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1. Financial, M & A Updates...................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates................................................................................................................................................12
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates..................................................................................................................16
4. Customer Success..............................................................................................................................................24
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates......................................................................................................................27
6. Miscellaneous....................................................................................................................................................41

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Alliant Energy (USA) Announces 2019 Results
• Utilities and Corporate Services - Alliant Energy's Utilities and Alliant Energy
Corporate Services, Inc. operations generated $2.22 per share of GAAP EPS in 2019,
which was $0.14 per share higher than 2018. The primary drivers of higher EPS were
higher earnings due to Interstate Power and Light Company's and Wisconsin Power
and Light Company's increasing rate base. This item was partially offset by higher
depreciation expense, higher interest expense and equity dilution.
• Non-utility and Parent - Alliant Energy's Non-utility and Parent operations generated
$(0.03) per share of GAAP EPS in 2019, which was $0.02 per share lower than 2018.
The primary driver of lower EPS was higher interest expense.
• Earnings Adjustments - Non-GAAP EPS for 2019 excludes earnings of $0.02 per
share related to ATC return on equity reserve adjustments due to a Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission decision in the fourth quarter of 2019 regarding Midcontinent
Independent System Operator, Inc. transmission owners' authorized ROE. Non-GAAP
EPS for 2018 excludes earnings of $0.02 per share related to Federal Tax Reform
adjustments as a result of clarifying rules issued in 2018. Non-GAAP adjustments,
which relate to material charges or income that are not normally associated with
ongoing operations, are provided as a supplement to results reported in accordance
with GAAP.
• Temperature Impacts to Non-GAAP EPS - The estimated net impacts of temperatures
on retail electric and gas sales were $0.05 per share and $0.06 per share gains in 2019
and 2018, respectively. The temperature-normalized non-GAAP EPS was $2.26 and
$2.11 for fiscal years 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Executive Commentary
"In 2019, we once again delivered solid financial and operational results. Consistent
with our 5-7% long-term earnings growth goal, our temperature-normalized
non-GAAP earnings per share increased 7% over calendar year 2018, said Alliant
Energy Chairman, President and CEO. We're putting renewable energy to work for
our customers by advancing our renewable energy investments and preparing the
energy grid for more distributed energy resources."
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Ameren (USA) announces 2019 Results and Issues Guidance for 2020
Highlights
• Net income attributable to common shareholders in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $828 million, or $3.35 per diluted share, compared to 2018
GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders of $815 million, or $3.32 per diluted share.
• Ameren recorded 2018 core earnings of $828 million, or $3.37 per diluted share, excluding the
tax-related item reflected below. There were no differences between GAAP and core earnings for
2019.
• Earnings results for 2019 were driven by strong operating performance and execution of the
company's strategy.
• Earnings were negatively impacted by lower electric retail sales at Ameren Missouri due to
near-normal temperatures in 2019 compared to significantly warmer summer and colder winter
temperatures in 2018, as well as by a lower allowed return on equity at Ameren Illinois Electric
Distribution.
• Ameren recorded net income attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended Dec.
31, 2019, of $94 million, or 38 cents per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to
common shareholders of $68 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, for the same period in 2018.
• Ameren expects 2020 diluted earnings per share to be in a range of $3.40 to $3.60. Ameren also
affirms its 2018 through 2023 compound annual earnings per share growth expectations of 6% to
8%, using $3.05 per share as the base. This base is 2018 core diluted earnings per share of $3.37,
less the 2018 Ameren Missouri estimated favorable weather impact of 32 cents per diluted share.
• In addition, Ameren also expects diluted earnings per share to grow at a 6% to 8% compound
annual rate from 2020 through 2024, using the 2020 guidance range midpoint of $3.50 per share as
the base.
• Ameren's expected multi-year earnings growth is expected to be driven by strong projected rate
base growth of approximately 9% compounded annually from 2019 through 2024.
"In 2019, we continued to execute on all elements of our strategy across our businesses," said
Chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ameren Corporation. Our team continues to
execute projects associated with our robust energy infrastructure investment plan very well,
while at the same time keeping rates affordable for our customers. These investments will deliver
significant long-term value for our customers through a more reliable, resilient, secure and
cleaner energy grid."
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Chubu Electric Power (Japan) enters into capital and business partnership
with MEDCARE, a provider of online medical consultation services
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. and MEDCARE, Inc. have reached a business partnership agreement for service development in the
healthcare data platform category. In a related move, Chubu Electric Power acquired MEDCARE shares offered through a third-party
allotment in December 2019. MEDCARE is a venture business that aims to streamline the management of health insurance societies
through “MEDICALLY,” a system that connects sufferers of lifestyle disease, etc. to online consultation services. It uses the health
checkup data of the members of health insurance societies to offer online Specific Health Guidance and smoking cessation service. The
system has been adopted by some 120 health insurance societies so far. The latest business partnership will promote the integration of
MEDCARE’s services with Chubu Electric Power’s data platform. The investment funding came from the Chubu Electric Power
Community Support Fund, an in-house corporate venture capital established in April 2019 to facilitate swift investments in venture
businesses and venture investment funds that have advanced technologies or innovative business models. The two companies will strive to
develop and deploy various services, e.g. building a platform that coordinates bi-directional communication between doctors and patients
so that they can receive local medical services with peace of mind, as a solution for resolving social issues including population aging and
decline of regional communities.
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Edison International (USA) Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2019
Results
Highlights
• Fourth quarter 2019 net income of $143 million, or $0.40 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.4 billion, or
$4.39 loss per share, in the fourth quarter 2018.
• As adjusted, fourth quarter 2019 core earnings were $355 million, or $0.99 per share, compared to core
earnings of $305 million, or $0.94 per share, in the fourth quarter 2018.
• Fourth quarter 2019 net income of $194 million, or $0.54 per share, compared favourably to a net loss of $1.4
billion, or $4.38 loss per share, in the fourth quarter 2018.
• SCE's fourth quarter 2019 earnings per share increased by $4.92 from the prior year period, consisting of
$0.07 of higher core EPS and $4.85 of lower non-core loss per share.
• Lower non-core loss per share was mainly related to the absence of an after-tax charge of $1.8 billion, or
$5.60 per share, recorded in the fourth quarter 2018 related to wildfire-related claims associated with the
2017/2018 wildfire events, net of recoveries, and the increase in shares outstanding in 2019.
• Edison International Parent and Other's fourth quarter 2019 net loss of $51 million, or $0.14 loss per share,
was higher than a net loss of $35 million, or $0.11 loss per share, reported in the fourth quarter 2018.
• Edison International Parent and Other’s fourth quarter 2019 loss per share increased by $0.03 compared to
fourth quarter 2018, consisting of $0.02 of higher core loss per share and $0.01 of higher non-core loss per
share.
• The higher non-core loss per share was mainly related to an after-tax goodwill impairment charge of $18
million, or $0.05 per share, on the Edison Energy reporting unit in 2019.
• Additionally, Edison International recorded net income of $34 million, or $0.10 per share, from discontinued
operations in the fourth quarter 2018.
• For 2019, Edison International reported net income of $1.3 billion, or $3.78 per share, compared to a net loss
of $423 million, or $1.30 loss per share, for 2018.
• As adjusted, Edison International’s core earnings were $1.6 billion, or $4.70 per share, compared to core
earnings of $1.4 billion, or $4.15 per share, in 2018.
• Edison International Parent and Other's 2019 net loss of $125 million, or $0.37 loss per share, compared
favourably to a net loss of $147 million, or $0.45 loss per share, reported in 2018
• Additionally, Edison International recorded net income of $34 million, or $0.10 per share, from discontinued
operations in 2018.
“An important part of 2019 was the State’s enactment and initial implementation of Assembly Bill 1054,
including SCE’s participation in the Wildfire Fund and receipt of its approved safety certification,” said
President and chief executive officer of Edison International. SCE filed its 2021 General Rate Case which
continues our significant investment in wildfire mitigation through grid hardening, increased situational
awareness and enhanced operational practices, while investing in transportation electrification and
infrastructure replacement. Additionally, through its Pathway 2045 whitepaper, SCE has identified
substantial long-term opportunities across California to help meet the state’s 2045 carbon neutrality goal.”
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Entergy (USA) Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results
Highlights
• Fourth quarter 2019 earnings per share of $1.92 on an as-reported basis and 68
cents on an adjusted basis.
• For the full year, the company reported 2019 earnings per share of $6.30 on an
as-reported basis and $5.40 on an adjusted basis.
• For fourth quarter 2019, the company reported earnings of $385 million
• For fourth quarter 2019, the Utility business reported earnings attributable to
Entergy Corporation of $271 million, or $1.35 per share, on an as-reported
basis, and earnings of $229 million, or $1.14 per share, on an adjusted basis.
• For full year 2019, the Utility business reported earnings attributable to
Entergy Corporation of $1,411 million, or $7.16 per share, on an as-reported
basis, and earnings of $1,369 million, or $6.95 per share, on an adjusted basis.
• For fourth quarter 2019, Parent & Other reported a loss attributable to Entergy
Corporation of $(103 million), or (51) cents per share, on an as-reported basis,
and a loss of $(92 million), or (46) cents per share, on an adjusted basis.
• For the full year, Parent & Other reported a loss attributable to Entergy
Corporation of $(316 million), or $(1.60) per share, on an as-reported basis, and
a loss of $(305 million), or $(1.55) per share, on an adjusted basis.
“We are reporting strong results for another very successful year, said Entergy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The favourable turn in weather in the
second half of the year was a good opportunity for us to take on additional
stakeholder initiatives. The fundamentals supporting our steady, predictable
growth are strong and give us confidence in our financial outlooks. And as
we take our business to the next level, we aspire to do even better.”
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Fortis Inc. (Canada) Reports 2019 Results
Highlights
• Strong annual net earnings of $1,655 million, or $3.79 per common share in
2019, up from $2.59 per common share in 2018
• Adjusted net earnings2 of $1,115 million, or $2.55 per common share in 2019,
up from $2.51 per common share in 2018
• Deployed capital expenditures of $3.8 billion at our utilities in 2019
• $1.2 billion common equity offering completed in the fourth quarter
• During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Corporation issued approximately 22.8
million common shares representing gross proceeds of $1.2 billion at a price of
$52.15 per share.
• The Corporation's five-year capital plan for 2020 through 2024 is targeted at
$18.8 billion, $0.5 billion higher than the $18.3 billion capital plan reported in
November 2019.
• Fortis is a leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility
industry with 2019 revenue of $8.8 billion and
• Total assets of $53 billion as at December 31, 2019.
"Fortis had industry leading operational results in safety and reliability which
complemented our strong financial results. We also created financial
flexibility by using the $1 billion proceeds from the sale of our Waneta
hydroelectric generation facility and our timely $1.2 billion common equity
raise late in 2019 to pay down debt, said President and Chief Executive
Officer, Fortis. Going forward, our capital plan focuses on cleaner energy
along with innovative, sustainable and affordable investment in our electric
and gas networks."
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Hydro One (Canada) Reports Robust Fourth Quarter Results
Fourth Quarter Highlights
• Fourth quarter earnings per share was $0.35 and adjusted EPS was $0.35, compared to a loss per share of
$1.18 and adjusted EPS of $0.30, respectively, for the same period in 2018.
• For the full year, EPS was $1.30 and adjusted EPS was $1.54. Adjusted EPS was 14.1% higher than adjusted
EPS of $1.35 in 2018.
• A significant driver of the year-over-year increase in earnings was a net income reduction of $867 million in
the fourth quarter of 2018 following an Ontario Energy Board decision on the deferred tax asset.
• Annual productivity savings of $202 million represent a 49.1% increase year-over-year. Total productivity
savings since 2015 amount to over $450 million.
• Strong project execution led to annual capital investments of $1.67 billion, which was an increase of 5.8%
from last year and in-line with the plans put forward to the OEB.
• Continued improvement of customer satisfaction, with Residential and Small Business satisfaction scores
increasing by 9.3% year over year.
• Allowed regulated return-on-equity set to 8.52% for the transmission business under the Custom Incentive
Rate-setting mechanism.
• Credit rating agencies took positive rating action, with S&P Global Ratings revising its ratings outlook on
Hydro One and Hydro One Inc. to stable from negative, and Moody's Investors Service upgrading the rating on
Hydro One Inc. to A3 from Baa1.
• The OEB affirmed its decision with respect to the recovery of the revenue requirement associated with
pension costs; the Company will discontinue its appeal before the Ontario Divisional Court.
• Canadian Electricity Association recognized Hydro One under the Sustainable Electricity Program for Hydro
One's commitment to continuous improvement for Indigenous procurement.
• Edison Electric Institute awarded Hydro One for its efforts to help restore power in Manitoba following a
severe storm that caused widespread outages. This is the 10th award Hydro One has received from the EEI for
demonstrating its industry-leading expertise in storm restoration.
• Hydro One was recognized for the 5th consecutive year as one of Canada's Best Employers for 2020 by
Forbes.
• Quarterly dividend declared at $0.2415 per share, payable March 31, 2020.
"The fourth quarter capped an exciting year of operational excellence for Hydro One as we unveiled our new
corporate strategy, increased our productivity and reinforced our leadership team," said President and Chief
Executive Officer of Hydro One. Maintaining safe, reliable and customer focused operations are our key
priorities as we charge into the next decade. We are excited about our contribution to Ontario's economic
prosperity and look forward to building strong partnerships."
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Origin (Australia) half Year Results 2020
Highlights
• Profit of $599 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2019, down $197 million on the
prior corresponding period.
• Underlying EBITDA was $1,590 million, an 8 per cent decrease on HY2019, and underlying
profit was $528 million, an 11 per cent decrease.
• Free cash flow increased 22 per cent to $680 million.
• Strong performance from Australia Pacific LNG, delivering record production and higher
revenue, underpinned a 7 per cent increase in underlying EBITDA in Integrated Gas before
non-cash accounting changes.
• Origin reconfirmed Underlying EBITDA guidance for Energy Markets for FY2020, reflecting
an expected improvement in generation performance. Cost guidance for Integrated Gas has
improved, reflecting the strong operational performance of Australia Pacific LNG, which is
expected to make a full-year cash distribution to Origin of $1.1-$1.3 billion.
• Energy Markets Underlying EBITDA is unchanged at $1.4-$1.5 billion.
• Retail price re-regulation, one-off unplanned generation outages at Mortlake and Earring and
lower electricity volumes contributed to a 15 per cent fall in earnings to $723 million.
• Cost to serve improved by 9 per cent, or $28 million, achieved by reducing headcount,
increasing digitisation, targeted marketing and optimising sales channels. Planning is underway
for the next phase of retail transformation beyond the current target.
• Production at Australia Pacific LNG is expected to be at the upper end of the previously
guided 690-710 PJ
• Australia Pacific LNG is targeting total capital expenditure and operating expenditure of
$2.5-$2.7 billion1 and a lower distribution breakeven of US$29-32/boe.
Origin CEO said, “In the first half, the robust operational performance of our business
continued to generate strong cash flow. We reported record production and an increase in
profit in Integrated Gas, on the back of the continued operational strength of Australia
Pacific LNG. Distributions to Origin increased 32 per cent on the prior half to $520 million.
We have continued to deliver significant supply to the domestic market, with plenty of gas
available for manufacturers and other large users and at lower prices. As expected, we saw
margin pressure in Energy Markets with the impact of price re-regulation, as well as lower
volumes reflecting reduced energy usage and lower customer numbers.”
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Republic Services, Inc. (USA) Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results;
Provides 2020 Full-Year Guidance
Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Highlights:
• Fourth quarter EPS was $0.90 per share, and adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, was $0.91 per
share, an increase of 14 percent over the prior year.
• Full-year EPS was $3.33 per share, and adjusted EPS was $3.34 per share, an increase of 8 percent
over the prior year.
• Full-year cash provided by operating activities was $2.4 billion and adjusted free cash flow was
$1.2 billion.
• Cash flow invested in acquisitions was $526 million, or $463 million net of divestitures.
• Full-year cash returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases was $891 million
and total shareholder return was 27 percent.
• Full-year core price increased revenue by 4.7 percent. Core price consisted of 5.7 percent in the
open market and 3.2 percent in the restricted portion of the business.
• Full-year revenue growth from average yield was 2.8 percent, driven by small-container yield of
3.9 percent and landfill municipal solid waste of 3.3 percent.
• Full-year adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $2.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA margin
was 28.3 percent, an increase of 30 basis points over the prior year.
• Republic continued to convert CPI-based contracts to more favorable pricing mechanisms for the
annual price adjustment. The Company now has approximately $780 million in annual revenue, or
31 percent of its legacy $2.5 billion CPI-based book of business, tied to the water-sewer-trash index
or a fixed-rate increase of 3 percent or greater.
• The Company continued to reprice and de-risk its recycling collection and processing businesses.
Through the end of the year, the Company repriced approximately 36 percent of its recycling
collection contracts and 55 percent of its contracted recycling processing volume.
• The Company was named to the prestigious CDP Climate "A List" for its science-based goals,
strategies and actions to lower greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate risks.
"The Republic Services team finished the year strong, and we are well-positioned for continued
success in 2020. By focusing on delivering superior service to our customers and increasing
employee engagement, we profitably grew our business and outperformed our adjusted EPS and
free cash flow guidance for the year, said Chief executive officer. "In 2019, we invested over
$525 million in value-enhancing acquisitions to expand our leading market position and increase
the scale of our service offerings. Our acquisition pipeline remains strong, and we could see
another outsized year of investment in 2020."
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Sempra Energy (USA) Reports Strong 2019 Financial And Operating Results
• Reported full-year 2019 earnings of $2.1 billion, or $7.29 per diluted share, up from $924 million,
or $3.42 per diluted share, in 2018.
• On an adjusted basis, the company's full-year 2019 earnings were $1.9 billion, or $6.78 per diluted
share, compared to $1.5 billion, or $5.57 per diluted share, in 2018.
• Sempra Energy's board of directors approved an 8% increase to the company's dividend, to $4.18
per common share from $3.87 per common share, on an annualized basis.
• Sempra Energy continues to be focused on its goal of developing liquefied natural gas
infrastructure that can deliver up to 45 million tons per annum of LNG to the largest world markets,
which would make Sempra Energy one of North America's largest developers of LNG-export
infrastructure projects.
• Earlier this month, SDG&E filed its comprehensive 2020 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, a strategic
three-year program.
• To meet the growing needs of its customers in Texas, Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC (Oncor)
recently announced a new five-year capital plan of approximately $11.9 billion.
• Sempra LNG signed an Interim Project Participation Agreement (IPPA) with Aramco Services
Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, for the proposed Port Arthur LNG project.
• Sempra Energy announced two agreements that would conclude the company's planned sale of its
South American businesses for combined expected after-tax proceeds of approximately $4.55 to
$4.85 billion in cash, subject to adjustments and satisfaction of closing conditions.
• Sempra Energy's full-year 2020 GAAP EPS guidance range is $12.78 to $14.26 and includes the
estimated gain on the sale of the company's South American businesses.
• Non-GAAP financial measures include Sempra Energy's adjusted earnings and adjusted EPS for
the fourth quarter of 2018 and full-year 2019 and 2018, adjusted diluted weighted-average common
"This year has been one of the strongest in our company's history, said Chairman and CEO of
Sempra Energy. Our earnings results are a direct reflection of our sharper strategic focus and
ongoing execution of our mission to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company.
Supported by our high-performance culture, our dedicated employees will carry this momentum
into 2020 as we continue to focus on our vision of delivering energy with purpose by connecting
millions of consumers to safe, resilient and affordable energy."
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Waste Management (USA) Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2019
results
• Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $3.85 billion, compared with $3.84
billion for the same 2018 period.
• Net income for the quarter was $447 million, or $1.05 per diluted share,
compared with net income of $531 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, for the
fourth quarter of 2018.
• On an adjusted basis, earnings per diluted share were $1.19 for the fourth quarter
of 2019, compared with $1.13 for the fourth quarter of 2018.
• The Company’s adjusted fourth quarter 2019 results exclude negative impacts of
$0.07 per diluted share for non-cash charges to write off certain assets, $0.05 per
diluted share from interest and advisory costs incurred in connection with the
pending acquisition of Advanced Disposal Services, Inc., and $0.02 per diluted
share from costs incurred to support our plan to implement a new enterprise
resource planning system.
• For the full year 2019, the Company reported revenues of $15.46 billion,
compared with $14.91 billion for 2018.
• Earnings per diluted share were $3.91 for the full year 2019 compared with $4.45
for the full year 2018.
• On an adjusted basis, earnings per diluted share were $4.40 for the full year 2019
versus $4.20 for the full year 2018.
“In 2019, we continued our focus on optimizing our traditional solid waste
business, developing our people and investing in technology to better serve our
customers, said President and Chief Executive Officer of Waste Management.
Our strong results demonstrate that we are investing in the right areas. Our
collection and disposal business operating EBITDA grew by 8.5% in 2019 and
operating EBITDA margin expanded by 70 basis points. This strong operating
EBITDA growth translated into an 8.5% increase in net cash provided by
operations in 2019.”
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E. ON (Germany) launches ‘Refer a friend’ programme as part of drive
to help people become more sustainable
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Solution Description
E. ON has launched a new referral programme for all household customers, offering rewards for recommending energy
supply, solar and smart metering to others. To further lead the energy transition into the new energy world, E. ON is
committed to offering every household the chance to have smart, personalized and sustainable energy which is why all
household customers already receive electricity backed by 100% renewable sources as standard and at no extra cost.1
E. ON’s new referral programme consists of:
• Energy supply: customers can refer friends to E. ON and, if they choose to join and transfer their account over, they’ll
both receive a £40 eGift Card.
• Smart meters: customers who have had a smart meter fitted by E. ON can refer friends and if they choose to have a smart
meter fitted, they’ll both receive an £8 eGift Card once their install is complete.
• Solar panels: customers who have solar panels installed by E. ON can refer their friends and if they choose to fit solar
panels by E. ON too, once installed, they’ll both receive a £100 eGift Card. their smart meters fitted.

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Entergy Louisiana (USA), ECO Launch Shore Power Project to Reduce
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Entergy Louisiana, ECO Launch Shore Power Project to Reduce Emissions for Gulf Coast. Marine vessels docked at
South Louisiana’s Port Fourchon can now play a role in helping protect Louisiana’s environment by replacing fossil
fuel-generated ship power with Entergy’s new shore power product. Entergy Louisiana and Edison Chouest Offshore have
partnered to build the first utility-scale shore power installation at Port Fourchon, the port that plays a role in providing
nearly 20% of the nation’s oil supply. Shore power is a beneficial electrification product developed by Entergy’s
innovation department, KeyString Labs, to enable customers to reach their own sustainability goals by leveraging
Entergy’s cleaner generation profile. Shore power in Entergy’s service areas is estimated to potentially achieve as much as
a 42% net reduction in carbon emissions, a 48% net reduction in sulfur oxides emissions and a 98% net reduction in
nitrogen oxides emissions, when comparing emissions rate of marine diesel oil versus Entergy’s at-the-plug emissions
rate. This initial installation extends Entergy Louisiana’s local distribution system to simultaneously accommodate 10
ECO marine vessels at port. ECO developed and deployed technology which allows marine vessels to seamlessly
transition from fossil fuel generated ship power to cleaner electric grid power. These investments highlight both
companies’ commitment to investing in new technologies to increase the sustainability of their operations and the
operations of their customers.

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Hydro One (Canada) and Ontario Power Generation launch new company to deliver
Ontario's largest and most connected electric vehicle fast-charger network
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Hydro One Limited and Ontario Power Generation announced the launch of Ivy Charging Network™, a new company,
which will create Ontario's largest and most connected electric vehicle fast-charger network. The company's 160 level
3 fast-chargers will be at 73 locations across Ontario, which will help alleviate electric vehicle range anxiety, as Ivy's
locations will be less than 100 kilometers apart on average. Natural Resources Canada, through its Electric Vehicle and
Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative, provided an $8 million repayable contribution to Hydro One and
Ontario Power Generation to help build the EV network. Hydro One Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries,
is Ontario's largest electricity transmission and distribution provider with approximately 1.4 million valued customers,
approximately $27.1 billion in assets as at December 31, 2019, and annual revenues in 2019 of approximately $6.5
billion. Hydro One invested approximately $1.7 billion in its transmission and distribution networks and supported the
economy through buying approximately $1.5 billion of goods and services.

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Georgia Power (USA) launches new campground reservation website
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Georgia Power has rolled out a new campground reservation website on gplakes.com ahead of the spring and summer seasons. The site
will make it easier for Georgians to find spots to celebrate at one of the company's more than 40 recreational properties. Now on the
Georgia Power Lakes website, visitors can easily reserve a camping spot, virtually tour campgrounds and facilities, reserve recreation
areas and learn more about campground and lake activities. The company owns and operates 15 lake properties across Georgia for power
generation and resident recreation, making it easy to find a Georgia Power lake nearby. Georgia Power owns approximately 90,000 acres
of land reserved for future utility use and power generation plant sites and manages approximately 60,000 surface acres of water.
Through the new reservation site, you can:
• Easily reserve a camping spot at your favorite Georgia Power lake or campground by picking the campground from a drop-down menu
and selecting the dates you want to visit on the calendar. Availability and site amenities, such as electric service and water hookup, are
shown for each campsite.
• See an aerial view of the facility, allowing you to know exactly where your campsite is within the campground and in relation to
amenities and activities such as parking, biking, fishing, hiking and scenic trails.
• Reserve pavilions at any of the Georgia Power Recreation Areas at Blanton Creek, Lawrence Shoals, Old Salem, Parks Ferry, Lloyd
Shoals and Rocky Creek for a day use fee.
• Buy annual passes to any of the Georgia Power Recreation Areas.

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AEP(USA) Named A 2020 Women on Boards Winning Company
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American Electric Power has been recognized by 2020 Women on Boards as a Winning “W” Company for the third
consecutive year. The recognition is given to Russell 3000 companies whose boards have 20% or more seats held by women.
AEP’s 14-member board includes four women, or 28%. 2020 Women on Boards is a non-profit grassroots campaign committed
to increasing the percentage of women who serve on company boards to 20% or greater by 2020. In 2019, the organization
reached its goal with women holding 20.4% of corporate board seats in Russell 3000 companies. AEP also was included for the
second consecutive year in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for its commitment to gender reporting and advancing
women’s equality. AEP is a member of Paradigm for Parity®, a coalition of employers committed to promoting gender parity,
and a signatory of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge.
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Mitsubishi Corporation and Chubu Electric Power (Japan) Consortium
Named Preferred Bidder for Offshore Transmission Asset in the UK
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A consortium made up of Mitsubishi Corporation and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. has been selected as the preferred bidder
for a new offshore electricity transmission link in the UK. Valued at approximately GBP 1,217 million, the new offshore
electricity transmission asset is comprised of subsea cables, land cables, offshore substations and an onshore substation that
connect with the Hornsea One Offshore Windfarm situated approximately 120 km off the UK’s eastern coast. The consortium
will operate this electricity transmission business for a 25-year period following successful acquisition of the asset and the
granting of an Offshore Transmission Owner license by the UK’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets. With the acquisition of
the Hornsea One Offshore Windfarm transmission link, MC will now be operating, through its 100% subsidiary Diamond
Transmission Corporation Limited, nine out of 23 offshore transmission assets in the UK, giving it the largest share of the
market. MC sees its participation in offshore transmission and other businesses that contribute to reducing greenhouse
emissions as an opportunity to realize its vision of simultaneously generating economic, societal and environmental value
through its businesses.
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24 Con Edison (USA) Employees Win Awards for Energy Industry Breakthroughs
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Twenty-four Con Edison employees have received industry awards for findings that will improve electrical service, enhance
worker and public safety and help energy companies fend off cyberattacks. The employees each earned a Technology Transfer
Award from the Electric Power Research Institute, an organization that supports the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of
electricity to customers. A team found radio frequency emission levels from electric smart meters were well within the safety
standards set by the Federal Communications Commission and a European regulatory agency. This project filled a need for
information on smart meters in a dense urban environment. Con Edison is providing smart meters to its 3.5 million electric and
1.1 million gas customers. The meters let customers get more information about their usage and notify the company when a
customer is out of service. Three engineers found that cell sites on electric transmission towers can lead to corrosion on
underground wiring. Corrosion can increase the resistance to ground if lightning strikes the tower and result in a larger surge
toward the substation. That can cause equipment failure and customer outages. Con Edison is working on a solution to mitigate
the impact of the corrosion.
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DTE Energy (USA) ranks in top 10 energy companies who save their customers
money with energy efficiency programs
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DTE Energy, Michigan’s largest energy company, is the eighth-leading energy company in the nation for energy efficiency
savings as announced by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. The 2020 Utility Energy Efficiency
Scorecard ranks energy companies on 20 metrics based on their 2018 performance, policies, and programs. Residential and
business customers who participated in DTE’s energy efficiency programs saw a 27% increase in annual energy savings from
2015 to 2018 as DTE dramatically broadened its efficiency program offerings. DTE is also the second-most improved utility in
the portfolio comprehensiveness metric. With the addition of 13 new programs, DTE offers more than 20 energy efficiency
programs in total today. DTE also recently added multiple commercial and industrial program offerings. For example, in 2018
DTE rolled out C&I programs including retro commissioning, energy management controls, heating and cooling, and food and
refrigeration, among others. On the residential side, new programs include solution-based and technology-based offerings
through the smart meter
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NTPC (India) awarded as India's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2020
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NTPC has been awarded India's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing. This year 142 organisations in the Manufacturing sector
undertook this assessment. Based on the rigorous evaluation, GPTW has identified the Top 30 organisations among India's best
Workplace in Manufacturing 2020. NTPC has excelled both on people's practices designed for their employees and the
feedback on creating a High Trust Culture from their employees.
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NTPC (India) Bags CBIP 2020 Award for its Outstanding Contribution to the Power
Sector
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NTPC Ltd, India’s largest power generation company has bagged the prestigious recognition from Central Board of Irrigation
and Power 2020 award for outstanding performing utility in Thermal Power Sector. The award recognises NTPC’s outstanding
contribution to the Nation by setting new benchmarks in Generation and Maintenance practices, excellence in Engineering and
use of latest State-of-the-art technologies and Smart Solutions. The CBIP Awards recognise outstanding contributions by
organisations involved in the formulation of policies and programmes and their implementation, research and development,
design, execution, management, operation and maintenance, renovation & modernisation, manufacturing of equipment and
capacity building in the development of Water Resources, Power and Renewable Energy Sectors in the country.
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Republic Services (USA) Named to World's Most Ethical Companies® List by Ethisphere
for Fourth Consecutive Year
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Republic Services, Inc. has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical
Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. The 2020 list
recognizes 132 companies in 21 countries and 51 industries. These corporations illustrate how companies can be the driving
force for improving communities, building capable and empowered workforces, and fostering corporate cultures focused on
ethics and a strong sense of purpose. Grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World's Most Ethical
Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and
compliance activities, governance, diversity and initiatives to support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating
framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe. All companies
that participate in the assessment process receive an Analytical Scorecard providing them a holistic assessment of where their
programs stand against the demanding standards of leading companies. The Ethisphere® Institute is the global leader in
defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business
success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help
companies enhance corporate character and measure and improve culture.
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Waste Management (USA) Named for the 11th Time as One Of The 2020 World’s Most
Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
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Waste Management has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical
business practices, as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Waste Management has been recognized 11 times for
the designation and is one of only two honorees in the Environmental Services industry. In 2020, 130 honorees were recognized
spanning 21 countries and 51 industries. Grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World’s Most Ethical
Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and
compliance activities, governance, diversity and initiatives to support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating
framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe. Best practices
and insights from the 2020 honorees will be released in a report and webcast in March and April of this year. All companies that
participate in the assessment process receive an Analytical Scorecard providing them a holistic assessment of where their
programs stand against the demanding standards of leading companies. In just the first two months of 2020, Waste
Management has been recognized with other accolades including being named on the CDP ‘A List’ and as one of the World’s
Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE.
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Con Edison (USA) Battery Enhances Reliability for Staten Island Customers
Con Edison has installed a large-scale battery near the North Shore of Staten Island to help keep service reliable
when the need for power is high. The battery at 1515 Richmond Terrace can provide 1 megawatt – which is a million
watts – to 37,000 customers in the northern and western areas of the island. That will take stress off the Con Edison
grid on hot summer days when electrical usage soars. It is the first battery Con Edison and its partner GI Energy have
placed at a customer property in New York City under a demonstration project. An agreement guarantees Con Edison
the right to discharge the battery as needed. Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., one of the
nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenues and $56 billion
in assets. The utility delivers electricity, natural gas and steam to 3.5 million customers in New York City and
Westchester County, N.Y.
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Direct Energy (USA) Business announces contract with California’s Department of
General Services
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Direct Energy Business announced a contract with the State of California’s Department of General Services to
provide 30 billion cubic feet of natural gas to more than 180 government institutions annually. Direct Energy
Business was awarded the DGS 2020 Full Requirements North and South Contracts, which includes facilities
throughout the state. Direct Energy Business will provide natural gas management and related services for the next
three years starting in July 2020. This contract was awarded to Direct Energy Business after an extensive RFP
process by the Department of General Services. Direct Energy Business offers a suite of natural gas, electricity and
renewable solutions for both small and large businesses to help increase efficiencies and give customers more control
over their energy usage.
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Keadby 2 (UK) Secures 15-Year Contract In T-4 Capacity Auction
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SSE has secured a 15-year capacity agreement for its 840MW Keadby 2 CCGT in North Lincolnshire, which is expected to become the cleanest
and most efficient gas-fired power station in Europe when completed in 2022. The results of the T-4 Capacity Auction in Great Britain were
published on Friday 6 March, with SSE provisionally securing contracts for a total de-rated capacity 3,594MW. In total, 43,749MW in capacity
contracts were awarded to electricity generators at an auction clearing price of £15.97/kW. This auction relates to the capacity year 2023/24,
which runs from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024. The contracts secured by SSE comprise 888MW of hydro-electric and pumped storage
capacity and 2,706MW of gas-fired and embedded capacity. * This includes the company’s Keadby 2 CCGT which is currently under
construction in North Lincolnshire, as well as its existing Peter head CCGT in Aberdeen shire. SSE’s Keadby 2 CCGT will bring first-of-a-kind,
super-efficient gas turbine technology from Siemens to the UK. As a new-build, the station has received a 15-year capacity agreement at a
de-rated capacity of 803.7MW. The station will also be capable of being upgraded to decarbonize its generation through the use of carbon
capture and hydrogen technology, as routes to market develop. However, SSE is disappointed to note that its existing Medway and Keadby 1
CCGTs have not received capacity contracts on this occasion. This result will not impact existing operations at the stations, which currently have
contracts in place until September 2022. The stations will have opportunities to secure further capacity agreements in future auctions. The total
value secured by SSE in this T-4 auction for 2023/24 is around £57m. To secure the revenue arising from the capacity market, generators must
produce electricity or reduce demand when the system requires; failure to do so will result in penalties being levied.
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Centrica (UK) and Volkswagen announce EV enablement partnership
Centrica, the UK’s biggest energy company, and Volkswagen Group, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, are set to
accelerate EV adoption across the UK, after agreeing a three-year partnership to provide home charging hardware solutions for new EV
owners. The deal will see Elli, the central provider of charging hardware and related services for the main Volkswagen Group, work
exclusively with British Gas to deliver a package of home charging installations, aftersales services and preparatory electrical upgrades
across the UK. This will help customers to transition to EV smoothly and cost effectively, initially across the Volkswagen, SEAT,
ŠKODA and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles with plans for Audi to join later this year. Volkswagen Group has committed to
introducing 80 electric and plug-in hybrid models by 2025. Centrica is working with car manufacturers, fleet owners and public bodies
to support them in EV readiness, providing an EV enablement package which includes charger infrastructure, energy management,
financing, and optimisation. It also offers a British Gas electric vehicle tariff that allows consumers to take advantage of off-peak
electricity prices by using the car dashboard or car manufacturer’s app to schedule EV charging during the cheaper night time hours.
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Chubu Electric Power Co. (Japan), Inc. and Marubeni Corporation to Establish
Joint Venture Specializing in Electric Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure
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Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. and Marubeni Corporation hereby announce the establishment of Fleet EV Initiative LCC., a joint
venture aiming to provide not only electric commercial vehicles but also all other related facilities and infrastructure, including
charging stations and the power sources for the charging stations with the fleet owners. With the growing international momentum for
protecting the global environment and energy saving, many industries have switched their focus to Hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles,
fuel cell vehicles, etc, and it seems to even be becoming a standard service in some industries. However, there are still a number of
challenges left to tackle, including finding reliable electric vehicles, building up the charging infrastructures and optimizing charging
operations. These issues are especially important for the owners of commercial vehicles. FEVI will employ its knowledge and
experience in electric engineering, construction, installation and maintenance, supported by Chubu Electric, and also leverage the
advantages of EV charging infrastructure backed by Marubeni, to enable the provision of EV and EV infrastructure package solutions
to commercial vehicle fleet owners. Through its business activities, FEVI will contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions, as well as
the actualization of a sustainable society, by utilizing the renewable energy resources and energy storage functions of electric vehicles.
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Dominion Energy (USA), Facebook Add to Partnership on Renewable
Energy in Virginia
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Dominion Energy and Facebook are continuing their joint effort to increase renewable energy generation by adding a new
solar facility in Greenville County, Va., to the list of those that will be dedicated to Facebook. Sadler Solar, a 100 MW
facility located in Greenville County, Va., was approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission on Jan. 22, 2020
and is expected to become operational by the end of 2020. Dominion Energy will build, own and operate the solar facility.
Facebook will purchase the environmental attributes generated by the solar facility. Sadler joins eight other Dominion
Energy solar projects in Virginia and North Carolina that support Facebook's operations with renewable energy. This
partnership helps to enable Facebook's goal of supporting its global operations with 100% renewable energy in 2020.
Partnerships with voluntary renewable energy buyers like Facebook are important to making possible Dominion Energy's
goal of adding 3,000 MW of new solar and wind energy in operation or under development in Virginia by 2022.
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SEEL joins DTE’s (USA) MIGreenPower, enhancing sustainability efforts
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SEEL, LLC, one of the leading 100% minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned energy program management
companies in the nation, announces its enrolment as the first minority-owned corporation to join DTE Energy’s
MIGreenPower program. Through DTE’s MIGreenPower, SEEL will provide 100% clean energy to its Detroit-based
headquarters, and SEEL further extends its commitment to clean energy by organizing its employees to also enroll in the
program. DTE’s MIGreenPower is a voluntary clean energy program open to all DTE Electric customers who want to
access more renewable energy and deliver on their sustainability goals. To date, MIGreenPower customers have offset the
equivalent of 40,301 metric tons of carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas benefit equivalent of 666,390 tree seedlings planted
and allowed to grow for 10 years. SEEL joins General Motors, Ford Motor Company, the University of Michigan, the
Detroit Zoo and others as early participants in the program. Providing flexible clean energy programs to help DTE’s
industrial, business and residential customers access more renewable energy complements DTE’s own goal of achieving net
zero carbon emissions by 2050. As Michigan’s leading producer of and investor in clean energy, DTE will triple our
renewable energy generation capacity over the next 10 years while reducing our carbon emissions by half.
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EnBW (Germany) and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group bring in new
partner for Formosa III offshore project in Taiwan
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Karlsruhe/Taipeh. Macquarie’s Green Investment Group and EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG are bringing in
Japan’s largest energy supplier JERA on development of the Formosa 3 offshore wind project in Taiwan. After the
transaction, JERA will hold 43.75% of the shares in Formosa 3. Both Macquarie’s Green Investment Group and EnBW
retain substantial stakes of 31.25% and 25% respectively and remain closely involved in the project’s development.
Formosa 3 is a project in the Changhua region off the central western coast of Taiwan with a total potential output of 2,000
megawatts. That is three times bigger than the largest offshore wind farm currently in operation anywhere in the world. GIG
and EnBW have developed the project to date and are currently preparing to take part in Taiwan’s next auction round for the
award of grid capacity in 2020. Jera’s entry into the third Formosa project is a logical next step after its involvement in the
successful Formosa 1 and 2 projects, both of which recently reached major milestones with completion of Formosa 1 and
commencement of construction for Formosa 2. Together, JERA, GIG and EnBW aim to build a partnership that will
develop projects according to international best practice standards while supporting Taiwan’s ambitions for the expansion of
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Groupe PSA Italia and Enel X (Italy) together to boost the growth of electric
mobility
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Groupe PSA Italia and Enel X announce a partnership. Making electric mobility accessible and beneficial for all is the goal of the
partnership between Groupe PSA Italia and Enel X, through which anyone who opts for an electric or hybrid vehicle will be able to use
customised charging solutions based on their own personal driving needs. Enel X, the innovative business line of the Enel Group, thus
becomes a strategic partner for Groupe PSA Italia, offering all of its technological know-how to make the most of the enormous
advantages that the new generation of electric cars by Peugeot, Citroen, DS Automobiles and Opel are bringing to the electric market in
Italy. The agreement also envisages the installation of 800 charging points throughout the Groupe PSA Italia dealer network, the first in
Europe to be completely electrified, and the integration of Groupe PSA’s Free2Move service within the Enel X e-Mobility network.
This synergy has been made possible thanks to the technology provided by the Hubject platform, which will allow clients to easily
access public Enel X charging stations using the Free2Move app. The circulation of the latest 100% electric models of the different
Groupe PSA brands, together with the plug-in hybrid versions, depends on the number of available charging stations. To date, there are
approximately 9,300 public points installed by Enel X all over Italy and the number is set to grow thanks to the investment plan aimed
at creating a widespread and technologically advanced infrastructure.
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Enel X (Italy) teams up with the European Commission and EIB for the e-mobility
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Enel X, the Enel Group’s advanced energy services business line, has reached the full financial close for the AMBRA-Electrify Europe
project, which envisages the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Italy, Spain and Romania. The project is co-financed by
the European Commission’s Innovation and Networks Executive Agency, through its Connecting Europe Facility program, and the
European Investment Bank, as well as through Enel X’s own resources. The AMBRA-E project, coordinated by Enel X and
implemented by its Italian, Spanish and Romanian local companies, involves the deployment of more than 3,000 EV charging stations,
specifically along seven Trans-European Transport Network Core Network Corridors, which include the main connection roads in
Urban Nodes and along some Core Roads, and is expected to be completed by 2022. The charging stations will become part of Enel X’s
public charging infrastructure network in Italy, Spain and Romania, and will include Quick, Fast and Ultra-Fast charging points. The
whole network will be accessible to registered users through Enel X’s Juice Pass app or Enel X’s interoperability partners apps, and to
non-registered users via ad hoc payments. The AMBRA-E project aims to reduce the charging times required for long distance trips
through Italy, Spain and Romania, in order to bolster cross-border electric mobility.
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Enel X, the Enel Group business line dedicated to innovative products and digital solutions, and FederlegnoArredo, the Italian
Federation of the wood, cork, furniture, furnishing and lighting industries, have signed an agreement to develop joint initiatives and
projects under the banner of innovation, sustainability, and comfortable housing. The agreement aims to identify synergies between the
Federation's supply chain and Enel X's business development areas, home, businesses, cities, and condominiums, with a view to
creating shared value for the territory and communities in the long term. The circular economy is one of the fundamental drivers of the
agreement, designed to enhance the parties’ skills and generate business opportunities by combining innovation, competitiveness and
sustainability along the entire value chain, by involving FederlegnoArredo’s over 1,100 members and implementing joint initiatives to
promote well-being, safeguard natural resources and increase the country's positioning and competitive advantage. Enel X and
FederlegnoArredo will also make specific commitments to support and enhance incentives for the energy requalification of buildings
for residential, industrial and public use; Enel X has developed the "Vivi Meglio" project thanks to which it is possible to make
buildings more efficient through interventions that contribute to reducing consumption: from replacing condominium boilers to
implementing temperature control, from insulation with wall thermal coatings to installing low-emission windows and doors.
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Finnish battery industry intensifies cooperation: Fortum (Finland), BASF, and
Nornickel sign cooperation agreement on battery recycling
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Fortum, BASF, and Nornickel have signed a letter of intent to plan a battery recycling cluster in Harjavalta, Finland, serving the
electric vehicle market. This would enable a successful “closed loop” cycle to re-use the critical metals present in used
batteries. Using metals from recycled batteries to produce battery materials offers significant CO2 reduction in the production
of electric vehicles. Additional CO2 reduction can be achieved by using electricity from renewable sources in Finland for the
recycling process. BASF intends to use recycled materials from the processes developed by the companies within this
cooperation in its planned battery materials precursor plant in Harjavalta, Finland. The parties aim to foster the production and
use of responsibly produced recycled raw materials in the battery market. PJSC «MMC «NORILSK NICKEL» is a diversified
mining and metallurgical company, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade metal nickel and a major producer
of platinum and copper. BASF’s Catalysts division is the world’s leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The
group offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that
power our world, and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics and other products, including
advanced battery materials.
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Fortum (Finland) and Kvaerner into a memorandum of understanding for project
cooperation – aims to cooperate on industry projects such as CO2 capture
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Fortum Corporation and Kvaerner have signed a memorandum of understanding to identify projects and
opportunities for e.g. technical, or commercial cooperation. The companies are both engaged in, for example,
onshore energy plants, waste management, and wind projects. The non-exclusive cooperation can cover other areas
as well. One opportunity to be evaluated is the potential realisation of a new and very much needed carbon capture
plants. Fortum is driving the change towards cleaner energy, decarbonization, and more sustainable use of natural
resources. We invest in CO2-free energy production and are active in piloting Carbon capture solutions and other
initiatives to reduce CO2-emissions. Kvaerner is a valuable partner for potential future Fortum projects in our
common efforts to mitigate climate change. Any future realisation of collaboration between the parties is subject to
applicable statutory, contractual, or internal procurement regulations.
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RusHydro (Russia) and the government of Kemerovo region signed a cooperation
agreement to complete construction of Krapivinskiy hydroelectric complex
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PJSC RusHydro and the government of Kemerovo region signed a cooperation agreement to complete construction
of Krapivinskiy hydroelectric complex. The document was signed by Nikolay Shulginov, Chairman of the
Management Board – General Director of RusHydro and Sergey Tsivilev, governor of Kemerovo region.
Construction of hydroelectric complex along with 300 MW Krapivinskaya HPP on the Tom’ River in Kemerovo
region began in 1976. The project’s ultimate goal was construction of a reservoir for efficient power generation as
well as protection of Kemerovo and Tomsk regions from flooding. The hydropower complex, engineered by
Lenhydroproject included an automobile road on the crest of a dam to replace the ferry crossing. Upon 50%
completion, the project’s construction came to a halt in 1989 due to lack of funding. Now that Zaramagskaya HPP-1
is online and operating, Krapivinskaya HPP remains the only major hydropower project, which has not been
completed since the Soviet era. In the agreement both parties recognize the importance of completing the project of
Krapivisnkaya HPP. Prior to singing, onsite research confirmed that already built structures can be utilized to
complete construction. By utilizing modern hydropower equipment, the facility’s projected installed capacity could
be increased to 345 MW.
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Sempra Energy (USA) Subsidiary Port Arthur LNG And Bechtel Sign EPC Agreement
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Sempra Energy and Bechtel announced that their respective subsidiaries, Port Arthur LNG, LLC and Bechtel Oil, Gas, and
Chemicals, Inc., have signed a fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contract for the Port Arthur LNG liquefaction
project under development in Port Arthur, Texas. As part of the EPC contract, Bechtel Oil, Gas, and Chemicals, Inc. will perform
the detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, performance testing and operator training activities
for the project. The scope of the agreement also includes continuing pre-final investment decision engineering to better assure
project cost and schedule certainty. Sempra LNG signed an Interim Project Participation Agreement with Aramco Services
Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, for the proposed Port Arthur LNG project. The IPPA represents another milestone for both
companies after signing a head of agreement in May 2019 for the potential purchase of 5 Mtpa of LNG and a 25% equity
investment in the project. In December 2018, Port Arthur LNG entered into an agreement with Polish Oil and Gas Company for the
sale and purchase of 2 Mtpa of LNG per year. It is estimated that the proposed project will create a craft workforce on site that
peaks at about 5,000 construction jobs, as well as several hundred additional Texas jobs in support of the project, including material
fabrication. Nearly 200 long-term jobs will be created to operate and maintain the Port Arthur LNG facility.
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SNAM (Italy) And SOCAR Sign an Agreement to Promote Sustainable Energy
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Snam, one of the world’s leading energy infrastructure companies, and SOCAR, a State-owned energy company of the Republic of
Azerbaijan operating in Azerbaijan and other countries, signed a cooperation agreement to study the development of renewable gases
and use of sustainable energy, with a view to their delivery through the Southern Gas Corridor including Trans Adriatic Pipeline in the
future. Both companies own a 20% stake in TAP and SOCAR is a major shareholder of the other Southern Gas Corridor projects. The
agreement was signed today in Rome by the representatives of Snam and SOCAR, in the presence of Italy’s prime minister Giuseppe
Conte and the president of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, during the Azerbaijani State visit to Italy.
The agreement between Snam and SOCAR involves collaboration in the areas relating to the energy transition and circular economy:
• Researching and promoting the use of biogas and biomethane, including the potential creation of anaerobic digestion plants. The
expertise of Snam’s subsidiary, IES Biogas, can be applied for the design and construction of these plants. Snam and SOCAR plan to
evaluate potential co-investment opportunities in this regard;
• Promoting sustainable mobility using compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas and hydrogen, through the development of new
distribution stations, potentially involving Snam’ s subsidiary, Cubogas. There is also the possibility of launching partnerships with car
manufacturers and developing the retrofit market;
• Studying the opportunities for developing hydrogen production and related infrastructure.
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Waste Management (USA) Joins with the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) as
a Recycling Demand Champion
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Waste Management advocates for increased end market demand for post-consumer recycled materials to provide sustainable
end markets for the recycling industry. Recognizing the role, the Company could play in making a direct impact, WM worked
with Cascade Cart Solutions to integrate bulky rigid plastics collected in curbside recycling programs to begin producing the
Company’s curbside carts. The new EcoCart, unveiled at WM’s 10th Annual Sustainability Forum, is made with 10 percent
post-consumer content. With the Company’s cart purchasing commitment, WM joined together with the Association of Plastic
Recyclers Recycling Demand Champion Campaign. The program is designed to foster and build the end-use market place,
calling on companies to commit to purchasing products and with residential post-consumer plastic. As a Demand Champion,
WM will help improve plastics recycling in North America by committing to increase our use of PCR. The 10th Annual WM
Sustainability Forum was held during Waste Management Phoenix Open week. WM educated attendees about how to ‘Recycle
Right’ by recycling bottles, cans, paper and cardboard, while keeping food, liquid and plastic bags out of recycling bins. In
addition to conveying the importance of recycling, which conserves natural resources, recycled items are given the opportunity
to serve new purposes.
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Ameren Illinois (USA) unveils downstate clean energy plan
Ameren Illinois announced a transparent and achievable plan that will move Illinois closer to reaching its goal of 100% clean energy by
2050. The Downstate Clean Energy Affordability Act increases the production of lower-cost solar energy while delivering environmental
and economic development benefits for customers across central and southern Illinois. Under the plan, Ameren Illinois will invest in local
renewable energy development, transportation electrification, and battery storage. It will spur economic growth by targeting renewable
energy projects in rural and underserved communities in the Ameren Illinois service territory.
The Downstate Clean Energy Affordability Act is focused exclusively on Ameren Illinois’ service territory. The plan:
• Enables Ameren Illinois to construct and operate local solar and battery storage facilities.
• Offsets downstate customer costs by crediting the monetary value of energy and capacity from the solar and battery facilities back to
Ameren Illinois customers.
• Jump starts the electric vehicle (EV) market by expanding the network of electric charging stations, and provides consumer rebates for
purchase of electric vehicles and the installation of in-home charging.
• Raises the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) for downstate utilities to 32.5% by 2030 and makes state procurements of renewables for
downstate customers more efficient and cost effective – a key to reaching the state’s 100% clean energy goal.
• Continues fair and transparent performance-based ratemaking subject to annual Illinois Commerce Commission review.
• Ensures renewable investments deliver the intended results with the most benefits and the least cost to customers.
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Dominion Energy's (USA) First Battery Storage Projects Approved
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Dominion Energy Virginia received approval from the State Corporation Commission to move forward with four
battery storage pilot projects to pave the way for additional energy storage technology needed to support the
company's commitment to achieve net zero carbon and methane emissions by 2050, increase in renewables and to
improve grid reliability. The four utility-scale battery storage pilot projects totalling 16 megawatts are the largest
projects of their kind in Virginia. The company will utilize lithium-ion batteries, like those found in electric vehicles,
to better understand how this emerging technology can be integrated into various applications to benefit our
customers. These projects are enabled by the Grid Transformation & Security Act of 2018, which allows Dominion
Energy to invest in up to 30 megawatts of battery storage pilot projects. As the company continues to increase its
solar fleet – currently the fourth-largest of any utility holding company in the nation – and build out its offshore wind
development off the coast of Virginia Beach, the company is looking for new and innovative ways to store the
renewable energy it produces to maintain reliable service to customers.
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Piedmont Natural Gas (USA) bills to significantly decrease for Tennessee
customers
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Piedmont Natural Gas has received approval from the Tennessee Public Utility Commission to significantly decrease
natural gas rates for all customers in its Tennessee service territory. The decrease is effective immediately and will be
reflected in customers’ March 2020 bills. Piedmont’s natural gas rates for customers in Tennessee are now at a record low
compared to the last 15 years. This is the second rate decrease the company has enacted in the past 12 months. Compared to
one year ago, the benefit of these rate reductions for the average residential customer will be a savings of approximately
20%, which translates to a savings of around $167 per year, or about $14 per month. Commercial and industrial customers
also will see a savings of approximately 20% compared to a year ago. Piedmont’s bill has multiple rate components, one of
which is the commodity cost of natural gas. Piedmont requests periodic rate adjustments to reflect changes in the
commodity cost of natural gas because, by law, Piedmont must pass through to customers the actual commodity cost on a
dollar-for-dollar basis. Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, is an energy services company whose principal
business is the distribution of natural gas to more than 1 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in
Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. Piedmont is routinely recognized by J.D. Power for excellent customer
satisfaction, and has been named by Cogent Reports as one of the most trusted utility brands in the U.S.
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