Ms. Zoi is a distinguished, experienced executive and industry thought leader who is known for her commitment to clean energy.
  • She has held numerous CEO, senior executive and board positions in the energy industry, government, academia, and non-profit sectors.
  • Ms. Zoi was an energy investor at Silver Lake and Bayard Capital, a board member for Ice Energy, SES, and Pacific Solar, and a management consultant at ICF and Next Energy.

John E. Morton Rejoins Pollination From Biden Administration to Lead Firm’s Global Advisory Business

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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John E. Morton has rejoined global climate change investment and advisory firm Pollination as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and as Managing Director, Global Head of Advisory.

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  • John E. Morton has rejoined global climate change investment and advisory firm Pollination as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and as Managing Director, Global Head of Advisory.
  • He returns to Pollination after serving for two years as the U.S. Treasury Department and Secretary Janet Yellen’s inaugural Climate Counselor.
  • In this role, he managed and coordinated the Department of Treasury’s historically ambitious climate change strategy and policies.
  • Co-founding Partner and CEO of Pollination Martijn Wilder AM commented: “We’re thrilled that John is returning to Pollination after an immensely productive role in the Biden Administration on climate.

Agency EA Releases Results from 2023 State of Experiential Research Study, Forecasts Industry Trends for the Year Ahead

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agency EA, an award-winning brand experience agency, announced today the findings of its sixth annual research study on the state of experiential marketing.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agency EA, an award-winning brand experience agency, announced today the findings of its sixth annual research study on the state of experiential marketing.
  • Agency EA releases the results from its sixth annual experiential marketing research study, forecasting industry trends.
  • Agency EA ( www.agencyea.com ) is an award-winning, full-service brand experience agency, known for its strategic vision, inspired creative and seamless execution.
  • Located in the heart of Chicago, Agency EA is a division of EA Collective, a group of connection experts who create brand identities (Storyhorse), content (Studio Sage) and experiences (Agency EA).

Kevin Samy Joins ClimaTwin's Leadership Team as Senior Advisor

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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BOSTON, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClimaTwin welcomes Kevin as Senior Advisor – Public Policy, Partnerships, and Communications. Mr. Samy joins ClimaTwin after having served in the Obama Administration as a Senior Climate Policy and Communications Advisor in multiple posts including: on the White House climate team, at the Pentagon as speechwriter and advisor to the Secretary of Defense, at the US Department of Energy as Special Assistant to the Energy Secretary, and at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Chief Speechwriter and advisor to then-Administrator Gina McCarthy. Mr. Samy also brings extensive experience in the private sector, including in electric mobility and early/growth stage climate tech.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClimaTwin welcomes Kevin as Senior Advisor Public Policy, Partnerships, and Communications.
  • Mr. Samy also brings extensive experience in the private sector, including in electric mobility and early/growth stage climate tech.
  • "Kevin is a generational leader in climate tech and policy," said Adam Omansky, Co-founder & CEO of ClimaTwin.
  • We are excited that Kevin is joining our leadership team, bringing his decade-plus expertise to support our public and private partnerships, policy, and communications."

DIGITAL UTILITIES VENTURES, INC ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF A NEW ADVISOR TO THE BOARD OF EASY ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Boston, Massachusetts, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. (OTC: DUTV), announces that its planned future subsidiary, Easy Energy Systems, Inc., has added Moises V.Moe Vela, Jr. as senior advisor to their board, effective immediately.

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  • Boston, Massachusetts, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. (OTC: DUTV), announces that its planned future subsidiary, Easy Energy Systems, Inc., has added Moises V.Moe Vela, Jr. as senior advisor to their board, effective immediately.
  • He is the CEO and President of The Vela Group, LLC, a global business development consulting firm based in Washington, D.C.
  • Moe co-created and is the Executive Producer and Co-Star of the global business reality show, Unicorn Hunters.
  • About Digital Utilities Ventures Inc.:
    Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. is working to become a formidable presence in the green solutions marketplace.

Probius Expands Board of Directors, Further Enhancing Expertise in Pharma and AI

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Probius , a deep tech company bridging the data gap between biology and AI, today announced two new members elected to the board of directors .

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  • Probius , a deep tech company bridging the data gap between biology and AI, today announced two new members elected to the board of directors .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221019005068/en/
    John J. MacWilliams and Janis Naeve named to Probius Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    The strength brought by these two leaders comes at a fascinating time for Probius, said Emmanuel Quevy, CEO of Probius.
  • Johns insights into the transformational impact that high-fidelity data can have will help fuel the AI revolution from discovery to clinical applications.
  • Probius is positioned to transform how biological data impacts the digital age as no company has, said Mr. MacWilliams.

Neology Announces Transportation Authority Alum Carolyn Flowers Joins Board as Newest Non-Executive Director

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neology, a global innovator that is re-imagining mobility for smart cities and safer communities, today announced that public and private sector Transportation Authority leader Carolyn Flowers, has joined the Neology Board of Directors.

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  • Carolyn truly embodies the innovative thinking and problem-solving mindset that we highly value across our teams.
  • Flowers is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) certified Director, and brings more than 40 years of Board membership, public, and private sector experience in the automotive, computer, and transportation industries to Neology.
  • Neology provides mobility solutions with technology that will improve the delivery and effectiveness of transportation services, said Flowers.
  • In 2015, Flowers joined the Obama Administration as a Senior Advisor to the US Department of Transportation.

Waverley Street Foundation Names Jared Blumenfeld as Inaugural President

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waverley Street Foundation, a more than $3 billion climate and community organization, today named California's Environmental Protection Secretary Jared Blumenfeld as its inaugural president. Jared is a national climate leader with a track record of delivering results for frontline and underserved communities. At the Waverley Street Foundation, Jared will champion actions that support the groundbreaking work being done in communities across the globe to urgently reduce carbon pollution. 

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waverley Street Foundation , a more than $3 billion climate and community organization, today named California's Environmental Protection Secretary Jared Blumenfeld as its inaugural president.
  • At the Waverley Street Foundation, Jared will champion actions that support the groundbreaking work being done in communities across the globe to urgently reduce carbon pollution.
  • The Waverley Street Foundation was formed to address this crisis with the kind of bold, innovative ideas that are urgently needed," said Waverley Street Foundation Vice Chair Laurene Powell Jobs.
  • "In Jared, the Waverley Street Foundation will have a proven leader with the vision and experience that this complex global challenge demands.

ALEX DOÑÉ JOINS PLATINUM EQUITY AS MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum Equity announced today that Alex Do has joined the firm as a Managing Director responsible for global functions related to strategic planning, investor capital development and other firm leadership initiatives.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum Equity announced today that Alex Do has joined the firm as a Managing Director responsible for global functions related to strategic planning, investor capital development and other firm leadership initiatives.
  • "We have known Alex for many years and have tremendous respect for him as an investor, advisor, leader and public servant," said Tom Gores, founder, chairman and CEO of Platinum Equity.
  • "I couldn't be more excited to join Platinum Equity at this crucial period of both opportunity and uncertainty in the global markets.
  • The firm is currently investing from Platinum Equity Capital Partners V , a $10 billion global buyout fund, and Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund , a $1.5 billion buyout fund focused on investment opportunities in the lower middle market.