Energy policy

Malta Announces Addition of Storage Industry Veteran Jin Noh to Direct Business Development & Policy

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Malta Inc., a pioneer in long-duration energy storage (LDES) that offers utility-scale clean energy replacements for coal, oil, and gas power plants, announced today the addition of Jin Noh as Director, Business Development & Policy.

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  • Malta Inc., a pioneer in long-duration energy storage (LDES) that offers utility-scale clean energy replacements for coal, oil, and gas power plants, announced today the addition of Jin Noh as Director, Business Development & Policy.
  • Noh joins Malta with 10 years of policy and analyst experience in the utility, regulatory, and technology industries, including prior work with energy storage advocacy and consulting groups.
  • Noh most recently served as Interim Executive Director and Policy Director at the California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA).
  • Noh holds a Master of Public Policy with a focus on Energy Policy from the University of California, Berkeley and a bachelor’s degree in public policy studies and economics from Duke University.

EQS-News: Enapter AG expands management and positions operations team for growth

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Enapter AG (ISIN: DE000A255G02) has expanded its management following significant corporate growth.

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  • Enapter AG (ISIN: DE000A255G02) has expanded its management following significant corporate growth.
  • The management team around CEO Sebastian-Justus Schmidt, CFO Gerrit Kaufhold, as well as Managing Director and CTO Jan-Justus Schmidt is expanded with two additional Chief Orffiers and managing directors.
  • Sebastian-Justus Schmidt, CEO of Enapter: "Enapter wants to take a leading role in the ramp-up phase of the industrial hydrogen market.
  • The extended management team knows Enapter extensively and is predestined for the tasks ahead.

AEP Names Duncan Senior Vice President of Federal Affairs

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Monday, February 6, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Emily J. Duncan senior vice president, Federal Affairs, effective Feb. 13 working in the company's Washington D.C. office.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Emily J. Duncan senior vice president, Federal Affairs, effective Feb. 13 working in the company's Washington D.C. office.
  • Duncan will be responsible for managing AEP's relationships with federal government officials, members of Congress, various federal regulatory agencies and industry trade groups.
  • Kavanagh will serve as senior vice president, Washington Office until his retirement June 30.
  • Duncan will report to Raja Sundararajan, executive vice president, External Affairs.

Andrew Levitt, Expert in Wholesale Electricity Policy, Joins The Brattle Group as a Senior Consultant

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Andrew Levitt to its Washington, DC office as a Senior Consultant in the firm's Electricity Wholesale Markets & Planning practice.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Andrew Levitt to its Washington, DC office as a Senior Consultant in the firm's Electricity Wholesale Markets & Planning practice.
  • "At this pivotal time for the energy industry, Andrew is a welcome addition to Brattle," said Brattle Interim President & Principal David J. Hutchings.
  • "Brattle is a respected leader in electricity consulting, and I'm excited to join such a top-notch, collaborative team in DC," said Mr. Levitt.
  • Before joining Brattle, Mr. Levitt gained valuable industry insights as a Senior Lead Market Strategist and Designer at an RTO.

MOW Forum says energy diversity will be the future of mobility

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Specifically, the following conclusions have been reached:

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  • Specifically, the following conclusions have been reached:
    FIRST.- The MOW FORUM Andaluca 2022 forum has become a meeting that disrupts the predominant position that seeks to promote the electric vehicle as the only alternative in the decarbonization process.
  • SECOND.- The key to the present and future of mobility lies in the use and development of different decarbonized energies.
  • This discussion forum was created with the aim of being an international reference in the mobility and automotive sector.
  • With a view to next year, and as planned from the beginning, the next edition of MOW FORUM Andaluca will be held in the city of Malaga.

Federal Trade Commission Updates Labeling Rule Designed to Help Consumers Reduce Energy Costs

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has updated its Energy Labeling Rule in order to allow consumers to more accurately compare the estimated annual energy consumption of appliances before they buy them.

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  • Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has updated its Energy Labeling Rule in order to allow consumers to more accurately compare the estimated annual energy consumption of appliances before they buy them.
  • The FTCs Energy Labeling Rule, issued in 1979 under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, requires that manufacturers attach labels to major home appliances and other consumer products that help consumers compare the energy usage and costs of competing models.
  • These labels help consumers anticipate their energy costs and avoid costly surprises after a product has already been purchased.
  • In addition, the Commission updates the average energy cost figures manufacturers must use to calculate a models estimated energy cost.

William Blair Expands Award-Winning Institutional Sales, Trading, and Research Team With Addition of Six Senior Hires

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Monday, October 17, 2022

The new hires follow a period of sustained growth for William Blairs equities team and mark the launch of the firms first energy and sustainability research vertical .

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  • The new hires follow a period of sustained growth for William Blairs equities team and mark the launch of the firms first energy and sustainability research vertical .
  • On the firms trading desk, William Blair has added Keith Peterson and Glen Sulam as managing directors.
  • In addition to the groups new hires, William Blairs sales, trading, and research team recently earned seven No.
  • Our dedication to providing exceptional service and research-driven insights for our clients is what continues to distinguish William Blair.

Donna Riley Bebb Joins Thoma Bravo as Head of ESG

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced that Donna Riley Bebb has joined the firm as Head of ESG, a newly created role that builds upon Thoma Bravo's long-standing commitment to environmental, social and governance efforts.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced that Donna Riley Bebb has joined the firm as Head of ESG, a newly created role that builds upon Thoma Bravo's long-standing commitment to environmental, social and governance efforts.
  • "Donna is a highly regarded ESG expert, and we are thrilled that she will be leading this important function at Thoma Bravo," said Orlando Bravo, a Founder and Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo.
  • "I'm excited to join this talented team to help further elevate Thoma Bravo's ESG strategy," said Donna Riley Bebb.
  • Bebb joins Thoma Bravo from Google, where she served as the Head of Global Credit and ESG for nearly five years.