Latest Energy in the United States Stories
- Board of Directors declares quarterly dividend of 66 cents a share DALLAS, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) extended its record of delivering value to shareholders in 2012 as the company successfully executed the largest capital investment program in its history, President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Robo said at the company's annual meeting on May 23. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110124/FL34682LOGO ) In a Business Update,...
CivilianJobs.com names utility Most Valuable Employer MINNEAPOLIS, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Xcel Energy was recently recognized as a 2013 winner of the Most Valuable Employer for Military by CivilianJobs.com for its efforts in hiring military personnel. CivilianJobs.com helps U.S. military personnel connect with civilian careers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130312/LA75651LOGO) MVEs are selected annually based on employers whose recruiting, training and retention...
HEI Hotels & Resorts showcase project at Marriott La Jolla in California highlighted NORWALK, Conn., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Energy recognized HEI Hotels & Resorts this week for its continued success and leadership as a participant in the Better Buildings Challenge, announcing the company is on track to meet goals of reducing energy consumption and increasing energy efficiency. Since baseline year 2008, HEI Hotels & Resorts has reduced energy usage by 9...
Company reminds boaters and swimmers to keep safety in mind while on the water ATLANTA, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer boating and outdoor season, Georgia Power is inviting Georgians to visit its large network of lakes, parks and other recreation facilities across the state. The largest non-government provider of recreation facilities in Georgia, the company owns 17 lake properties developed for hydropower production, but maintained...
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AtSite held the "My Building Rocks" annual award ceremony to honor hardworking building engineers who have aggressively reduced energy and resource consumption in their building portfolios. My Building Rocks was designed as a recognition program to show appreciation to building engineers and facility managers for their diligent efforts and dedication to reaching goals, set for their building portfolios by AtSite, in the area of Building...
LEBANON, Ohio, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Karen Nitschke is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Electrical Manufacturing as a result of over 30 Years of Excellence. Karen is the Administrative Assistant and Marketing Director for Fields Electrical Sales Inc. In her current role, Karen specializes in Accounting; Marketing; as well as Administration. She is a member of Lion's Club; NAED Adventure Electrical Marketing Group; and the National...
Company included in publication's 2013 "Best of the Best" list ATLANTA, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hispanic Network Magazine has named Georgia Power to its 2013 "Best of the Best" list. The annual list highlights organizations across multiple industries, including energy, that strive for diversity and incorporate it into their business practices. The list is compiled from market research, independent research, diversity conference participation and interviews that were performed by...
AKRON, Ohio, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurora Township, Illinois, selected FirstEnergy Solutions to supply its residents and small businesses with 100 percent green power for a 16-month term. Through this program, participants will receive a low fixed price of 4.804 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on 100 percent green electric generation. "We're pleased to be implementing this electric aggregation program for our community," said Christina Campos, Aurora Township Supervisor....
Five Customers Received National Recognition From American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) for Reducing Their Energy Consumption CINCINNATI, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pathian, an energy consultancy specializing in the optimization of complex mechanical systems for large and multi-unit facilities, announced that its Pathian Optimal Building Pressure Control (POBPC(®)) process has proven to help hospitals reduce their overall energy usage by 25-30 percent. Recently, five...
Ag industry comes together to create common set of data standards and protocols WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AgGateway and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) are co-sponsoring the launch of a cross-industry collaboration project that will help growers better manage water and energy use by integrating weather, soil moisture, soil type, crop and other relevant data coming from a wide range of hardware and software programs. The Precision Agriculture Irrigation...
