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Emporia Issues Voluntary Recall of Smart Plugs

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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LITTLETON, Colo., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Emporia, a Colorado-based smart home energy management technology company, has proactively recalled a batch of their award-winning smart plugs out of an abundance of caution.  Smart Plugs sold from Amazon or shop.emporiaenergy.com between July 1, 2022 and August 1, 2023 may have a mechanical issue that makes them potentially unsafe. This issue impedes the ground from an appliance from making its connection to the home, which can potentially result in shock or an electrical fire. To our knowledge, there have been zero incidents regarding these plugs and a metric the brand intends to maintain. 

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  • LITTLETON, Colo., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Emporia, a Colorado-based smart home energy management technology company, has proactively recalled a batch of their award-winning smart plugs out of an abundance of caution.
  • Smart Plugs sold from Amazon or shop.emporiaenergy.com between July 1, 2022 and August 1, 2023 may have a mechanical issue that makes them potentially unsafe.
  • "Unfortunately, there has been a mechanical issue in some of our smart plugs which has led to this voluntary recall."
  • This recall only affects the 120V North American Smart Plugs purchased between July 1, 2022 and August 1, 2023; North American Smart Plugs purchased outside of these dates as well as the 240V EU and UK Smart Plugs are not affected.

ENERGYHUB PARTNERS WITH EMPORIA TO MAXIMIZE UTILITY CUSTOMER HARDWARE CHOICE FOR EV MANAGED CHARGING PROGRAMS

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new partnership between EnergyHub, the industry's most experienced provider of distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS), and Emporia, a Colorado-based smart home energy management technology company, will provide utility customers access to a faster charging system that saves money and is compatible with all EV makes and models. 

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  • Nationwide, utilities using the EnergyHub EV platform are answering the call by growing the number of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) models eligible for program participation, expanding utility customer choice and supporting utility programs designed for grid reliability and customer savings.
  • "The Emporia integration furthers EnergyHub's commitment to maximizing hardware choice for utility customers, while making enrollment in utility programs easier than ever through Emporia's in-app enrollment flow," said Matt Johnson, VP of Business Development at EnergyHub.
  • "We're excited to roll out Emporia's technology in Dominion Energy's managed charging program this summer, and to scale to additional utility programs soon."
  • Through the EnergyHub EV platform, the Emporia Level 2 EV Charger enables utility customer participation in managed charging, behavioral charging, and charging analytics programs.

Barnes & Noble Education and Emporia State University to Launch Hornet Textbook Bundle, a First Day® Complete Program, to Enhance Student Success

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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Barnes and Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced the upcoming launch of First Day® Complete at Emporia State University .

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  • Barnes and Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced the upcoming launch of First Day® Complete at Emporia State University .
  • Barnes & Noble College (BNC), which manages BNED’s campus bookstores and associated school branded e-commerce sites, will implement the Hornet Textbook Bundle for Emporia State this upcoming Fall 2023 semester.
  • “We are excited about our partnership with Emporia State University as we implement Hornet Textbook Bundle to enhance student outcomes,” said Jonathan Shar, President, Barnes & Noble College.
  • Barnes & Noble College, a Barnes & Noble Education company, currently operates more than 770 campus stores nationwide.

Rising Rates Short Circuit Electric Vehicle Home Charging Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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The growing electric vehicle (EV)1 marketplace has encountered rising electricity rates due in part to the recent U.S. inflationary period, resulting in lower satisfaction with home charging, according to the J.D.

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  • The growing electric vehicle (EV)1 marketplace has encountered rising electricity rates due in part to the recent U.S. inflationary period, resulting in lower satisfaction with home charging, according to the J.D.
  • Power 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study,SM released today.
  • The U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study, now in its third year, is driven by a collaboration with PlugShare, the leading EV driver app maker and research firm.
  • For more information about the U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study, visit https://www.jdpower.com/business/automotive/electric-vehicle-experience-... .

emporia, the Austrian innovator, has already sold 16 million smartphones and button cell phones for older people

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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They brought along with them a small cell phone featuring large keys, an emergency call button and a ringtone that whines like a baby.

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  • They brought along with them a small cell phone featuring large keys, an emergency call button and a ringtone that whines like a baby.
  • This was the unveiling of the world’s first cell phone for senior citizens.
  • emporia works closely with universities and research institutions such as Cambridge, TU Chemnitz, MIT and Johannes Kepler University in Linz.
  • “Even though our phones are easy to use, they’re still absolutely state-of-the-art in terms of technology,” underlines Pupeter.

Pace-O-Matic Statement on Ruling of Skill Game Injunction

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, the nation’s industry leader in legally compliant skill games, today released the following statement in response to Greensville County Justice Louis R. Lerner’s decision to extend an injunction that allows skill games to continue operating in Virginia. A new trial date is being planned for the spring of 2023.

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  • Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, the nation’s industry leader in legally compliant skill games, today released the following statement in response to Greensville County Justice Louis R. Lerner’s decision to extend an injunction that allows skill games to continue operating in Virginia. A new trial date is being planned for the spring of 2023.
  • “First, we want to thank Hermie Sadler and his legal team for fighting so passionately on behalf of small businesses that depend on this revenue,” said Michael Barley, spokesman for Pace-O-Matic, which markets their QVS games in the commonwealth. “We are pleased that legal skill games will continue operating in Virginia and providing much-needed revenue to small business owners across the state. We anticipate the final court decision will uphold the legality of skill games in the commonwealth.
  • After the law allowing the games expired, Emporia-based NASCAR driver and small business owner Hermie Sadler went to court and won the injunction in December 2021 to allow the games to continue operating in Virginia pending the outcome of his appeal.
  • During the ongoing injunction, however, Virginia is not collecting tax revenue on legal skill games.

Churchill Downs Incorporated Completes Acquisition of Substantially All of the Assets of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI or the Company) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today the completion of the Companys purchase of substantially all of the assets of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment LLC (P2E) for total consideration of $2.75 billion (the P2E Acquisition).

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI or the Company) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today the completion of the Companys purchase of substantially all of the assets of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment LLC (P2E) for total consideration of $2.75 billion (the P2E Acquisition).
  • Today marks a significant moment in the evolution of Churchill Downs Incorporated, said Bill Carstanjen, Chief Executive Officer of CDI.
  • We are excited to welcome the teams from each of these well-established properties into Churchill Downs Incorporated.
  • Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent, Virginia, as well as six Rosies Gaming Emporium (Rosies) historical horse racing facilities across Virginia.

Emerson Marks ENERGY STAR® Award with Smart Thermostat Promotion to Ameren Missouri Customers

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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In celebration of Emersons Sensi smart thermostat being named the first smart thermostat to receive the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award , St. Louis companies Emerson and Ameren Missouri are teaming up to offer consumers special, energy-saving technology.

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  • In celebration of Emersons Sensi smart thermostat being named the first smart thermostat to receive the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award , St. Louis companies Emerson and Ameren Missouri are teaming up to offer consumers special, energy-saving technology.
  • Through this latest collaboration, Ameren Missouri customers can receive an energy savings bundle that includes both a Sensi smart thermostat and an Emporia smart plug for only $1 plus required sales tax.
  • More and more customers are looking to smart thermostats as a way to conserve energy and save money on their bill, said Tony Lozano, director of energy solutions Ameren Missouri.
  • The Sensi thermostat giveaway is just one component of Ameren Missouris residential energy efficiency program.