Protect Yourself From Energy Fraud

Protect Yourself From Energy Fraud

By Subcontractors USA News Provider The Department of Energy is strongly committed to effective program oversight, including allegations of fraud. The Department takes such allegations seriously and is committed to keeping the public informed about fraudulent practices. A growing number of companies provide energy efficiency services. While the vast majority operates in full compliance with…

RRC Commissioners Appoint Members to Texas Energy Reliability Council

RRC Commissioners Appoint Members to Texas Energy Reliability Council

By Subcontractors USA News Provider  Railroad Commission of Texas commissioners recently appointed five members to represent different segments of the state’s natural gas industry to the Texas Energy Reliability Council (TERC). TERC was formalized in Senate Bill 3 to “ensure that the energy and electric industries in this state meet high priority human needs and…

From the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast, Reliant and EarthShare of Texas Reach $2 Million Milestone in Protecting the Environment

From the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast, Reliant and EarthShare of Texas Reach $2 Million Milestone in Protecting the Environment

By Subcontractors USA News Provider Reliant and EarthShare of Texas are celebrating 10 years of partnership and $2 million raised through the Reliant EcoShare℠ program. By joining the program, Reliant customers empower EarthShare of Texas to support environmental stewardship in the community while reducing their own carbon footprint. “In just ten years, Reliant’s EcoShare℠ program…

CPS Energy News: Global Materials Shortage Affecting the Energy Sector and Greater San Antonio

CPS Energy News: Global Materials Shortage Affecting the Energy Sector and Greater San Antonio

CPS Energy depends on a variety of goods and services to provide Safe, Reliable, Affordable and Resilient energy to customers throughout Greater San Antonio. Recent material shortages across the globe are impacting supply chains that provide those goods and services. The coronavirus pandemic, labor shortages, and other events have caused major production interruptions for many…

Women, Black, and Hispanic/Latino Workers Underrepresented in US Clean Energy

Women, Black, and Hispanic/Latino Workers Underrepresented in US Clean Energy

By National Newspaper Publishers Association As Congress considers the most significant domestic investment ever made to speed America’s transition to clean energy, a new employment report from a collaboration of business, equity, and energy organizations highlights the need for Congress to include funding to advance diversity in clean energy and ensure women, disadvantaged communities, and…

CPS Energy’s Customer Outreach Resource Effort (Core) Receives Top Honors as Proactive Campaign Continues To Help Customers

CPS Energy’s Customer Outreach Resource Effort (Core) Receives Top Honors as Proactive Campaign Continues To Help Customers

By Subcontractors USA News Provider CPS Energy’s Customer Outreach Resource Effort (CORE) received top honors from two leading industry organizations, CS Week and Chartwell. Through CORE, CPS Energy proactively contacted thousands of residential and commercial customers starting in June 2020 to check in on their wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. CORE connected customers with bill…

CenterPoint Energy Implements Independent Board Leadership and Governance Structure

CenterPoint Energy Implements Independent Board Leadership and Governance Structure

By Subcontractors USA News Provider CenterPoint Energy, Inc. recently announced the unanimous decision of the CenterPoint Board’s Independent Directors to implement a new independent board leadership and governance structure. The Board named Martin Nesbitt, chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, as its new independent board chairman, effective immediately. Martin Nesbitt appointed as Independent Chairman…

CPS Energy News: Condition Your AC System, Not to Overwork

CPS Energy News: Condition Your AC System, Not to Overwork

By John Moreno, CPS Energy Contributor South Texas is known for its sprawling pastures, longhorns and sizzlin’ summers. To help beat the heat, customers are cranking down their thermostats to stay cool and comfortable. How does that affect utility bills and budgets? Those lower thermostat settings can lead to much higher energy usage and bills….

CenterPoint Energy News: Centerpoint Energy Foundation and Company Vendors and Suppliers Contribute More Than $3 Million To Support Severe Winter Weather Relief and Recovery Efforts

CenterPoint Energy News: Centerpoint Energy Foundation and Company Vendors and Suppliers Contribute More Than $3 Million To Support Severe Winter Weather Relief and Recovery Efforts

CenterPoint Energy recently announced that through contributions from both its charitable foundation and generous donations from its vendors and suppliers, more than $3 million has been donated to the Houston-Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund. The Relief Fund, which was established by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, is aimed at…

CPS Energy Strengthens Lawsuit Against ERCOT in Light of Recent Actions; Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Preventing ERCOT From Passing on Unlawful Charges

CPS Energy Strengthens Lawsuit Against ERCOT in Light of Recent Actions; Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Preventing ERCOT From Passing on Unlawful Charges

By Subcontractors USA News Provider Recently, CPS Energy took swift action when it learned new facts and actions announced by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT); the utility filed a strengthened, amended lawsuit against ERCOT in Bexar County District Court to protect customers from excessive, illegitimate, and illegal power prices. In addition to the…

Energy Action Alliance Names Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr., as New Chair

Energy Action Alliance Names Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr., as New Chair

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., has become the new Chair of the Energy Action Alliance (EAA). EAA was created by the American Petroleum Institute (API) in 2012 to bring together diverse national nonprofits to help strengthen relationships between…

Neste, NuStar Expand Renewable Fuel Hub in Northern California

Neste, NuStar Expand Renewable Fuel Hub in Northern California

By Subcontractors USA News Provider  Neste and NuStar Energy L.P. recently announced that supply trucks are now able to load Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM at the NuStar-operated Selby Terminal near San Francisco, California. The first gallons have been safely picked up and delivered to the nearby Monterey Regional Airport.  Due to the strategic location…

CenterPoint Energy Named to Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies List for 2021

CenterPoint Energy Named to Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies List for 2021

By Subcontractors USA News Provider  CenterPoint Energy has been recognized as one of the most responsible companies in the United States by Newsweek. For the second time, Newsweek recognized America’s Most Responsible Companies based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from corporate social responsibility, sustainability and corporate citizenship reports, as well as an independent…

Capital Metro Commits to 100% Renewable Energy for All Transit Facilities and Electric Buses

Capital Metro Commits to 100% Renewable Energy for All Transit Facilities and Electric Buses

By Subcontractors USA News Provider In their recent celebration of Earth Day, Capital Metro is highlighting its latest sustainability efforts in its services and facilities. As of 2021, all of the transit agency’s facilities, including administrative, maintenance and public, electric buses, staff EVs and MetroBike Ebikes are now powered by 100% Texas wind energy through…