Green Technology

Itron to Host Investor Day at Nasdaq MarketSite

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, announced today that it will host an Investor Day at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

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  • Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, announced today that it will host an Investor Day at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
  • The Itron management team will review the company’s strategy, operational focus, and will provide an update on its long-term financial goals.
  • Interested parties may also listen to the event on a live webcast.
  • Participants should access the webcast 10 minutes prior to the start of the call to install and test any necessary audio software.

EV Connect Welcomes LG as Latest Manufacturer to Join Electric Vehicle Charge Station (EVCS) Certification Program

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Dedicated to providing a vast network of hardware providers to its customers, EV Connect , a leading EV charging business platform, today announced that LG Business Solutions has joined its Electric Vehicle Charge Station (EVCS) Certification Program.

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  • Dedicated to providing a vast network of hardware providers to its customers, EV Connect , a leading EV charging business platform, today announced that LG Business Solutions has joined its Electric Vehicle Charge Station (EVCS) Certification Program.
  • The industry-leading certification program includes comprehensive testing and validation of charging stations to ensure that charge station hardware delivers the best possible performance and uptime with the most advanced charging business features.
  • EV Connect’s end-to-end EV charging platform was designed to connect drivers to charging stations, site owners to their ports, and utilities to demand data.
  • To learn more about EV Connect’s EV Charging Station Certification Program, please visit https://www.evconnect.com/certify .

EH Group Gets ‘Approval In Principle’ from DNV for Its 250kW Marine Fuel Cell System

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

EH Group is pleased to announce that its EH Fuel Cell System TRACE-M250, designed for high power and maritime applications, has been assessed by DNV, a leading classification and certification body.

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  • EH Group is pleased to announce that its EH Fuel Cell System TRACE-M250, designed for high power and maritime applications, has been assessed by DNV, a leading classification and certification body.
  • This independent review confirms that our fuel cell design meets all the applicable maritime rules, regulations, codes and standards.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305813927/en/
    EH Group Fuel Cell System (Photo: Business Wire)
    Based on EH Group’s unique stack technology, the EH TRACE-M250 module is designed to set new standards for maritime fuel cell system efficiency and safety, in a more compact and lightweight module.
  • “This is an important step in the wider commercialisation of our 250kW fuel cell system, featuring several unique innovations which were approved by DNV.

Trane Technologies to Present at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE: TT) a global climate innovator, today announced that company leadership will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference.

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  • Trane Technologies plc (NYSE: TT) a global climate innovator, today announced that company leadership will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference.
  • They will speak at 12:45 p.m.
  • The live webcast will be accessible on the Trane Technologies website at www.tranetechnologies.com under the investor relations section.
  • An archive of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the event.

Global Student Innovation Challenge Calls on Next-Generation Leaders to Tackle Water Security

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Global water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is inviting high school and university students worldwide to develop solutions to the world’s biggest water challenges by joining the 2024 Global Student Innovation Challenge .

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  • Global water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL) is inviting high school and university students worldwide to develop solutions to the world’s biggest water challenges by joining the 2024 Global Student Innovation Challenge .
  • Innovators aged between 13-25 can submit ideas to tackle three global problems: reducing plastic ocean waste, lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and minimizing water waste – all of which supports more secure and resilient water systems for communities.
  • During the 8-week challenge, which begins on March 15, students will be mentored by leading water industry experts and learn about key water challenges and concepts.
  • Our Global Student Innovation Challenge harnesses the vision and ingenuity of the next generation of water leaders to advance water security globally.”
    In 2023, more than 1,000 students from 78 countries participated in the Global Student Innovation Challenge.

Itron Acquires Elpis Squared, Expands Grid Edge Intelligence Portfolio

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The acquisition will strengthen and complement Itron’s solutions, adding expertise in grid planning, operations and engineering to Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio.

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  • The acquisition will strengthen and complement Itron’s solutions, adding expertise in grid planning, operations and engineering to Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio.
  • The acquisition of Elpis Squared allows Itron to embed real-time, high-resolution grid edge data into the grid planning, operations and engineering process – an industry first.
  • “The acquisition of Elpis Squared strengthens Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio and will accelerate our product roadmap to create more value for our customers,” said Don Reeves, senior vice president of Outcomes at Itron.
  • Integrated solutions with Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio are expected to be available in Q4 2024.

EarthTronics Introduces Three Adjustable LED Strip Fixtures to Ensure Optimal Light Levels for a Wide Range of Applications

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Each fixture is available in three wattages to ensure the appropriate illumination levels and the desired color temperatures for optimum productivity.

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  • Each fixture is available in three wattages to ensure the appropriate illumination levels and the desired color temperatures for optimum productivity.
  • The 24-inch LED fixtures set at 15-, 20- and 25-watts deliver 1950, 2600 and 3250 lumens respectively.
  • The 96-inch LED Strip can be set at 65-, 75- and 90-watts to offer 8450, 9750 and 11700 initial lumens, respectively.
  • For more information about the new LED Strip fixtures, visit EarthTronics at LED Strip Fixtures .

Leading Commercial Airlines and EcoVadis Launch The Sustainable Airlines Initiative

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic today announced the launch of the Sustainable Airlines Initiative (SAI) in partnership with EcoVadis .

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  • Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic today announced the launch of the Sustainable Airlines Initiative (SAI) in partnership with EcoVadis .
  • The EcoVadis Sector Initiative features are built as an antitrust-compliant network and allow for more efficient supplier onboarding, transparency, collaboration and analytics.
  • We’re proud to be accelerating this with the foundation of the Sustainable Airlines Initiative, alongside our joint venture partners,” said Caz Johnson - Procurement and Working Capital Director at Virgin Atlantic.
  • The group welcomes new members from commercial passenger airlines who want to capitalize on the power of collaboration and advance their most strategic supply chain sustainability goals.

LSB Industries, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the 2023 Fourth Quarter and Provides Product Sales Volume Outlook for 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE: LXU) (“LSB” or the “Company”) today announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.

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  • LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE: LXU) (“LSB” or the “Company”) today announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.
  • Total cash and short-term investments of approximately $306 million as of December 31, 2023
    This is a Non-GAAP measure.
  • “Our fourth quarter results were consistent with our expectations," stated Mark Behrman, LSB Industries’ President and CEO.
  • Our fourth quarter results benefited from increased production and sales volumes of downstream products reflecting improved manufacturing operations.”
    "Our continued focus on safety resulted in a TRIR of 0.33 for the year representing 'world class' performance.

Ørsted Selects PCI Energy Solutions to Deliver a Comprehensive Energy Trading and Risk Management Platform in the U.S.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Committed to empowering energy companies with innovative software, PCI Energy Solutions has been selected by Ørsted to provide a comprehensive platform for Ørsted’s expansion in the U.S. market.

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  • Committed to empowering energy companies with innovative software, PCI Energy Solutions has been selected by Ørsted to provide a comprehensive platform for Ørsted’s expansion in the U.S. market.
  • PCI will implement its ETRM software to streamline Ørsted’s trading workflows for FTRs (Financial Transmission Rights), OTC (over-the-counter) trades, exchange trades, and wholesale multi-market “bid-to-bill” functionality.
  • As a leading U.S. clean energy company, Ørsted selected PCI after a thorough vendor evaluation process and chose PCI for its fit-for-purpose platform, energy industry expertise, and commitment to customer success.
  • “Ørsted is deploying a range of renewable technologies to strengthen and expand America’s clean energy industry and we needed a dependable business partner to support our growth, which we’ve found in PCI,” said Brent Phelps, head of Trading at Ørsted.