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Dynamic Water Technologies Exec Joins Locally Grown AZ Podcast Urging Water-Saving Actions

PHOENIX, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — During a candid interview with host Regina Revazova on the Locally Grown in Arizona podcast, Dynamic Water Technologies COO Michael Boyko tells listeners businesses must step up immediately and respond to a growing global shortage of water.

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PHOENIX, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — During a candid interview with host Regina Revazova on the Locally Grown in Arizona podcast, Dynamic Water Technologies COO Michael Boyko tells listeners businesses must step up immediately and respond to a growing global shortage of water.

«Nearly one third of the world’s population currently is without drinking water,» Boyko notes in a portion of the segment now available for streaming. «Not only is water scarce globally, it’s exceptionally scarce in Arizona.»

Listen to the Locally Grown in Arizona interview with Boyko on the podcast app of your choice: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify , Google, or iHeart.

Throughout the podcast, Boyko shares his vision of proactive business owners using innovative techniques to improve sustainability.

«Bringing in experts like Mike to discuss meaningful topics is what drives our content on Locally Grown in Arizona,» Revazova says. «We shed light on the successes and challenges facing our community, such as the ongoing drought conditions in Arizona and the Southwest.»

Boyko, a founder of Tempe-based Dynamic Water Technologies, is a Phoenix native, attending Camelback High School and Arizona State University. He has spent 30 years of his career seeking out technologies that generate sustainability.

He explains how DWT uses electrolysis to treat industrial water — such as that used in cooling towers for large malls, medical centers, and industrial complexes – so it can be used for additional cycles without the need for potentially harmful chemicals.

«We are focusing on larger commercial and industrial sites because we believe we can have the greatest benefit, the greatest good because of their total water consumption,» he said.

Millions of gallons of potable drinking water are used in the cooling, he said, so reducing the water usage allows that water to be used elsewhere – such as for drinking.

He observes that large corporations are beginning to buy up water rights around the world, anticipating a growing demand for the resource.

«We need to plan for it, and we need to be better stewards (of water),» Boyko said. «There are going to be times of plenty and there are going to be times of scarcity, and this is a time of scarcity.»

ABOUT LOCALLY GROWN ARIZONA
Locally Grown in Arizona is a podcast from Open Conversation, a producer of highly polished branded podcasts. Open Conversation was founded in 2017 by Regina Revazova, who has an extensive background in radio show production for NPR, BBC Worldwide, Arizona Commission on the Arts, KJZZ, and Local First Arizona. Contact: regina@openconversation.com or call (702) 793-9963.

ABOUT DYNAMIC WATER TECHNOLOGIES 
Dynamic Water Technologies is a Tempe, Ariz.-based company providing electrochemical treatment of process water allowing facilities to use water two to six more cycles than traditional chemical-based approaches. Clients include NASA, Roche Molecular Systems, Los Angeles City Hall, Banner Health, Transwestern and Gilead Sciences, Inc. Contact Dynamic Water Technologies at info@dynamicwater.com, or call (480) 289-2401. 

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Locally Grown in Arizona / Open Conversation
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RE/MAX National Housing Report for January 2021

DENVER, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Despite record low inventory, January home sales posted a 13.5% increase over a year ago. That followed four consecutive months of year-over-year sales increases of 19% to 22% on the heels of pandemic lockdowns.

DENVER, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Despite record low inventory, January home sales posted a 13.5% increase over a year ago. That followed four consecutive months of year-over-year sales increases of 19% to 22% on the heels of pandemic lockdowns.

January’s year-over-year increase in homes sold represented a sizable gain from the year before and was in line with the pre-COVID months of December 2019 (13.5%) and January 2020 (10.5%).  

«January home sales started the year off with a bang despite the current shortage of homes for sale,» said Adam Contos, CEO of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. «January’s year-over-year sales increase wasn’t as pronounced as what we saw in the back half of 2020, but it was solid by any objective measure – and it signals that 2021 could be an historically good year for housing. Uncommonly low interest rates, the ascent of the millennial homeowner and the prospect of working from anywhere are converging to shape a housing market unlike any other. We could see mortgage rates begin to inch up soon, so now might be an ideal time for homebuyers and sellers to make their move and take advantage of the favorable conditions.»

Although the growth in sales moderated a bit, other key metrics showed the aftereffects of housing’s 2020 record-setting, second-half recovery:

  • January inventory dipped to the lowest level of any time in the 13-year history of the report. The 35.7% drop year over year was also a report record and marked the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year inventory declines over 30%.
  • Months Supply of Inventory totaled 1.7 months and equaled the report low set in July 2020 and then tied in August and October.
  • The Median Sales Price of $285,000 was a record for the month of January and 11.8% higher than January 2020. It was just 1.7% below the report record of $290,000 set in August 2020 and then tied in October and December.
  • Days on Market averaged 40 – a January record and nearly three weeks less than the 59 days of a year ago. The report record for fewest average Days on Market is 36 days, set in November 2020.

Highlights and the local markets leading various metrics for January 2021 include:

Closed Transactions 
Of the 53 metro areas surveyed in January 2021, the overall average number of home sales is down 32.1% compared to December 2020, and up 13.5% compared to January 2020.  Leading the year-over-year sales percentage increases were San Francisco, CA at +38.5%, Anchorage, AK at +31.7%, and Wilmington/Dover, DE at +30.9%.

Median Sales Price – Median of 53 metro median prices
In January 2021, the median of all 53 metro Median Sales Prices was $285,000, down 1.7% from December 2020, and up +11.8% from January 2020. No metro area saw a year-over-year decrease in Median Sales Price. Forty-five metro areas increased year-over-year by double-digit percentages, led by Boise, ID at +24.3%, Pittsburgh, PA at +21.3%, and Indianapolis, IN at +20.5%.

Days on Market – Average of 53 metro areas
The average Days on Market for homes sold in January 2021 was 40, up three days from the average in December 2020, and down 19 days from the average in January 2020. The metro areas with the lowest Days on Market were Omaha, NE at 18, Boise, ID at 19, and a two-way tie between Cincinnati, OH and Nashville, TN at 21. The highest Days on Market averages were in Des Moines, IA at 99, Miami, FL at 88, and Augusta, ME at 78. Days on Market is the number of days between when a home is first listed in an MLS and a sales contract is signed.

Months Supply of Inventory – Average of 53 metro areas
The number of homes for sale in January 2021 was down 12.1% from December 2020 and down 35.7% from January 2020. Based on the rate of home sales in January 2021, the Months Supply of Inventory decreased to 1.7 compared to 1.9 in December 2020, and decreased compared to 3.5 in January 2020. A six months supply indicates a market balanced equally between buyers and sellers. In January 2021, of the 53 metro areas surveyed, only one metro area, Indianapolis, IN at 9.8, reported a months supply at or over six, which is typically considered a buyer’s market. The markets with the lowest Months Supply of Inventory were a two-way tie between Albuquerque, NM and Boise, ID at 0.5, and a four-way tie between Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, and Salt Lake City, UT at 0.6.

For specific data in this report or to request an interview, please contact mediarelations@remax.com.

About the RE/MAX Network
As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with over 135,000 agents in more than 110 countries and territories. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by residential transaction sides. RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by David and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. RE/MAX agents have lived, worked and served in their local communities for decades, raising millions of dollars every year for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® and other charities. To learn more about RE/MAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit www.remax.com. For the latest news about RE/MAX, please visit news.remax.com.

Description
The RE/MAX National Housing Report is distributed each month on or about the 15th. The first Report was distributed in August 2008. The Report is based on MLS data in approximately 53 metropolitan areas, includes all residential property types, and is not annualized. For maximum representation, many of the largest metro areas in the country are represented, and an attempt is made to include at least one metro from each state. Metro area definitions include the specific counties established by the U.S. Government’s Office of Management and Budget, with some exceptions.

Definitions
Transactions are the total number of closed residential transactions during the given month. Months Supply of Inventory is the total number of residential properties listed for sale at the end of the month (current inventory) divided by the number of sales contracts signed (pended) during the month. Where «pended» data is unavailable, this calculation is made using closed transactions. Days on Market is the number of days that pass from the time a property is listed until the property goes under contract for all residential properties sold during the month. Median Sales Price is the median of the median sales prices in each of the metro areas included in the survey.  

MLS data is provided by contracted data aggregators, RE/MAX brokerages and regional offices. While MLS data is believed to be accurate, it cannot be guaranteed. MLS data is constantly being updated, making any analysis a snapshot at a particular time. Every month the RE/MAX National Housing Report re-calculates the previous period’s data to ensure accuracy over time. All raw data remains the intellectual property of each local MLS organization.

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ClearSign Technologies Corporation Announces Collaboration Agreement with California Boiler for Sale and Installation of 2.5 ppm NOx Capable Ultra-Low Emission Boiler Burners and Low Emission Flares

SEATTLE, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ClearSign Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: CLIR) («ClearSign» or the «Company»), an emerging leader in industrial combustion and sensing technologies that improve energy, operational efficiency and safety while dramatically reducing emissions, announced today that the Company has entered into an agreement with California Boiler for the sale and installation of «ClearSign Core™» enabled ultra-low NOx combustion equipment into the U.S. market. 

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SEATTLE, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ClearSign Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: CLIR) («ClearSign» or the «Company»), an emerging leader in industrial combustion and sensing technologies that improve energy, operational efficiency and safety while dramatically reducing emissions, announced today that the Company has entered into an agreement with California Boiler for the sale and installation of «ClearSign Core™» enabled ultra-low NOx combustion equipment into the U.S. market. 

In terms of the agreement, both companies will be responsible for sales, California Boiler will be responsible for installation and provision of controls and ClearSign will provide the technology and design of products. 

«We are delighted to collaborate with such a complimentary and strategically positioned partner as California Boiler,» said Jim Deller, Ph. D, CEO of ClearSign. «We have had the opportunity to work together on several projects already and established a great working relationship. California Boiler have demonstrated exceptional sales and customer care, and their field service capability is impressive.  Both ClearSign and California Boiler are very focused on growing our business and believe there is an immediate need for our specialized ultra-low NOx combustion equipment, especially in the California market where NOx emission regulations are becoming more stringent.» 

«ClearSign has become a great partner for us,» said Gary Anderson, CEO of California Boiler.  «We believe their best in class technologies provide excellent solutions for emissions reduction, and in particular, a great alternative to SCR systems. We see this collaboration as a great opportunity for both companies to serve our customers and expand our businesses.» 

About ClearSign Technologies Corporation

ClearSign Technologies Corporation designs and develops products and technologies for the purpose of improving key performance characteristics of industrial and commercial systems, including operational performance, energy efficiency, emission reduction, safety and overall cost-effectiveness. Our patented technologies, embedded in established OEM products as ClearSign Core™ and ClearSign Eye™ and other sensing configurations, enhance the performance of combustion systems and fuel safety systems in a broad range of markets, including the energy (upstream oil production and down-stream refining), commercial/industrial boiler, chemical, petrochemical, transport and power industries. For more information, please visit www.clearsign.com.

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ZKW expands and generates more than one billion euros in revenue

– New offices in China and Czech Republic will ensure growth.

– ZKW achieves highest order volume in company history.

– Company positioned for strong future growth.

WIESELBURG, Austria, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The ZKW Group, a specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics, which runs North American facilities in Troy, Michigan, and <span…

– New offices in China and Czech Republic will ensure growth.

– ZKW achieves highest order volume in company history.

– Company positioned for strong future growth.

WIESELBURG, Austria, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The ZKW Group, a specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics, which runs North American facilities in Troy, Michigan, and Silao, Mexico, is expanding its international network. In early May, the ZKW Group will be adding a new development office in Olomouc/Czech Republic and a sales and development office in Shanghai to its 10 existing international locations. The new branch in Olomouc will support the global engineering network, while handling further development tasks to add to existing capacities in Austria. Fifty new jobs will be created during the initial expansion, with the company’s goal to employ more than 100 specialists by 2023. The new sales and development office in Shanghai will support the existing ZKW location in Dalian. These expansion steps underscore the ZKW Group’s successful trajectory. Despite the pandemic and the difficult economic environment, the Group succeeded in generating revenues of 1.03 billion euros in 2020. «We were able to maintain production at our locations through a major organizational effort and by showing outstanding flexibility. We have the excellent teamwork and commitment of all of our employees to thank for our success. Now, we will continue to grow through our global development footprint,» says Oliver Schubert, CEO of the ZKW Group.

Workforce on-site
With its new development office in Olomouc, ZKW is pursuing its strategy of utilizing the local supply of labor and automotive expertise on-site. Olomouc is home to the Czech Republic’s second oldest university, and has its own light technology department as well. This ensures ZKW’s new employees will have a good technical background. In addition, the greater Olomouc region has a long tradition in developing and manufacturing automotive headlamps. «The region offers a highly qualified workforce, which we plan to use for our development of premium lighting systems. Currently, we are looking for experienced engineers from the automotive industry in the areas of light, design, electronics and software,» says Schubert.

Closer to clients
The new sales and development office in Shanghai will support the existing ZKW location in Dalian. «This is a strategic decision to be closer to our clients, such as SGM and Volvo,» Schubert says. In addition to sales and development tasks, colleagues in the new, 200 m2 (2,152 ft2) office will also support the Group’s purchasing activities. Five employees will be hired initially in April of 2021. Later, the plan is to grow the workforce to a total of 15 specialists by 2022.

Successful fiscal year despite the coronavirus pandemic
Despite the pandemic and difficult global economic situation, the ZKW Group remains well-positioned to face future challenges. The company’s special coronavirus taskforce is coordinating supply chain maintenance within the Group. In late 2020, the company received 150 million euros in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB). ZKW will use the funds to expand its innovation activities, which are key to the Group’s success. In addition, ZKW plans to invest in sustainable manufacturing and green development – for instance by investing in energy-efficient systems in the Slovakian plant in Krušovce. «Our order books are certainly looking very strong for the next three years. ZKW expects to set a new revenue record in 2022. We are proud to have the highest order volume in the company’s history and feel positively about the future. We are certain that we will be able to manage challenges such as digitization, competitive pressure and sustainability alongside our employees,» says Schubert, looking ahead.

About ZKW
The ZKW Group is the specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics. As a system supplier, ZKW is a global partner to the automotive industry. The group develops and produces products based on its motto of «Bright Minds, Bright Lights,» combining bright minds with modern production technologies to produce complex premium lighting and electronic modules for international automotive manufacturers. 
Our top products include powerful and cost-efficient complete LED systems. The ZKW Group has a total of 12 locations worldwide, with intelligently networked development and production. In 2020, the Group employed around 10,000 workers and generated total revenues of 1.03 billion euros. 
In accordance with the corporate vision «Ground-breaking premium lighting and electronic systems from ZKW for all mobility concepts of the global automotive industry,» the company’s primary goal is to produce top-quality high-tech products and to promote the development of innovative holistic lighting systems. 
With our discoveries and inventions, the ZKW corporate group makes vehicles more desirable, more unique, safer, and more energy efficient. 
Our 360 degree product portfolio includes headlamps and fog lamps, rear lamps, flashers, interior and license plate lamps as well as electronic modules. Major automotive manufacturers trust their brands to innovative products from ZKW. We are proud of our customers like BMW (BMW, Rolls Royce), DAIMLER (MERCEDES-BENZ Cars and Trucks), FORD (Lincoln, Ford), GEELY (Volvo, Polestar, Lynk & Co, Geely), GENERAL MOTORS (Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac), JLR (Jaguar, Land Rover), PSA (Opel, Citroen), RENAULT/NISSAN (Infiniti, Alpine), VGTT (Volvo Trucks, MACK) and VW (Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Lamborghini, MAN, VW, Seat). 
With intelligent lighting systems and innovative styling, ZKW is shaping the look and character of vehicles worldwide.

Press contact:
ZKW Group GmbH
Sandra Simeonidis-Huber
Group Communication
Tel: +43 7416 505 2051
sandra.simeonidis-huber@zkw-group.com
www.zkw-group.com

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Premium Cannabis Operator Item 9 Labs to Present at Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on February 25, 2021 at 11:30 AM ET

PHOENIX, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) («Item 9 Labs» or the «Company»), a vertically integrated cannabis operator that produces premium products, today announced that Andrew Bowden, CEO of Item 9 Labs, will present live to an online audience at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital…

PHOENIX, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) («Item 9 Labs» or the «Company»), a vertically integrated cannabis operator that produces premium products, today announced that Andrew Bowden, CEO of Item 9 Labs, will present live to an online audience at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference being held February 25-26, 2021. The conference will feature an interactive forum of live presentations from top CEOs, investors, and leaders in the cannabis sector.

Item 9 Labs Presentation at Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
–  DATE: Thursday, February 25, 2021
–  TIME: 11:30 AM Eastern Time
–  MORE INFORMATION: https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis/virtual/

Bowden will provide an overview of the Company, including its award-winning products, the ongoing operations expansion and other key initiatives, as well as the growth opportunities resulting from the favorable regulatory environment. He also plans to speak in-depth on why franchising is the growth vehicle that will propel the cannabis industry forward and how the upcoming merger with ONE Cannabis Group (OCG Inc.) and its dispensary franchise brand Unity Rd. complements the Company’s overall growth strategy.

«The cannabis industry is ripe for the next growth driver to bring it to new heights, and that vehicle is franchising,» Bowden said. «Franchising significantly reduces barriers to entry for prospective entrepreneurs and for dispensary brands seeking national scale. It’s the most viable method for expansion due to greatly reduced capital expenditures, resulting in accelerated scale. For example, traditional multi-state operators need to fund all business development, whereas franchise brands can scale at a more rapid rate and at a lower cost.»

Panel Discussion at Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
The Company’s Chief Strategy Officer Jeffrey Rassás will also be speaking on a panel with Jeff Zuber, partner at Zubler Lawler & Del Duca, and Kim Kovacs, CEO of The Arcview Group, on February 26, 2021.
–  PANEL TOPIC: Engineering Cannabis Deals That Are Built to Last: How to Avoid Common Contract Pitfalls That Lead to Painful Litigation
–  DATE: Friday, February 26, 2021
–  TIME: 12:50 PM Eastern Time
–  MORE INFORMATION: https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis/virtual/

Benzinga Cannabis Hour
Bowden will also appear as a special guest at the Benzinga Cannabis Hour, a weekly online show that brings together top executives, entrepreneurs, and experts to discuss the latest news and business trends in the cannabis industry. The one-hour program is streamed live on Thursdays at 4:00 PM ET and is also available on most major podcast hosting platforms.
–  DATE: Thursday, March 4, 2021
–  TIME: 4:00 PM Eastern Time
–  MORE INFORMATION: https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis/cannabis-hour/

About Item 9 Labs Corp. 

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. With substantial insider investment, the Company brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and production innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector and capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the Company has 650,000+ square feet of operations space under development on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit item9labscorp.com.

Media Contact:
Item 9 Labs
Jayne Levy, Director of Communications
Email: Jayne@unityrd.com  

Investor Contact:
Item 9 Labs
800-403-1140
Email: investors@item9labs.com

 

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European Commission Injects EUR 800.000+ Into Serendipity B.V.’s Digital Toolbox

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The European Commission has decided to invest EUR 800.000+ in the Digital Toolbox through the Research and Innovation call on Urban Air Mobility Flying Forward 2020 (FF2020). The funds will be allocated for the refinement of the Digital Toolbox and the acceleration of its rollout in cities and regions throughout Europe.

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EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The European Commission has decided to invest EUR 800.000+ in the Digital Toolbox through the Research and Innovation call on Urban Air Mobility Flying Forward 2020 (FF2020). The funds will be allocated for the refinement of the Digital Toolbox and the acceleration of its rollout in cities and regions throughout Europe.

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The Digital Toolbox is an instrument that helps cities and regions in their journey to adapt their digital infrastructure. The High Tech Campus Eindhoven (HTCE) is the first field lab in which the Digital Toolbox is being tested, fine-tuned, and applied on Urban Air Mobility.

«At present the main challenges for cities and regions in securing the standards for procurement, interoperability & integration are causing major bottlenecks while implementing and upscaling large smart cities,» says Jonas Onland Managing Partner of Serendipity. «We created The Digital Toolbox to successfully address this.»

The development of the Digital Toolbox is part of FF2020, which is a three-year collaborative innovation and research project of the European Commission. After completing the launching on site at HTCE, the instrument will be rolled out in four other field labs across the Europe  the University of Oulu in Finland, Tartu Science Park in Estonia, Ospedale San Raffaele Milan in Italy and the City of Zaragoza in Spain.

«Our moonshot is that cities and ecosystems will be able to order and manage their digital infrastructure,» Onland says «and this with just a few clicks!»

Contact Information:

Inna Dikoun, Project Coordinator Serendipity
inna@serendipity.buzz
www.serendipity.buzz

About Serendipity

Serendipity, founded in 2020, is based in Eindhoven. Serendipity helps ecosystems see the future and create sustainable, resilient and livable cities. Through innovation, technology and progress management (a balanced approach between advisory, program and project management), Serendipity helps cities, campuses and stadiums realize their digital transformation strategy. Serendipity creates a global network of sustainable and resilient cities in Europe and the world.

It’s an agile network organization leveraging global minds and makers (people and organizations) who are game-changers in their respective fields. Serendipity is able to move fast on new developments (social and technology) with a focus on implementation and impact.

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Fundamental Research Corp actualiza su cobertura de análisis de inversión sobre THC Biomed

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VANCOUVER, BC, 17 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — THC BioMed Intl Ltd. («THC BioMed» o «la compañía«) ha indicado que Fundamental Research Corp. actualizó su cobertura de análisis de inversión independiente sobre THC BioMed con una nota y cambio de valoración.

Fundamental Research Corp. es una casa de investigación independiente de pago de emisiones. THC BioMed ha indicado que este desarrollo solo tiene fin informativo y no respalda los contenidos del…

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VANCOUVER, BC, 17 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — THC BioMed Intl Ltd. («THC BioMed» o «la compañía«) ha indicado que Fundamental Research Corp. actualizó su cobertura de análisis de inversión independiente sobre THC BioMed con una nota y cambio de valoración.

Fundamental Research Corp. es una casa de investigación independiente de pago de emisiones. THC BioMed ha indicado que este desarrollo solo tiene fin informativo y no respalda los contenidos del informe de Fundamental Research Corp.

Acerca de THC

THC BioMed es un productor con licencia Cannabis Act de cannabis médico y recreacional. Cuenta con licencia para cultivar y comercializar cannabis seco, de extracto, comestible y tópico. La compañía se encuentra en el marco destacado de la investigación científica y el desarrollo de productos y servicios relacionados con la industria del cannabis médico. El equipo administrativo cree que THC BioMed está posicionada correctamente para estar al frente de su industria de rápido crecimiento.

Información prospectiva:

Este comunicado podría incluir información de declaraciones de futuro integradas en la legislación de valores de Canadá, relacionada con los negocios de THC BioMed. La información de futuro se basa en algunas expectativas clave y presunciones realizadas por medio de la administración de THC BioMed. En algunos casos, se pueden identificar las declaraciones de futuro por medio del uso de palabras como «podrá», «podría», «debería», «espera», «pretende», «planea», «busca», «anticipa», «cree», «estima», «predice», «potencial», «continúa», «posible», «pudiera» y variaciones de estos términos y expresiones similares o los términos negativos o expresiones similares. Las declaraciones de futuro en este comunicado solo sirven hasta la fecha de este comunicado, e incluyen que THC BioMed estará al frente de esta industria de rápido crecimiento. A pesar de que THC BioMed cree que estas expectativas y presunciones en las que la información de futuro se basa sean razonables, las diligencias debidas no deben situarse en la información de las declaraciones de futuro porque THC BioMed no puede asegurar que demuestren ser correctas. THC no tiene ninguna intención u obligación de actualizar de forma pública cualquiera de la información de futuro, ya sea como resultado de la aparición de nueva información, eventos futuros u otros, que sean diferentes de la normativa de valores aplicables.

La Bolsa de Valores de Canadá (CSE) no ha revisado y no acepta la responsabilidad sobre la precisión o veracidad de los contenidos de este comunicado.

CONTACTO: Director general y consejero delegado: John Miller, THC Biomed Intl Ltd., T: 1-844-THCMEDS, E: info@thcbiomed.com

 

EPRI CEO Tells NARUC: Hydrogen’s Moment Has Arrived

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) President and CEO Dr. Arshad Mansoor told energy regulators this month that the moment is here for hydrogen to take its place along the path toward economy-wide decarbonization.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) President and CEO Dr. Arshad Mansoor told energy regulators this month that the moment is here for hydrogen to take its place along the path toward economy-wide decarbonization.

In remarks to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Winter Policy Summit, Mansoor said, «We’ve been talking about [hydrogen] for a long time. It’s always 10 years away. Even 50 years ago, it was 10 years away.»

But now, the media, investors and policymakers are paying more attention to the virtues of hydrogen and its ability to decarbonize the industrial and transportation sectors and «to electrify hard-to-electrify sectors by creating an alternate molecule,» Mansoor said.

Mansoor spoke on a panel moderated by NARUC President and Idaho PUC Commissioner Paul Kjellander.

Kjellander moderated the discussion focused on the near-term future of hydrogen and its opportunities to drive the U.S. and global energy transitions.

Other panelists included: celebrated host and executive producer of PBS’s White House Chronicle, Llewellyn King; Dr. Laura Nelson, vice president of Strategen and executive director of the Green Hydrogen Coalition; and Matt Valle, vice president of development at Florida Power & Light.

Panelists acknowledged the need to separate the zeitgeist from reality. They all expressed optimism for hydrogen’s staying power, citing the molecule’s multi-sectoral applicability and decarbonizing potential.

«We are in the midst of this rapidly evolving energy system,» said Nelson, «and we’re seeing increased deployment of renewable energy resources along with lithium-ion batteries.» Noting the limitations of lithium-ion batteries, Nelson continued, «but when you’re looking at how we’re going to achieve seasonally or multi-day or monthly shifting of energy…we’re really going to need to continue to grow our long-duration energy storage portfolio, and green hydrogen can be an important part of that.»

Valle echoed Mansoor’s sentiments that hydrogen is having a moment and is here to stay, sharing that «we [the U.S. electric sector] get excited about it because lots of modeling has been done on renewables plus storage over time and how do you get closer to a zero-carbon system. But where we all run into issues is longer duration storage. And batteries are just not cost-effective…so we see it [hydrogen] as the last 10-20% of what it’s going to take to get to zero-carbon.»

Mansoor and his co-panelists were careful to manage expectations. «It seems like a silver bullet, but it may not be,» cautioned Valle. Mansoor pointed to the challenges of cost-effective production of blue and especially green hydrogen, as well as inadequate transportation and delivery infrastructure.

«And this is where the global community has come in,» added Mansoor. «We formed a five-year research [Low-Carbon Resources] initiative last quarter and in just three months 35 global energy companies and manufacturers have together committed $100 million in research funding to advance these technologies, to explain and understand the engineering so that this time it’s not just another fad and actually realize the opportunities that hydrogen provides for a deep decarbonized future.»

Stay informed of EPRI activities on social media @EPRINews on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can also keep up with President and CEO Arshad Mansoor’s commentary by following him on LinkedIn.

Contact
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DBhambhani@epri.com

About EPRI  
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI, www.epri.com) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. An independent, nonprofit organization, EPRI brings together its scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and industry to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, health, safety and the environment. EPRI’s members represent more than 90 percent of the electricity generated and delivered in the United States, and international participation extends to 40 countries. EPRI’s principal offices and laboratories are in Palo Alto, Calif.; Charlotte, N.C.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Lenox, Mass.

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FAIR Opposes Biden Effort to Delay Implementation of Rule Protecting American Jobs and Wages

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) submitted a public comment yesterday to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) opposing the agency’s intention to delay implementation of a Trump administration rule that…

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) submitted a public comment yesterday to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) opposing the agency’s intention to delay implementation of a Trump administration rule that would protect the jobs and wages of American workers at a critical time.

The rule, Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States, is a disincentive to employers who might bypass American workers in favor of guestworkers by requiring the use of more realistic wage scales to determine the compensation paid to temporary foreign workers. The intent of the new rule is to prevent employers from manipulating wage scales in ways that allow them to pay guestworkers less than they would have to pay American workers.

«FAIR strongly opposes DOL’s proposal to delay the effective date of the Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States Final Rule. The current wage structure has resulted in serious fiscal harm to many U.S. workers by allowing employers to underpay foreign workers admitted under these visa programs,» states the comment to DOL.

«Postponing the effective date of this final rule past April 1, 2021 prevents these protections from being applied to the H-1B visa allocation for at least a full calendar year (assuming that DOL implements the rule any time prior to April 2022). Such a delay will only reduce job opportunities and suppress wages for U.S. workers at a time when millions of Americans are out of work, resulting in severe harm to U.S. workers and exploitation for foreign workers benefiting from the abovementioned visa programs,» FAIR continues.

«President Biden touts himself as a relentless defender of American workers, often citing his own upbringing in a family that struggled to make ends meet. Yet, in one of his first acts as president, his administration is affirmatively removing safeguards that would protect white-collar and blue-collar American workers, and doing so during a period of high unemployment,» commented Dan Stein, president of FAIR. «The abuse of guestworker programs, resulting in harm to American workers, has been widely acknowledged by Republicans and Democrats alike. There is no justification to further delay implementation of these long overdue protections.»

The administration’s proposed delay in implementing the final rule is being spearheaded by powerful business interests with support from far-left factions of the president’s coalition. «In our comments to DOL, FAIR is urging the president to side with the American workers whose struggles he has long claimed to identify with,» Stein concluded.

Contact: Matthew Tragesser, 202-328-7004 or mtragesser@fairus.org

ABOUT FAIR

Founded in 1979, FAIR is the country’s largest immigration reform group. With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests. FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.

 

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EnergyWare to Sponsor The School Superintendents Association’s National Conference on Education

SUNRISE, Fla., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — EnergyWare, a leading national provider of energy efficiency technology, has been officially announced to be the sponsor of The School Superintendents Association’s National Conference on Education. The event, which is set to take place on Feb. 18 and 19, will be held virtually for the safety and convenience of attendees. 

Education, which includes K-12 Schools and Universities, has quickly developed into one of…

SUNRISE, Fla., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — EnergyWare, a leading national provider of energy efficiency technology, has been officially announced to be the sponsor of The School Superintendents Association’s National Conference on Education. The event, which is set to take place on Feb. 18 and 19, will be held virtually for the safety and convenience of attendees. 

Education, which includes K-12 Schools and Universities, has quickly developed into one of EnergyWare’s primary industries. In an effort to educate school leaders on the benefits of energy efficiency, EnergyWare’s team made the decision to sponsor and participate in the National Conference on Education.

«We are honored to be a part of The National Conference on Education, and our team is incredibly excited to be able to contribute to the event,» said Jake Jacques, CEO of EnergyWare.

«Energy efficiency helps schools save on energy costs, allowing them to reinvest into their infrastructure and education. We want to be able to communicate this to attendees, as the savings that they can accumulate from energy efficient planning can result in major enhancements to the educational development of students across the country over time.»

EnergyWare has worked with a multitude of school districts in recent years, helping them cut costs and become more energy efficient. Their EnergyWare motto, «A Better Energy Future,» is a message that emphasizes how everyone can have a part in being more energy efficient – and how businesses can lead the way.

The American Association of School Administrators (AASA), founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 14,000 educational leaders across the United States. AASA’s members are chief executive officers and senior-level administrators from school districts in every region of the country in rural, urban, and suburban settings. AASA’s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.

For more information about The School Superintendents Association’s National Conference on Education, please visit https://nce.aasa.org.

To learn more about the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), please visit https://nce.aasa.org.

To learn more about how EnergyWare can help your business eliminate the guess-work of Energy Efficiency, please visit http://www.EnergyWareLLC.com. 

About EnergyWare

A national provider of Energy Efficiency technology. EnergyWare eliminates the guess-work of Energy Efficiency by bringing engineers, designers, best in breed manufacturing and trained energy technology installers all under one umbrella.

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