National Grid Partners invests in two cybersecurity firms
National Grid Partners (NGP), the investment arm of the National Grid, is investing in two leading online data and cybersecurity companies. “In these uncertain times, few things are more mission-critical than data security,” Lisa Lambert, National Grid’s Chief Technology and Innovation Offi... Read More »Ameren Missouri pumps $3.5M into energy assistance funds for customers
Building on $1 million of funding support announced in March, Ameren Missouri intends to put up $3.5 million to help customers pay off utility bill balances, including $3 million for its COVID-19 Clean Slate Program. The Clean Slate program was designed to help customers pay off past-due utility... Read More »Electric utility leaders report progress and accelerated technology amidst COVID-19
Customer engagement is up, technology rollouts are coming faster than ever expected, and work culture has changed for electric utilities operating in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, corporate leaders said Thursday. A virtual panel discussion on navigating the COVID-19 crisis gathered together... Read More »Jackson, Michigan becomes ENERGY STAR-certified capital of small city America
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that Consumers Energy's hometown of Jackson, Mich., now hosts more ENERGY STAR-certified buildings than any other small city in the United States. “I’m thrilled to see Jackson step forward as a leader among cities in the Midwest an... Read More »Credit: Exelon Corp.