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Georgia Powers offers energy savings tips for cold weather

ATLANTA, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Georgia Power reminds customers that even if they do not change their thermostats, colder weather could result in more energy use. During cold snaps, heating systems work harder to maintain inside temperatures. The sudden change of weather makes energy efficiency even more important.

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Winter energy-saving tips from Georgia Power include:

Let the Sun Shine In – Keeping the blinds and shades open on the sunny sides of your home 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.
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.
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.
Caulk & Strip – Replace cracked or peeling caulk or weather stripping around doors and windows to save up to 10 percent on energy use.
It’s Great to Insulate – Keep heat where it belongs with proper insulation in attics and walls to help save energy 24/7.

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. The company also offers customers a single, convenient online portal featuring the most popular energy saving and smart home products, such as LED lighting and smart thermostats, at GeorgiaPowerMarketplace.com.

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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WEC Energy Group announces plan for Wisconsin’s first large-scale solar and battery storage project

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today proposed plans for a new 310-megawatt (MW) solar and battery storage project. If approved, the Paris Solar-Battery Park in Kenosha County would be the largest facility of its kind in Wisconsin.

The facility features 200 MW of solar generation — which is equal to powering 60,000 homes, and 110 MW of battery storage — which can store solar-generated…

The facility features 200 MW of solar generation — which is equal to powering 60,000 homes, and 110 MW of battery storage — which can store solar-generated power and discharge it when the sun goes down, providing customers with «sunshine after sunset.»

«This project is another concrete example of our commitment to build a bright, sustainable future,» said Tom Metcalfe, president — We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service. «As the largest renewable energy investor in the state, we know the importance of clean energy. Projects like this maintain reliability, deliver significant savings to customers and support the goals of the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change.»

The Paris Solar-Battery Park is part of the company’s plans to invest $2 billion in new solar, wind and battery storage projects by 2025. Building these facilities in Wisconsin will create green jobs and help drive the state’s economy.

Clean energy investments, like the Paris project, are an important part of the company’s goal to reduce carbon emissions 70 percent by 2030. The company’s longer-range plan is expected to save utility customers more than $1 billion over the next 20 years.

The company filed the battery and solar storage proposal today with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. If approved, WEC Energy Group utilities We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, would own 90 percent of the project. Madison Gas and Electric would own the other 10 percent.

The project is being developed by Invenergy. If approved, construction is expected to begin in 2022 and the project is scheduled to go into service in 2023.

WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation’s premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.

The company’s principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Utilities, Minnesota Energy Resources and Upper Michigan Energy Resources. Another major subsidiary, We Power, designs, builds and owns electric generating plants. In addition, WEC Infrastructure LLC owns a growing fleet of renewable generation facilities in the Midwest.

WEC Energy Group (wecenergygroup.com) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500. The company has approximately 42,000 stockholders of record, 7,500 employees and $37 billion of assets.

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The Home Depot donará $1 millón para apoyar reformas los campus de diferentes Universidades y Colegios Universitarios Históricamente Afroamericanos

ATLANTA, 16 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^® aportará $1 millón en subvenciones para apoyar reformas a los campus de universidades y colegios universitarios históricamente afroamericanos (HBCU) a través de su programa anual Retool Your School, para el cual ya está abierta la votación. Creado en 2009, el programa ha hecho hincapié en el rol esencial de los HBCU para el sistema de educación superior de los Estados Unidos. Este año, la cadena de tiendas de reformas…

Los estudiantes, exalumnos y activistas de los HBCU pueden votar por sus HBCU favoritos a través de Twitter o Instagram utilizando la etiqueta designada por cada institución, la cual figura en retoolyourschool.com o en el portal de votación, que también se encuentra en el sitio web. Se definieron tres grupos de instituciones según su población estudiantil, y las 10 universidades o colegios universitarios que obtengan la mayor cantidad de votos por grupo serán los que reciban las subvenciones para reformas de sus campus. La votación es ilimitada y cierra el 15 de marzo de 2021 a las 11:59 a. m., hora estándar del este.

«Desde 2009, The Home Depot viene aumentando su inversión en reformas de campus para los HBCU», afirmó Derek Bottoms, director de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión de The Home Depot. «Además de otras iniciativas de los HBCU que The Home Depot ha apoyado durante años, para 2021 doblamos nuestro compromiso con Retool Your School y llegamos a un millón de dólares. Queremos asegurar que, a su regreso al campus, los estudiantes de los HBCU cuenten con un entorno renovado que mejore su experiencia educativa para que sigan progresando en su camino a convertirse en la próxima generación de líderes».

Retool Your School ha otorgado más de $3.1 millones para 117 proyectos sostenibles de reformas de campus en el 87 % de los HBCU del país. En total se han recibido más de 36 millones de votos para apoyar las instituciones participantes.

Los ganadores serán anunciados en abril de 2021. Para obtener más información acerca del programa Retool Your School de The Home Depot, visite retoolyourschool.com.

Acerca de The Home Depot
The Home Depot es la mayor tienda especializada en reformas para el hogar del mundo, con 2,296 tiendas minoristas en los 50 estados, el Distrito de Columbia, Puerto Rico, las Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos, Guam, 10 provincias canadienses y México. En el año fiscal 2019, The Home Depot registró ventas por $110,200 millones y ganancias por $11,200 millones. La compañía emplea a más de 400,000 asociados. Las acciones de The Home Depot se negocian en la Bolsa de Nueva York (NYSE: HD) y están incluidas en el promedio industrial Dow Jones y el índice Standard & Poor’s 500.

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IMA Medical Group Awarded the NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition for the Fourth Consecutive Year

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — IMA Medical Group, a leading independent provider of high-quality primary care physician services in Central Florida, has earned the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

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The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home program reflects the input of the American College of Physicians (ACP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and others.

It was developed to assess whether clinician practices are functioning as medical homes and recognize them for these efforts.

The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards emphasize the use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication and patient involvement.

«Our team is extremely proud of this recognition,» said Dr. Sarah Rodriguez, Chief Medical Officer of IMA Medical Group. «The well-being of our members continues to be our primary focus, and we are committed to continuously providing the best quality, patient-centered approach to their care.»

Dr. Mark Leenay, CEO of IMA Medical Group, added: «I’m very pleased that IMA and our the physicians and staff are again being recognized as leading providers of comprehensive and coordinated care for the patients we serve.»

All PCMH recognitions are awarded annually. To earn this recognition, IMA Medical Group underwent a rigorous review and were evaluated across several criteria, including:

Accessibility to quality medical care
Team-based care
Electronic and research analytics
Care management
Care coordination and transitions
Quality Assurance and improvements

For more information about the Patient Centered Medical Home Program visit, the NCQA website.

About IMA Medical Group
IMA Medical Group provides high quality primary medical and wellness services focusing on improving patient care, reducing costs, and offering convenient services for patients, their families, and caregivers. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, IMA serves patients in 19 medical centers across Central Florida including Lakeland, Davenport, Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Clermont, Oviedo, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and Tampa, where more than 60 physicians providing comprehensive medical home services to over 40,000 members in partnership with all leading national managed care organizations. For more information, please visit www.imamedicalgroup.com.

About NCQA
NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA’s website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more-informed health care choices. NCQA can be found online at ncqa.org, on Twitter @ncqa, on Facebook at facebook.com/NCQA.org/ and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.

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Gigantes de la industria lanzan Pitaya Entertainment, una nueva compañía de podcasts para latinos en Estados Unidos

LOS ÁNGELES, 16 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cinco importantes ejecutivos de las industrias del entretenimiento, los podcasts y la publicidad unen fuerzas para crear Pitaya Entertainment, una nueva compañía dedicada a producir podcasts para latinos en Estados Unidos. Pitaya Entertainment se lanza con seis series de podcast de algunas de las personalidades latinas más populares en el mundo del entretenimiento, entre las que se encuentran estrellas de televisión, galardonados comediantes e importantes influenciadores de YouTube, sumando una red combinada que supera los 27.5 millones de seguidores. Las seis series se lanzaron durante las dos últimas semanas debutando en las listas de Apple Podcast. Dos de ellas alcanzaron las posiciones 1 y 2 en popularidad en los Estados Unidos según el Top 200 de Apple para podcasts en español.

«Mientras que los podcasts estan ganando popularidad en los Estados Unidos, la audiencia latina no se ha atendido ni desarrollado lo suficiente, y las voces latinas carecen sustancialmente de representación en la publicación de podcasts. Pitaya Entertainment pretende cambiar esta realidad llevando podcasts al frente de la comunidad latina», expresó Zach Horowitz, socio directivo y cofundador.

Todos los podcasts iniciales de Pitaya Entertainment serán series semanales en formato de talk show sin guión, conducidos por personalidades latinas reconocidas con una extensa base de seguidores fieles, y se publicarán tanto en medios tradicionales como en línea.

La mayoría de las series serán en español, otras serán en inglés y spanghlish, todas dirigidas y acerca de los latinos. Todas serán gratuitas para la audiencia, con acceso a nivel mundial a través de múltiples plataformas como Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pandora y en el sitio web de Pitaya Entertainment: pitaya.fm.

Los presentadores de los podcasts en Pitaya Entertainment son tan diversos como la misma comunidad latina estadounidense. Entre las series debutantes se encuentran mexicanos estadounidenses, puertorriqueños, cubanos estadounidenses y venezolanos estadounidenses. Una profunda y potente conexión con sus seguidores es algo que todos los presentadores tienen en común.

Estas son las primeras seis series:

Giselle Blondet, la aclamada actriz y presentadora de televisión puertorriqueña, y su hija Gabriella Pabón, recientemente madre también, conducen juntas ¡Ay, Mamá!, una sincera y emotiva serie de podcasts en español sobre la dicha y los retos de ser madre. Con más de 30 años siendo una estrella, la popularidad de Giselle se extiende por varias generaciones. ¡Ay, Mama! hizo su debut y llegó a la posición no. 3 de Apple Podcasts para los Estados Unidos en la categoría de La crianza de los hijos. Con esto, se convirtió en el podcast en español con más alta clasificación en ese listado. (https://www.pitaya.fm/ay-mama)

José Eduardo Derbez conduce El Pedcast, una serie de comedia en español con entrevistas jocosas a invitados pintorescos. José Eduardo, hijo del actor y comediante Eugenio Derbez y de la estrella de telenovelas Victoria Ruffo, ha actuado en varias películas y programas de televisión, incluida la exitosa serie reality de Amazon Prime De Viaje con los Derbez y Terapia de Shock de Unicable. El Pedast debutó en la posición no. 32 en la categoría de Entrevistas de comedia de Apple Podcasts para Estados Unidos, y en la no. 27 en el top 100 de podcasts más populares de Apple en México. (https://www.pitaya.fm/el-pedcast)

Alejandra Espinoza, actriz, modelo y presentadora de televisión, junto con su hermana Damaris Jiménez, coach de vida, conducen juntas Entre Hermanas, una serie de podcasts en español sobre crecimiento personal y empoderamiento de la mujer. Estas hermanas hablan sobre sus trayectorias, haciendo una crónica de sus caminos para convertirse en modelos inspiradores a seguir. Entre Hermanas debutó como el segundo podcast en español más popular del Top 200 de Apple para los Estados Unidos, y como el sexto entre todos los idiomas en la categoría Educación de Apple también en los Estados Unidos. (https://www.pitaya.fm/entre-hermanas)

Ana Patricia Gámez presenta Ana Patricia Sin Filtro, una reveladora serie de podcasts en español que comparte lecciones aprendidas a lo largo de una vida admirable como primera generación de inmigrantes mexicanos, reina de belleza, estrella de televisión, empresaria, esposa y madre. En su primera semana, el programa debutó como el podcast en español de mayor calificación en el Top 200 de Apple para los Estados Unidos, y el no. 5 en popularidad entre todos los idiomas en la categoría Educación de Apple para los Estados Unidos. (https://www.pitaya.fm/sinfiltro)

Jomari Goyso, el renombrado experto en belleza y moda y coanfitrión del popular programa de televisión Sal y Pimienta, conduce Sin Rodeo, un podcast en español de conversaciones abiertas con celebridades, amigos y expertos en estilo de vida. Semana tras semana, Jomari y sus invitados invitarán a la audiencia a pensar por fuera de la caja y ver la vida de maneras diferentes. Sin Rodeo debutó en la posición no. 1 en la categoría Noticias de entretenimiento de Apple Podcasts para los Estados Unidos. (https://www.pitaya.fm/sinrodeo)

Joanna Hausmann, una venezolana-estadounidense, junto a Jenny Lorenzo, cubana-americana, presentan la serie en inglés Hyphenated, en la que exploran lo que significa vivir en ese «guión» o «hyphen» que conecta las culturas latina y estadounidense. Estas latinas millenials, ganadoras de premios como comediantes, son reconocidas por sus divertidos videos inspirados en su herencia latina. Hyphenated debutó en la posición no. 46 en la competida categoría Comedia de Apple Podcasts para los Estados Unidos, y ha sido el podcast acerca de latinos y sus experiencias mejor clasificado en esa lista. (https://www.pitaya.fm/hyphenated-1)

«Los latinos quieren programas que hablen de lo que les interesa y estén conectados de forma auténtica con su cultura. Nuestros podcasts les ofrecen justo eso: presentadores culturalmente relevantes con quienes sus apasionados seguidores ahora se podrán conectar semanalmente por medio de nuestros programas», comentó Diana Mejía-Jones, cofundadora y socia.

Los cinco directivos de Pitaya Entertainment son un equipo de ensueño con más de 100 años de experiencia de alto nivel desarrollando y promoviendo exitosamente el talento y programas en las industrias del entretenimiento y los podcasts, con un efoque especial en el entretenimiento latino.

Zach Horowitz fue durante un largo periodo presidente y director de operaciones de Universal Music Group, la compañía de entretenimiento musical más grande del mundo. Fue quien inició la división de música latina de Universal Music en los Estados Unidos y promovió su crecimiento hasta volverla líder de mercado en la industria. También fue coautor y coproductor del documental nominado al Grammy Latino Los Tigres del Norte at Folsom Prison, el cuarto con mayor número de visualizaciones en Netflix en México para 2019. Horowitz es el socio directivo de la compañía.

Guillermo Santiso es el exdirector de Fenovisa Records, una de las compañías latinas de grabación más importantes del mundo. Desarrolló artistas multiplatino de la talla de Enrique Iglesias, Marco Antonio Solís y Los Tigres del Norte. Actualmente se desempeña como vicepresidente ejecutivo de Campanario Entertainment, la compañía de producción de contenidos latinxs digitales y para televisión creadora de Selena: The Series de Netflix.

Andy Bowers es un pionero de los podcasts, a quien The New York Times Magazine llamó «el padrino de la industria de los podcasts». En 2005 fundó una de las primeras redes profesionales de podcasts en Slate.com y la llevó a convertirse en una reconocida fuerza. Más adelante cofundó Megaphone, el gigante de la industria que en 2020 fue comprado por Spotify. Bowers ha creado y desarrollado docenas de podcasts exitosos y ha impulsado alianzas para podcasts con Malcolm Gladwell, The Wall Street Journal, Vox, Vanity Fair, Netflix, HBO, Político y Buzzfeed.

Diana Mejía-Jones es una de las principales expertas latinas en marketing, publicidad y entretenimiento con contenido de marca, y cuenta con casi 20 años de experiencia en el sector. Actualmente es vicepresidenta de Desarrollo en Español y Marketing Integrado de Campanario Entertainment, donde desarrolla y produce series originales de televisión y películas para el mercado latino. Ella ha logrado atraer decenas de millones de dólares de mercadeo de marcas en acuerdos publicitarios y programas de licenciamiento dirigidos a latinos estadounidenses.

Jordi Oliveres es un galardonado productor y ejecutivo de medios. Llega a Pitaya Entertainment después de formar parte de Univision Communications, donde desarrolló videoseries digitales en Fusion T.V., empezó el magazín musical en línea TrackRecord y negoció importantes acuerdos publicitarios con celebridades. Se desempeñará como gerente general de la compañía.

«Como equipo, los directivos de Pitaya Entertainment aportan conocimientos extraordinarios sobre la cultura latina, habilidades incomparables para los negocios y el emprendimiento, y una profunda red de contactos en las industrias de los podcasts, el entretenimiento y la publicidad», señaló Guillermo Santiso, cofundador y socio.

En la actualidad, más de 100 millones de personas en los Estados Unidos escuchan podcasts cada mes, el doble de hace cinco años. Los ingresos por publicidad en podcasts en los Estados Unidos han estado creciendo de manera consistente a tasas de doble dígito, incluso durante la pandemia del coronavirus. En 2021, se espera que los ingresos por publicidad en los Estados Unidos superen por primera vez los $1,000 millones.

Los latinos están significativamente rezagados en conocimiento y consumo de podcasts en comparación con el mercado en general. Estudios recientes han identificado que un 55 % de latinos aún no ha escuchado algún podcast, y un 39 % ni había escuchado sobre el tema. Esto representa una prolífica oportunidad de crecimiento.

Según Andy Bowers, cofundador y socio, «La audiencia latina de podcasts es un gigante dormido. Lo único que está evitando que despierte es la poca disponibilidad de programas de alta calidad dirigidos a esta audiencia y de iniciativas sólidas para su difusión en el medio. Pitaya Entertainment pretende ser líder en ambas áreas».

Según Jordi Oliveres, cofundador y socio, «Los latinos estadounidenses representan más del 18 % de la población de los Estados Unidos, con un poder de compra de 1.7 billones de dólares. Ellos impulsan la cultura, el entretenimiento y el comercio. Nuestros podcasts les ofrecerán a los latinos programas de alta calidad, y a los comerciantes oportunidades fantásticas para llegarle a este importante grupo de consumidores».

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Spherix Global Insights Releases 2020 Corporate Highlights and Shares Outlook for 2021

EXTON, Pa., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Spherix Global Insights («Spherix») is a hyper-focused market intelligence firm that leverages its own independent data and expertise to provide strategic guidance, which ensures biopharma stakeholders make decisions with confidence. The company focuses exclusively on select, evolving therapy areas in dermatology, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, and rheumatology.

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Despite the woes that 2020 brought upon businesses both big and small across the globe, Spherix was fortunate to have achieved a banner year:

Revenue growth exceeded 50% for the third year in a row, fueled by both expanded partnerships with existing clients and growth in new clients
Number of clients increased by 33% year over year, largely due to the popularity of the company’s Special Topix™: Multi-Specialty Impact of COVID-19 service, now on its 15^th wave of production since March 2020
To stay ahead of the growth curve, Spherix increased staffing by nearly 80%, adding 20 new team members since the COVID-19 pandemic began
For the second year in a row, Spherix was recognized as one of the Philadelphia area’s fastest growing companies:

Ranked 12^th on Philadelphia Business Journal’s Soaring 76 (from 16^th in 2019)
Ranked 19^th on The Entrepreneurs’ Forum of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia100 (from 26^th in 2019)

The company launched and unveiled a new website, introduced a new product brand, and expanded our proprietary network of specialty physicians
Donated more than $70,000 to charities including a $25,000 donation to the Chester County Hospital (Penn Medicine) to support initiatives related to COVID-19

Jennifer Robinson, Founder and President of Spherix commented, «I am awed by the professionalism, nimbleness, energy, and commitment of the team we have assembled. Their collective desire and ability to serve our clients and truly partner with them to deliver cutting edge insights has translated into yet another year of phenomenal growth. The pandemic disrupted many things, but the culture of ‘work smart, hustle, have fun, and have each other’s backs’ is firmly intact at Spherix.»

In a move that sets the stage for continued success, Spherix has promoted Lynn Price to Vice President, Strategy and Innovation. Previously, Price oversaw the Immune Franchise and was responsible for all projects in dermatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatology. In her new role, Price will work closely with Lauren Schmitt, newly appointed Brand Director, on the successful rollout of Launch Dynamix™, a new service that offers tracking and benchmarking of new market entrants, as well as the expansion of Special Topix™, a service introduced last year which quickly assesses current market events and their impact on specialty practices.

On top of brand enhancements and long-term planning, Price will also work to expand the role of Spherix’s Advisory Board (which is comprised of the top thought leaders within their core specialties) and begin the development of a patient network.

According to Price, «We’ve built something very special at Spherix, and I am so proud of what we have collectively accomplished over the course of 2020. I’m looking forward to shifting some of my focus to higher level strategic initiatives that continue to respond to the industry’s needs, while helping guide Spherix into its next period of growth.»

As for what to expect in 2021, «Expect the same unwavering focus on our core specialties, continued investment in expanding our team in order to offer innovative intelligence solutions, and our absolute passion about providing clients with unparalleled service and smarts. If we do that, achieving awesome financial results will be a layup,» says Robinson.

Learn more about Spherix here.

About Spherix Global Insights
Spherix Global Insights is a hyper-focused market intelligence firm that leverages our own independent data and expertise to provide strategic guidance, so biopharma stakeholders make decisions with confidence. We specialize in select immunology, nephrology, and neurology markets.

All company, brand or product names in this document are trademarks of their respective holders.

For more information contact:
Matt Rigney, Senior Marketing Manager
Email: info@spherixglobalinsights.com
www.spherixglobalinsights.com

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Solar Cell Module for Incident Light Collection Technology Available on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market

CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ocean Tomo Transactions, LLC will auction technology related to a manufacturing method for high performance solar cells through the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market. Auction lot 134, provides a method of energy collection using a set of collecting manifolds or surfaces such as solar cells immersed into a refracting matrix. The combination of the surfaces and matrix into a module forms the system. The system uses a coiled configuration placed inside a refractive medium within its housing to maximize the surface area used for sunlight absorption and thereby increasing the efficiency of the solar cell. Further, placing the absorption surface in a refractive medium would decrease reflection of light thus increasing sunlight absorption which ultimately results in more power generation. According to the inventor, this technology provides «a fundamental increase in efficiency over current solar technology».

Alternative or green energy is on the rise across the world, and solar power’s share of the green market is growing rapidly in many countries. The technology included in the portfolio is solar cell agnostic and therefore may be applied in a variety of solar applications. This portfolio will benefit companies operating in solar manufacturing, solar cell fabrication, energy, optical film, and electronics fields.

To request bidder credentials or further information on this auction or other portfolios on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market, contact Layna Guo lguo@oceantomo.com or +1 312 327 8179.

About Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market

The Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market is an open on-line platform to buy and sell patents. This market is an important step forward, both as a simplified solution for patent transactions as well as a source of information on patent pricing. The Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market uniquely combines the efficiency of an online platform with an experienced team of brokers fluent in both English and Mandarin. The market uses standard transaction documents and is open, transparent, and free to view.

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Nuveen to acquire clean energy financing leader Greenworks Lending

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nuveen, a leading global investment manager, has agreed to acquire Greenworks Lending, a national leader in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing. The acquisition gives Nuveen a foothold in the clean energy and energy efficiency lending market and will provide its clients access to an innovative and attractive clean energy investment.

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«Greenworks is a pioneer in developing and scaling C-PACE as a cost-efficient marketplace solution for property owners and municipalities to pursue energy efficiency solutions for their commercial buildings,» says Jose Minaya, CEO of Nuveen. «The company is a triple-win demonstration of doing well by doing right: Investors get access to attractive yields, borrowers get a net reduction in operating costs through the utility savings, and the environment benefits too.»

Founded and led by Jessica Bailey and Alexandra Cooley, Greenworks’ mission is to reduce the global carbon footprint through compelling investment solutions in commercial and industrial properties, which are the largest real estate users of carbon in the United States. With C-PACE loans, commercial property owners are able to obtain attractive, long-term financing for energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy and climate resiliency projects.

The mission of Greenworks is aligned with one of the key tenets of Nuveen’s responsible investing platform: reducing the carbon footprint of commercial real estate. The economic impact is also impressive, as the property improvements are offset by energy cost savings, resulting in a cost-effective means to finance green new construction and property retrofits.

«We founded Greenworks with a mission to combat climate change by scaling clean energy in commercial buildings around the country. C-PACE brings benefits to local businesses, energy security, and the environment,» says Jessica Bailey, CEO of Greenworks . «In Nuveen, we found the ideal firm with a shared philosophy that can expand C-PACE to more property owners, through its diversified investment expertise in private credit, real estate and municipal finance, global reach and 50-year heritage of responsible investing.»

The transaction is expected to close during the first half of 2021, subject to regulatory approval.

About Nuveen

Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Nuveen has $1.2 trillion in assets under management as of 31 Dec 2020 and operations in 27 countries. Its investment specialists offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information, please visit www.nuveen.com.

Nuveen Securities, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC.

About Greenworks Lending

Greenworks Lending is the largest provider of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing in the country. Led by several of the C-PACE industry’s founding policy developers and standard-setters, Greenworks Lending is a private capital provider uniquely dedicated to funding commercial real estate through C-PACE. Greenworks has provided financing to hundreds of commercial properties and is active in more than 25 states. Greenworks Lending’s C-PACE financing makes clean energy a smart financial decision for commercial property owners and developers nationwide. For more information visit www.greenworkslending.com.

Contact:
Jessica Greaney
Nuveen Media Relations
646.508.0435
jessica.greaney@nuveen.com

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Goldwind Americas Surpasses 1-Gigawatt in North America

CHICAGO, Feb 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Goldwind Americas, the North American subsidiary of Goldwind Science & Technology («Goldwind»), today announced Goldwind has surpassed one-gigawatt (GW) of total wind turbine capacity with the delivery of more than 400 megawatts of wind turbines in 2020 and early 2021 – marking a new company record for sales and delivery in Canada and the U.S.

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The two latest projects totaling more than 400 MW – one located in western Canada and one in Texas – feature Goldwind’s latest evolution of its Permanent Magnet Direct-Drive wind turbines (PMDD), the GW4S. The GW4S wind turbines feature a rated capacity of 4.2 megawatts, 136 and 155-meter rotor diameters, and a hub height of 110-meters. Goldwind’s 4S MW series also includes rated capacities of 4.5 MW and 4.8 MW for Class III and Class II wind sites, respectively.

«For more than ten years, Goldwind Americas has been steadfast in its approach to the United States and broader North American wind markets. Now, Goldwind is pleased to be expanding its install base of PMDD turbines in this market — further demonstrating differentiation through innovation, quality, and performance,» says David Sale, Chief Executive Officer for Goldwind Americas. «Goldwind’s latest 4-megawatt turbines, and its future 5S series, underscores our ability to bring trusted industry-leading products, services, and technology to our customers and their projects.»

Goldwind currently operates in 27 countries and has installed more than 40,000 wind turbine units globally, the vast majority featuring its Permanent Magnet Direct Drive technology. The more than 1-gigawatt North American turbine fleet boasted an average availability of 99 percent, bringing high reliability and up-time to customers.

«The choice to use Goldwind machines in the world’s largest wind markets is rooted in the performance of PMDD technology, a localized approach to service and management, and Goldwind’s unwavering commitment to supporting projects and people in the communities where we operate,» states Grant Qualley, Director of North American Sales for Goldwind Americas. «Projects using Goldwind turbines and maintenance services thrive because of the people who are involved – our employees, customers, and the producers, vendors, contractors, engineers, and transportation workers within our supply chain.»

Goldwind’s wind turbines provide cleaner, more cost-effective energy, while creating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and reducing the impact of climate change on the environment. Goldwind’s business approach of internationalization through localization has resulted in more than 10 years of operating experience in North America. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Goldwind Americas (a/k/a Goldwind USA, Inc.) and its affiliates have more than 100 local employees at 6 regional hub locations in three countries – Canada, the U.S., and the Republic of Panama.

About Goldwind Americas

Goldwind Americas is a subsidiary of Goldwind Science & Technology (SZSE: 002202) (HK: 2208), a world leading wind turbine technology and energy solutions provider. Goldwind’s revolutionary Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) technology is shaping a new standard in wind energy. Goldwind offers a full suite of innovative renewable energy solutions, including equipment sales, service, and capital. Goldwind Americas is a tradename of Goldwind USA, Inc. To learn more, visit www.goldwindamericas.com.

GOLDWIND AMERICAS MEDIA CONTACT:
Lauren La Marche
Marketing & Communications
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OCHIN Applauds White House Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines to Health Centers

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — OCHIN applauds the Biden Administration for prioritizing health equity in a national COVID-19 response by ensuring that vaccines are provided to the nation’s federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). This is a crucial step toward ensuring that people of color, who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, are not left behind in the race to achieve mass vaccination.

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«Every person should have fair and equitable access to a COVID-19 vaccine through a trusted health care provider,» said Abby Sears, CEO at OCHIN. «Community health centers are a lifeline in underserved communities. They have the tools and have built the trust to vaccinate those who may be harder to reach, but who stand to benefit most.»

OCHIN supports more than 130 health centers, including 40 of largest urban health centers in the country that serve over 2,000 patients over age 65. Providers in the OCHIN network have already distributed more than 52,000 COVID shots according to state guidelines and despite limited vaccine availability. The new vaccine allocations will provide health centers with critical supply and the assurance needed to effectively scale their vaccination efforts by using OCHIN Epic EHR to conduct timely patient outreach as more doses become available.

About OCHIN
OCHIN is a driving force for health equity. A national nonprofit health IT organization with two decades of experience transforming health care delivery, OCHIN provides leading-edge technology, data analytics, research, and support services to more than 500 community health care sites, reaching nearly 6 million patients. We partner, learn, innovate, and advocate to close gaps in health care that are systemic, avoidable, and unjust, so everyone has a fair opportunity to achieve their full health potential. Learn more at www.ochin.org.

Contact: Jennifer Stoll, stollj@ochin.org

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