December 2024

Delmarva Power Enhances Winter Readiness of Energy Grid, Urges Customer Preparedness

NEWARK, Del., December 18, 2024 /3BL/ - As winter nears, Delmarva Power is conducting essential infrastructure upgrades and maintenance to help ensure reliable energy service. This proactive work includes fortifying the local energy grid and integrating innovative smart technology to meet rising customer demand and keep homes and businesses warm and well-lit throughout the season.

Ohio Lawmakers Must Consider Efficiency Programs in 2025 To Bring Savings, Reliability to Ohio

December 18, 2024 /3BL/ - The Ohio state Senate today failed to act on a key energy cost-saving measure by not voting on HB 79. The legislation would have enabled electric distribution utilities to establish voluntary energy efficiency programs to help businesses and residents save money while reducing stress on the electricity grid.

Advanced Clean Cars II Approval Provides Market Certainty As Businesses Plan Fleets

December 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Ceres issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved California’s implementation of the Advanced Clean Cars II policy, which will support the development of the clean light-duty vehicle market in the 12 states that have adopted it.

Hidden Valley Ranch Celebrates 70th Anniversary With a Gift to Others

A coordinated nationwide campaign in honor of Hidden Valley Ranch’s 70th anniversary brought teammates across the U.S. together to volunteer their time with nonprofit organizations working to address food insecurity. The Seven Communities for Seven Decades project, spearheaded by the brand in partnership with our Social Impact team, aimed to strengthen the places we call home.

Here are some highlights from the project: 

Fifth Third Awards More Than $25,000 in Small Business Grants

CINCINNATI, December 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Throughout the month of November, Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) showed appreciation to small businesses across its 11-state footprint through a unique social media competition and tipping campaign, with employees celebrating their favorite local small businesses on social media for the opportunity to win one of five $5,300 grants.

Fifth Third employees across the country participated in the campaign, entering more than 2,800 local small businesses nationally for recognition through social media posts using the hashtag #Love53.

Accelerate the Journey to Sustainable Healthcare

Written by Justin Carron, Director of Buildings and Campuses, Eaton 

There’s never been a better time to decarbonize healthcare. The energy transition and electrification are surging forward while advancements in digitalization can help the most intensive applications use energy more intelligently. And thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, the return on investment for clean energy projects is better than ever.

KeyBank Foundation Invests $300,000 in Workforce Training Program at ABC, Inc. Rochester

The KeyBank Foundation is investing $300,000 in a new workforce training program at Action for a Better Community (ABC), Inc. in Rochester. The Energy Conservation Training Program prepares workers for careers in home weatherization, home repair/maintenance and installation of energy conservation measures.

Giving Thanks for Giving Back: The Subaru Share the Love® Event

The holiday season is about connecting with friends and family, and expressing gratitude for the things that are most important to us. At the National Park Foundation (NPF), we’re grateful to partner with Subaru of America – our largest corporate donor – and participate in the annual Subaru Share the Love® Event. Over the past 13 years, the event has donated more than $18 million to the National Park Foundation!

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