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NRG Energy and City of Pittsburgh Extend Collaboration with Wind Power

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) is pleased to announce the renewed collaboration between its brand Direct Energy and the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (WPEC), led by the City of Pittsburgh and its partner organizations.

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  • NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) is pleased to announce the renewed collaboration between its brand Direct Energy and the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (WPEC), led by the City of Pittsburgh and its partner organizations.
  • Beginning in 2016, Direct Energy has worked with WPEC and the City of Pittsburgh—in collaboration with Enel North America—to help move the city toward a more sustainable future.
  • “The city’s continued collaboration with NRG Energy assists us in having cleaner energy without the high cost for our facilities which helps our communities.
  • The consortium boasts more than 20 local members including the City of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Zoo, Sports and Exhibition Authority, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, Parking Authority, Stadium Authority, and numerous surrounding boroughs.

Essential Utilities Kicks Off Second Annual Earth Day 2023 as It Also Celebrates Its Third Anniversary

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Essential Utilities Inc. launched its second annual Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and employee education opportunities across the company’s water and natural gas segments.

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  • Essential Utilities Inc. launched its second annual Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and employee education opportunities across the company’s water and natural gas segments.
  • The activities center around the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources and improving the communities it serves.
  • It’s appropriate that the holiday closely follows our company’s own anniversary,” said Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Christopher H. Franklin.
  • Essential charitable giving also aims to support its diverse customer base and further goals of equity and inclusion.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s International Conservation Center Earns American Humane Certified™ Seal for Exceptional Animal Welfare

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane , the countrys first national humane organization and the worlds largest certifier of animal welfare practices, today announced that Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquariums International Conservation Center has earned the American Humane Certified seal, demonstrating the exceptional welfare and treatment provided to animals in its care.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane , the countrys first national humane organization and the worlds largest certifier of animal welfare practices, today announced that Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquariums International Conservation Center has earned the American Humane Certified seal, demonstrating the exceptional welfare and treatment provided to animals in its care.
  • The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium has been an American Humane certified facility since 2016.
  • The Zoological Society of Pittsburgh owns and operates the International Conservation Center (ICC) and the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.
  • The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is American Humane Conservation-certified, a member of American Humane, and accredited by the Zoological Association of America.

Essential Utilities Underscores Environmental Commitment with Earth Day Events and Donations

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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As part of its year-round commitment to the environment, Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) launched the first-ever Essential Earth Day to engage its employees and the communities it serves in the company's mission to help protect Earths most precious resources.

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  • As part of its year-round commitment to the environment, Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) launched the first-ever Essential Earth Day to engage its employees and the communities it serves in the company's mission to help protect Earths most precious resources.
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    Chris Franklin, Essential Utilities CEO, presents check to Tree Pittsburgh.
  • Essential also provided financial donations totaling $580,000 to 28 nonprofit organizations with environmental causes to further invest in these communities.
  • Essential Earth Day activities are part of Essentials commitment to the environment and the communities it serves.