Photo: During a fireside chat at CERAWeek 2025, National Grid CEO John Pettigrew, right, discussed National Grid Partners' new $150M commitment to fund artificial intelligence startups. At left is Eduard Sala de Vedruna, Vice President of S&P Global Commodity Insights.

National Grid Partners commits $100 million to invest in AI startups advancing the future of energy

Press Release – 17th March 2025 – On Wednesday 12 March 2025, National Grid Partners – our corporate venture capital and innovation arm – announced a commitment to invest $100 million (₤77.3m) in artificial intelligence (AI) startups that are advancing the future of energy. The funds will accelerate development of a more efficient, resilient and dynamic grid that supports economic growth, reduces customer costs, helps … Continue reading National Grid Partners commits $100 million to invest in AI startups advancing the future of energy

UGI Corporation Names Julie Fazio as President of UGI International (Photo: Business Wire)

UGI Corporation Names Julie Fazio as President of UGI International

Press Release – March 10, 2025 – VALLEY FORGE, Pa. – UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) announced today that Julie Fazio has been appointed as President of UGI International, effective immediately. “I am honored to assume the leadership of UGI International at this pivotal point in our company’s history” Post this Ms. Fazio joined UGI International in September 2022 as Vice President of Supply. In December 2023, … Continue reading UGI Corporation Names Julie Fazio as President of UGI International

EON

E.ON Study: Europe can save over one trillion euros on the way to climate neutrality

Press Release – 06/03/2025 – Brussels. The “Energy Playbook” presented by E.ON in Brussels shows ways in which Europe can become climate neutral by 2050 and save costs of up to 1.5 trillion euros. As Europe’s largest distribution system operator and provider of sustainable customer solutions for around 50 million customers in Europe, E.ON draws on its extensive operational experience. E.ON is convinced that the European … Continue reading E.ON Study: Europe can save over one trillion euros on the way to climate neutrality

EON

€45 million in EU funding: E.ON, Eldrive and ZSE expand European charging infrastructure for electric trucks and cars

Joint Press release 02/21/2025 A consortium led by E.ON receives €45 million in EU funding to expand charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles in Europe. The DRIVE-E project is one of 39 innovative projects lately selected by the European Union to develop alternative fuel infrastructure. It will create a total of 1,400 new public charging points by the end of 2027. This includes … Continue reading €45 million in EU funding: E.ON, Eldrive and ZSE expand European charging infrastructure for electric trucks and cars

Tata Power partners with Amazon Web Services

Tata Power partners with Amazon Web Services to Drive Smart & Consumer-Centric Energy Transition in India

Media Release – National, 20th February, 2025: Tata Power- one of India’s largest integrated power companies with presence across T&D, Generation, Trading, Renewables (including Manufacturing), and Energy as a Service (EaaS) – has embarked on a data-driven transformation with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the country’s transition to a greener, smarter, and more consumer-centric energy ecosystem. Tata Power is strengthening operational efficiencies, enhancing grid resilience, and … Continue reading Tata Power partners with Amazon Web Services to Drive Smart & Consumer-Centric Energy Transition in India

One Equity Partners

One Equity Partners Completes Acquisition of EthosEnergy

Investment Supports Company’s Continued Growth as Global Electricity Demands Increase Press Release – January 02, 2025 – NEW YORK – One Equity Partners (“OEP”), a middle market private equity firm, today announced that it has completed an investment in EthosEnergy, a global independent service provider focusing on rotating equipment for customers in the power generation, energy, industrial, and aerospace and defense markets. “As we seek to enhance … Continue reading One Equity Partners Completes Acquisition of EthosEnergy

Ignite Power

Ignite Power’s Subsidiary Westa Solar Secures $15 Million Investment from AFRIGREEN to Expand Across Africa’s C&I Sector

Press Release [Lagos] – Ignite Power has secured $15 million in senior debt financing from Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund (“AFRIGREEN”), a leading renewable energy investor focused on Africa, for its subsidiary Westa Solar, which specializes in commercial and industrial (C&I) solar energy. This substantial investment will fuel Ignite’s ambitious expansion plans, targeting vast, underserved market segments across West Africa by offering innovative and flexible financing … Continue reading Ignite Power’s Subsidiary Westa Solar Secures $15 Million Investment from AFRIGREEN to Expand Across Africa’s C&I Sector

Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy advances toward carbon neutrality in its transformer operations in Figeholm, Sweden

Press Release – 09-12-2024 Hitachi Energy is investing in a new renewable energy generation plant, adjacent to its factory, which is another step toward becoming carbon neutral in its own operations. The new renewable energy facility provides a sustainable and long-term solution for the Figeholm factory – producing cellulose-based insulation materials for power transformers – in line with the Hitachi Energy Sustainability 2030 Strategy to be carbon-neutral … Continue reading Hitachi Energy advances toward carbon neutrality in its transformer operations in Figeholm, Sweden

ION Water

ION Water Launches ION Water Positive Intelligence Service

-Partners with affordable housing developers to reduce water consumption and costs by more than 50%- Press Release – November 18, 2024 – LOUISVILLE, Ky. – ION Water today launched ION Water Positive Intelligence, a water optimization service that allows affordable developers to reduce water consumption and monthly water expenses by more than 50%. “We help our affordable housing partners maintain the most efficient water performance … Continue reading ION Water Launches ION Water Positive Intelligence Service