Save money and stay warm with energy efficiency advice

ATLANTA, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With the official arrival of winter this week and cold temperatures in the weather forecast, Georgia Power is reminding customers that small changes around the house now can keep you comfortable while delivering big energy savings this winter.

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ATLANTA, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With the official arrival of winter this week and cold temperatures in the weather forecast, Georgia Power is reminding customers that small changes around the house now can keep you comfortable while delivering big energy savings this winter.

Energy efficiency tips from Georgia Power include:

  1. Let the Sun Shine In – Keeping the blinds and shades open during the day is a no-cost way to naturally heat your home. Close them at night to reduce the chill you may feel from cold windows.
  2. Let it Flow – Heating and cooling accounts for as much as 50 percent of a home’s typical winter energy usage. Maximize the efficiency of your units ahead of cold weather by changing the filters once a month, or every three months for pleated filters.
  3. Thinking Thermostats – Install a smart programmable thermostat that automatically adjusts the home’s temperature settings when you are away from the house and save up to $100 a year in energy costs.
  4. Caulk & Strip – Replace cracked or peeling caulk or weather stripping around doors and windows to save up to 10 percent on energy use.
  5. It’s Great to Insulate – Keep heat where it belongs with proper insulation in attics and walls to help save energy 24/7.

Georgia Power Marketplace
Georgia Power offers a full suite of energy efficient options for your home on our Marketplace. You’ll find easy access to products to help make your home more energy efficient and connected. The company brings together popular products, including the latest in smart thermostats, LEDs and devices such as smart speakers, smoke alarms, advanced power strips, water-saving devices and air purifiers to a single convenient online portal on www.GeorgiaPowerMarketplace.com.

Saving Made Easy
Georgia Power encourages customers to find even more ways to save by accessing energy saving tools and resources online at GeorgiaPower.com/Save, including hundreds of easy energy efficiency tips, a free online energy checkup and a variety of rebates and incentives for both homes and businesses.

Additionally, Georgia Power’s My Power Usage program, a free service connected to many Georgia Power online accounts, allows customers to track their daily energy use, project their monthly bill, and set daily or monthly usage alerts.

About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power). 

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Goya dona 300.000 libras de alimentos a Caridades Católicas de Nueva York

JERSEY CITY, Nueva Jersey, 23 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Con la misión de reunir personas en la ayuda a los necesitados, Goya Foods, la compañía de alimentos de propiedad hispana más grande de los Estados Unidos, donó 300,000 libras de alimentos a Caridades Católicas de Nueva York.   

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JERSEY CITY, Nueva Jersey, 23 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Con la misión de reunir personas en la ayuda a los necesitados, Goya Foods, la compañía de alimentos de propiedad hispana más grande de los Estados Unidos, donó 300,000 libras de alimentos a Caridades Católicas de Nueva York.   

«Durante este año de crisis, la familia Goya ha trabajado incansablemente y con gran valentía para proporcionar 4 millones de libras de alimentos nutritivos a los necesitados en todo el país y en todo el mundo. Estamos agradecidos de tener nuestro trabajo y poder levantarnos cada mañana con el propósito de servir a Dios, a nuestras familias y a nuestra Nación. Como resultado, durante todo el año y especialmente durante esta Temporada Santa, estamos orgullosos de poder ofrecer como regalo el fruto de nuestro trabajo a las familias necesitadas atendidas por Caridades Católicas», dijo Bob Unanue, presidente de Goya Foods.

Goya ha apoyado a Caridades Católicas durante los últimos cinco años, donando un total de más de 1.5 millones de libras de alimentos a personas en toda la ciudad de Nueva York. «El año pasado ha sido excepcionalmente desafiante, con un impacto devastador en la salud y la seguridad económica de las familias en las comunidades más vulnerables de Nueva York. La necesidad de ayuda en conceptos básicos como alimentos nutritivos incluso aumentará, en tanto que la recuperación de los trabajos perdidos llevará años. Agradecemos una vez más el generoso apoyo y a largo plazo de Goya. Esta temporada navideña es muy apropiada para resaltar la generosidad de nuestros donantes, personal y voluntarios, gracias a los cuales podemos brindar ayuda y crear esperanza durante todo el año», dijo Monseñor Kevin Sullivan, Director de Caridades Católicas.

Esta donación es parte del programa global Goya Gives y la campaña de la compañía Working for Our Country, a través de la cual, para fines del 2020, Goya habrá distribuido cuatro millones de libras de alimentos a comunidades de todos los Estados Unidos.

Para obtener más información sobre Goya Gives, visite: www.goya.com

Acerca de GOYA:

Fundada en 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. es la compañía de alimentos de propiedad de hispanos más grande de los Estados Unidos, y se ha establecido como el líder en alimentos y condimentos latinoamericanos. Goya fabrica, envasa y distribuye más de 2,500 productos de alimentos de alta calidad de España, el Caribe, México, América Central y América del Sur. Los productos Goya tienen sus raíces en las tradiciones culinarias de comunidades hispanas de todo el mundo; la combinación de ingredientes auténticos, sazones robustas y preparación conveniente hacen que los productos Goya sean ideales para cada gusto y mesa. Para más información sobre Goya Foods, visite www.goya.com.

Contacto:
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845-659-6506 / natalie@retromedianyc.com  

 

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Sun Gro Horticulture Names Phil Jones as CEO

AGAWAM, Mass., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Sun Gro Horticulture announced today that it has named Phil Jones as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Jones will officially assume his new responsibilities on January 4th, 2021.

Phil joins the Sun Gro team as the next chapter in a more than 25 year career in consumer and agricultural businesses, having spent time in senior leadership and executive roles with Scotts,…

AGAWAM, Mass., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Sun Gro Horticulture announced today that it has named Phil Jones as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Jones will officially assume his new responsibilities on January 4th, 2021.

Phil joins the Sun Gro team as the next chapter in a more than 25 year career in consumer and agricultural businesses, having spent time in senior leadership and executive roles with Scotts, Monsanto, and S&S Seeds.

«We are extremely pleased that Phil has accepted our offer to join the Sun Gro team,» states Yedidia Koschitzky, Lead Director speaking on behalf of the Sun Gro Board of Directors. «His vast knowledge of agro-business, outstanding leadership skills and his reputation as a team builder are tremendous assets for Sun Gro. We look forward to the continued growth and success of this company under Phil’s direction.»

About Sun Gro Horticulture Ltd.

Sun Gro is the leading producer of peat in North America and a major distributor of peat moss and peat-based growing media products to the North American professional plant growers market. Sun Gro sells products primarily to professional greenhouse, nursery, specialty crop growers and major retailers throughout North America, as well as to golf course developers and landscapers. Based in Agawam, Mass., Sun Gro operates 35 bogs and 18 plants across Canada and the U.S.   

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Altus Power, In Partnership with Blackstone, Announces Significant Portfolio Growth

GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Altus Power America, Inc. («Altus Power» or the «Company»), a leading clean electrification company serving commercial, municipal, utility and residential customers, announced today that it completed the acquisition of approximately 100 megawatts of distributed solar assets across California, Maryland, <span…

GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Altus Power America, Inc. («Altus Power» or the «Company»), a leading clean electrification company serving commercial, municipal, utility and residential customers, announced today that it completed the acquisition of approximately 100 megawatts of distributed solar assets across California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York and Vermont. The company expanded its long-standing partnership with Blackstone to finance the projects. Following the completion of these transactions, Altus Power is among the top 5 largest providers of distributed solar and community solar in the U.S., serving over 300 private and public entities and approximately 5,000 residential customers with output from more than 260 megawatts of distributed solar in operation, and a robust pipeline of solar and storage development opportunities.

Altus Power has experienced significant growth in the last 12 months and currently operates in 16 states, providing clean electricity to its customers equal to the consumption of approximately 30,000 homes, displacing 240,000 tons of C02 emissions per annum.

«We are incredibly excited about the tremendous growth that Altus has experienced since partnering with Blackstone. Blackstone’s full capital structure solution has proven to be a true competitive advantage as we approach this rapidly growing market,» said Gregg Felton, Managing Partner of Altus Power.

«We are thrilled to grow our partnership with Altus and their premier management team, and the acquisitions highlight their leadership in the distributed solar and battery markets.  Our investment will enable Altus to continue to meet growing demand for low cost, renewable energy in North America and generate compelling risk-adjusted returns for our investors», said Rob Camacho, Co-Head of Structured Products at Blackstone Credit, and Rob Horn, Co-Head of Energy at Blackstone Credit.

About Altus Power

Altus Power is a market-leading clean electrification company based in Greenwich, Connecticut that provides clean electricity to commercial, municipal and residential clients across the U.S.  Since its founding in 2009, Altus has developed or acquired more than 200 distributed generation solar facilities totaling over 260 megawatts from Vermont to Hawaii. Visit www.altuspower.com to learn more. 

About Blackstone Credit

Blackstone Credit is one of the world’s largest credit-oriented alternative asset managers with approximately $135 billion in total assets under management as of September 30, 2020.  Blackstone Credit’s team of 363 professionals constitutes one of the largest in the industry, with a deep reservoir of credit expertise and experience across a range of market cycles, further enhanced by access to Blackstone’s global resources and perspective. Blackstone Credit’s scale and expertise allow it to provide financing solutions that enhance a corporation’s financial flexibility, while capturing opportunities for investors.  The solutions Blackstone Credit offers draw upon a wide range of disciplines, including loans, high yield and investment grade bonds, structured credit, mezzanine lending and rescue financing.

Media Contact: Altus Power at 203.698.0090 or bizdev@altuspower.com

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MoneyGram Announces Five-Year Extension to Canada Post Partnership

DALLAS, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced a five-year extension to its partnership with Canada Post. This renewal, which runs through December 2025, allows MoneyGram customers to continue to transfer money and pay bills at over 5,000 Canada Post locations throughout Canada, as well as through the…

DALLAS, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced a five-year extension to its partnership with Canada Post. This renewal, which runs through December 2025, allows MoneyGram customers to continue to transfer money and pay bills at over 5,000 Canada Post locations throughout Canada, as well as through the Company’s online channel (moneygram.ca) and leading mobile app.

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«We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Canada Post for five more years as we continue to execute our plan to grow the largest retail partnerships in major markets,» said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. «For nearly two decades, MoneyGram and Canada Post have collaborated to enable customers in Canada to easily send or receive money to and from family and friends across the globe. Over the years, we have become Canada Post’s preferred partner given the strength of our brand, the breadth of our global platform, and our collaborative strategy to further improve customer experience. The length of the contract term is a testament to the strength of our partnership, and I’m excited about the growth potential ahead.»

Annual immigration in Canada currently amounts to around 300,000 new immigrants, one of the highest rates per population of any country in the world. As of 2019, there were just under eight million immigrants with permanent residence living in Canada which equates to roughly 21.5% of the total Canadian population.1 As such, Canada is a major market for both MoneyGram and Canada Post, and the two organizations will continue to collaborate to meet the ever-changing needs of their mutual customers.

«MoneyGram is a strong partner, and we’re thrilled to extend our successful relationship another five years,» said John Reis, General Manager Retail at Canada Post. «Our large customer base continues to demand this critical service so that they can quickly and conveniently transfer money back home. We have a robust strategy in place, and I’m excited about the opportunities ahead for further growth and customer-centric collaboration.»

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers. Its consumer-centric capabilities enable family and friends to quickly and affordably send money in more than 200 countries and territories, with 81 now digitally enabled.

MoneyGram leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world’s leading brands to serve millions of people each year through both its walk-in business and its direct-to-consumer digital business.

With a strong culture of innovation and a relentless focus on utilizing technology to deliver the world’s best customer experience, MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments.

For more information, please visit moneygram.com and follow @MoneyGram.

MoneyGram Media Contact
Stephen Reiff
Media@MoneyGram.com 

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MoneyGram Announces Five-Year Extension to Canada Post Partnership

DALLAS, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced a five-year extension to its partnership with Canada Post. This renewal, which runs through December 2025, allows MoneyGram customers to continue to transfer money and pay bills at over 5,000 Canada Post locations throughout Canada, as well as through the…

DALLAS, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced a five-year extension to its partnership with Canada Post. This renewal, which runs through December 2025, allows MoneyGram customers to continue to transfer money and pay bills at over 5,000 Canada Post locations throughout Canada, as well as through the Company’s online channel (moneygram.ca) and leading mobile app.

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«We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Canada Post for five more years as we continue to execute our plan to grow the largest retail partnerships in major markets,» said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. «For nearly two decades, MoneyGram and Canada Post have collaborated to enable customers in Canada to easily send or receive money to and from family and friends across the globe. Over the years, we have become Canada Post’s preferred partner given the strength of our brand, the breadth of our global platform, and our collaborative strategy to further improve customer experience. The length of the contract term is a testament to the strength of our partnership, and I’m excited about the growth potential ahead.»

Annual immigration in Canada currently amounts to around 300,000 new immigrants, one of the highest rates per population of any country in the world. As of 2019, there were just under eight million immigrants with permanent residence living in Canada which equates to roughly 21.5% of the total Canadian population.1 As such, Canada is a major market for both MoneyGram and Canada Post, and the two organizations will continue to collaborate to meet the ever-changing needs of their mutual customers.

«MoneyGram is a strong partner, and we’re thrilled to extend our successful relationship another five years,» said John Reis, General Manager Retail at Canada Post. «Our large customer base continues to demand this critical service so that they can quickly and conveniently transfer money back home. We have a robust strategy in place, and I’m excited about the opportunities ahead for further growth and customer-centric collaboration.»

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers. Its consumer-centric capabilities enable family and friends to quickly and affordably send money in more than 200 countries and territories, with 81 now digitally enabled.

MoneyGram leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world’s leading brands to serve millions of people each year through both its walk-in business and its direct-to-consumer digital business.

With a strong culture of innovation and a relentless focus on utilizing technology to deliver the world’s best customer experience, MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments.

For more information, please visit moneygram.com and follow @MoneyGram.

MoneyGram Media Contact
Stephen Reiff
Media@MoneyGram.com 

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MoneyGram Announces Five-Year Extension to Canada Post Partnership

DALLAS, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced a five-year extension to its partnership with Canada Post. This renewal, which runs through December 2025, allows MoneyGram customers to continue to transfer money and pay bills at over 5,000 Canada Post locations throughout Canada, as well as through the Company’s online…

DALLAS, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced a five-year extension to its partnership with Canada Post. This renewal, which runs through December 2025, allows MoneyGram customers to continue to transfer money and pay bills at over 5,000 Canada Post locations throughout Canada, as well as through the Company’s online channel (moneygram.ca) and leading mobile app.

«We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Canada Post for five more years as we continue to execute our plan to grow the largest retail partnerships in major markets,» said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. «For nearly two decades, MoneyGram and Canada Post have collaborated to enable customers in Canada to easily send or receive money to and from family and friends across the globe. Over the years, we have become Canada Post’s preferred partner given the strength of our brand, the breadth of our global platform, and our collaborative strategy to further improve customer experience. The length of the contract term is a testament to the strength of our partnership, and I’m excited about the growth potential ahead.»

Annual immigration in Canada currently amounts to around 300,000 new immigrants, one of the highest rates per population of any country in the world. As of 2019, there were just under eight million immigrants with permanent residence living in Canada which equates to roughly 21.5% of the total Canadian population.1 As such, Canada is a major market for both MoneyGram and Canada Post, and the two organizations will continue to collaborate to meet the ever-changing needs of their mutual customers.

«MoneyGram is a strong partner, and we’re thrilled to extend our successful relationship another five years,» said John Reis, General Manager Retail at Canada Post. «Our large customer base continues to demand this critical service so that they can quickly and conveniently transfer money back home. We have a robust strategy in place, and I’m excited about the opportunities ahead for further growth and customer-centric collaboration.»

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers. Its consumer-centric capabilities enable family and friends to quickly and affordably send money in more than 200 countries and territories, with 81 now digitally enabled.

MoneyGram leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world’s leading brands to serve millions of people each year through both its walk-in business and its direct-to-consumer digital business.

With a strong culture of innovation and a relentless focus on utilizing technology to deliver the world’s best customer experience, MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments.

For more information, please visit moneygram.com and follow @MoneyGram.

MoneyGram Media Contact
Stephen Reiff
Media@MoneyGram.com 

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Augwind’s Storage System – AirBattery – brings the storage world breakthrough news

YAKUM, Israel, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Augwind (TASE: AUGN) today announces the results of the tests performed in the proof of technological feasibility stage and assessment of the efficiency of the AirBattery system. The overall efficiency of the system in the context of commercial facilities with a capacity above five megawatts is expected to be in the range of approximately 75-81%, depending on the characteristics…

YAKUM, Israel, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Augwind (TASE: AUGN) today announces the results of the tests performed in the proof of technological feasibility stage and assessment of the efficiency of the AirBattery system. The overall efficiency of the system in the context of commercial facilities with a capacity above five megawatts is expected to be in the range of approximately 75-81%, depending on the characteristics and the various requirements of each storage project, and the storage system components it comprises.

According to Or Yogev, CEO and Founder of Augwind, «The data presented by Augwind today is excellent news for the world of renewable energies in general and the world of energy storage in particular, both in comparison with lithium batteries and alternative storage solutions. Augwind’s AirBattery system has an energy efficiency that is generally similar to the efficiency of pumped storage stations.

«Compared to a storage system based on lithium batteries, despite their higher initial efficiency, lithium batteries have an obvious disadvantage in that their efficiency and structural capacity fade over the years and necessitate replacement and upgrade for a new storage system every few years or cycles. In addition, lithium-ion systems contain chemical components, some of which are not recyclable, while Augwind’s solution is designed for decades, while also being green, environmentally friendly, and based solely on water and air.»

The advantages of the AirBattery system compared with existing systems:

  • It’s green news: with compare to electro-chemical batteries that require complex supply chain, AirBattery is a first of its kind system, made from water and air.
  • It’s a storage system with decades-long life-span with compare to lithium batteries which require replacement and upgrading every few years.
  • It’s a safe underground storage system that does not require daily maintenance unlike lithium batteries, which require air conditioning systems and strict temperature control (for safety purposes).
  • It provides uniform and fixed efficiency that does not fade compared with battery efficiency, that fades over the years and in consequence require replacement and upgrading with a new battery system.
  • It’s a multi-use system that allows for an unlimited number of cycles.
  • It’s a modular storage system, enablinga range of storage volumes from tens of megawatts per hour and through to hundreds of megawatts per hour without geographic dependency and at a competitive cost compared with lithium-ion technologies.
  • Unlike lithium-ion systems that are inherently at risk of catching fire, the AirBattery system, which is made of air and water, is an underground system that is green and safe both in the operational aspect and in the security aspect (it’s protected from rockets).

Dr. Yogev further added: «Augwind’s AirBattery system, in addition to high efficiency, is breakthrough news as it provides a better solution vis-à-vis lithium battery solutions at almost every possible level. Our storage system, the first of its kind, is made of water, air and earth, which distinguishes it from other storage systems, some of which pollute. AirBattery can be used inexhaustibly without any degradation in performance over decades. Our additional significant advantage lies in our abilities to construct a modular storage system and create storage stations from tens of megawatts per hour and through to hundreds of megawatts per hour without any geographic dependence and at a low cost compared with lithium technologies.

«Any entrepreneurial company setting up solar farms must today address the huge environmental damage caused by using polluting storage systems that are dangerous to the environment compared with the tremendous advantage of AirBattery. A storage solution based on lithium batteries is an environmentally polluting system in the process of manufacturing the batteries, the use of metals that are not readily available, such as lithium, cobalt and nickel, and above all the inability to recycle the batteries at the end of their lifecycle.

«The efficiency data we announce today are based on a beta AirBattery system installed at Yakum at the beginning of the year, which has been tested over many months at all levels of its technology, applied in practice in compression processes using pumps, storage in AirX tanks, and discharge using water turbines. Each charge-discharge cycle was examined from end to end and tested for efficiency. The figures we present today are based on continuous measurements conducted over the past months.»

About Augwind:

Augwind was founded in 2012 by Or Yogev. The company specializes in the development and installation of compressed air storage systems to increase energy efficiency (AirSmart) and for storing energy for the electricity sector and, among other things, doing so from renewable energy electricity generation sources such as PV or wind, which include the storage system developed by Augwind (AirBattery).

Augwind operates on two fronts: the energy storage market and the air compressor market. It operates in both using an underground air compression technology that enables savings of up to 40% in the energy consumption required to compress the air at high pressure. The company’s customers include, among others, global company PepsiCo, Tnuva, Strauss, Iscar, Yotvata, Rapac, IAI, Nesher Cement Industries, Plastic Industries, NILIT, Keter Plastic, Elidan Plastics, and Shalam Packaging Group.

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Tamir Vieman
Tamir@aug-wind.com

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Goya Donates 300,000 Pounds Of Food To Catholic Charities Of New York

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With the mission to bring people together by helping those in need, Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States donated 300,000 pounds of food to Catholic Charities of New York. 

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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With the mission to bring people together by helping those in need, Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States donated 300,000 pounds of food to Catholic Charities of New York. 

«During this year of crisis, the Goya family has worked courageously and tirelessly to provide 4 million pounds of nourishing food to those in need around the Country and around the globe. We are grateful to have our work and to have a purpose to rise every morning for God, our families and our Nation. As a result, throughout the year and especially during this Holy Season, we are proud to present the gift of the fruits of our labor to the needy families serviced by Catholic Charities,» said Bob Unanue, President of Goya Foods.

Goya has been a supporter of Catholic Charities for the past five years, donating a total of over 1.5 million pounds of food to people throughout New York City. «The past year has been uniquely challenging with devastating impact on the health and economic security of families in New York’s most vulnerable communities. The need for help with basics such as nutritious food will even increase as the recovery of lost jobs will take years. We are grateful once again for Goya’s generous and long-term support. This Christmas season is most appropriate to highlight the generosity of our donors, staff and volunteers that enable us to provide help and create hope throughout the year,» said Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Director of Catholic Charities.

This donation is part of the company’s Goya Gives global program and Working for Our Country campaign, which by the end of 2020, Goya will have distributed four million pounds of food to communities throughout the United States. 

To learn more about Goya Gives, please visit: www.goya.com

About Goya Foods

Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

For more information, contact:
Natalie J. Maniscalco
845.659.6506 / natalie@retromedianyc.com

 

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El BEI y el Ayuntamiento de Málaga unen fuerza para construir 476 nuevas viviendas sociales en la ciudad Andaluza

El BEI y el Ayuntamiento de Málaga unen fuerza para construir 476 nuevas viviendas sociales en la ciudad Andaluza

El BEI y el Ayuntamiento de Málaga unen fuerza para construir 476 nuevas viviendas sociales en la ciudad Andaluza

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El BEI y el Ayuntamiento de Málaga unen fuerza para construir 476 nuevas viviendas sociales en la ciudad Andaluza

El BEI y el Ayuntamiento de Málaga unen fuerza para construir 476 nuevas viviendas sociales en la ciudad Andaluza

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LUXEMBURGO, 22 December 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ — El banco de la UE aportará hasta 70 millones de euros de financiación para ampliar el parque de vivienda social de la ciudad andaluza

Impacto en el empleo: se generarán más de 600 puestos de trabajo por año durante la fase de construcción

El proyecto cuenta con el apoyo del Plan de Inversiones para Europa

El Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) apoyará a la Sociedad Municipal de Viviendas de Málaga (SMVM), perteneciente al Ayuntamiento de Málaga, para ampliar la disponibilidad de viviendas de alquiler social en la ciudad. Para ello, el BEI ha aprobado otorgar hasta EUR 70m de financiación para la construcción de 1001 viviendas sociales de alquiler a precios asequibles, de las que la semana pasada se ha firmado un primer tramo de hasta 37 millones de euros que se destinará a la construcción de las primeras 476 viviendas. El proyecto, que se implementará hasta el año 2023, contribuirá a crear más de 600 puestos de trabajo por año durante la fase de implementación. El banco de la UE facilita esta financiación bajo el marco del Plan de Inversiones para Europa.

Gracias al apoyo del BEI, SMVM incrementará el parque de vivienda social de la ciudad de Málaga, que actualmente cuenta con cerca de 4.000 unidades. Las nuevas viviendas se ubicarán en la zona oeste de la ciudad, una zona que alberga parques tecnológicos e industriales y que está bien conectada con la zona centro a través del transporte público. Estas viviendas se destinarán a colectivos con rentas bajas y a grupos especialmente vulnerables como víctimas de la violencia de género, hogares monoparentales, jóvenes, ancianos y personas en riesgo de exclusión social. Al menos la mitad de las nuevas unidades habitacionales se asignarán a hogares en los tramos de ingresos más bajos.

El vicepresidente del BEI, Ricardo Mourinho Félix, responsable de la actividad del Banco en España, ha asegurado: “Impulsar la cohesión social es uno de los objetivos prioritarios del banco de la UE. Por eso nos alegra unir fuerzas con el Ayuntamiento de Málaga para facilitar que muchos andaluces que no disponen de recursos suficientes o que se encuentran en situación de vulnerabilidad puedan acceder a una vivienda a precios asequibles en un momento especialmente difícil. Este acuerdo refleja el compromiso del BEI de apoyar inversiones que permiten mejorar la calidad de la vida de los ciudadanos, al tiempo que generan empleo de calidad y contribuyen una recuperación económica sostenible e inclusiva.”

Paolo Gentiloni, comisario europeo de Economía, afirmó: “Esta es una excelente noticia para Málaga al final de un año que ha sido increíblemente difícil. Con el apoyo del Plan de Inversiones para Europa, este proyecto proporcionará nuevas viviendas a las familias que las necesiten y, al mismo tiempo, creará 600 puestos de trabajo en el sector de la construcción, que ha sido golpeado tan duramente por la crisis.”.

El alcalde de Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, ha añadido que “el crédito concedido por el BEI al Ayuntamiento de Málaga es una magnífica noticia para la ciudad de Málaga ya que esta financiación incrementa, aún más, el parque de viviendas en alquiler que ha promovido el Consistorio en los últimos 20 años. Se trata de una muestra más de vivienda social promovida por el Ayuntamiento. Además, el alcalde ha recordado que la ciudad de Málaga es la primera ciudad de España en inversión en vivienda pública por habitante, así como la primera ciudad de Andalucía en promoción de vivienda pública y la cuarta a nivel nacional.”

Información general

Banco Europeo de Inversiones

El Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) es la institución de financiación a largo plazo de la Unión Europea cuyos accionistas son sus Estados miembros. El BEI facilita financiación a largo plazo a proyectos de inversión viables con el fin de contribuir al logro de los objetivos de la política de la UE.

Fondo Europeo para Inversiones Estratégicas (FEIE)

El Fondo Europeo para Inversiones Estratégicas (FEIE) es el pilar principal del Plan de Inversiones para Europa. Ofrece garantías de primera pérdida que permiten al BEI invertir en proyectos cada vez más arriesgados. Los proyectos y acuerdos aprobados para su financiación en el marco del FEIE han movilizado hasta el momento 535 400 millones de euros en inversión.

Derechos de Autor Unión Europea, 1995-2020

SOURCE Banco Europeo de Inversiones

LUXEMBURGO, 22 December 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ — El banco de la UE aportará hasta 70 millones de euros de financiación para ampliar el parque de vivienda social de la ciudad andaluza

Impacto en el empleo: se generarán más de 600 puestos de trabajo por año durante la fase de construcción

El proyecto cuenta con el apoyo del Plan de Inversiones para Europa

El Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) apoyará a la Sociedad Municipal de Viviendas de Málaga (SMVM), perteneciente al Ayuntamiento de Málaga, para ampliar la disponibilidad de viviendas de alquiler social en la ciudad. Para ello, el BEI ha aprobado otorgar hasta EUR 70m de financiación para la construcción de 1001 viviendas sociales de alquiler a precios asequibles, de las que la semana pasada se ha firmado un primer tramo de hasta 37 millones de euros que se destinará a la construcción de las primeras 476 viviendas. El proyecto, que se implementará hasta el año 2023, contribuirá a crear más de 600 puestos de trabajo por año durante la fase de implementación. El banco de la UE facilita esta financiación bajo el marco del Plan de Inversiones para Europa.

Gracias al apoyo del BEI, SMVM incrementará el parque de vivienda social de la ciudad de Málaga, que actualmente cuenta con cerca de 4.000 unidades. Las nuevas viviendas se ubicarán en la zona oeste de la ciudad, una zona que alberga parques tecnológicos e industriales y que está bien conectada con la zona centro a través del transporte público. Estas viviendas se destinarán a colectivos con rentas bajas y a grupos especialmente vulnerables como víctimas de la violencia de género, hogares monoparentales, jóvenes, ancianos y personas en riesgo de exclusión social. Al menos la mitad de las nuevas unidades habitacionales se asignarán a hogares en los tramos de ingresos más bajos.

El vicepresidente del BEI, Ricardo Mourinho Félix, responsable de la actividad del Banco en España, ha asegurado: “Impulsar la cohesión social es uno de los objetivos prioritarios del banco de la UE. Por eso nos alegra unir fuerzas con el Ayuntamiento de Málaga para facilitar que muchos andaluces que no disponen de recursos suficientes o que se encuentran en situación de vulnerabilidad puedan acceder a una vivienda a precios asequibles en un momento especialmente difícil. Este acuerdo refleja el compromiso del BEI de apoyar inversiones que permiten mejorar la calidad de la vida de los ciudadanos, al tiempo que generan empleo de calidad y contribuyen una recuperación económica sostenible e inclusiva.”

Paolo Gentiloni, comisario europeo de Economía, afirmó: “Esta es una excelente noticia para Málaga al final de un año que ha sido increíblemente difícil. Con el apoyo del Plan de Inversiones para Europa, este proyecto proporcionará nuevas viviendas a las familias que las necesiten y, al mismo tiempo, creará 600 puestos de trabajo en el sector de la construcción, que ha sido golpeado tan duramente por la crisis.”.

El alcalde de Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, ha añadido que “el crédito concedido por el BEI al Ayuntamiento de Málaga es una magnífica noticia para la ciudad de Málaga ya que esta financiación incrementa, aún más, el parque de viviendas en alquiler que ha promovido el Consistorio en los últimos 20 años. Se trata de una muestra más de vivienda social promovida por el Ayuntamiento. Además, el alcalde ha recordado que la ciudad de Málaga es la primera ciudad de España en inversión en vivienda pública por habitante, así como la primera ciudad de Andalucía en promoción de vivienda pública y la cuarta a nivel nacional.”

Información general

Banco Europeo de Inversiones

El Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) es la institución de financiación a largo plazo de la Unión Europea cuyos accionistas son sus Estados miembros. El BEI facilita financiación a largo plazo a proyectos de inversión viables con el fin de contribuir al logro de los objetivos de la política de la UE.

Fondo Europeo para Inversiones Estratégicas (FEIE)

El Fondo Europeo para Inversiones Estratégicas (FEIE) es el pilar principal del Plan de Inversiones para Europa. Ofrece garantías de primera pérdida que permiten al BEI invertir en proyectos cada vez más arriesgados. Los proyectos y acuerdos aprobados para su financiación en el marco del FEIE han movilizado hasta el momento 535 400 millones de euros en inversión.

Derechos de Autor Unión Europea, 1995-2020

SOURCE Banco Europeo de Inversiones