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February Edition 2021
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Table of Contents
1. Financial, M & A Updates.................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates...............................................................................................................................................12
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates.................................................................................................................28
4. Customer Success Updates...............................................................................................................................41
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates......................................................................................................................43
6. Environment & Social Updates.......................................................................................................................58

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Aes (USA): IPL announces agreement to acquire solar project in Clinton County
Indianapolis Power & Light Company, a subsidiary of the AES Corporation,
announced an agreement to acquire a 195 megawatt solar project. Expected to be
completed in 2023, the solar project will be located in Clinton County, Ind., and
Invenergy will develop the project and manage construction. Once operating, the
solar facility will generate enough electricity to power more than 30,000 homes.
The acquisition agreement is subject to approval from the Indiana Utility
Regulatory Commission. Through its recent Integrated Resource Plan, IPL
identified a need for new generation resources to serve our customers' needs. An
extensive process which included an all-source request for proposals led IPL to
Chicago-based Invenergy, a leading global developer and operator of sustainable
energy solutions with extensive experience in solar generation. In addition to
providing affordable, renewable energy and diversifying IPL's portfolio, the solar
project will create 200 temporary construction jobs and provide landowners in the
area lasting economic benefits.
Executive Commentary
"The recent advancements in digital technologies and renewable energy give
our customers a wide variety of options when it comes to how they power
their homes and businesses," said. "Gone are the days when customers had to
choose between reliability, affordability and sustainability. Now they can have
all three, and this solar project is a great example of how IPL can help our
customers achieve their most important personal and business objectives."
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Aes (USA): Spower, Now Part of AES Clean Energy, Closes Landmark Debt Financing
for a 400 MWh Standalone Battery Storage Project in California
The AES Corporation announced the closing of $154.2 million in non-recourse debt
financing for Luna Storage, a 400-megawatt hour standalone lithium-ion battery storage
project in the City of Lancaster, in Los Angeles County, California. The transaction was
closed by sPower, an Independent Power Producer (IPP), in late December 2020. In early
January 2021, sPower merged to become part of AES' clean energy business in the
United States. The combined business represents one of the top renewables growth
platforms in the country with the expertise to innovate customizable renewable energy
solutions. The $154.2 million non-recourse debt raise, arranged by KeyBanc Capital
Markets Inc., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and
Export Development Canada, is one of the largest financing deals for a utility-scale
standalone battery storage project. An Energy Storage Agreement (ESA) with Clean
Power Alliance (CPA) for Luna Storage was signed in April 2020, making this the largest
ESA for a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) in California. Luna Storage has a
15-year contract and is expected to come online later in 2021. Once online, Luna Storage
will help CPA and the broader state of California achieve their progressive renewable
energy commitments by improving the statewide grid reliability with fossil-free
resources.
"We are thrilled to help utility-scale storage take a significant step forward in the
financing space with the Luna Storage deal," said Vice President of Growth Initiatives
for AES Clean Energy. "Efficiently accessing and moving the capital markets for both
ourselves and our customers is core to our business. I am grateful for the collaboration
and commitment of our financing partners in bringing this innovative financial solution
to life, setting a precedent for the future of energy storage deals."
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Ameren (USA) Missouri continues to expand clean energy with acquisition of second
wind energy generation facility
Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, closed on the acquisition of the company's second wind
energy center, a 300-megawatt (MW) project located in northwest Missouri. Clean, renewable energy from the
facility is already reaching customers, even as construction continues on some of the project turbines.
Approximately 100 MW are now in-service, with an additional 50 MW to 75 MW expected by the end of March.
The remaining 125 to 150 MW are expected to be operational later this year. The new Atchison Renewable
Energy Center, along with the 400 MW High Prairie Renewable Energy Center that Ameren Missouri began
operating in December, will add 700 MW of in-state wind generation to the grid. The total investment in these
two projects is approximately $1.1 billion. The new energy centers are the first of many renewable energy
additions anticipated by Ameren Missouri. The company recently released plans to invest approximately $4.5
billion in 3,100 MW of renewable generation by 2030, including the Atchison and High Prairie renewable energy
centers. The remaining portion of the Atchison Renewable Energy Center wind facility is still being constructed
by Invenergy. It is the fourth utility-scale wind energy facility operating in the county, which will soon have a
combined wind generation capacity of approximately 800 MW, the most of any county in Missouri. Ameren
Missouri is dedicated to supporting the communities where it serves or operates. Recent philanthropic recipients
in the area include Tarkio Tech to support its wind energy technician training program and the East Atchison
Wolves Football Team Booster Club. Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than
100 years, and the company's electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to
power the quality of life for its 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern
Missouri. The company's service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities, including the greater
St. Louis area.
"Missouri-based clean energy is good for our customers, the environment and the economy," said chief
renewable development officer at Ameren Missouri. "The ongoing operation of these facilities is the next
step in getting the energy we provide as clean as we can, as fast as we can, without compromising on
reliability or affordability."
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American Electric (USA): Aep to Sell Racine Hydro Plant
American Electric Power has reached an agreement to sell its
48-megawatt (MW) hydroelectric Racine Plant in Racine, Ohio, owned
by AEP Generation Resources, the company’s competitive generation
affiliate, to Eagle Creek Renewable Energy. The sale of Racine is
expected to close in the second quarter of 2021 and is subject to approval
by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Due to the competitive
nature of the transaction, the sale price will not be disclosed. AEP
Generation Resources has retired or sold all of its capacity, except for the
595-MW Cardinal Plant Unit 1, which is set to retire in 2030, consistent
with AEP’s move to exit the competitive generation business. Scotiabank
is acting as AEP's financial advisor, and Porter Wright is serving as legal
counsel for the sale process. Eagle Creek Renewable Energy owns and
operates 86 hydroelectric facilities in the United States.
“The sale of Racine Plant is part of our ongoing strategic evaluation
of our generating assets as we focus on our regulated business
operations and invest in the infrastructure and energy innovations that
bring value to our customers,” said AEP chairman, president and
chief executive officer. “We continue to add new emission-free
energy both in our regulated states and through contracted renewable
projects that fit with our overall strategy and portfolio.”
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Atmos Energy (USA) Corporation Reports Earnings for Fiscal 2021
First Quarter; Affirms Fiscal 2021 Guidance
• Earnings per diluted share were $1.71 for the three months ended
December 31, 2020.
• Consolidated net income was $217.7 million for the three months ended
December 31, 2020.
• Capital expenditures totaled $456.8 million for the three months ended
December 31, 2020, with approximately 87 percent of capital spending related
to system safety and reliability investments.
• Earnings per diluted share for fiscal 2021 are expected to be in the
previously announced range of $4.90 to $5.10.
• Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $2.0 billion to $2.2
billion in fiscal 2021.
• The company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of
$0.625 per common share. The indicated annual dividend for fiscal 2021 is
$2.50, which represents an 8.7% increase over fiscal 2020.
"I am so proud of our employees and their continued dedication to execute
our strategy of investing in safety and reliability," said President and Chief
Executive Officer of Atmos Energy. "Their resilience and hard work
positions us for continued success in fiscal 2021."
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Dominion (USA) Energy Acquires Solar Energy Project in Ohio from Invenergy
Dominion Energy announced that one of its subsidiaries has acquired the
150-megawatt (AC) Hardin solar generating facility, which recently entered
service in Hardin County, Ohio, from Chicago-based Invenergy. This marks
Dominion Energy's first solar energy investment in Ohio, where the
company owns and operates a Cleveland-based natural gas local
distribution company serving 1.2 million customer accounts in, principally,
northeastern Ohio. Dominion owns solar arrays in nine other states,
including in North Carolina, South Carolina and Utah, where the company
also owns and operates gas utilities. Dominion Energy closed on the
acquisition in 2020, and construction activities were completed in
December. Dominion Energy has more than 2,200 megawatts of solar
generating capacity in operation with nearly 3,500 megawatts of capacity in
development. In 2020, S&P Global ranked Dominion Energy's solar
portfolio third among utility holding companies in the U.S.
"With this solar project, Dominion Energy is expanding our solar
generating portfolio into Ohio, where we have a deep history of serving
our customers and communities through our local distribution
business," said executive vice president and chief operating officer. "We
continue to acquire and/or develop clean energy projects for companies
like Facebook that are looking to reduce their carbon footprints and to
contribute to combating climate change. And we are proud to build on
our Invenergy partnership that has already produced nearly 100
megawatts of solar generating capacity elsewhere."
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Duke Energy (USA) partners with GIC to secure minority investment in Duke
Energy Indiana, increases long-term EPS growth rate
Duke Energy, alongside GIC, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for an
acquisition of a 19.9 percent interest in Duke Energy Indiana (DEI), a subsidiary of Duke Energy, by
an affiliate of GIC Private Limited, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund and an experienced investor in
U.S. infrastructure. Duke Energy also announced its 2021 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) guidance
range of $5.00 to $5.30. The transaction with GIC bolsters the company’s growth potential and
supports its increased long-term adjusted EPS growth rate of 5 to 7% through 2025, based off of a
2021 adjusted EPS midpoint of $5.15. This is up from the previously stated 4 to 6% rate. Under the
terms of the agreement, GIC will acquire a 19.9 percent indirect minority interest in Duke Energy
Indiana for a total purchase price of $2.05 billion, a significant premium to Duke Energy’s current
public equity valuation. Proceeds from the transaction will fund Duke Energy’s increased $58 to $60
billion capital plan – a five-year plan that will accelerate its clean energy transition – and redeploy
capital to support increased growth investments within its portfolio of regulated utilities. With this
source of capital and increased financial strength, Duke Energy will continue providing reliable
service and investing in important energy infrastructure while maintaining affordable rates for
customers. Given the innovative transaction structure, Duke Energy will receive proceeds in two,
separate phases to efficiently align with the company’s capital needs. The transaction allows Duke
Energy to forego its previously announced plan to raise $1 billion of common equity. Duke Energy
will continue to operate DEI with its best-in-class workforce and will remain the majority owner, with
an 80.1 percent stake in the business.
“We are pleased to have GIC as a long-term investor in DEI,” said Duke Energy’s chair, president
and chief executive officer. “This agreement with GIC allows Duke Energy to not only partner
with a highly respected global investor, it also strengthens our confidence as we increase our
long-term adjusted EPS growth rate to 5 to 7 percent. With this agreement, Duke Energy is well
positioned to effectively finance our robust investment plan in a clean energy future and continue
delivering sustainable value to our investors.”
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GAIL (India) acquires 5% stake in Indian Gas Exchange
GAIL (India) Limited has signed a Share Purchase and Shareholders Agreement
(SPSHA) with IGX and Indian Energy Exchange Limited (IEX), the promoter
and parent company of IGX for acquisition of 5% equity stake in Indian Gas
Exchange Limited (IGX). IGX, India's first automated delivery-based gas trading
platform, was launched by Minster of Petroleum and Natural Gas in June 2020
after which PNGRB notified the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
(Gas Exchange) Regulations, 2020. IGX has secured the necessary authorization
to operate as a Gas Exchange under the Regulations for a period of 25 years.
GAIL is already a member of IGX and has now also joined as a shareholder. In
order to increase the share of natural gas in primary energy mix of the country,
Government of India is promoting Gas Trading Exchanges where natural gas can
be supplied / traded through an efficient market-based mechanism. It is expected
that this partnership will play a role in achieving the Government of India’s vision
for increasing the share of natural gas from 6 percent to 15 percent.
Referring to the occasion, Director (Business Development), GAIL said that
“GAIL has always been committed to and leading the growth of the gas
industry in India. GAIL is already among the initial members of IGX and is
pleased to be an equity partner of IGX. As the country leaps forward to build
a sustainable energy economy, the partnership between GAIL and IGX is an
Endeavour towards further development of gas markets.”
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Gas Natural Fenosa (Spain): Naturgy enters the United States with the purchase of
a renewable company specialized in solar energy and storage
Naturgy has purchased 100% of the economic interest in Hamel Renewables, a solar
energy development and storage platform in the United States. For Naturgy, this is its
first operation in the US renewables market and demonstrates its firm commitment to
developing an international renewables portfolio, focusing on stable geographies and
projects in the early stages of development. Hamel Renewables has a portfolio of 8 GW
solar projects along with 4.6 GW of energy storage projects located in nine US states, of
which 25 projects - totaling 3.2 GW solar and 2 GW of storage - could be operational
before 2026. Thanks to this transaction, Naturgy plans to invest up to 1.8 billion dollars
over the next five years to have an operating power of 1.85 GW in solar energy in 2025;
At the same time, the company maintains the possibility of developing the rest of the
projects up to a total of 8 GW of photovoltaic energy until 2030. As part of the operation,
Naturgy has signed a five-year development agreement with Candela Renewables,
formed by ex executives at First Solar, which has a proven track record in developing
solar and storage assets in the country and has a team with more than 20 years of
experience. The agreement enables the development of solar and energy storage projects
exclusively for Naturgy.
"This operation is a significant step to advance in our strategic objectives, and it is
also done by incorporating a portfolio of good projects in different stages of maturity,
as well as a team of professionals of proven excellence in the development field,"
explained the president by Naturgy.
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Alliant Energy (USA) to Acquire 100 MW Springfield Solar Development in
Wisconsin from National Grid Renewables
National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy,
announced the sale of Springfield Solar in Dodge County, Wisconsin to Alliant Energy. National Grid Renewables will continue
development activities until regulatory approvals and other contractual commitments are complete, at which time Alliant Energy
will acquire Springfield Solar. Springfield Solar is planned as a 100 megawatt (MW) solar energy project and is anticipated to
power the equivalent of approximately 23,500 Wisconsin homes annually. The project is another part of Alliant Energy’s plan to
build more than 1,000 MW of solar projects in Wisconsin by 2023. The 100 MW Springfield Solar is estimated to have a
footprint of 800 acres in the Town of Lomira and Village of Lomira in Dodge County, WI. Construction is expected to get
underway in 2022, with anticipated completion in late 2023. The project will bring positive economic benefits in the form of
new tax revenue, local spending, and job creation to both local and state communities. Alliant Energy serves Dodge County
residents as a local electric utility and values delivering reliable services and developing strong community partnerships.
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Sempra Energy (USA): SoCalGas to Provide Over $1 Million to Fund Research &
Development of Hydrogen to Fuel Commercial Transportation
Southern California Gas Co. announced it will provide $1.3 million to fund the development of four
hydrogen fuel technologies that could provide emissions-free transportation for railways and at ports in
California and around the world. The funding will help bring to market innovative clean hydrogen
technologies, including fuel-cell marine vessels, hydrogen refueling stations at ports, and fuel cell
locomotives. The four projects were selected for funding through the California Energy Commission's
(CEC), Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstrations in Rail and Marine Applications at Ports (H2RAM) grant
program. In addition to $1.3 million in funding from SoCalGas, the CEC will provide over $10.4 million to
fund the research and development of these projects – bringing the total funding to approximately $11.7
million. Project partners include maritime fuel cell maker Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine Inc., research
organization Gas Technology Institute (GTI), and non-profit CALSTART. In addition to this funding,
SoCalGas is advancing numerous low- and zero-carbon energy technologies. Late last year, the company
announced the creation of a Hydrogen Blending Demonstration Program to study blending hydrogen in its
gas system, so it can ultimately recommend a hydrogen injection standard for regulatory approval. It also
announced it will build a home to demonstrate, in a microgrid setting, the use of hydrogen produced from
solar energy. Called the "H2 Hydrogen Home," the project will use solar panels to create electricity that can
be used to produce green hydrogen via electrolysis. The hydrogen will be blended with natural gas for the
home's appliances as well as converted back to electricity using a residential fuel cell. In addition,
SoCalGas will field test a new technology that separates and compresses hydrogen from a blend of
hydrogen and natural gas, allowing hydrogen to be delivered wherever a natural gas distribution system
exists.
"SoCalGas is thrilled to support these important hydrogen technology projects," said vice president of
clean energy innovations at SoCalGas. "Projects like these have the potential to create more
zero-emissions transportation and reduce the cost of hydrogen fueling infrastructure, consistent with
California's climate goals. SoCalGas remains committed to helping California reach these goals and
our support of innovative clean fuel projects like these demonstrates that commitment."
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AGL (Australia) drives EV subscription service into Brisbane
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AGL announced the expansion of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Subscription service to Brisbane, providing Queenslanders with
the opportunity to experience the benefits of an EV without the commitment of ownership. In partnership with car
subscription service Carbar and charging supplier JET Charge, the pilot was recently launched in Sydney and Melbourne with
strong interest and uptake. AGL Executive General Manager Future Business & Technology, John Chambers, said he was
excited to bring the service to Brisbane. AGL has expanded the range of EVs available as part of the service, with the addition
of the MG eZS, Australia’s newest and most affordable electric vehicle. The new MG will complement AGL’s existing range
of leading brands like Tesla and Nissan, with users getting access to registration, insurance, tyres, repairs, roadside assistance,
installation of an EV charger and carbon neutral credits as part of the subscription. The EV Subscription Service is being
delivered as part of AGL Next, AGL’s home of innovation, piloting new programs, technologies and partnerships across
energy, telecommunications, and beyond.

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AGL (Australia) brings essential services together, launching AGL Mobile
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AGL announced the launch of AGL Mobile, a new range of products offering mobile phone plans, providing customers
with more choice on their essential services. AGL will offer mobile SIM plans, all with generous data allowances,
no-lock in contracts and discounts for customers who combine their mobile services with an AGL energy plan. AGL
Mobile offers customers three SIM plan options which utilises the Optus mobile network. Data allowances of 5GB
(small), 20GB (medium) and 50GB (large). The plans are month-to-month, with no-lock in contracts and a $5 discount
per month for mobile services when combined with an AGL energy plan. Last year, AGL also launched certified carbon
neutral offerings on gas and electricity products, an offer which will also be expanded to AGL’s telecommunication
products by the end of FY21. Certified Carbon Neutral is part of AGL’s Climate Statement commitments which also
targets net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Gas Natural Fenosa (Spain): Naturgy finalizes the start-up of the first installation
to inject renewable gas from landfills into the distribution network
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Naturgy is finalizing the commissioning of the first installation to inject renewable gas from landfills into the gas distribution network. This facility, located in the Parc
de l'Alba de Cerdanyola del Vallés (Barcelona) next to the Elena waste dump, will involve an investment of 2.2 million euros and will produce 12 GWh / year of
biomethane that will be injected into the network, which is equivalent to the annual consumption of 3,200 homes, and will avoid the emission into the atmosphere of
2,400 tons of CO 2 / year. there was an institutional visit to the works of this new plant, which was attended by the CEO of Nedgia, the Naturgy gas distribution company,
Narcís de Carreras, the Minister of Enterprise and Coneixement, Ramón Tremosa, the general director of Energy, Seguretat Industrial i Seguretat Minera, Manel Torrent,
the mayor of Cerdanyola del Vallés, Carlos Cordón, as well as the director of the Urbanistic Consortium of the Directional Center of Cerdanyola del Vallès del Parc de
l'Alba, Pere Solà, which is where the installation is located. With this new project, the company takes a further step in its commitment to the energy transition and the
circular economy, while at the forefront of innovation in order to develop this important energy vector. It is worth highlighting the company's ability to carry out this type
of project thanks to the strength of its distribution network, which is prepared to be able to distribute renewable gases thanks to the investments made in recent years, the
existing gas infrastructure in Spain and its contribution to security of supply. In the case of the Nedgia network in Catalonia, widely developed throughout the territory,
it is very close to the main areas potentially generating biomethane (slurry farms and wastewater treatment plants), which makes it highly attractive for use. of biogas.
Thanks to this type of project, which places the company at the forefront of innovation in order to develop this growth vector and which can make the town a benchmark
in new technologies, it is possible to improve the development of renewable gas and its commercialization, since it allows to test different models of relationship with
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Centrica (UK): British Gas Evolve to supply customers of Simplicity
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British Gas Evolve will step in to ensure that customers of Simplicity continue to receive an uninterrupted supply of
gas and electricity after the supplier ceased trading. This switchover is part of the regulator Ofgem’s Supplier of Last
Resort process. Simplicity Energy currently serves around 53,000 residential energy supply customers. They will be
given the help and support needed to make sure their transition to British Gas Evolve is as easy as possible. In the
coming weeks, the company will be in touch with the new customers on the process of moving and will be offering
them a competitive tariff. They will also benefit from 100% renewable electricity. Centrica launched British Gas
Evolve in October last year to offer a low cost and digital-first residential energy supply brand.

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China Yangtze Power (China): Based on a new starting point, achieve a new leap,
and take a new step towards the management of the whole power station
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2020 is the year when the "13th Five-Year Plan" is finalized and the "14th Five-Year Plan" is planned. It is a crucial year for Xiangjiaba Power Plant to "create a world-class
power plant and build a benchmark for full power plant management." Over the past year, Xiangjiaba Power Plant has always adhered to Xi Jinping’s new era of socialism with
Chinese characteristics and the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China as the guide, not forgetting the original aspiration, keeping in mind the
mission, reforming and innovating, moving forward with dreams, and completing the annual power generation ahead of schedule for nine consecutive years The mission is to
achieve the "three zeros" goal of zero personal injury, zero equipment accidents, and zero environmental protection incidents in safe production. The goal of "zero non-stop"
units has been achieved for seven years and four consecutive years. Electric power production and reform and development have achieved a new leap. In 2020, Xiangjiaba
Power Plant will fulfill its responsibility, fight the epidemic with all its strength, and contribute to the fight against the epidemic. In-depth study and implementation of General
Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speeches and instructions on epidemic prevention and control work, actively perform regional management responsibilities, study deployments
in the first time, respond to actions as quickly as possible, formulate and implement overall dam area control measures, dam area closed management, Employee temperature
detection, commuter vehicle disinfection, epidemic prevention manual preparation. Quickly establish a joint prevention and joint control working mechanism based on the
management of the whole power station; find ways to solve the problem of centralized isolation and return of employees, and take the lead in resuming work in the cascade
power stations of the river basin Resumption of production; In response to changes in the epidemic situation, Xiangjiaba Power Plant has made overall plans to normalize the
epidemic prevention and control of the entire power plant. Issued 17 epidemic work tips, formulated more than 20 guidance documents, and held more than 20 special meetings
to ensure the lives and health of more than 2,000 people in the dam area and achieve the goal of zero infection in the dam area.

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Chubu Electric Power (Japan): Launched Proof of Concept to Optimize the
Operation of an EV Bus in Iida City, Nagano-Prefecture
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Fleet EV Initiative LCC which was established as a joint venture company between Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. and Marubeni
Corporation hereby announces the launch of a Proof of Concept to optimize the operation of an EV bus in Iida City. This PoC is based
on a separate PoC for energy management utilizing EV bus charging implemented by Corporation and Chubu Electric. The purpose
of this PoC is to operate an EV bus on the commercial routes of and to obtain knowledge about the operation of EV buses in the
domestic fixed-route bus business. Specifically, by validating the optimal charging method in accordance with the bus operation
schedule, reducing CO2 emissions as result of using EVs, creating new value for EV buses (BCP measures, etc.), expanding
renewable energy usage, reducing electricity by controlling peak consumption and the reducing costs by improving the utilization of
vehicles through the use of the fast-charging station. FEVI will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by reducing CO2
emissions through the electrification of vehicles owned by logistics and transportation companies, and by proposing BCP measures
that utilize the power storage function of electric vehicles and proposing further utilization methods for renewable energy.

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Dominion Resources (USA): Interactive Tool Helps Optimize Solar Projects
in Virginia, North Carolina
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Dominion Energy Virginia announced a new Hosting Capacity Tool to provide guidance to customers about which parts of the Dominion Energy
electric distribution system may be more suitable to site new clean energy installations. The online, interactive map shows the grid’s available
hosting capacity to help guide customers on where to place the installations, ultimately saving them time and money. The tool also will improve
safety and reliability by indicating how many resources can be connected to the distribution grid while limiting voltage and thermal issues. The
Hosting Capacity Tool’s analytic capabilities will evolve and improve as more intelligent grid devices and smart meters are deployed and
additional grid information becomes available. This initial roll out of the tool addresses solar installations connecting directly to the distribution
grid; the company plans to add information for residential customers in the near future. The effort is part of the company's Grid Transformation
Plan – a 10-year plan to transform Virginia's energy grid and give customers more ways to save money, more reliable service, and more access to
renewable energy. In addition to supporting Virginia’s goal to move to 100 percent clean energy by 2045, Dominion Energy also has a
comprehensive clean energy strategy to achieve net zero carbon dioxide and methane emissions from its power generation and gas infrastructure
operations nationwide by 2050. Solar generation is a vital part of this strategy. Dominion Energy's solar portfolio is already the third-largest among
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Entergy (USA) Arkansas Customers to Save $60M with Solar Option
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Entergy Arkansas customers who became part of the Solar Energy Purchase Option - Option B in the fall of 2020 have already begun to reap savings
from the clean, renewable energy generated at the Stuttgart Solar Energy Center. Participating agencies are projected to save about $60 million dollars
over the lifetime of the solar facility. Of the 61 subscribed customers, 26 are schools, which will save an estimated $39 million over the next 18 years.
The remaining subscribed entities – including cities and counties, water treatment plants, churches and nonprofits – will save nearly $21 million. Based
on 2019 energy usage, Junction City is estimated to save nearly $35,000 annually with its subscription while benefitting the community and the
environment. Some of the participating school districts across the state include Bergman, Bismarck, Blytheville, Bryant, Dawson, Drew, Flippin, Glen
Rose, Gosnell, Harrisburg, Harrison, Hermitage, Jessieville, Lawrence County, Magnolia, Manila, Mountain Home, Parker, Pottsville, Poyen, Valley
Springs and Yellville-Summit. Brought online in 2018, Stuttgart Solar was the first of three approved Entergy Arkansas solar facilities and generates 81
megawatts of power, half of which is dedicated to the tax-exempt subscribers who contracted for power through their Solar Energy Purchase Option
subscription. The solar tariff was approved by the Arkansas Public Service Commission in mid-September 2020, and customers were enrolled on a
first-come, first-serve basis. All available energy is currently under contract, with more than 60 entities enrolled and at least that many on the waiting
list for any future Solar Energy Purchase Options the Commission might authorize from Entergy Arkansas.

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Trio announces United Way HandsOn Entergy (USA) Volunteer Center
launch
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United Way of Southeast Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans and HandsOn New Orleans announced Thursday the public launch of the
United Way HandsOn Entergy Volunteer Center. The Volunteer Center offers a go-to public resource for community volunteer
engagement, corporate service project design and disaster preparedness and response. The Volunteer Center’s online portal allows the
public to browse and sign up for local volunteer opportunities to participate as an individual or group. Nonprofits interested in listing
volunteer opportunities can also register through the portal. The Volunteer Center also provides turnkey volunteer project design
services to assist UWSELA’s workplace partners in their efforts to build stronger communities where their employees live, work and
play. The Volunteer Center served a critical role in 2020 engaging volunteers in response to COVID-19 and hurricanes Laura and
Delta, generating over $3.8 million in community impact amidst pandemic restrictions through 6,397 volunteers at 160 service
projects. To mark Entergy’s commitment, the Volunteer Center will host CarniVOL 2021, a series of family-friendly volunteer
opportunities open to corporate partners and the public. Volunteer events include green space improvements, neighborhood
revitalization projects and food delivery support.

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Fortum has finished the construction of two new wind parks in the
Nordics
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Fortum is growing its wind power portfolio in the Nordics with two newly commissioned wind power parks, Kalax in Finland and Sørfjord in Norway. Both
are now producing clean energy for the Nordic market. According to the company’s new joint strategy with Uniper, wind power will be one of the key growth
areas in the future. Kalax in Närpes, on the west coast of Finland, is Fortum’s first large-scale wind park in Finland. The Kalax wind park’s total capacity is
90 MW and, with its annual production exceeding 0.3 TWh, it has the highest annual production of all wind parks commissioned in Finland in 2020. The
construction was finished on schedule and according to the plans. The wind park is jointly owned by Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) and Fortum, and
Fortum took over responsibility for asset management of the wind park after commissioning. 70% of the renewable wind power it produces is sold directly
to the Finnish energy company Neste through a long-term agreement. Sørfjord located in a remote area in north-western Norway, in Hamarøy region, is a
large, 99-MW wind park. The construction on top of a mountain was an extraordinary project requiring extensive planning. As agreed in December 2019,
EIP, on behalf of its clients, invested in an 80% share of the wind park after commissioning, and the wind park joined Fortum and EIP’s joint portfolio on 20
January 2021 with Fortum taking a role in asset management of the wind park. In Fortum’s updated strategy, published in December, wind power and other
CO2-free sources of energy play a significant role. Fortum is currently developing new opportunities for wind power in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. In
Russia, Fortum is the largest producer of wind power. In cooperation with its subsidiary Uniper, Fortum will be looking for opportunities to develop wind
power also in other European countries.

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Fortum expands its EV battery recycling operations with a new mechanical
processing plant in Finland
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Fortum announced the further expansion of its battery recycling operations. In February 2021, Fortum will open a new mechanical recycling processing plant located in
Ikaalinen, Finland. The new plant, which is expected to employ up to 20 employees, will complement Fortum’s existing hydrometallurgical pilot facility in Harjavalta,
Finland, which is already capable of operating on an industrial scale. The world will increasingly need sustainable raw materials for EV batteries, as the electrification
of cars is rapidly increasing the need for the valuable materials and chemical elements that batteries contain, such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese. In addition,
a recent EU directive proposal will also require improved collection targets, higher recovery rates and the increased use of recycled raw materials in new batteries.
Fortum, a leading European energy company, is committed to engage its customers and societies to decarbonise and to help them in decreasing their environmental
footprints. Moving forward, CO2-neutral societies will rely on battery technology. Fortum has been developing new and increasingly efficient ways to optimise the entire
lifecycle of lithium-ion batteries for several years now and aims to further expand its battery operations in the coming years. Partnering with industrial and infrastructure
customers is one of Fortum’s strategic priorities. The global lithium-ion battery recycling market was worth about EUR 1.3 billion in 2019, but it is expected to boom in
the coming years to more than EUR 20 billion. According to a forecast by the International Energy Agency, the number of electric vehicles on the world’s roads will
increase from three million to 125 million by 2030. Many current operators that recycle battery metals often do so by smelting, which results in lower material recovery
rates and higher emissions. In order to recycle used lithium-ion batteries efficiently, safely and with the lowest possible CO2 footprint, Fortum has taken an approach that
includes using both mechanical and hydrometallurgical methods for the recycling process; this approach can reach a recovery rate of up to 95% of the metals included
in the valuable active materials of a battery’s black mass.

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GD Power Development (China): The world's largest steel cooling tower
under construction by Guodian Power successfully completed the roof
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The cooling tower of No. 1 room of Guodian Power Shanghai Temple Co., Ltd. was successfully topped. This is the world's largest steel
structure cooling tower, and it is also the country's first cooling tower with an all-steel structure in a million-level unit. The company's
No. 1 cooling tower is composed of four parts: "cone + widening platform + cylinder + reinforcement ring". The main structure has 18
floors and a total height of 190.2 meters. The cone section has 6 floors and the straight tube section has 12 floors. The steel triangle and
all-steel skin are assembled. The main body above zero meters is an all-steel frame with a dead weight of more than 6,500 tons. Compared
with traditional concrete cooling towers, steel structure cooling towers have the advantages of fewer workers on the work surface, fewer
hidden safety hazards, high strength, good ductility, low weight, and low temperature in winter without affecting construction. In order
to successfully complete the construction of the world’s largest steel structure cooling tower, the company has repeatedly optimized
design schemes, innovated and adopted a number of new technologies, relying on smart engineering construction, and realized the
four-dimensional simulation plastic production of indirect cooling towers through digital transfer. At the same time, a full record of
historical data of any point of height, structural characteristics and completion time is achieved.

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Iberdrola (Spain) starts up its wind farms in Asturias, with which it triples
its renewable capacity in the region
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Iberdrola has started the start-up of three of the four wind farms - Cordel-Vidural, Capiechamartín and Panondres - that it has planned
in Asturias. The company is working on the construction of the fourth, Verdigueiro, after obtaining administrative authorization, with
which it will add an installed capacity of 130 MW of wind power, with which it will triple its renewable capacity in Asturias. The
wind farms are made up of SG114 wind turbines, with 2.62 MW of unit power: Cordel-Vidural (37 MW) is located between the
municipalities of Navia, Valdés and Villayón; Capiechamartín (34 MW) is located between Tineo and Valdés and Panondres (21 MW)
between Villayón and Valdés. Verdigueiro (36 MW) for its part rises between Tineo and Villayón. Almost all of the field work and
civil works have been carried out by Asturian companies, such as Hormavasa and Horvalsa, Canteras Rencanos, Deymet, Excade,
Posada, Méndez y Mota, Gruas Roxu and Taxus, The promotion has been developed by ERPASA and the Manufacture of the wind
turbine towers has been carried out at the Windar facilities, in Avilés. The construction of all these projects - with an investment of
100 million euros - is contributing to the revitalization of the industrial fabric and local employment, with the involvement of up to
1,000 professionals.

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Uniper (Germany) took delivery of new LNG ship in Asia
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The LNG tanker LNG Rosenrot is now complete and will be delivered to Uniper in South Korea. Uniper will become the ship's first charterer
as part of a transport service contract that covers multiple trips. The shipbuilders, South Korean company Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine
Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME), handed over the approximately 300-m-long and 50-m-wide transport ship for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to
the joint venture company owned by the two Japanese companies that ordered its construction—Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Itochu
Corporation—at the Okpo shipyard in South Korea. The new LNG ship will join a sister LNG ship currently used by Uniper. LNG is a sector
that Uniper has identified as a strategic growth area and that has undergone significant expansion in recent years. 225 cargos were traded in
2020, compared to 134 in the previous year. The Asia-Pacific region in particular has seen strong growth in the LNG trade in recent times:
Uniper traded around two-thirds of its volumes of LNG in this region last year. This second transport contract with MOL has increased the
LNG transport capacity available to Uniper and will help the company to grow its presence in the LNG sector, while also increasing the
flexibility of its LNG portfolio. LNG Rosenrot and other vessels of this type can transport around 180,000 m3 of LNG at speeds of up to 19.5
knots. The energy onboard is enough to supply approximately 65,000 single-family homes for a year.

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Snam (Italy) and Cdp Launch Renovit, a New Platform for Energy
Efficiency
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Snam and the CDP Group have launched Renovit, the new Italian platform to promote energy efficiency of condominiums, companies and the public
administration whereby fostering the sustainable development and the energy transition in the country. Renovit is positioning itself as an enabler of the sector's
further growth, contributing to achieve 2030 domestic energy efficiency targets and help decarbonise the economic environment. Through this finalised
transaction, CDP Equity enters the share capital of Snam4Efficiency, now re-branded Renovit. The new company will be 70% owned by Snam and 30% by CDP
Equity. Snam4Efficiency has rapidly established itself as one of Italy's main operators in the development of energy efficiency, offering integrated services to all
market segments through TEP Energy Solution and Evolve, 100% and 70% owned subsidiaries respectively, which operate in the residential and industrial sectors,
and Mieci, a 70% owned subsidiary operating in the public administration segment. These activities have been further developed over time and enriched with new
skills. More specifically, Renovit will leverage on its current positioning in the residential and industrial sectors and will further develop its activity in the public
administration, thanks to the role of the CDP Group with its 170-year-long commitment in favour of local areas and authorities. To this respect, at the closing,
Renovit and CDP also signed a commercial cooperation agreement. The enterprise value of 100% of Snam4Efficiency was set at approximately 150 million euros.
Cristian Acquistapace, who was at the helm of Snam4Efficiency since its establishment, will be the CEO of the company. Renovit and its shareholders will evaluate
all options for the company's future growth, including a possible listing on the stock exchange in the medium term.

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New Duke Energy (USA) subsidiary, eTransEnergy, to help companies and
cities transition commercial fleets to electric vehicles
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Duke Energy announced a major step to help large businesses and municipalities with all the planning, financing, and
acquisition and deployment services to electrify their fleets. The company, eTransEnergy LLC, a new, wholly owned
subsidiary, will provide unregulated services to assist school districts, transit services and companies across the country
achieve their economic and sustainability goals as they transition to clean energy transportation options. Commercial
fleets looking for reduced emissions, less noise, better performance and lower operating costs now have one
comprehensive source for transitioning their fleets to EVs, from start to finish. As a Duke Energy company, eTransEnergy
professionals offer many years of combined experience working with commercial electric fleets, managing total cost of
ownership and maintaining the supporting infrastructure. Customers will benefit from this knowledge through
comprehensive infrastructure planning, smart charging technology, on-site solar energy generation, battery backup options
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EEI names Alliant Energy (USA) and ITC as 2020 Emergency Response
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The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies – has named Alliant Energy and ITC as recipients of EEI’s
Emergency Response Award for working collaboratively to restore electricity following the August 10 derecho. Presented to EEI member companies, Emergency Response
Awards recognize electric companies for their recovery and assistance efforts following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events. The winners,
chosen by a panel of judges following an international nomination process, were announced during EEI’s virtual Winter Board and Chief Executives Meeting. With an estimated
$11 billion in damage, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has categorized the derecho as the second costliest weather disaster of 2020 and the most-costly
thunderstorm in U.S. history. The unprecedented storm severely impacted the heart of the Alliant Energy and ITC Midwest service territories in Iowa, causing major property
destruction and widespread power outages. ITC Midwest sustained damage to more than 30 percent of its electric transmission system or approximately 2,100 circuit miles of
lines, with 37 percent of the Alliant Energy distribution system impacted. In all, more than 256,000 Alliant Energy customers in 341 communities were initially without power.
Alliant Energy and ITC mobilized more than 2,400 utility workers from 25 states and Canada to supplement their normal crews and personnel to support the restoration effort.
Between the two companies, more than 4,800 poles and structures were replaced. While utility crews worked day and night to restore all services, they also focused on staying
safe and healthy, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The crews rose to the challenge to restore the transmission and distribution systems as quickly and safely as
possible. Within eight days following the storm, ITC Midwest had restored transmission service to the distribution utilities it serves, while Alliant Energy had restored electric
service to approximately 90 percent of its customers. By August 26, all Alliant Energy customers once again had power available.
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American Electric (USA): AEP Recognized As One Of Fortune's World's
Most Admired Companies For Eighth Consecutive Year
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American Electric Power is included in Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies list in the electric and gas utilities sector for the eighth year in a
row. AEP was one of 670 companies from 30 countries surveyed for inclusion on this year’s list, which evaluates companies’ financial performance and corporate
reputation. Each year, Fortune asks top executives, directors and financial analysts to provide their opinions about the companies in their industry based upon nine
criteria: financial soundness, use of corporate assets, long-term investment value, quality of management, quality of products and services, people management,
innovation, social responsibility, and global competitiveness. American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is focused on building a smarter energy
infrastructure and delivering new technologies and custom energy solutions to our customers. AEP’s approximately 17,000 employees operate and maintain the
nation’s largest electricity transmission system and more than 221,000 miles of distribution lines to efficiently deliver safe, reliable power to nearly 5.5 million
regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation’s largest electricity producers with approximately 30,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity,
including more than 5,300 megawatts of renewable energy. AEP’s family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia
and West Virginia), AEPAppalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern
Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners,
and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.
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Yangtze Power (China) won the "Best Capital Market Communication
Award" by China Excellence IR
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Recently, the "2021 Listed Companies Investor Relations Innovation Summit and the 4th Excellent IR Awards Ceremony" hosted by Roadshow China and Excellence IR was
successfully held online. A total of nearly 200 listed companies participated in the evaluation. After the preliminary online voting, the organizing committee's approval and expert
review, Yangtze Power won the 4th Excellent IR "Best Capital Market Communication Award". In 2020, the epidemic will bring greater challenges to the company’s investor relations
maintenance work. In order to facilitate investors to understand the company’s production and operation conditions, and on the basis of fully fulfilling its information disclosure
obligations, the company summarizes and refines its own characteristics and highlights, and launches a "three-piece package" ——"Value Manual", "A Picture to See Changjiang
Electronics", "Performance Promotion PPT", to build a value system for investors and the company to grow together, and through SSE e-interaction, Secretary of the Board of Directors
mailbox, investor exchange hotline, official Weibo and investment Wechat groups and other multi-platform, multi-channel real-time interaction with investors. In addition, in response
to the release of regular reports and the progress of major annual events, “webcast” performance briefings and major event release special telephone conferences were held to enhance
investors’recognition of the company’s value. In 2020, the market will fluctuate violently due to the impact of the epidemic, and the company's stock price will continue to rise steadily.
The market value has reached a record high, reaching a maximum of 473.7 billion yuan. The "China Excellent IR Annual Selection" was held in 2017, and it is now the fourth. The
selection has been committed to the concept of professionalism, objectivity, fairness and accuracy, focusing on the frontline practitioners of investor relations in listed companies, and
commending outstanding listed companies and IR workers for their contributions to promoting innovation and efficiency in the entire industry. The China Excellence IR "Best Capital
Market Communication" award aims to reward good communication with buyers and sellers, holding regular performance announcements, investor exchange meetings and other
activities, and at the same time, it can record communication information completely and accurately.
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Dominion Energy (USA) Receives Emergency Response Award for
Hurricane Isaias Recovery Efforts
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Dominion Energy received the Emergency Response Award from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) for its outstanding
recovery and assistance efforts in response to Hurricane Isaias. The storm caused 508,000 customer outages across
Dominion Energy Virginia's service territory, making it the 10th largest restoration effort in company history.
Dominion Energy crews restored service to all customers within three days of peak impact. This marks the 10th time
the company has received the Emergency Response Award from EEI. After making landfall along the North Carolina
/ South Carolina coastline as a category 1 hurricane, Tropical Storm Isaias entered Dominion Energy Virginia's service
territory in the early morning hours of August 4. Sustained winds of 35-45 miles per hour and gusts running between
55-65 mph were common across our service territory, with a 76 mph gust recorded in southeastern, Virginia. Seven
tornadoes, with winds as high as 140 mph, were spawned as Isaias moved through North Carolina and Virginia.
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Duke Energy (USA) earns inclusive workplace recognition from Human
Rights Campaign Foundation
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Duke Energy has received a perfect score for the fourth year in a row on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s
2021 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking study that annually ranks companies on LGBTQ-friendly
corporate practices and policies. Duke Energy’s score of 100% earned the company inclusion on the organization’s list
of “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.” The 2021 Corporate Equality Index rates employers based on criteria
in five categories: non-discrimination policies, benefits, organizational competency and accountability around LGBTQ
inclusion, public commitment, and citizenship. Duke Energy is one of only five companies headquartered in the
Charlotte region to achieve a perfect score. Among the policies and practices in place at Duke Energy are
anti-discrimination training, equal health coverage for transgender individuals, philanthropic giving to support the
LGBTQ community, and an employee resource group whose mission is to promote LGBTQ inclusion.
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Top Employer recognizes EDP (Portugal) as one of the best companies to
work for
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The certification recognizes EDP as one of the most attractive companies to work for in Portugal. The distinction was also attributed to EDP
Renewables. For the first time, EDP has been recognized as Top Employer in Portugal, an entity that certifies companies with best practices in
recruiting and managing people. This distinction is yet another proof of the company's dedication and commitment to its employees. The
implementation of the best human resources policies and people management practices in order to improve the experience of professionals in the
company is a priority. Despite the challenges experienced by everyone in 2020, EDP started the TOP Employer certification process and
demonstrated that it is cares about the experience of all its employees, positioning itself more and more as one of the best companies to work for
in Portugal. An example of this are the various programs to captivate young people, such as the EDP Professional Internship and the EDP Trainee
Program, and some new programs, in 2020, such as the EDP Ambassador and the EDP Recal; as well as all the work flexibility measures, such as
remote work, mental and physical health programs and other benefits; and the developing and leadership programs, among other achievements. In
addition to EDP, EDP Renowables has also received this recognition and, for the third consecutive year, is considered one of the best companies
to work in six countries where it is present: Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Poland and Romania – thus obtaining the European certification of TOP
Employer.
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FirstEnergy (USA) Receives Industry Recognition for Outage Restoration
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FirstEnergy Corp. has earned recognition for its emergency response efforts from the Edison Electric Institute, a leading electric industry organization. FirstEnergy
earned both the "Emergency Recovery Award" for safely and efficiently restoring service to more than 800,000 of its New Jersey and Pennsylvania customers
following Tropical Storm Isaias and the "Emergency Assistance Award" for its efforts to help Entergy with restoration efforts in Texas and Louisiana following
Hurricane Laura, both of which occurred in August 2020. On August 4, Tropical Storm Isaias passed swiftly through New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, pouring
down up to 7" of rain and battering the region with wind gusts exceeding 65 mph. A massive restoration effort was launched that ultimately included more than
9,000 line workers, hazard responders, damage assessors and other support staff from FirstEnergy companies, contractors, and assisting utilities. Repairs included
replacing more than 700 utility poles, 600 transformers and other equipment, and approximately 71 miles of wire. The joint effort restored service to 85% of
affected customers within 3 days of the start of the storm, with more than 99% of customers restored by August 10. On the evening of August 26, Hurricane Laura
made landfall in Texas and Louisiana. The category 4 hurricane brought extreme winds, storm surge and flash flooding along the northwest Gulf Coast. More than
500 line workers, forestry crews and support personnel from eight of FirstEnergy's utilities were deployed to the most damaged areas to support service restoration
for Entergy, who was part of FirstEnergy's mutual assistance effort for Tropical Storm Isaias just weeks earlier. FirstEnergy is a member of multiple electric utility
mutual-assistance groups that work cooperatively to restore service to customers when a natural disaster causes large-scale power outages. Mutual assistance
allows utilities to pool their resources to help restore power to customers faster.
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GAIL Gas (India) awarded as ‘City Gas Distribution- Established
Company of the Year’ by FIPI
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GAIL Gas Limited has been awarded the ‘City Gas Distribution – Established Company of the Year’ by Federation of Indian Petroleum
Industry (FIPI). The award was given by Hon’ble Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel, to Chairman & Managing Director,
GAIL and Chief Executive Officer, GAIL Gas at the FIPI Oil & Gas Industry Annual Awards 2020 ceremony held here. The award recognises
leadership in performance by operating City Gas Distribution (CGD) network for distribution of Natural Gas to consumers in the domestic,
industrial, transport and commercial sectors in a Geographical Area (GA) in India during the year of award. GAIL Gas Limited, a 100 percent
subsidiary of GAIL (India) Limited, has been implementing City Gas Distribution network in around 52 cities/towns in 23 geographical areas
authorized by PNGRB. Along with its JVCs, it is providing PNG supply to approx. 4.64 Lakhs households and has set-up 166 CNG Stations.
It is also promoting fuel cell technology having lesser carbon foot print. GAIL Gas is actively promoting Sustainable Alterative Towards
Affordable Transportation (SATAT) scheme of Gol and has issued 33 LoIs till date. GAIL Gas is also setting up LNG/ LCNG Stations along
Golden Quadrilateral highway. GAIL Gas has registered considerable growth in infrastructure, volumes, turnover and profit during 2018-19
and 2019-20. The company added 52 new CNG stations and over 1 Lakh domestic PNG connection recording a growth of 90% and 53%
respectively during 2019-20. Company has ensured safety at its work with accident free operations.
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NextEra Energy (USA) is once again recognized as No. 1 in its industry on
Fortune's list of 'World's Most Admired Companies
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NextEra Energy, Inc. announced it has been named to Fortune's 2021 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and
ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry for the 14th time in 15 years. NextEra Energy, whose principal
businesses are Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, also tied for the highest
overall company score across all industries in Florida. In the electric and gas utilities industry, NextEra Energy ranked No.
1 for eight of the nine rated attributes, including innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, quality of
management, financial soundness, long-term investment value, quality of products/services and global competitiveness.
Fortune's annual list is based on ratings from executives, directors and analysts, who rate the highest-revenue companies
within their industry on nine criteria including innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social
responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment value, quality of products/services and
global competitiveness.
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SoCalGas Data Analytics Team Named Most Innovative in the U.S.
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Southern California Gas Co. announced that its data analytics work has been recognized as the most innovative among over 150 utilities across the U.S. and
the world by the Utility Analytics Institute (UAI). The UAI praised SoCalGas' use of data analytics to increase safety, save money for its customers, improve
customer service, help conserve energy, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Increased energy conservation is among the many benefits of SoCalGas' data
analytics work. For example, the utility's data analytics team developed a way to identify customers who were less likely to conserve energy during a winter
cold snap, allowing the company to target those households with reminders of the tools and information available to help them manage their natural gas use.
This initiative is now saving these targeted customers over 300,000 therms of energy every year, reducing the bills of as many as 100,000 customers and
decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. These reductions are among the more than 36.5 million therms SoCalGas helped natural gas users conserve through
energy efficiency last year—saving customers more than $64 million and reducing carbon emissions linked to climate change by nearly 193,000 metric tons,
the equivalent of taking 42,000 cars off the road for a year. SoCalGas is also using data analytics to increase the safety of its employees and customers, and
the new safety challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic provide one example: Since the pandemic began, data analytics have allowed pinpoint accuracy
in predicting the number and location of customer service orders, allowing for highly effective inventory management of Personal Protective Equipment as
well as appropriate staffing at the 75 facilities across SoCalGas' 24,000 square mile service territory.
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Sempra Energy (USA): SoCalGas Joins the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
in Recognizing the Winners of the 2020 Energy Champion Awards
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Southern California Gas Co. and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments congratulate the winners of the 2020 Energy
Champion Awards presented by the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership (SGVEWP). Members of SGVEWP include
SoCalGas, the SGVCOG, San Gabriel Valley cities, school districts, and special districts including waste, water, transportation, fire,
etc., that are located within SoCalGas service territories. SGVEWP hosted the 2020 San Gabriel Valley Energy Champion Awards to
recognize the San Gabriel Valley agencies' efforts in support of energy efficiency programs. A recent study by the Energy Futures
Initiative found energy efficiency to be the most cost-effective approach towards meeting California's climate goals. The SGVEWP
created the Energy Champion Awards to encourage members to implement energy efficiency measures. The awards are broken down
into three categories: bronze, silver and gold. SGVCOG recognized a total of 13 cities and one school district with Gold awards and
one city with a Silver award. The Energy Champion Awards recognizes municipal projects, but there are ways other customers can
become more energy efficient too. SoCalGas' public sector customers located within SGVEWP cities are eligible for an additional
50% in rebates for energy efficient appliances and equipment in 2020 and 2021.
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Sempra Energy (USA): SoCalGas Awarded Los Angeles Area Chamber of
Commerce's Corporate Member of the Year
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Southern California Gas Co. announced the company was presented with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce's Corporate Member of the Year
award. SoCalGas was selected in recognition of the company's support of the Chamber's efforts to support economic prosperity in the Los Angeles
region. SoCalGas co-hosted the first-ever virtual job fair which had over 1,000 registrants, supported the launch of ONE LA to assist small businesses
in obtaining vendor contracts from companies like SoCalGas and helped engage and recruit highly skilled executive committee members. The
Chamber's efforts were led by SoCalGas vice president, Denita Willoughby, who served as the organization's 2020 board chair. Willoughby is the first
African-American woman to do so since the Chamber's inception in 1888. The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce works to champion the needs
of the business community in Los Angeles through its nationally recognized influence. The organization advocates for economic prosperity and quality
of life for the Los Angeles region by being the voice of business, promoting collaboration and helping members grow. The Chamber represents more
than 650,000 employees and businesses from more than 35 industry sectors. Each year the Chamber delivers referrals to member companies, provides
business and professional development programs and internship opportunities for Los Angeles youth. SoCalGas has been a member of the Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce since 1911 and has invested over $1.5 million since 2001 in the chamber and its affiliated centers of impact, including Southern
California Leadership Network (SCLN), Better Buildings Challenge, LASER, Unite LA and LA Jobs PAC.
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Sempra Energy (USA) Honored For Diversity And Inclusion Leadership
By Bloomberg And Human Rights Campaign
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This week, Sempra Energy was honored by two well-respected organizations for the company's long-term focus on fostering an
inclusive culture and advancing diverse perspectives, as well as its enhanced efforts in these areas over the past year. Sempra
Energy was listed on the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the third consecutive year. The company was also named a
"Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign, receiving a perfect score on the organization's
Corporate Equality Index for the 13th consecutive year. For more information on Sempra Energy's diversity and inclusion
practices, Sempra Energy was one of 380 companies recognized on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which tracks
the performance of public companies committed to disclosing their efforts to support gender equality through policy
development, representation and transparency. For the 13th consecutive year, Sempra Energy received a perfect score on the
Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which is released annually by the Human Rights Campaign and serves as a leading
benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
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EnBW (Germany) and Energiekontor conclude another long-term power
purchase agreement for a large solar park
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EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG and Energiekontor AG have again concluded a long-term power purchase agreement
(PPA) for a solar park planned by Energiekontor. The solar park, which Energiekontor is planning to build in the municipality
of Dettmannsdorf in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, east of Rostock, is to produce around 55.5 gigawatt hours of
electricity per year with an installed capacity of approximately 52.3 megawatts. This is enough to cover the annual electricity
needs of around 18,500 households. Construction is scheduled to begin in autumn 2021. Commissioning is scheduled for the
second quarter of 2022. The power purchase agreement now concluded between EnBW and Energiekontor is the second
between the two partners. The PPA concluded in 2019 was the first of its kind ever in Germany. A PPA allows Energiekontor
to build and operate the solar park without EEG subsidies. The latest agreement stipulates that EnBW will purchase 100 per
cent of the electricity at a fixed price. Within the agreed contract period of 15 years, the two companies assume a total
produced electricity volume of around 830 gigawatt hours.
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Record-breaking year in solar for Duke Energy (USA) customers in
North Carolina
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Solar power continued to grow in North Carolina in 2020 with more Duke Energy customers using solar power than ever before. Driven
by the company’s five-year, $62 million solar rebate program, which helps pay for the significant upfront costs of solar systems, about
5,500 Duke Energy customers installed private solar systems at their homes and businesses in 2020.More than 18,000 Duke Energy
customers have a private solar system. During 2020, Duke Energy connected almost 350 megawatts of solar power capacity, which could
power roughly 60,000 homes. Major projects in 2020 included Duke Energy’s 69-megawatt (MW) Maiden Creek solar facility in
Catawba County and the 25-MW Gaston County solar facility in Bessemer City. Duke Energy owns and operates more than 40 solar
facilities in North Carolina. The state is a national leader for solar power – trailing only California and Texas in the amount of solar power
produced. Overall, Duke Energy has more than 3,700 MW of solar energy connected to its energy grid in the state. The outlook for future
solar power in North Carolina looks promising. In 2020, Duke Energy and most of the major solar industry developers in the Carolinas
agreed to a defined process and timeline by which a substantial additional amount of new solar generation will be connected to the Duke
Energy distribution system.
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Alliant Energy (USA) partners with Sheboygan on the city’s first Customer
Hosted Solar project
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Alliant Energy and the city of Sheboygan have reached an agreement to install a 1-megawatt (MW) solar facility in the Sheboygan Business Center. a lease
will be introduced during the Common Council Meeting. By adding the customer hosted solar facility, the city of Sheboygan will gain steady revenue in the
form of leased land payments for the next 25 years. Renewable energy is expected to attract new businesses to the area, especially companies looking to
achieve their environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) goals. This unique partnership provides Alliant Energy and the city of Sheboygan an
opportunity to create a clean energy future. The solar facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2021. According to Alliant Energy, the Customer
Hosted Renewables Program enables customers with extra land to host solar facilities and receive annual lease payments. It is part of the company’s Clean
Energy Vision, advancing toward the aspirational goal to attain net-zero carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity it generates by 2050. Last year, Alliant
Energy announced their plans to acquire Onion River Solar, a 150-megawatt (MW) solar field in Sheboygan County, expected to be completed in late 2022.
Once operational, it will generate enough energy to power approximately 25,000 homes. Onion River Solar will help offset the energy previously generated
by Edgewater Generating Station. As residents may recall, Alliant Energy recently announced plans to retire their local coal-fired Edgewater Generating
Station in 2022. A decision based on detailed analysis that’s outlined in the company’s Clean Energy Blueprint – a roadmap for accelerating their transition
to renewable energy while helping customers avoid more than $2 billion in long-term costs.
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Novatek (Russia) and Uniper pave the way for joint long-term hydrogen
supply and technology projects
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Uniper and Novatek signed a MoU to jointly investigate the potential for Novatek supply Blue and Green Hydrogen to
Uniper’s power stations and markets in Russia and North West Europe. Blue Hydrogen can be produced from natural
gas, accompanied with the CO2 capture and storage in geological underground formations, while Green Hydrogen is
produced by using renewable energy.
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Iowa cities grow by half a billion dollars with help from Alliant Energy (USA)
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The collaborative work that goes on behind the scenes to attract a new business to town, or to encourage one to stay and expand, often involves partnerships between
local and state economic developers and Alliant Energy. In 2020, Alliant Energy’s partnerships led to more than 20 completed projects in Iowa that generated nearly $580
million in new capital investment and 1,540 new jobs. These capital investments create a ripple effect through the local economy as new employees seek housing, shop
in local stores, eat in local restaurants, and pay sales and property taxes. One such opportunity is in Dubuque, where Alliant Energy’s grid investments will allow
Simmons Pet Food to operate a 24/7 production schedule that supports nearly 275 jobs, while minimizing power outages that lead to expensive production delays. The
same grid investments also supply electricity to surrounding employers and the community. Growing Alliant Energy’s customer base benefits the company’s customers
and drives new jobs and investment in the communities it serves. Alliant Energy supports business and economic development via the Community Growth Investment
Program. Financial support from this program helped the Keokuk Chamber of Commerce develop an action plan to attract and retain talent by addressing housing issues.
Fostering economic growth is just one reason why Alliant Energy has been named a Top Utility in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine for the last two
years. The annual list recognized the company for its strong commitment to community development, job creation and partnerships with institutions of higher. To address
staffing challenges in rural communities, Alliant Energy supports a digital manufacturing lab in Ames, Iowa in partnership with the Iowa State University Center for
Research and Service and the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The initiative benefits small and mid-size rural Iowa manufacturers and educates them about
technologies such as collaborative robots, 3-D printers and advanced vision systems.
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Centrica (USA), a major innovator in low-carbon energy and the UK energy
supply, has joined the Hydrogen Taskforce
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The Hydrogen Taskforce is delighted to welcome another member to its growing coalition of the UK’s largest organisations that operate and innovate
in and across the hydrogen sector. Centrica has joined the Taskforce this January, adding its extensive experience in providing low-carbon and
sustainable energy to the UK. Centrica is already helping millions of its customers run their world more sustainably through smart metering, green
energy tariffs, a suite of HIVE smart home products and EV charging solutions. The company is also exploring the role the Rough gas field could play
in the future by repurposing it into a hydrogen storage facility, which will also help generate employment in the North-East of England. The Taskforce
welcomed the Prime Minister’s recent announcement that the Government is committed to developing 5GW of low-carbon hydrogen production
capacity by 2030 and £240 million to support new hydrogen production facilities, as part of its plan for a ‘Green Industrial Revolution’. Centrica has a
significant role in meeting the UK’s ambitions, creating green jobs and ensuring that the UK reaches its Net Zero ambitions by 2050. The Taskforce is
working closely with key stakeholders in Government to ensure that the forthcoming UK Hydrogen Strategy is reflective of the ambition of industry in
the UK, as this document will set out the UK’s trajectory in hydrogen. Following its report in March 2020, the Taskforce has been advising the
Government on hydrogen policy. It looks forward to working with Centrica to highlight the potential for hydrogen to decarbonise energy and industry
while stimulating major regional investment and supporting high-quality jobs.
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EnBW (Germany) and bp to jointly develop offshore wind farms in the UK
following key auction win
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Karlsruhe-based EnBW and bp plan to jointly develop offshore wind farms off the coasts of Great Britain in a 50:50 partnership. An
important first milestone has now been reached: In the auction for the award of seabed rights by The Crown Estate in the UK, the two
partners secured two large areas in the Irish Sea that are estimated to be the highest-value areas in the first auction of offshore wind rights
in England and Wales for ten years. EnBW and bp plan to build two offshore wind farms there with a combined capacity of three
gigawatts, that is enough to power the equivalent of 3.4 million households. The Crown Estate (TCE), the British state property
management organisation, had selected a total of four areas within which six project areas were awarded to bidders. EnBW and bp were
able to outbid a prestigious field of competitors. Securing seabed rights is a necessary precondition for developing an offshore wind farm.
After a habitats regulations assessment, which is scheduled to take one year, EnBW and bp will sign an agreement for lease and then
coordinate with local stakeholders, conduct further environmental and habitat assessments, and apply for approval of the specific projects.
Only when this consent has been applied obtained can the partners apply for a government-backed feed-in tariff and sign the final lease.
On this basis, the two companies then still have to make their investment decisions.
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EnBW (Germany) signs contract to phase out brown coal
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EnBW has co-signed the contract regulated by public law between the federal government and the power plant
operators to phase out the use of brown coal. The risk to EnBW of compensation claims potentially being lodged by
Mibrag AG as the supplier of brown coal was eliminated beforehand. For EnBW, the contract means that the
company’s sole brown coal block – Lippendorf Block S – will be decommissioned by no later than the end of 2035 with
no compensation payments. Due to the fact that the talks to exclude the possibility of compensation claims have only
recently been concluded, the EnBW Supervisory Board has not yet had an opportunity to examine the agreement. The
signature is therefore still subject to the corresponding approval of the board.
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Gas Natural Fenosa (Spain): Waga Energy, Ferrovial Servicios and Nedgia join forces
to produce biomethane at the Can Mata controlled deposit, near Barcelona
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Ferrovial Servicios, one of the main international benchmarks in providing services to cities and infrastructures, has partnered with Waga Energy, a specialist in the recovery of
landfill biogas, to produce biomethane from the biogas generated in the Can Mata controlled deposit, located in Els Hostalets de Pierola, near Barcelona. The Can Mata site will
be the first in Spain to have WAGABOX® purification technology, developed by Waga Energy to valorize biogas from waste deposited in landfills in the form of biomethane,
a renewable substitute for natural gas. This purification technology for biomethane production will start up in 2022. It will process up to 2,200 m3 / h of biogas and inject 70
GWh of biomethane per year into the gas network of the Spanish operator Nedgia (a subsidiary of the Naturgy group), which is equivalent to to the annual energy consumption
of 14,000 Spanish homes or a fleet of 200 trucks. The project will avoid the emission of 17,000 tons of CO2 per year by replacing natural gas with renewable gas. This is the
first landfill gas biomethane injection project financed through a long-term power purchase agreement in Europe. This type of agreement - known as "Power Purchase
Agreement" (PPA) - is very common in renewable electricity projects, not being the case for renewable gas projects given the difficulty for the biomethane producer to reach a
sale price agreement long-term that is attractive enough. The formalization of this long-term purchase agreement (PPA) has been made possible thanks to the efficiency of
WAGABOX® technology, Waga Energy's unique experience in landfill gas biomethane injection projects and more than 50 years of experience Ferrovial Services in the
treatment and recovery of waste. The two partners have adopted a business model that guarantees high performance throughout the project: Waga Energy will purchase part of
the biogas from the Can Mata site from Ferrovial Servicios and will be responsible for all aspects of the project: financing, construction and operation of the WAGABOX®
unit, relations with the gas network operator and marketing of biomethane. Waga Energy will invest 7.5 million euros in the commissioning of the purification unit and in
connecting the site to the network of the operator Nedgia, which will build more than 4 kilometers of pipeline to connect the installation to the distribution network.
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Gas Natural Fenosa (Spain): Naturgy signs an agreement with the National
Hydrogen Center to enhance its research and development
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Naturgy has signed an agreement with the National Center for Experimentation of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies in line with its commitment to this
energy vector and with the aim of promoting scientific, technical and economic collaboration and making it a reality within of the energy mix, enhancing its
research and development. Specifically, Naturgy and the National Hydrogen Center have decided to strengthen their relations and join forces to establish a
stable, sufficiently broad and flexible framework for collaboration in scientific research and technological development, with national and international
scope. Within the framework of this agreement, research programs, studies and projects will be carried out to develop specific objectives, mutual advice, as
well as cooperation tasks in training programs for research and technical personnel, among others. This center is dedicated to scientific and technological
research in all aspects related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, it is at the service of the entire national scientific and technological community, and is
open to international collaboration. Naturgy is committed to the development of mobility through alternative fuels as one of the ways to strengthen the fight
against climate change, to improve air quality in cities and to contribute to achieving the objectives of sustainability and economic development and the
creation of value for its shareholders. In this context, Naturgy works to begin to generate, distribute and commercialize renewable hydrogen to vehicles that
use this energy as a means of propulsion, as well as to carry out the necessary supply infrastructures and other services associated with green hydrogen. Proof
of this are the various agreements signed with transport operators and vehicle manufacturers to develop hydrogen mobility projects.
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Hydro One and Capgemini Canada sign a new master services agreement
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Hydro One Networks Inc. and Capgemini Canada Inc. entered into a new master services agreement for information technology
services for a period of just over three years. This agreement replaces an existing arrangement for similar services that is set to expire
on February 28, 2021. There will be no service disruption to customers as a result of this agreement. 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. Our team of approximately 8,800 skilled and dedicated employees proudly build and maintain a safe and reliable electricity
system which is essential to supporting strong and successful communities. In 2019, 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. We are committed to the communities where we live and work through community investment, sustainability and diversity
initiatives. We are designated as a Sustainable Electricity Company by the Canadian Electricity Association.
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First Student, First Transit and NextEra Energy Resources agree to jointly pursue electrification
of tens of thousands of school and public transportation vehicles across the U.S. and Canada
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First Transit, Inc., and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC announced they have entered into a framework agreement and
are working toward a joint venture to pursue the electrification of tens of thousands of school and public transportation
vehicles across the U.S. and Canada. The collaboration brings together North America's market leaders in school and
public transportation and renewable energy to foster innovation and accelerate the mass adoption of zero-emission
vehicles. The transition to electric vehicles for the school and public transportation sector is expected to play a critical
role in helping communities improve air quality and environmental health for student passengers, transit riders and area
residents. In addition, utilizing the sizeable batteries of school and public transportation electric vehicle fleets for
distributed energy storage and grid services has the potential to make a significant contribution to long-term sustainable
clean energy transition in North America.
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