XL Hybrid System is Now Available on Isuzu NPR-HD Low Cab Forward Vehicles Serving
Demanding Applications Including Last Mile Delivery, Beverage Distribution, Utility Work and Food Service
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XL Fleet Corp. (NYSE: XL) (“XL Fleet” or the “Company”), a leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced that its XL Hybrid electric drive system is now available as an upfit solution for the new Isuzu NPR-HD. The electrification system is XL Fleet’s newest product release and enables Isuzu customers to electrify one of its newest and most popular medium duty low cab forward vehicles, which is ideally suited for demanding applications including last mile delivery, beverage distribution, utility work and food service.
Featuring a high efficiency lithium-ion battery, electric motor, inverter and control software, the XL Hybrid system transforms traditional gas-powered fleet vehicles into hybrid electric units with no operational disruption to the fleet. The NPR-HD is the second Isuzu vehicle XL Fleet has electrified, after originally launching its hybrid system on the Isuzu Reach™ diesel walk-through van for a global package delivery customer in 2015.
“XL Fleet is thrilled to be launching our hybrid platform on the NPR-HD and expanding our electrification portfolio with the latest high-performance fleet truck from Isuzu,” said Dimitri Kazarinoff, Chief Executive Officer at XL Fleet. “We continue to expand our industry leading breadth of electrification offerings enabling our customers to address sustainability objectives today, not just someday in the future.”
“We are excited that XL Fleet has chosen our world-class NPR-HD to deploy their hybrid electric drive system on,” said Shaun Skinner, President of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. “The superior maneuverability and all the other advantages of the NPR-HD will bring many benefits to our fleet customers in the years to come.”
On June 9, 2021, XL Fleet displayed its hybrid electric drive system on the Isuzu NPR-HD at its Michigan Fleet Electrification Technology Center ribbon cutting ceremony with Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
XL Fleet’s hybrid system on the Isuzu NPR-HD is now available for purchase throughout North America. It is currently available on NPR-HD models with a 6.6L gas powered engine, on 150” and 176” wheelbases, and with both standard and crew cab configurations. To learn more or receive a quote, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
About XL Fleet Corp.
XL Fleet is a leading provider of vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets in North America, with more than 150 million miles driven by customers such as The Coca-Cola Company, Verizon, Yale University and the City of Boston. XL Fleet’s hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric drive systems can increase fuel economy up to 25-50 percent and reduce carbon dioxide emissions up to 20-33 percent, decreasing operating costs and meeting sustainability goals while enhancing fleet operations. XL Fleet’s plug-in hybrid electric drive system was named one of TIME magazine's best inventions of 2019. For additional information, please visit www.xlfleet.com.
About Isuzu
Isuzu commercial trucks have been the best-selling low cab forward trucks in the combined U.S.-Canadian market for 35 consecutive years. Headquartered in Anaheim, California, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. is the distributor of Isuzu commercial vehicles in the United States. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America is a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. For more information, call (866) 441-9638 or visit www.isuzucv.com.
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The company continues to unlock the $100 billion commercial drone market with its expansion to key industrial sectors
MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#BVLOS--American Robotics, a leading commercial developer of fully-automated drone systems, today announced that it has received a purchase order from a Fortune 100 oil and gas company for its autonomous Scout System. With this purchase, American Robotics will continue its expansion into key industrial markets.
“The oil and gas industry is in a strong position to leverage new methods of better data collection and the digitization of its physical assets. American Robotics’ autonomous drone system is an ideal solution that can fulfill this demand,” said Reese Mozer, CEO and co-founder of American Robotics. “At the end of the day, our industry’s product is data, not aircraft. With true automation comes the ability to collect a new category of data not previously possible, and as a result, a new category of valuable analytics and insights. Autonomous drones are the key to bringing increased efficiencies to oil and gas markets.”
There are over 90,000 oil and gas wells currently in the U.S. and over 835,000 km of pipeline that require constant monitoring and inspection. American Robotics’ fully-automated drones conduct up to 20 autonomous flights per day without having a single pilot or visual observer on the ground. The frequency of these flights enables the Scout System to consistently transmit valuable data for decision makers to review and act upon instantly. It also enables the creation of “digital twins,” or virtual representations that serve as real-time digital counterparts of a physical object - like an oil and gas well or pipeline. American Robotics technology takes care of the mission planning, flight, charging, data processing, and data analysis, so customers only need to focus on what to do with the information Scout System collects.
American Robotics has seen tremendous growth in 2021 alone. Since receiving groundbreaking approvals from the FAA to operate without any humans on the ground, the company has increased business development activity in key industrial sectors, including oil and gas, by 80 percent. In addition to its expanding customer base, American Robotics recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) that will further support this growing field. We believe combining Ondas’ wireless technology and American Robotics’ autonomous drones will increase the market opportunities to deploy drones at oil and gas sites.
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About American Robotics, Inc.
American Robotics (“AR”) is a privately-owned company focused on designing, developing, and marketing industrial drone solutions for rugged, real-world environments. AR’s Scout System™ is a fully-automated, AI-powered drone system capable of continuous, unattended operation and is marketed as a “drone-in-a-box” turnkey data solution service under a Robot-as-a-Service (RAAS) business model. The Scout System™ is the first and only drone system approved by the FAA for automated operation beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) with no humans on-site. AR was founded by leading roboticists from Carnegie Mellon and Stanford with a shared vision for bringing robotic technology out of the lab and into the real-world to solve global challenges.
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Having recently received its first Dash 8-300, Ravn Alaska is extending its pursuit of new, sustainable propulsion solutions across its fleet
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#FIAConnect--Universal Hydrogen, the company fueling carbon-free flight, today announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Ravn Alaska, an Anchorage-based regional airline. Under this LOI, Ravn is committed to purchasing five of Universal Hydrogen’s conversion kits that will integrate the company’s modular hydrogen capsule technology and hydrogen powertrain into Ravn’s growing regional turboprop fleet. In a transportation segment that is critical to the way of life in Alaska, the conversions will provide a zero-carbon solution for both passenger and cargo services. Universal Hydrogen fits perfectly into Ravn’s global initiative to drastically reduce its carbon footprint in the coming years.
“At Ravn, we love the Dash 8 family of aircraft for their durability and suitability to our rugged region. These aircraft enable us to provide exceptional service to the many far-flung communities across Alaska,” said Rob McKinney, CEO of Ravn Alaska. “It’s essential that as Ravn grows and air travel returns, our business decisions are made with sustainability top of mind. With this partnership, we are able both to reduce the carbon impact of our aircraft and improve their operational efficiency, which is a win for our customers, our business, and the environment.”
In addition to the five aircraft conversions, the LOI establishes Universal Hydrogen as Ravn’s long-term supplier of green hydrogen fuel services for its regional fleet.
“We are thrilled to have Ravn Alaska as our first U.S. domestic airline partner looking to decarbonize their aircraft operations in the near term,” said Paul Eremenko, co-founder and CEO of Universal Hydrogen. “Ravn is thriving under its new leadership and it’s impressive to work with a team that’s committed to making forward-looking choices that ensure their growth is sustainable.”
About Ravn Alaska
Ravn Alaska is a regional airline headquartered in Anchorage that services communities across Alaska including Aniak, Cold Bay, Dillingham, Dutch Harbor, Homer, Kenai, King Salmon, Sand Point, St. Mary’s, St. Paul Island, Unalakleet and Valdez. The airline provides daily flights aboard its safety-rated de Havilland Dash-8 fleet, charter flights and cargo shipments. Visit https://ravnalaska.com/ to book a flight and learn more about Ravn.
About Universal Hydrogen
Universal Hydrogen is making hydrogen-powered commercial flight a near-term reality. The company takes a flexible, scalable, and capital-light approach to hydrogen logistics by transporting it in modular capsules over the existing freight network from green production sites to airports around the world. To accelerate market adoption, Universal Hydrogen is also developing a conversion kit to retrofit existing regional airplanes with a hydrogen-electric powertrain compatible with its modular capsule technology.
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EZ Flow™ cost-effectively reduces viscosity in heavy crudes by more than 60%
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists and engineers used internal research funding to develop “EZ Flow,” an innovative process for treating heavy crude oils, making pipeline transportation more cost-effective and less energy intensive than current techniques.
“Our team developed the new method for processing heavy crude oil using a proprietary chemical treatment and mechanical technique,” said James Wood, a principal scientist in SwRI’s Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division. “The new process reduces the viscosity of heavy crude oil by more than 60%, allowing it to flow more easily through existing pipeline networks.”
The new process allows for transport of the treated heavy crude oil over great distances without heating the pipeline and without adding large amounts of chemical or diluent. Conventional techniques to transport heavy crude oil are costly because they often use large volumes of chemicals or diluents and frequently require multiple treatment techniques to be applied simultaneously.
Pipeline transportation is an environmentally friendly, economic way to move crude oils. Of the more than 80 million barrels per day of crude oil produced globally, about 11 million barrels are classified as heavy crude oils.
“According to industry experts, over the next 80 years, heavy crude oil production will increase exponentially as lighter crude oil reserves dwindle and those available become more expensive and difficult to recover,” Wood said.
The low concentrations of proprietary additives needed for EZ Flow make it environmentally friendlier and less expensive than other currently available commercial technologies. SwRI is also investigating whether, with further research and optimization, EZ Flow could be used to upgrade, or chemically treat, heavy crude oil. “The next step is to scale-up the EZ Flow technology to start the commercialization process,” Wood said.
SwRI’s patent-pending EZ Flow proof-of-concept technology is available for commercial development.
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ATHENS, Greece--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Danaos Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: DAC) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire six 5,466 TEU container vessels built at Hanjin Subic Bay shipyard en bloc for $260 million (the “Acquisition”). The vessels, which have an average age of 6.8 years, are on time charter contracts to leading liner companies with a weighted average charter duration of approximately 2 years.
The Acquisition will increase the Company's contracted revenue by approximately $71 million and the Company's contracted EBITDA by approximately $39 million in total and will be funded by cash at hand, although the Company is evaluating debt financing alternatives to finance part of the purchase price.
The Company’s CEO, Dr. John Coustas commented:
“We are very pleased to announce an immediately accretive acquisition of a modern fleet at a fraction of the newbuilding cost and considerably lower than its charter free market value. The purchase price and contracted revenue associated with the vessels significantly reduce the residual risk of this transaction. Also, the targeted vessel segment has very favorable supply dynamics, and the vessels’ staggered charters with durations between one and three years provide re-chartering upside. Danaos is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the strength of our balance sheet to pursue this type of growth opportunity, and we are firmly committed to continuing to take actions to create value for our shareholders.”
The acquired vessels, which are expected to be gradually delivered to the Company by the end of the third quarter of 2021, are eco-design wide beam vessels with improved fuel consumption and load efficiency characteristics when compared to conventional designs.
About Danaos Corporation
Danaos Corporation is one of the largest independent owners of modern, large-size containerships. Our fleet of 65 containerships aggregating 403,793 TEUs ranks Danaos among the largest containership charter owners in the world based on total TEU capacity. Our fleet is chartered to many of the world’s largest liner companies on fixed-rate charters. Danaos Corporation’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DAC”.
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Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements reflect the current views of Danaos Corporation (including subsidiaries unless indicated or the context requires otherwise, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning our operations, cash flows, financial position, including with respect to vessel and other asset values, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, performance or business prospects, changes and trends in our business and the markets in which we operate, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the impact of the novel coronavirus 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic and efforts throughout the world to contain its spread, including effects on global economic activity, demand for seaborne transportation of containerized cargo, the ability and willingness of charterers to fulfill their obligations to us, charter rates for containerships, shipyards performing scrubber installations, drydocking and repairs, changing vessel crews and availability of financing, the effects of its debt refinancing transactions, the Company’s ability to achieve the expected benefits of its refinancing transactions and comply with the terms of its credit facilities and other agreements entered into in connection with the such refinancing, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, charter counterparty performance, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled drydocking, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in our financing arrangements, actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists.
Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by Danaos Corporation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements and information contained in this announcement are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
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SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#advancedfission--Oklo Inc. (Oklo) announces a 20-year commercial partnership with Compass Mining (Compass), the world's first online marketplace for Bitcoin mining hardware and hosting. With increasing power consumption from bitcoin mining, the partnership between Oklo and Compass aims to introduce advanced fission to supplement fossil fuels and promote diversity and sustainability in the energy sources used by miners. Oklo’s advanced fission powerhouses will provide clean, reliable, and affordable baseload power for Compass’ Bitcoin mining machines, starting in the early 2020s. Oklo is committed to supplying at least 150MW of clean power to Compass in the first phase of this partnership, helping drive the sustainability of Bitcoin mining practices.
“We are proud to blaze new trails on the commercialization of our powerhouses by partnering with Compass in decarbonizing Bitcoin,” said Jacob DeWitte, co-founder and CEO of Oklo. Oklo is the first advanced fission company to have its license to construct and operate a power plant be accepted for review by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
“Cryptocurrency mining offers promising pathways to accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies, and Oklo is positioned to respond to commercial demands by offering end-users the convenience of buying clean, reliable, and cost-effective power that they can depend on,” added DeWitte. Oklo’s path to deployment strives to optimize its power plant designs to be cost-competitive with the cheapest forms of energy.
Oklo’s advanced fission powerhouses can produce reliable power for up to 20 years without the need to refuel and have the capabilities to turn nuclear waste into clean energy. This commercial project is scalable, and Oklo can add additional capacity to accelerate Compass’ sustainable mining efforts further while driving the economics of Bitcoin mining activities powered by advanced fission.
“Compass is thrilled to partner with a cutting-edge team like Oklo. Together we can push the Bitcoin mining industry forward into a new phase of cheap and reliable power from advanced fission. Every bitcoin miner understands the need for cheap, reliable power. Our team and clients are excited to partner with Oklo and redefine the energy landscape for cryptocurrency mining,” said Whit Gibbs, co-founder and CEO of Compass.
About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. (Oklo) is a California-based company developing clean energy plants to provide emission-free, reliable, and affordable energy using advanced fission. Oklo received a Site Use Permit from the U.S Department of Energy, successfully demonstrated prototype of its metallic fuel, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and developed the first advanced fission combined license application, which completed acceptance review and was docketed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
About Compass: Compass Mining is a bitcoin-first, proof-of-work mining company on a mission to strengthen Bitcoin's network by democratizing hash rate. Compass' mining marketplace offers easy procurement and deployment of mining machines for institutional and retail clients. Compass also produces industry-leading research and educational content through a variety of tailored media product offerings. Mining is a notoriously opaque sector of the Bitcoin industry, but Compass now serves as the guide for everyone's path to successfully mining bitcoin. Thanks to Compass, mining bitcoin has never been easier.
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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) today announced it will release second quarter 2021 earnings results on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
What: Kinder Morgan Second Quarter ‘21 Earnings Results Webcast
When: July 21, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. CT, 4:30 p.m. ET
Where: http://ir.kindermorgan.com/presentations-webcasts
How: Live over the Internet by logging on to the web at the above address, or by phone (listen-only) by dialing 1-517-308-9375 and entering the passcode 9127380.
If you are unable to listen during the live webcast, the call will be archived at www.kindermorgan.com. A recording of the conference call will also be available for replay one hour after the call until the end of the day on August 21, 2021. To access the replay, please dial 1-203-369-3049 and enter passcode 96413.
About Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of people, communities and businesses we serve. We own an interest in or operate approximately 83,000 miles of pipelines, 144 terminals and 700 billion cubic feet of working natural gas storage capacity. Our pipelines transport natural gas, refined petroleum products, crude oil, condensate, CO2 and other products, and our terminals store and handle various commodities including gasoline, diesel fuel chemicals, ethanol, metals and petroleum coke. For more information, please visit www.kindermorgan.com.
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WENZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2nd International Industrial and Energy Internet Innovation and Development Conference was held from July 9 to 10 in Wenzhou city, east China's Zhejiang Province.
Over 700 people including academicians, experts and scholars from universities or scientific research institutes, representatives of international organizations and industry associations, and government officials attended the opening ceremony, sharing their insights on building smart grids and promoting the energy revolution.
At the ceremony, the Oujiang Consensus was reached, several products were launched and a total of 18 projects were signed.
The conference also included 6 parallel forums and an expo.
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Longtime industry specialist to expand MGA capabilities of Alliant Underwriting Solutions division
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AUS--Longtime energy and trade credit expert Jay Rose has joined Alliant as Senior Vice President within the company’s Alliant Underwriting Solutions (AUS) division. Rose will build a premier team with targeted industry expertise and a depth of underwriting capabilities to expand the division’s MGA capabilities within the power and energy sector. AUS is among the nation’s top 10 MGAs, generating in excess of $1.6 billion in annual gross written premium.
“Jay’s unique industry experience and deep expertise within the trade credit and surety market will play a critical role in the expansion of our offerings,” said Sean McConlogue, President, Alliant Underwriting Solutions. “He is a proven industry veteran who has experience leading highly successful teams that provide best-in-class solutions to the brokerage community and energy markets.”
Rose joins Alliant with a depth of capabilities creating unique liquidity solutions for transactions involving the buying, selling, and movement of critical energy commodities: a highly stable and predictable component of the supply chain. His experience includes launching a dedicated energy industry practice within the trade credit community.
Prior to joining Alliant, Rose was Managing Director within the energy practice of one of the world’s largest providers of trade credit insurance. Under Jay’s leadership, the practice built dedicated expertise and expanded the product suite, offering tailored trade credit solutions for energy commodity transactions as well as on-demand payment bonds and fronting solutions to provide letter of credit equivalent instruments for energy commodity contracts requiring assurance. These solutions provided some of the largest market participants with increased liquidity and capital relief.
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About Alliant Insurance Services
Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s leading distributors of diversified insurance products and services. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. The business of managing risk is getting more complex, and Alliant is meeting this complexity head-on, not with more layers of management, but with more creativity and agility. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations. Visit us at alliant.com.
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Experience smarter, sustainable living in harmony with the great outdoors
HYANNIS, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Savant®, a leader in smart home technology, is unveiling a west coast residential experience center in the greater Las Vegas area showcasing an advanced smart living ecosystem combined with modern architecture and stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip.
This smart living showcase, referred to as Vegas Modern 001, was brought to life in partnership with Las Vegas-based design-led firm, Blue Heron, and technology integrator Eagle Sentry. The 15,000-square-foot home is designed with the latest technology advances, all hidden in plain sight.
Dynamic Tunable Lighting
Visitors to Vegas Modern 001 will experience Savant’s award-winning smart lighting system paired with the latest in tunable LED lighting and specification-grade fixtures from USAI Lighting. Together, Savant and USAI Lighting create perfect illumination for every scenario utilizing Savant’s Daylight Mode to perfectly synchronize lighting color and temperatures to match the natural light from the sun at any time-of-day. To complement the natural light, every room also features Savant motorized shades, designed in partnership with JGeiger. Savant’s pro lighting control system, motorized shades, and USAI Lighting fixtures combine to create an unmatched end-to-end lighting experience. For quick control, scenes can be created on the Savant app and saved to any keypad button in the house. Savant’s keypads can also be configured to help set the mood, enhancing the entertainment experience to activate full color lighting.
Energy Independence
Grid outages and fluctuating energy costs are no match for Vegas Modern 001. The home is designed with sustainability in mind and features the largest residential solar array in the region, a fully automated power panel, as well as Savant’s Racepoint microgrid technology. The Savant app tracks daily energy production as well as usage, with a full history log by load type. Savant energy solutions paired with the vast solar infrastructure can maintain operation of the entire home under normal conditions for up to 8 hours; or nearly 24 hours if only essential devices are active. Most critically, Savant Energy’s microgrid works day and night to intelligently optimize the consumption of power under all conditions. The result is a truly smart home that provides a comfortable, secure environment while maximizing efficiency and reducing energy costs.
43 Zones of Entertainment
In order to fill Vegas Modern 001 with audio and video entertainment, Savant deployed 15 4K video sources distributed to 17 rooms, and an audio system featuring 43 zones of beautiful high-resolution digital music powered by over 19,000 watts of crystal clear amplification all elegantly fitted to the home without impeding décor. Savant offers a broad range of high-performance entertainment products, including audio and video over IP solutions, smart multi-zone amplifiers with access to popular streaming service providers, architectural loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers and more.
Intuitive Smart Home Experience
Vegas Modern 001 includes an array of user interface options all designed to deliver a consistent experience, including Savant’s Pro Remote X2, touch panels and mobile apps. Every visitor will experience Savant’s best-in-class scene personalization and custom dashboards that are designed by each user to bring to the smart living experience to life. Entertainment, security, lighting, climate and energy management are all intuitively managed with Savant’s award-winning app.
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CREATING BRIGHTER LIVES & A MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD
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About Savant: Headquartered in Massachusetts, Savant Systems, Inc., is a global leader in smart home, intelligent lighting and energy solutions. Along with GE Lighting, a Savant company and Racepoint Energy, Savant offers the most diverse portfolio of DIY and professionally installed smart products available at thousands of leading retail stores and through a network of authorized integrators. Designed to deliver a personalized experience at every level, Savant’s innovative solutions unite all the vital pillars of any connected environment – climate, lighting, entertainment, security and energy – together into a premier integrated experience controlled by intuitive award-winning software for iOS and Android. Learn more at www.savant.com.
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "United States Floating Solar Panel Market: Prospects, Trends Analysis, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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Microsoft and other sustainability leaders adopt new tool to estimate project-specific carbon impact of solar, wind and energy storage – a first for the industry
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CO2--REsurety announced today a new data tool, called Locational Marginal Emissions, created with Microsoft and built on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, to help customers maximize decarbonization investments. Top clean energy buyers, investors, and advisors including Microsoft, Hannon Armstrong, Marathon Capital, Akamai Technologies, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Broad Reach Power, and The Brattle Group will use the new data product from REsurety to measure and maximize the decarbonization impact of each dollar they spend on solar, wind, and energy storage.
While many corporations have committed to achieve carbon neutrality or “net-zero” by a certain date, the methods for measuring and maximizing progress have been limited by a lack of data. The new Locational Marginal Emissions tool from REsurety addresses this problem.
REsurety’s patent-pending Locational Marginal Emissions technology calculates the carbon emissions at each node on an electric grid with hourly granularity. This helps decision-makers understand how much each specific clean energy procurement, load-siting, or energy storage decision contributes to their decarbonization goals.
“Locational Marginal Emissions solve the need for transparent and accurate carbon impact data,” said Lee Taylor, CEO of REsurety. “It’s what corporate ESG leaders want to know: how many tons of carbon emissions are actually avoided by the clean energy they’re buying.”
“We can play a key role in fully decarbonizing the grid,” said Brian Janous, GM of Energy and Renewables, Microsoft. “To do it the fastest and the most cost-effectively, we need to be able to understand the carbon impact of each MWh coming from a specific wind, solar, or storage plant. We want to make sure that the clean energy we’re helping to bring onto the grid has the maximum environmental benefit. REsurety’s Locational Marginal Emissions data gives us the transparency we need to make climate-wise investments.”
REsurety’s Locational Marginal Emissions data is available for projects in ERCOT and will be available for other U.S. markets later this year. To hear more about why leading companies are adopting this new tool, see their statements in the full release here.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) (“NFE”) announced today that its liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal (the “Terminal”) in the port of Pichilingue, Baja California Sur, Mexico has begun commercial operations and will host an event featuring state and local officials at the Terminal on Friday, July 16th.
“The delivery of more affordable and cleaner-burning natural gas is a significant milestone for Baja California Sur,” said Wes Edens, Chairman and CEO of NFE. “Our facility will enable customers to significantly reduce emissions and costs by switching from oil-based fuels to natural gas.”
The introduction of natural gas into the Baja California Sur market will help enable more energy efficiency, cost savings and emissions reductions as it displaces fossil fuels. It also provides opportunities for job creation, training of a new, more specialized workforce, economic development and improved environmental management.
The Terminal features NFE’s proprietary ISOFlex system, which allows larger LNG carrier vessels to transload LNG into ISO storage containers on offshore support vessels (“OSVs”) with a specialized manifold. These ISO storage containers can be easily offloaded at container ports and onto trucks, which enables the reduction of time, permitting requirements and capital costs for the development of NFE’s terminals.
“We are proud to have deployed the first-of-a-kind ISOFlex system at our terminal in Baja California Sur,” said Sam Abdalla, Vice President of Project Development of NFE. “This is a big achievement for NFE and will enable us to deliver critical energy infrastructure and logistics solutions much more quickly and less expensively.”
Under the terms of an agreement signed in March, NFE will supply natural gas to the CTG La Paz and CTG Baja California Sur power plants in Baja California Sur through the Terminal.
Additionally, NFE has nearly completed construction of its own gas-fired power plant in Baja California Sur with a capacity of approximately 135 megawatts that is anticipated to begin operations and the supply of power to the local grid later this quarter.
The Terminal’s truck loading operations were designed for the supply of LNG to local hotels and industrial customers. The first industrial customers in Los Cabos are expected to begin operations with natural gas in the next two months.
About New Fortress Energy
New Fortress Energy is a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy. The company funds, builds and operates natural gas infrastructure and logistics to rapidly deliver fully integrated, turnkey energy solutions that enable economic growth, enhance environmental stewardship and transform local industries and communities.
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Industry first 100V GaN/SiC 3.6 kW L-band transistor for Avionics high reliability market
MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#teledyne--Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics, a leading provider of high reliability semiconductor solutions, today announced that it will be offering High Reliability qualified versions of California-based Integra Technologies, Inc. (Integra) new 100V Gallium Nitride on Silicon Carbide (GaN/SiC) power transistors.
Integra’s newly announced 100V RF GaN/SiC gives designers the ability to dramatically increase system power levels and functionality while simplifying system architectures with less power combining circuitry compared to the more commonplace 50V and 65V GaN technologies. Teledyne will qualify Integra’s first 100V product, the IGN1011S3600, which offers 3.6 kW at 1,030 and 1,090 MHz, greater than 19 dB of gain and up to 75% efficiency. Teledyne HiRel will provide further assurance for military and new space applications.
“Our most demanding customers are requesting higher power density RF power devices,” said Brad Little, VP and General Manager of Teledyne e2v HiRel. “Adding additional screening and qualifications for the new devices will assure long operational life in even the harshest environments.”
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Expected to produce the lowest cost clean hydrogen through electrolysis
Utilizes solid oxide technology and delivers superior efficiency advantage operating at high temperatures
Unlocks a net-zero emissions future for hard-to-decarbonize heavy industries
Accepting orders with commercial shipment expected fall 2022
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) today unveiled the Bloom Electrolyzer; the most energy-efficient electrolyzer to produce clean hydrogen to date and 15 to 45 percent more efficient than any other product on the market today.
The Bloom Electrolyzer relies on the same, commercially proven and proprietary solid oxide technology platform used by Bloom Energy Servers to provide on-site electricity at high fuel efficiency. Highly flexible, it offers unique advantages for deployment across a broad variety of hydrogen applications, using multiple energy sources including intermittent renewable energy and excess heat.
Superior Value at High Temperatures
Low-cost electrolysis has been difficult to achieve due to electricity costs, which can account for nearly 80 percent of the cost of hydrogen production through electrolysis. An opportunity has emerged, as renewable energy costs have declined precipitously over the last decade. Any reduction in electricity requirements makes hydrogen production more economical and scalable.
Because it operates at high temperatures, the Bloom Electrolyzer requires less energy to break up water molecules and produce hydrogen. As a result, Bloom Energy’s electrolyzer consumes 15 percent less electricity than other electrolyzer technologies to make hydrogen when electricity is the sole input source.
Unlike low-temperature PEM and alkaline electrolyzers that predominantly require electricity to make hydrogen, the Bloom Electrolyzer can leverage both electricity and heat to produce hydrogen. Bloom Energy’s high-temperature electrolyzer technology has the potential to use up to 45 percent less electricity when integrated with external heat sources than low-temperature PEM and alkaline electrolyzers.
“The launch of the Bloom Electrolyzer is a big leap forward in our mission to enable and empower the global hydrogen economy and a decarbonized society,” said KR Sridhar, founder, chairman, and CEO, Bloom Energy. “Hydrogen enables us to leverage abundant and inexpensive renewable energy to provide zero-carbon power, reliably—instead of intermittently. Given its efficiency and input options to make hydrogen, Bloom Energy’s electrolyzer is expected to produce hydrogen at a lower price than any alternative on the market today.”
Decarbonizing Heavy Industries
High-temperature electrolysis unlocks substantial value with heat-intensive processing applications in hard-to-decarbonize heavy industries, like steel, chemical, cement, and glass manufacturing. By utilizing excess heat from these processes, hydrogen can be produced at a higher electrical efficiency. Further, the hydrogen required to power high-temperature furnaces at these factories can be produced on-site using Bloom Energy electrolyzers, eliminating transportation and distribution costs.
Optimizing Intermittent Renewables
When the Bloom Electrolyzer is paired with intermittent renewable resources, such as wind and solar, the resulting green hydrogen provides an important storage mechanism. Hydrogen can be stored for long periods of time and transported over long distances. Alternatively, Bloom Energy’s fuel cells can convert this hydrogen to electricity, thereby providing continuous, reliable power.
Gigawatt Production and Scale
Bloom Energy began manufacturing in the U.S. in 2001 and now supports more than 1,500 American clean energy jobs. Bloom Energy’s Sunnyvale, California and Newark, Delaware manufacturing facilities are capable of producing 500 megawatts of electrolyzers today and a gigawatt within a year.
Since the Bloom Electrolyzer utilizes the same solid oxide platform as the company’s core fuel cell product, utilizing many of the same components, Bloom Energy can scale and leverage supply chain synergies.
Enabling and Empowering the Global Hydrogen Economy
Bloom Energy’s technology dates to the 1980s, when the co-founders first developed electrolyzers to support the military and later NASA’s Mars exploration programs. In the early 2000s, 19 patents were awarded to Bloom Energy for its electrolyzer technology. With reduced renewable energy costs and the global movement to decarbonize, Bloom Energy believes this is the right moment to commercialize its hydrogen technology. Collaborating with industry-leading organizations, Bloom Energy celebrated several milestones over the past year:
First announced electrolyzer pilot: In November 2020, Bloom Energy announced it will supply its electrolyzers to an industrial complex in Changwon, Korea in collaboration with its Korean partner, SK EcoPlant. Supporting the Changwon RE100 initiative to create renewable ecosystems, the new project paves the way for South Korea to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. The units will ship to Changwon in mid-2022.
Harnessing excess nuclear energy: In May 2021, Bloom Energy announced its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to test the use of nuclear energy to create clean hydrogen through the Bloom Electrolyzer. Rather than ramping down power generation when an electric grid has surplus energy, the Bloom Electrolyzer can use the excess electricity and steam generated by nuclear plants to produce low-cost, zero-carbon hydrogen, providing clean energy for use when it’s needed while simultaneously offering nuclear power plants a source of revenue for their excess power. The units are undergoing testing in Bloom Energy’s laboratories and are expected to ship to INL in Q3.
Integrating hydrogen solutions: In May 2021, Bloom Energy announced a collaboration with energy technology company Baker Hughes to explore commercialization and deployment collaborations in many areas, including integrated hydrogen solutions, to advance the energy transition. The companies will look to pair the Bloom Electrolyzer with Baker Hughes’ compression technology for efficient production, compression, transport, and storage of hydrogen. They will also assess excess heat utilization for steam generation to further increase efficiency and cost effectiveness of hydrogen production and target applications like blending hydrogen into natural gas networks alongside on-site hydrogen production for industrial use.
Orders are being accepted for the Bloom Electrolyzer, with commercial shipments expected to begin in fall 2022. For more information about the Bloom Electrolyzer and the company’s commitment to a zero-carbon future, visit: www.bloomenergy.com/bloomelectrolyzer.
About Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy’s mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. Bloom Energy’s product, the Bloom Energy Server, delivers highly reliable and resilient, always-on electric power that is clean, cost-effective, and ideal for microgrid applications. Bloom Energy’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. For more information, visit www.bloomenergy.com.
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Leading cleantech integrator expands its international portfolio with £2,381,100 energy conservation project in the United Kingdom
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & CARMARTHENSHIRE, Wales--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#cleanenergy--Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced completion of its energy conservation project with Carmarthenshire County Council (CCC) to improve the council estate’s existing energy infrastructure. Improvements made will advance CCC’s target of reaching zero-carbon emissions by 2030.
Ameresco has installed an extensive number of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) for CCC. Project upgrades and energy-saving measures include LED lighting replacement, lighting controls, pipework insulation, building fabric improvements, boiler upgrades and optimization, CHP and district heating improvements, solar PV installation and water savings.
The implemented upgrades will significantly reduce the building’s carbon emissions by replacing aging infrastructure and optimizing the operation of existing equipment. The project will deliver annual energy savings of over two million kWh, which is approximately equivalent to £315,726 or $388,000 in annual cost savings and annual CO2 reduction of 675 tonnes.
“Working with Ameresco has allowed us to accelerate the roll-out of our energy efficiency programme in a more comprehensive manner and at a greater pace than could be achieved using limited in-house resources, said Cllr Ann Davies, Carmarthenshire County Council Executive Board Member with responsibility for climate change. “We look forward to developing further phases to help us become a net zero carbon local authority by 2030.”
CCC’s hope is that implemented improvements will enhance building staff and user’s comfortability across the council’s estate. CCC’s latest energy infrastructure overhaul will result in substantial reductions to its energy consumption and enhancements to its renewables generation.
“Our project with Carmarthenshire County Council is a demonstration of our continued commitment to delivering sustainable solutions worldwide,” said Britta MacIntosh, senior vice president, Ameresco. “The Council’s progressive climate change goals provide a model for communities who strive to become cleaner and more efficient, and we are thrilled to be a part of seeing such plans come to fruition.”
Phase 1 project construction was completed March 2021.
To learn more about the energy efficiency solutions offered by Ameresco, visit www.ameresco.com/energy-efficiency/.
About Ameresco, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Ameresco’s sustainability services in support of clients’ pursuit of Net Zero include upgrades to a facility’s energy infrastructure and the development, construction, and operation of distributed energy resources. Ameresco has successfully completed energy saving, environmentally responsible projects with Federal, state and local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. With its corporate headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,000 employees providing local expertise in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.ameresco.com.
About Carmarthenshire County Council
Carmarthenshire County Council (CCC) are leading in the public sector in their commitment to ensure Carmarthenshire plays its part in meeting climate change commitments. To meet the council target of zero-carbon by 2030, substantial reductions in energy consumption and renewables generation are needed across the council’s estate. Following multiple detailed site visits, in-depth data analysis and discussions with occupants of the buildings in scope, Ameresco has implemented an extensive number of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) across CCC facilities.
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Operations expand in Ontario to satisfy growing demand for sustainable food waste recycling solutions
DRUMBO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#anaerobicdigestion--StormFisher, a leader in the circular economy and decarbonization solutions, announces the expansion of its operations with the addition of a $20 million resource recovery facility in Drumbo, Ontario. This project was built in partnership with Generate, a leading North American sustainable infrastructure company. Located west of Kitchener along highway 401, this facility provides food waste recycling services to handle packaged organics to divert waste from landfills.
StormFisher’s Drumbo facility will enable more municipalities, restaurants, grocery stores, and food manufacturers to achieve their environmental goals by reducing food waste while simultaneously producing renewable energy and organic fertilizer. The facility will have the capacity to process over 100,000 tonnes of food waste per year.
“We are thrilled to expand operations so that our customers can broaden their environmental practices by diverting packaged food and green-bin materials sustainably. At the new, purpose-built facility, we separate food waste from non-organic material using best in class technologies,” said Brandon Moffatt, Vice President Development at StormFisher. “This facility initiates an important first step in organics processing by transforming residential and commercial organic waste into renewable energy and fertilizer.”
Municipalities especially can benefit from StormFisher’s capabilities. Recently, the City of Stratford partnered with StormFisher as part of their green bin program launch. “Working with StormFisher has allowed Stratford to ensure we achieve our environmental targets and to provide our residents with reliable recycling and waste disposal options,” said Taylor Crinklaw, Director of Infrastructure and Development Services for the City of Stratford.
StormFisher also supports food processors like Maple Leaf Foods. “The food industry is often faced with the challenge of disposing packaged foods in a sustainable manner, and StormFisher’s resource recovery facility in Drumbo addresses this issue head on,” said Tim Faveri, Vice President, Sustainability and Shared Value, Maple Leaf Foods. “Working with StormFisher over the years has directly supported Maple Leaf Foods’ journey to become the most sustainable protein company on earth.”
As the developer and operator responsible for the entire lifecycle of their facilities, StormFisher is committed to building with proven technologies for optimal operations compliant with all regulatory obligations. StormFisher prides itself on being accessible and transparent to the customers they serve and the communities they operate in. Just recently, the Canadian Biogas Association awarded StormFisher the Project of the Year Award for their decarbonization strategies and solutions to create a sustainably powered planet.
The economic and environmental benefits of food waste recycling have also been recognized by the Ontario Government. Recent regulatory changes help support the growth of food waste recycling by easing the process of developing on-farm biogas systems. “By reducing regulatory burden for on-farm anaerobic digesters, we can provide economic solutions to divert more valuable food and organic waste from landfills, while maintaining environmental protections by encouraging the recycling of nutrients and reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. These farms can benefit from taking processed materials, like those at the new Drumbo facility, which is ready for digesters, potentially increasing farms’ renewable natural gas outputs.
Constructing the new facility was made possible by StormFisher’s partnership with Generate. “Generate and StormFisher are focused on bringing innovative solutions for food waste to the North American Market,” said John Dannan, Principal at Generate. “We’re proud to partner with StormFisher to open this critical and innovative facility in Drumbo, Ontario that will serve the community with new solutions for organic waste, while also creating clean energy and diverting waste from landfills.”
Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation recognizes the significant impact this facility will have on the local economy. "The StormFisher expansion is a great addition to Rural Oxford, bringing in numerous new full-time positions as well as offering construction and maintenance contracts to dozens of local contractors,” said Ronda Stewart, Economic Development Director. “They’ve only just begun operations in Blandford-Blenheim township and already we can see the economic impact StormFisher can have on its communities. We look forward to celebrating the continued success of this forward-thinking company.”
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At StormFisher, our mission is to help mitigate climate change and create a safe and clean planet for people around the world through decarbonization strategies and solutions. We do this by converting food waste, water, and energy into renewable natural gas that can be used to power businesses, manufacturing plants, schools and other organizations. Visit stormfisher.com for more information or follow up on social media:
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Generate Capital, Inc. is a leading sustainable infrastructure company driving the infrastructure revolution. Generate builds, owns, operates and finances solutions for clean energy, water, waste and transportation. Founded in 2014, Generate partners with over 35 technology and project developers and owns and operates more than 2,000 assets globally. Generate is the one-stop shop offering pioneers of the infrastructure revolution tailored funding and support needed to get projects built. Our Infrastructure-as-a-Service model delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable resources to over 2,000 customers, companies, communities, school districts and universities. Together, we are rebuilding the world. For more information, please visit www.generatecapital.com.
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Revel becomes the first electric mobility company to use virtual power plant technology to optimize charging operations in support of a cleaner, more resilient grid
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The tremendous load growth associated with electric vehicle (EV) adoption coupled with variable generation from renewable power sources is expected to challenge grid stability. To support grid reliability, electric mobility companies can serve as “virtual power plants” by providing valuable real-time services to the grid. These services include “demand response” operations, where charging stations provide immediate relief to the electric grid by shedding load at a moment’s notice.
Revel is partnering with GridRewards™, a groundbreaking virtual power plant software, to dynamically adjust the charging schedule of its electric moped fleet to enhance the resilience of New York City’s electric grid. In addition to supporting grid resilience, the partnership between Revel and GridRewardsTM is supporting a cleaner grid. The sources of power generation activated at times of highest demand, known as “peaker plants,” emit twice as much carbon dioxide per unit of electricity than regular power plants and 20 times as much nitrogen oxides.
When New York City experienced a severe heat wave the week of June 28th, Revel shifted the timing of its charging sessions and avoided the peak usage hours when electricity is dirtiest and most expensive. In doing so, Revel’s actions were akin to powering 100 homes with carbon free energy. It is this type of dynamic energy use that is critical to a successful transition to a clean energy economy.
“As we continue to expand our electric mobility products, we plan to be an asset to the grid rather than a liability,” said Paul Suhey, Revel COO & Co-Founder. “Our EV infrastructure and charging operations can play a major role in helping NYC transition to a cleaner electric grid.”
“As transportation electrifies, it is imperative that electric mobility companies schedule their charging operations to promote grid resiliency,” says David Klatt, Logical Buildings Vice President of Operations. “Revel is taking necessary steps to ensure it is a leader in intelligent charging operations, paving the way for the smooth electrification and decarbonization of NYC.”
Individual Con Edison customers in New York City and Westchester can also get paid to unplug and participate in the GridRewards™ program by downloading the free app via the App Store and Google Play or Web. Through leveraging data from the utility provider’s new smart meters, the app prompts users to take simple electricity-reducing actions during high demand time periods to earn cash. GridRewards™ puts the power to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions into the hands of residents and businesses.
Activities such as dimming lights and unplugging energy-intensive appliances offer cash rewards and diminish the need for pollution-inducing peaker plants. Smart meter customers using GridRewards™ can receive cash rewards of up to 20 percent of their annual energy bills.
Developed by AI technology solutions leader Logical Buildings, GridRewards™ was honored with a coveted Mark of Excellence Award for “Energy Efficiency Product of the Year 2021” from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
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Logical Buildings is an industry-leading sustainability, smart building and virtual powerplant software and services provider for the built world. Our revolutionary technologies enable the Energy Transition, empowering residential, commercial and industrial energy users to earn money, enhance building health and reduce carbon footprint, all from within user-friendly, award-winning mobile apps.
Logical Buildings operates at the forefront of innovation in property and energy tech. Continued decentralization, decarbonization and digitalization of the built world means that energy users have unprecedented control of their energy bill and the ability to generate revenue by making utilities and the grid more resilient.
Our simple-to-use products, SmartKit AI™ (smart building sustainability tech) and GridRewards™ (residential virtual powerplant tech), provide a holistic sustainability solution to our clients, including over 60 of the largest national real estate owner/managers and thousands of residential energy users. By integrating smart meter energy data and IoT devices, we reward our users for making intelligent energy decisions and improving the health of the built world at scale.
Revel is a Brooklyn-born transportation company that’s electrifying cities through charging infrastructure and shared electric vehicle fleets. Through the Revel app, users can rent electric mopeds, sign up for monthly eBike subscriptions, hail an electric car ride or find fast-charging stations compatible with any brand of EV. Revel prides itself on its total rejection of the gig economy and its collaborative approach with local governments. Founded in 2018, the company now operates in four New York City boroughs, Washington, D.C., Miami, Florida, and San Francisco, California. To learn more, visit gorevel.com and follow @_gorevel on Twitter.
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Talkdesk to support solar experts of Zolar as more homeowners turn to green energy
SAN FRANCISCO & BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Talkdesk®, Inc., the global customer experience leader for customer-obsessed companies, has been selected by Zolar, a Berlin-based green tech company, as its contact center provider. Talkdesk will supply voice services and Talkdesk for Salesforce™ to the Zolar team of solar energy advisers, enabling them to provide more streamlined interactions with customers while leveraging and maintaining a comprehensive view of the customer journey.
Zolar is the brainchild of founder Alex Melzer, who gained inspiration for starting the company after embarking on a 2,600km bicycle ride across South America in 2015. Moved by the scenes of man-made climate change, which he observed along the way, Melzer became determined to make a difference. He set up Zolar the following year with a mission to create a future powered by clean energy. The company now offers a range of products for customers to generate affordable and environmentally friendly electricity.
Zolar employs a team of solar experts who advise customers throughout all phases of the purchasing process, from initial inquiry to the creation of a rooftop solar energy solution tailored to the unique needs of each customer. With Talkdesk CX Cloud™, an end-to-end customer experience solution, Zolar can quickly and easily field their typical daily volume of more than 1,000 customer calls, even when staff work from home. Through the solution’s deep integration with Salesforce, they can also access and maintain a complete view of each customer engagement to further personalize the experiences.
“We needed a solution with advanced routing capabilities and a view into call behaviour,” said Markus Schaffrinski, Chief Technology Officer, Zolar. “Talkdesk CX Cloud gives us a sophisticated, yet simple-to-use tool with smart routing right out of the box. By allowing us to respond more efficiently, from anywhere, and provide a better overall experience, our customers can come away not only feeling good about choosing a clean energy solution, they also feel added confidence in having entrusted Zolar to power it.”
“The fast growth of Zolar is rooted in its passion for the environment and focus on delivering the highest quality product and service. They exemplify the magic that happens when purpose truly drives execution,” said Tiago Paiva, chief executive officer and founder, Talkdesk. “As more households throughout Europe turn to green energy, Talkdesk looks forward to supporting their mission with advanced contact center tools for helping Zolar deliver more great customer experiences.”
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Talkdesk® is a global customer experience leader for customer-obsessed companies. Our contact center solution provides a better way for businesses and customers to engage with one another. Our speed of innovation and global footprint reflect our commitment to ensure businesses everywhere can deliver better customer experiences through any channel, resulting in higher customer satisfaction, cost savings and profitability. Talkdesk CX CloudTM is an end-to-end customer experience solution that combines enterprise scale with consumer simplicity. Over 1,800 innovative companies around the world, including IBM, Acxiom, Trivago, and Fujitsu partner with Talkdesk to deliver a better way to great customer experience. Learn more and request a demo at www.talkdesk.com.
About Zolar
The greentech company Zolar offers photovoltaic systems, which homeowners are able to custom plan, compare and order online, at a fixed price. By means of the Zolar online configurator, homeowners are able to customize the components of their solar energy system according to their needs and will receive a personal consultation at the same time from one of our solar energy experts. Zolar has a broad network of local partner companies that install the systems on-site. The Berlin-based start-up employs 190 people and pursues the vision of installing a solar system on every roof worldwide to enable the independence of private households from the public power grid. Zolar empowers its customers to promote the energy turnaround, to reduce the CO2 footprint and thus make an effective contribution to climate protection. www.zolar.de
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ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Transcat, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRNS) (“Transcat” or the “Company”), a leading provider of accredited calibration, repair, inspection and laboratory instrument services and value-added distributor of professional grade handheld test, measurement and control instrumentation, announced that it will release its first quarter fiscal year 2022 results after the close of financial markets on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review the financial and operating results for the period and discuss its corporate strategy and outlook. A question-and-answer session will follow.
First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Conference Call
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Phone: 201-689-8471
Webcast and accompanying slide presentation: www.transcat.com/investor-relations
A telephonic replay will be available from 2:00 p.m. ET on the day of the teleconference call until Wednesday, August 4, 2021. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13721676 or access the webcast replay at www.transcat.com/investor-relations where a transcript will be posted once available.
ABOUT TRANSCAT
Transcat, Inc. is a leading provider of accredited calibration, repair, inspection, and laboratory instrument services. The Company is focused on providing best-in-class services and products to highly regulated industries, particularly the Life Science industry, which includes pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and other FDA-regulated businesses, as well as aerospace and defense, and energy and utilities. Transcat provides periodic on-site services, mobile calibration services, pickup and delivery, in-house services at its 22 Calibration Service Centers strategically located across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, and services at 20 imbedded customer-site locations. The breadth and depth of measurement parameters addressed by Transcat’s ISO/IEC 17025 scopes of accreditation are believed to be the best in the industry.
Transcat also operates as a leading value-added distributor that markets, sells and rents new and used national and proprietary brand instruments to customers primarily in North America. The Company believes its combined Service and Distribution segment offerings, experience, technical expertise, and integrity create a unique and compelling value proposition for its customers.
Transcat’s strategy is to leverage the complementary nature of its two operating segments, its comprehensive service capabilities, strong brand, enhanced e-commerce capabilities and leading distribution platform to drive organic sales growth. The Company will also look to expand its addressable calibration market through acquisitions and capability investments to further realize the inherent leverage of its business model.
More information about Transcat can be found at: Transcat.com.
Mark A. Doheny
Chief Financial Officer
585-714-3617
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