Toyota Racing Premieres ‘The Dream’

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As NASCAR  kicked off one of the biggest days of the season with the running of the 63rd Daytona 500, Toyota took a moment to encourage the youth of America to find their dream and pursue it.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As NASCAR  kicked off one of the biggest days of the season with the running of the 63rd Daytona 500, Toyota took a moment to encourage the youth of America to find their dream and pursue it.

Toyota Racing unveils a short film entitled, ‘The Dream.’

Yesterday, Toyota Racing unveiled a short film entitled, ‘The Dream.’ It tells a story of a young, African-American girl looking to achieve her dream of becoming a race car driver. She battles back from adversity and overcomes challenges along the way. With inspiration from the historic victory by 19-year old Gracie Trotter, who became the first female driver to win an ARCA-sanctioned race in September, and the return of Bubba Wallace to the Toyota family, our star realizes that her dream is within reach.

«To be back with Toyota this season and be a part of the Toyota Racing family means a lot to me,» said Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing. «What they do on the track is top notch, but it goes beyond the track too. It’s really cool to be a part of things like ‘The Dream’ and their initiatives off the track that align with my own beliefs and how I want to influence the next generation. ‘The Dream’ show others, no matter the circumstances or who you are, to keep fighting and follow your dreams. It may not always be easy, but it will be worth it. It’s a pretty special piece. It’s inspiring, emotional and something that I’m proud to be a part of.»

Toyota has a long history of diversity in motorsports and continues to support several drivers of various ethnicities across all of our motorsports platforms. J.R. Todd, Antron Brown and Alexis DeJoria have established many firsts in motorsports as they all compete for Toyota in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. Jhonnattan Castro and Ken Gushi compete in Formula DRIFT while Trotter and Kaylee Bryson are working their way through the TRD (Toyota Racing Development) driver development ranks in ARCA, late models and USAC racing events.

«Toyota’s commitment to diversity in motorsports aligns with our overall corporate commitment of respect for people,» said Paul Doleshal, group manager of motorsports and assets for Toyota Motor North America. «This film is something we’re all extremely proud of and is a small reminder for everyone to find their dream and pursue it regardless of the challenges that might be in their path. We will continue to look for ways to bring this film to life and help to encourage young people to pursue their passions, especially if that leads them to this great world of motorsports.»

The complete short film was produced in collaboration with whatnot Films out of Charlotte, N.C. and will reside on the Toyota Racing social channels of Twitter and Facebook along with YouTube. A special 60-second condensed version was featured on Fox during the Daytona 500 broadcast.

A link to the full film can be found here: https://youtu.be/wI_QIPRkBBs

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. 

Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Media Contacts:
Sam Mahoney
980-900-8573
samuel.mahoney@toyota.com 

Lisa Hughes Kennedy, Golin for Toyota Racing
704-902-6476
lhugheskennedy@golin.com 

Cody Poor, Golin for Toyota Racing
323-578-7159
cpoor@golin.com 

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Toyota Racing Premieres ‘The Dream’

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As NASCAR  kicked off one of the biggest days of the season with the running of the 63rd Daytona 500, Toyota took a moment to encourage the youth of America to find their dream and pursue it.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As NASCAR  kicked off one of the biggest days of the season with the running of the 63rd Daytona 500, Toyota took a moment to encourage the youth of America to find their dream and pursue it.

Yesterday, Toyota Racing unveiled a short film entitled, ‘The Dream.’ It tells a story of a young, African-American girl looking to achieve her dream of becoming a race car driver. She battles back from adversity and overcomes challenges along the way. With inspiration from the historic victory by 19-year old Gracie Trotter, who became the first female driver to win an ARCA-sanctioned race in September, and the return of Bubba Wallace to the Toyota family, our star realizes that her dream is within reach.

«To be back with Toyota this season and be a part of the Toyota Racing family means a lot to me,» said Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing. «What they do on the track is top notch, but it goes beyond the track too. It’s really cool to be a part of things like ‘The Dream’ and their initiatives off the track that align with my own beliefs and how I want to influence the next generation. ‘The Dream’ show others, no matter the circumstances or who you are, to keep fighting and follow your dreams. It may not always be easy, but it will be worth it. It’s a pretty special piece. It’s inspiring, emotional and something that I’m proud to be a part of.»

Toyota has a long history of diversity in motorsports and continues to support several drivers of various ethnicities across all of our motorsports platforms. J.R. Todd, Antron Brown and Alexis DeJoria have established many firsts in motorsports as they all compete for Toyota in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. Jhonnattan Castro and Ken Gushi compete in Formula DRIFT while Trotter and Kaylee Bryson are working their way through the TRD (Toyota Racing Development) driver development ranks in ARCA, late models and USAC racing events.

«Toyota’s commitment to diversity in motorsports aligns with our overall corporate commitment of respect for people,» said Paul Doleshal, group manager of motorsports and assets for Toyota Motor North America. «This film is something we’re all extremely proud of and is a small reminder for everyone to find their dream and pursue it regardless of the challenges that might be in their path. We will continue to look for ways to bring this film to life and help to encourage young people to pursue their passions, especially if that leads them to this great world of motorsports.»

The complete short film was produced in collaboration with whatnot Films out of Charlotte, N.C. and will reside on the Toyota Racing social channels of Twitter and Facebook along with YouTube. A special 60-second condensed version was featured on Fox during the Daytona 500 broadcast.

A link to the full film can be found here: https://youtu.be/wI_QIPRkBBs

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. 

Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Media Contacts:
Sam Mahoney
980-900-8573
samuel.mahoney@toyota.com 

Lisa Hughes Kennedy, Golin for Toyota Racing
704-902-6476
lhugheskennedy@golin.com 

Cody Poor, Golin for Toyota Racing
323-578-7159
cpoor@golin.com 

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Toyota Racing Premieres ‘The Dream’

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As NASCAR  kicked off one of the biggest days of the season with the running of the 63rd Daytona 500, Toyota took a moment to encourage the youth of America to find their dream and pursue it.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As NASCAR  kicked off one of the biggest days of the season with the running of the 63rd Daytona 500, Toyota took a moment to encourage the youth of America to find their dream and pursue it.

Yesterday, Toyota Racing unveiled a short film entitled, ‘The Dream.’ It tells a story of a young, African-American girl looking to achieve her dream of becoming a race car driver. She battles back from adversity and overcomes challenges along the way. With inspiration from the historic victory by 19-year old Gracie Trotter, who became the first female driver to win an ARCA-sanctioned race in September, and the return of Bubba Wallace to the Toyota family, our star realizes that her dream is within reach.

«To be back with Toyota this season and be a part of the Toyota Racing family means a lot to me,» said Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing. «What they do on the track is top notch, but it goes beyond the track too. It’s really cool to be a part of things like ‘The Dream’ and their initiatives off the track that align with my own beliefs and how I want to influence the next generation. ‘The Dream’ show others, no matter the circumstances or who you are, to keep fighting and follow your dreams. It may not always be easy, but it will be worth it. It’s a pretty special piece. It’s inspiring, emotional and something that I’m proud to be a part of.»

Toyota has a long history of diversity in motorsports and continues to support several drivers of various ethnicities across all of our motorsports platforms. J.R. Todd, Antron Brown and Alexis DeJoria have established many firsts in motorsports as they all compete for Toyota in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. Jhonnattan Castro and Ken Gushi compete in Formula DRIFT while Trotter and Kaylee Bryson are working their way through the TRD (Toyota Racing Development) driver development ranks in ARCA, late models and USAC racing events.

«Toyota’s commitment to diversity in motorsports aligns with our overall corporate commitment of respect for people,» said Paul Doleshal, group manager of motorsports and assets for Toyota Motor North America. «This film is something we’re all extremely proud of and is a small reminder for everyone to find their dream and pursue it regardless of the challenges that might be in their path. We will continue to look for ways to bring this film to life and help to encourage young people to pursue their passions, especially if that leads them to this great world of motorsports.»

The complete short film was produced in collaboration with whatnot Films out of Charlotte, N.C. and will reside on the Toyota Racing social channels of Twitter and Facebook along with YouTube. A special 60-second condensed version was featured on Fox during the Daytona 500 broadcast.

A link to the full film can be found here: https://youtu.be/wI_QIPRkBBs

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. 

Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Media Contacts:
Sam Mahoney
980-900-8573
samuel.mahoney@toyota.com 

Lisa Hughes Kennedy, Golin for Toyota Racing
704-902-6476
lhugheskennedy@golin.com 

Cody Poor, Golin for Toyota Racing
323-578-7159
cpoor@golin.com 

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Footwear Brands Using BLOOM™ Sustainable Materials Sets Record For Cleaning Air And Water

MERIDIAN, Miss., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Algix, a green-technology and parent company of the BLOOM™ brand, today released the results of their record setting year. In 2020, 303,941,629 liters of water were cleaned and returned to the environment, 190,454,484 cubic meters of air cleaned of CO2 from the atmosphere and 138,877 kilograms of CO2 sequestered. The BLOOM Certified Eco Facts communicate the benefits of using BLOOM materials in terms of climate change, water and energy usage, human…

MERIDIAN, Miss., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Algix, a green-technology and parent company of the BLOOM™ brand, today released the results of their record setting year. In 2020, 303,941,629 liters of water were cleaned and returned to the environment, 190,454,484 cubic meters of air cleaned of CO2 from the atmosphere and 138,877 kilograms of CO2 sequestered. The BLOOM Certified Eco Facts communicate the benefits of using BLOOM materials in terms of climate change, water and energy usage, human health, and ecosystem impacts.

Products containing BLOOM help clean polluted water and capture carbon to lower the product’s environmental footprint.

More than 100 customers now use BLOOM to meet their sustainability goals. Traditional resins combined with BLOOM materials use algae to transform air and water pollution into a replacement for plastics in consumer products.

«Our customers appreciate our fully transparent methodology and life cycle assessment to help brands and consumers understand the impact of using algae from cleaning water,» said Algix Co-Founder, Ryan Hunt. «Our customers, like Levi’s®, view BLOOM as a partner in helping them meeting performance requirements and sustainability impact.»

«At Levi’s, sustainability is woven in everything we do and that includes footwear. Our collaboration with BLOOM gives us the opportunity to address two of our priorities: keep the water clean and reduce the consumption of oil-based materials,» according to Levi’s. 

«Our BLOOM partnership is another step forward in our commitment to finding new ways to reduce our footprint,» said Katie Pruitt, director of product at Sanuk. «By using BLOOM in our upcoming Sanuk X Grateful Dead collection, it has allowed us to help restore freshwater ecosystems by cleaning 940,000 liters of water.»

Every product containing BLOOM helps clean polluted water and captures carbon to lower the product’s environmental footprint. BLOOM works with government organizations and private companies to clean air and water pollution by using algae harvested from lakes and water treatment systems.

Brands that adopt BLOOM support lake restoration and environmental protection projects that have significant impact.

Eco-Facts by the Numbers:

2020:

  • 303,941,629 Liters
  • 190,454,484 Cubic Meters of Air
  • 138,877 kilograms of CO2 eq offset.

TOTAL 2017-2020:

  • 745,755,453 Liters
  • 467,301,798 Cubic Meters of Air
  • 340,750 kilograms of CO2 eq offset

Algix, based in Meridian, Mississippi, transforms air and water pollution into sustainable ingredients for consumer products. For more information on Algix and BLOOM products please visit www.BloomTreadWell.com and follow @bloomfoam.

CONTACT: JON VAN DRUNEN
PHONE: (706) 207-4772
EMAIL: J.VANDRUNEN@BLOOMFOAM.COM 

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Georgia Power responding as Winter Storm Uri moves across the Southeast

ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As winter storm Uri moves across the Southeast, the Georgia Power Storm Center is monitoring the changing weather conditions and is prepared to respond to any service interruptions as quickly and safely as possible. Since most of the extreme winter weather is expected further west, company crews are pre-staging to support our sister companies’ restoration efforts across the Southern Company system while maintaining coverage for our customers in case of…

ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As winter storm Uri moves across the Southeast, the Georgia Power Storm Center is monitoring the changing weather conditions and is prepared to respond to any service interruptions as quickly and safely as possible. Since most of the extreme winter weather is expected further west, company crews are pre-staging to support our sister companies’ restoration efforts across the Southern Company system while maintaining coverage for our customers in case of any service disruptions.

Georgia Power reminds customers to keep safety first during predicted winter weather and offers the following tools to stay connected and informed.

Tools You Can Use to Prepare for Severe Weather Year-round

  • @GeorgiaPower on Twitter – Follow @GeorgiaPower on Twitter for storm tips, outage updates and more.
  • Outage Alerts – Subscribe to the free Georgia Power Outage Alert service to receive personalized notifications and updates via text message.
  • Outage & Storm Center – Available at www.georgiapower.com/WinterPrep, customers can visit this site to sign up for Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access useful safety tips and information. Customers can report and check the status of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia Power at 888-891-0938. 
  • Outage Map – Housed within the Outage & Storm Center, Georgia Power’s interactive Outage Map provides near real-time information, allowing users to see where outages are occurring across the state and track estimated restoration times.
  • Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.
  • Emergency Plan and Kit – Visit the Georgia Power storm page for information on how to build a family emergency plan and emergency supply kit. 

Mutual Assistance Network
Georgia Power continues monitoring the changing weather around the clock and coordinates with other utilities through the mutual assistance network. The network consists of hundreds of utilities from around the country. As part of this partnership, Georgia Power is able to respond and offer assistance, providing reinforcements when needed to restore power quickly for other utilities. The company is also able to request additional resources to help restore power to Georgia Power customers following a major storm.

Georgia Power constantly monitors changing weather conditions and remains prepared to respond to any service interruptions that might occur because of severe weather. Customers can subscribe to Georgia Power’s YouTube Storm Channel for the latest safety videos and can connect with Georgia Power on Facebook and Twitter for helpful information and restoration updates during severe weather.

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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San Diego’s Historic Balboa Park Awarded LEED for Communities Certification

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership announced today that San Diego’s famous Balboa Park has achieved a LEED for Cities and Communities certification. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is the world’s most widely used green building rating system. The certification of Balboa Park marks the first time a cultural district and historic landmark…

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership announced today that San Diego’s famous Balboa Park has achieved a LEED for Cities and Communities certification. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is the world’s most widely used green building rating system. The certification of Balboa Park marks the first time a cultural district and historic landmark has achieved such a designation. The park joins a network of more than 115 LEED certified cities and communities worldwide.

The achievement is the culmination of more than a decade of collaboration between the City of San Diego, nonprofit venues in Balboa Park, and partners such as San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) that led to a number of major improvements including reduced energy use, water conservation, and waste diversion park-wide. The effect of these efforts are long-lasting improvements that not only support the city’s climate action goals, they improve the quality of life for all San Diegans.

Mahesh Ramanujam, President and CEO of USGBC, described the purpose of the certification and said, «USGBC created LEED for Communities and Cities to help improve the living standard for all, and to ensure every citizen in a city or community has access to healthy, sustainable, resilient, and equitable space.»

Proud of the city’s role in the certification, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said «Working together we’ve made sustainability part of the culture here in Balboa Park. Certification as a LEED community demonstrates that Balboa Park can be a catalyst for energy savings and other sustainability goals throughout the rest of the city.»

City Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, representative for District 3 that includes Balboa Park, added «Balboa Park is an important resource for all of our residents. And as our city’s crown jewel I’m proud to see Balboa Park become the first National Historic Landmark District to achieve a LEED for Communities and Cities certification.»

Among the park’s collaborators, SDG&E in particular has made a significant impact as both the founding partner for the park’s Sustainability Program, as well as the primary financial sponsor. The generosity of SDG&E enabled the creation of a small team in the park to identify and guide infrastructure and process improvement projects that helped Balboa Park become as green as possible.

«12 years ago SDG&E became a founding partner for the Balboa Park Sustainability Program,» said Estela de Llanos, Vice President, Clean Transportation, Sustainability and Chief Environmental Officer, San Diego Gas & Electric. «Today we could not be prouder of everything the program has accomplished. The lasting changes it has made to improve water and energy efficiency are remarkable.»

From the perspective of the nonprofits in Balboa Park, beyond being good for the environment projects such as conversions to LED lighting, installation of solar arrays, updating heating and cooling systems, and retrofitting bathrooms to low-flow fixtures ensure important savings in utility costs that will continue over time.

Peter Comiskey from the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership warmly shared «Recognition and thanks must go to the team from the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership Sustainability Program and the San Diego Green Building Council staff and volunteers. Without their efforts, this certification would not have occurred.»

For more information about Balboa Park’s sustainability efforts, visit: https://bpcp.org/sustainability/

or, watch videos about a variety of projects at Balboa Park TV on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjobry_hHqjLlORWEqGCbslD3tAsfla1y

About Balboa Park
Located near downtown San Diego, Balboa Park is the largest urban cultural park in the United States. First established by the City of San Diego in 1868, it is also one of the oldest city parks in the nation and is the most visited single destination in San Diego. Its 1,200 acres include 17 museums, many gardens and attractions, the San Diego Zoo, 65 miles of hiking trails, and multiple athletic complexes to explore and discover. For more information, visit http://www.balboapark.org.

About the U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, an international network of local community leaders, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information, visit http://www.usgbc.org and connect on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Media Contact

Michael Warburton, Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, 6198504677, michael.warburton@bpcp.org

 

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Appalachian Power Seeks Renewable Energy Projects With Option For Battery Storage

ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Appalachian Power today issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for up to 300 megawatts (MWs) of solar and/or wind generation resources. The request for bids is the first in a series of RFPs Appalachian Power will issue this year to comply with provisions of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA).  

Under the VCEA, Appalachian Power must meet annual targets as it works toward 100 percent carbon-free energy in its <span…

ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Appalachian Power today issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for up to 300 megawatts (MWs) of solar and/or wind generation resources. The request for bids is the first in a series of RFPs Appalachian Power will issue this year to comply with provisions of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA).  

Under the VCEA, Appalachian Power must meet annual targets as it works toward 100 percent carbon-free energy in its Virginia service territory by 2050. The company is seeking facilities that are at least 50 MW in size and commercially operational by mid-December 2023, although proposals with an operational date of no later than Dec. 15, 2024 will be considered. Bidders may also include proposals with an option for a battery storage system.

«This is Appalachian Power’s largest request yet in a single year for renewable energy bids,» said Chris Beam, Appalachian Power president and chief operating officer. «We look forward to reviewing the proposals and issuing more requests for bids later this year as we expand our portfolio and reliance on clean energy.»

Under the RFP, Appalachian Power may acquire a single or multiple solar and/or wind facilities from winning bidders who meet certain economic and operational criteria. Proposals that qualify for federal tax credits are preferred, but not required.  

To qualify for consideration, solar projects must be located in Virginia. Wind projects located in Virginia are preferred, but not required. All projects must be interconnected to PJM, the independent regional transmission organization that manages the electric grid in 13 states, including Virginia.

Businesses seeking to submit a proposal can access criteria, required forms, and other specifics online at www.appalachianpower.com/go/rfp. Proposals must be submitted by March 31, 2021. Any project selected by Appalachian Power through the RFP process is conditional upon and subject to approval by the required regulatory authorities.

Appalachian Power is a leader in renewable energy, producing approximately 1,900 Gigawatt- hours of energy annually from wind- and hydro-power.

Appalachian Power has 1 million customers in Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee (as AEP Appalachian Power). It is part of American Electric Power, which is focused on building a smarter energy infrastructure and delivering new technologies and custom energy solutions. AEP’s more than 17,000 employees operate and maintain the nation’s largest electricity transmission system and more than 219,000 miles of distribution lines to efficiently deliver safe, reliable power to nearly 5.4 million customers in 11 states. AEP is also one of the nation’s largest electricity producers with approximately 32,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including 4,300 megawatts of renewable energy.

(PRNewsfoto/American Electric Power)

 

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Fallece el presidente y fundador de Metco®, Don Héctor Álvarez de la Cadena Sillas

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, 15 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — El presidente y fundador de Metco®, Héctor Álvarez de la Cadena Sillas, falleció el pasado 12 de febrero en la Ciudad de México.

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, 15 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — El presidente y fundador de Metco®, Héctor Álvarez de la Cadena Sillas, falleció el pasado 12 de febrero en la Ciudad de México.

El Lic. Álvarez de la Cadena fundó Metco® en el año 1990 con un equipo de tres, entre ellos su hijo mayor Héctor Álvarez de la Cadena Martinez. Hoy con más de 500 colaboradores, Metco® a 31 años de su nacimiento, se ubica como la empresa líder en soluciones endulzantes en México con más de 30 productos diferentes incluyendo bio-productos diversos basados en investigación y desarrollo propios, gracias a la visión innovadora y ética de trabajo de su fundador y presidente.

Bajo el liderazgo de Álvarez de la Cadena, Metco® logró desarrollar 6 patentes industriales como es la co-cristalización de azúcar con estevia desarrollando el primer endulzante bajo en calorías en el mercado; Azúcar BC®. Asimismo, fue el creador de Svetia®, el endulzante líder en el segmento de las estevias en México con el 27% de participación del mercado según Nielsen 2020.  A mercado total Metco® con todas sus marcas cuenta con el 36% del mercado en México y exporta a más de 10 países como EUA, España, Guatemala y Costa Rica.

Don Héctor, Licenciado en Economía por la UNAM, con un Postgrado en Comercialización Internacional por la OEA, fue también Coordinador General del Sistema de Prospectiva Tecnológica Industrial de la ONU, Vicepresidente de CANACINTRA y Comisario del Consejo de Administración en CIGATAM, así como Presidente de la sección África y Medio Oriente del COMCE (Consejo Mexicano del Comercio Exterior).

Edurne Balmori, directora general de Metco® comenta «Héctor era en todo el sentido de la palabra, un líder nato. Alguien con empuje e innovación para sacar las cosas adelante, inspirador a través de sus palabras y actos sabiendo ser ejemplo de lo que quería transmitir a los demás. Alguien con un gran sentido humano siempre apoyando al prójimo, enamorado de su país buscando siempre como aportar positivamente a la mejora de este y un gran maestro de vida para todos los que tuvimos la fortuna de ser parte de su camino. Sin duda su partida nos deja un hueco en el alma, pero nos deja un gran legado que es Metco®, así como la unión de equipo y amor al trabajo que forjó en todos nosotros con lo que seguiremos trabajando ética y humanamente para honrar su legado».

Metco® es la empresa mexicana líder en elaboración de sistemas endulzantes (edulcorantes sin calorías, bajos en calorías, azúcares de alto rendimiento, azúcares invertidos y mascabados) su portafolio de productos de consumo incluye: Svetia®, Azúcar BC®, Mascabado BC®, Mascabado Genuino®, Sweet 0® y Monkiä®.

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Mister Car Wash Opens 14th Store in Washington

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mister Car Wash’s presence in the Evergreen State continues to expand with the February 4th opening of its newest location at Sunset Hwy, 9009 W US Hwy 2 in Spokane. It’s the company’s first new build in Spokane and the first new store in the area since 2012.

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TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mister Car Wash’s presence in the Evergreen State continues to expand with the February 4th opening of its newest location at Sunset Hwy, 9009 W US Hwy 2 in Spokane. It’s the company’s first new build in Spokane and the first new store in the area since 2012.

The new Sunset Hwy location is on the west side of Spokane near the airport, a complement to the other Mister locations near downtown Spokane and in the Spokane valley. The new location will offer exterior washes and free vacuums, along with Unlimited Wash Club® memberships, that can be used at any of the six locations in Spokane or at 343 locations across the country.

As part of the store opening, new Unlimited Wash Club® members can get their first month free when they sign up between February 15th and March 15th.

Mister Car Wash has been a part of the Spokane community for over two decades, acquiring the first store in the city at Pines & Division in 2000.

«Each new store is an opportunity to serve another community and showcasing our core value We Care. We are proud to have partnered with so many great organizations in the Spokane area over the past 20 years through our fundraising and donation programs,» said Ryan Darby, vice president of development and construction. «We’re excited about our continued growth and opportunity to serve our customers in Spokane

Each year Mister Car Wash gives back over one million dollars to local communities through their fundraising, donation, and Inspiring Futures programs. Since 2015, Mister Car Wash has given back over $130,000 to the Spokane community, including a long-standing partnership with the Spokane Valley Kiwanis Club.

«Our Kiwanis Club has been in partnership with Mister Car Wash for over 15 years. Since the inception of our relationship, our Kiwanis Club has sold thousands of car wash tickets to our friends and neighbors of the Spokane community,» said Arthur F. Keinath, treasurer of the Spokane Valley Kiwanis Club. «Mister Car Wash’s generous fundraising program has allowed our Club to donate funds to many various non-profit organizations in our area, and to buy supplies for hands-on community projects. The Mister Car Wash fundraising program has impacted the Spokane Valley community and our efforts to improve our community.»

Hours of operation are Mondays – Saturdays from 7:30 am – 6:00 pm and Sundays from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. For more information about the new location, please visit https://mistercarwash.com/location/sunset-hwy/

Join the Mister Car Wash team

Candidates interested in joining the Mister Car Wash team at any local store can apply online at careers.mistercarwash.com. Mister Car Wash expects to hire more than 10 team members for the new Sunset Hwy location. New team members will receive a wide variety of benefits including competitive pay, paid-time-off earned from day one, generous benefits and free car washes.

About Mister Car Wash

Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Mister Car Wash (www.mistercarwash.com) is an equal opportunity employer operating 343 car washes nationwide. The Mister Car Wash brand is anchored in quality, friendliness and our commitment to creating memorable customer experiences. Our people are what make us successful and allow us to achieve these high standards. We continue to focus on recruiting and retaining top talent, developing best-in-class training programs and investing in employee benefits to cultivate a positive company culture.

Contact:

Megan Everett

Sr. Director, Communications

Mister Car Wash

meverett@mistercarwash.com

520.615.4000 ext. 154

 

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Global Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance Industry (2020 to 2027) – Market Trends and Drivers

DUBLIN, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics» report has been added to…

DUBLIN, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The publisher brings years of research experience to the 9th edition of this report. The 136-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021. A short-term phased recovery by key geography is also addressed.

Global Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance Market to Reach $27.6 Billion by 2027

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance estimated at US$17.9 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$27.6 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% over the period 2020-2027.

Onshore Wind Turbine O&M, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 4.7% CAGR and reach US$22.3 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Offshore Wind Turbine O&M segment is readjusted to a revised 17.6% CAGR for the next 7-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $5.3 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 6% CAGR

The Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance market in the U.S. is estimated at US$5.3 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$4.9 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 6% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 5.7% and 5.2% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.3% CAGR.

Competitors identified in this market include, among others:

  • B9 Energy Group
  • GE Power
  • Nordex SE
  • One Wind
  • Siemens AG
  • Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, S. A.
  • Suzlon Energy Ltd.
  • Vestas Wind Systems A/S
  • Wind Prospect Pty Ltd.

Key Topics Covered:

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • Global Competitor Market Shares
  • Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2019 & 2025
  • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession

2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET ANALYSIS

IV. COMPETITION

  • Total Companies Profiled: 52

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