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SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition to Accelerate Innovation-Driven Ecosystem Building with Up to $9 Million in AwardsDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ndewedo Newbury scored 21 points as San Francisco beat Fordham 85-64 on Tuesday. Newbury shot 7 of 12 from the field, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the line for the Dons (5-2). Marcus Williams scored 19 points while going 8 of 12 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and added five assists. Junjie Wang shot 3 of 4 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 11 points. Jackie Johnson III finished with 17 points for the Rams (3-5). Fordham also got 11 points and two steals from Jahmere Tripp. Josh Rivera finished with 10 points. San Francisco led 45-29 at halftime, with Newbury racking up 12 points. San Francisco extended its lead to 60-36 during the second half, fueled by a 12-1 scoring run. Williams scored a team-high 12 points in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
Republican senators demand an end to science and tech cooperation with ChinaNonprofit Organizations Urge Trump To Prioritize Ending Human Trafficking in Second TermBARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 19, 2024-- Wallbox N.V. (NYSE: WBX) (“Wallbox” or the “Company”), a leading provider of electric vehicle (“EV”) charging and energy management solutions worldwide, today announced that it received notice from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) on November 21, 2024, that it is not in compliance with Section 802.01C of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. This is because the average closing price of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares (the “Class A Shares”) was less than $1.00 over a consecutive 30 trading-day period. On December 2, 2024, the Company notified the NYSE that it intends to cure the share price deficiency and to regain compliance with the NYSE continued listing standards. The Company can regain compliance at any time within the six-month period following receipt of the NYSE notice if, on the last trading day of any calendar month during the cure period the Company has a closing share price of at least $1.00 and an average closing share price of at least $1.00 over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of that month. The Company intends to consider all available alternatives to cure the share price non-compliance to return to compliance with the NYSE continued listing standards. The notice has no immediate impact on the listing of the Class A Shares, which will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE during this period, subject to the Company’s compliance with the other applicable NYSE listing standards. Wallbox emphasises that this notice does not affect its normal course of its business operations. The Company continues to execute its strategic priorities, which includes providing innovative EV charging and energy management solutions, focusing on maintaining business growth and delivering value to its core stakeholders. Wallbox is a global technology company, dedicated to changing the way the world uses energy. Wallbox creates advanced electric vehicle charging and energy management systems that redefine the relationship between users and the network. Wallbox goes beyond charging electric vehicles to give users the power to control their consumption, save money and live more sustainably. Wallbox offers a complete portfolio of charging and energy management solutions for residential, semi-public, and public use in more than 115 countries around the world. Founded in 2015 in Barcelona, where the company’s headquarters are located, Wallbox currently has offices across Europe, Asia, and America. For more information, visit This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding Wallbox’s intention to consider alternatives to cure the NYSE continued listing requirement deficiency, Wallbox’s continued listing on the NYSE and expectations regarding business operations and future growth and delivering value to stakeholders. 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These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: Wallbox’s ability to regain compliance with the continued listing standards of the NYSE within the applicable cure period; as well as the other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Wallbox’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as such factors may be updated from time to time in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), accessible on the SEC’s website at and the Investors Relations section of Wallbox’s website at . Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of the date of this press release. Any forward-looking statement that Wallbox makes in this press release speaks only as of the date of such statement. Except as required by law, Wallbox disclaims any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. View source version on : CONTACT: Public Relations Albert Cabanes Relations Michael Wilhelm KEYWORD: SPAIN EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING EV/ELECTRIC VEHICLES AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR OTHER ENERGY OTHER TECHNOLOGY ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ENERGY ENGINEERING SOURCE: Wallbox Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/19/2024 05:00 PM/DISC: 12/19/2024 05:00 PM
WOOD DALE, Ill. , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) ("AAR" or the "Company") announced today that it has reached resolutions with the Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to resolve previously disclosed potential violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA") relating to certain transactions signed in 2016 and 2017 in Nepal and South Africa. After self-reporting the potential violations to the DOJ and SEC in 2019, and cooperating with both agencies in a multi-year investigation, AAR has entered a Non-Prosecution Agreement ("NPA") with the DOJ, and the SEC has accepted the Company's Offer of Settlement and issued a cease-and-desist order (the "SEC Order"). The resolutions with both the DOJ and SEC make clear that the relevant conduct was principally carried out by a former employee of a Company subsidiary and former third-party agents. The total amount payable by AAR under the NPA and SEC Order is $55,599,653 , inclusive of penalties, forfeiture, and prejudgment interest, which will be reflected as a one-time charge in the Company's consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 2025 second quarter ended November 30, 2024 . The Company expects to fund these payments using a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. "We are pleased to resolve these matters with the DOJ and SEC," said John M. Holmes , AAR's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We thank the DOJ and SEC for their collaboration and their recognition of the Company's substantial cooperation. AAR remains committed to transparency and accountability and operating in an ethical and compliant manner as we deliver innovative, value-driven solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide." Since self-reporting the potential violations to the DOJ and SEC in 2019, the Company has taken extensive steps to enhance its global compliance program. AAR's remedial actions, along with the significant effort it made to cooperate with the investigations, were acknowledged by the DOJ and the SEC as part of the resolutions. About AAR AAR is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Repair & Engineering, Integrated Solutions, and Expeditionary Services. Additional information can be found at aarcorp.com . Forward-looking statements This press release contains certain statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which reflect management's expectations about future conditions, including, but not limited to, funding the payments required pursuant to the resolution of the DOJ and SEC investigations. Forward-looking statements often address our expected future operating and financial performance and financial condition, or sustainability targets, goals, commitments, and other business plans, and often may also be identified because they contain words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "likely," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "would," or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of Company management, as well as assumptions and estimates based on information available to the Company as of the dates such assumptions and estimates are made, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated, depending on a variety of factors, including: (i) factors that adversely affect the commercial aviation industry; (ii) adverse events and negative publicity in the aviation industry; (iii) a reduction in sales to the U.S. government and its contractors; (iv) cost overruns and losses on fixed-price contracts; (v) nonperformance by subcontractors or suppliers; (vi) a reduction in outsourcing of maintenance activity by airlines; (vii) a shortage of skilled personnel or work stoppages; (viii) competition from other companies; (ix) financial, operational and legal risks arising as a result of operating internationally; (x) inability to integrate acquisitions effectively and execute operational and financial plans related to the acquisitions; (xi) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions; (xii) circumstances associated with divestitures; (xiii) inability to recover costs due to fluctuations in market values for aviation products and equipment; (xiv) cyber or other security threats or disruptions; (xv) a need to make significant capital expenditures to keep pace with technological developments in our industry; (xvi) restrictions on use of intellectual property and tooling important to our business; (xvii) inability to fully execute our stock repurchase program and return capital to stockholders; (xviii) limitations on our ability to access the debt and equity capital markets or to draw down funds under loan agreements; (xix) non-compliance with restrictive and financial covenants contained in our debt and loan agreements; (xx) changes in or non-compliance with laws and regulations related to federal contractors, the aviation industry, international operations, safety, and environmental matters, and the costs of complying with such laws and regulations; and (xxi) exposure to product liability and property claims that may be in excess of our liability insurance coverage. Should one or more of those risks or uncertainties materialize adversely, or should underlying assumptions or estimates prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described. Those events and uncertainties are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many are beyond our control. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Part I, "Item 1A, Risk Factors" and our other filings from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These events and uncertainties are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many are beyond the Company's control. The risks described in these reports are not the only risks we face, as additional risks and uncertainties are not currently known or foreseeable or impossible to predict accurately or risks that are beyond the Company's control or deemed immaterial may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations in future periods. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, except as required by law. Contact: Media Team +1-630-227-5100 Editor@aarcorp.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aar-resolves-foreign-corrupt-practices-act-investigations-with-the-doj-and-sec-302336664.html SOURCE AAR CORP.The S&P 500 edged down by 0.1% following Wednesday's tumble of 2.9% when the Federal Reserve said it may deliver fewer cuts to interest rates next year than earlier thought. The index had been up as much as 1.1% in the morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 15 points, or less than 0.1%, following Wednesday's drop of 1,123 points, while the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1%. This week's struggles have taken some of the enthusiasm out of the market, which critics had been warning was overly buoyant and would need everything to go correctly for it to justify its high prices. But indexes remain near their records, and the S&P 500 is still on track for one of its best years of the millennium with a gain of 23%. Traders are now expecting the Federal Reserve to deliver just one or maybe two cuts to interest rates next year, according to data from CME Group. Some are even betting on none. A month ago, the majority saw at least two cuts in 2025 as a safe bet. Wall Street loves lower interest rates because they give the economy a boost and goose prices for investments, but they can also provide fuel for inflation. Micron Technology was one of the heaviest weights on the S&P 500 Thursday. It fell 16.2% despite reporting stronger profit for the latest quarter than expected. The computer memory company's revenue fell short of Wall Street's forecasts, and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said it expects demand from consumers to remain weaker in the near term. It gave a forecast for revenue in the current quarter that fell well short of what analysts were thinking. Lamb Weston, which makes French fries and other potato products, dropped 20.1% after falling short of analysts' expectations for profit and revenue in the latest quarter. It also cut its financial targets for the fiscal year, saying demand for frozen potatoes is continuing to soften, particularly outside North America. The company replaced its chief executive. Such losses helped overshadow a 14.7% jump for Darden Restaurants, the company behind Olive Garden and other chains. It delivered profit for the latest quarter that edged past analysts' expectations. The operator of LongHorn Steakhouses also gave a forecast for revenue for this fiscal year that topped analysts'. Accenture rose 7.1% after the professional services company likewise topped expectations for profit in the latest quarter. CEO Julie Sweet said it saw growth around the world, and the company raised its forecast for revenue this fiscal year. Amazon shares added 1.3%, even as workers at seven of its facilities went on strike Thursday in the middle of the online retail giant's busiest time of the year. Amazon says it doesn't expect an impact on its operations during what the workers' union calls the largest strike against the company in U.S. history. In the bond market, yields were mixed a day after shooting higher on expectations that the Fed would deliver fewer cuts to rates in 2025. Reports on the U.S. economy came in mixed. One showed the overall economy grew at a 3.1% annualized rate during the summer, faster than earlier thought. The economy has remained remarkably resilient even though the Fed held its main interest rate at a two-decade high for a while before beginning to cut them in September. A separate report showed fewer U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week, an indication that the job market also remains solid. But a third report said manufacturing in the mid-Atlantic region is unexpectedly contracting again despite economists' expectations for growth. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.57% from 4.52% late Wednesday and from less than 4.20% earlier this month. But the two-year yield, which more closely tracks expectations for action by the Fed in the near term, eased back to 4.31% from 4.35%. The rise in longer-term yields has put pressure on the housing market by keeping mortgage rates higher. Homebuilder Lennar fell 5.2% after reporting weaker profit and revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected. CEO Stuart Miller said that "the housing market that appeared to be improving as the Fed cut short-term interest rates, proved to be far more challenging as mortgage rates rose" through the quarter. "Even while demand remained strong, and the chronic supply shortage continued to drive the market, our results were driven by affordability limitations from higher interest rates," he said. A report on Thursday may have offered some encouragement for the housing industry. It showed a pickup in sales of previously occupied homes. All told, the S&P 500 slipped 5.08 points to 5,867.08. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 15.37 to 42,342.24, and the Nasdaq composite lost 19.92 to 19,372.77. In stock markets abroad, London's FTSE 100 fell 1.1% after the Bank of England paused its cuts to rates and kept its main interest rate unchanged on Thursday. The move comes as inflation there moved further above the central bank's 2% target rate, while the British economy is flatlining at best. The Bank of Japan also kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged, and Tokyo's Nikkei 225 fell 0.7%. Indexes likewise sank across much of the rest of Asia and Europe.
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Season 18 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” concludes on Bravo this Thursday, Nov. 21 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT with a new episode. The show can be streamed on platforms like FuboTV and DirecTV Stream for free, if you can’t watch the new episode with cable on TV. Both platforms offer a free trial for new users interested in signing up for an account. Sling is available as well for streaming. You can also stream it the next day on Peacock . “They may live in the lap of luxury, but life isn’t always perfect for the women who reside in one of the wealthiest enclaves of the U.S.,” FuboTV said in a description of the series. “They continue to focus on living large; plastic surgery, working out, shopping, drinking, dancing, and dining out top their agendas.” The new episode is titled “Reunion Part 3,” according to FuboTV, which added in a description “The reunion concludes with a heated faceoff between Shannon and Alexis; Tamra and Shannon discuss the future of their friendship; the ladies react to unseen footage of John’s interview.” How can I watch the newest episode of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” for free? Viewers looking to stream can do so by using FuboTV , Sling or DirecTV Stream . Both FuboTV and DirecTV Stream offer free trials when you sign up, and Sling offers 50% off your first month. You can also stream it the next day on Peacock . What is FuboTV ? RECOMMENDED • masslive .com How to watch the new season of MTV’s ‘Love & Hip Hop: Miami’ for free Nov. 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Linkin Park 2025 World Tour: Where to buy tickets to show in Boston Nov. 15, 2024, 4:59 p.m. FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels. What is DirecTV Stream ? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. DirecTV also offers a free trial for any package you sign up.None
SoundHound Stock Surges! Is This AI Stock the Next Big Thing?Share Tweet Share Share Email New opportunities are quickly emerging in the altcoin domain, with both established and emerging cryptocurrencies introducing useful tools and interesting ideas to enhance blockchain technology. Notable among them are Arbitrum, Chainlink, Bitcoin Cash, and BlockDAG, each delivering unique solutions to core blockchain issues. These projects are redefining standards by enhancing scalability, merging real-world data, and facilitating efficient transactions, thereby unlocking huge growth potential for 2025 and beyond. Let’s delve into the top 4 crypto coins for 2025 and determine which one is poised to lead the upcoming bull run. 1. BlockDAG (BDAG): The Most Advanced Layer 1 Blockchain Globally BlockDAG (BDAG) employs the Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) architecture to expand the limits of scalability and decentralization. Unlike traditional blockchains, the DAG structure facilitates higher transaction volumes, perfectly suiting a swiftly expanding user base. Coupled with its robust Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism, BlockDAG offers unparalleled security and reliability, building user confidence. This unique method positions BlockDAG as the globe’s most sophisticated Layer-1 blockchain. BlockDAG’s crypto presale demonstrates its increasing market allure, having raised an impressive $169 million in just a few months. From its initial price of $0.001 in batch 1 to $0.0234 in batch 26, early supporters have witnessed a remarkable 2,240% increase. With demand for BDAG coins soaring and a significant price rise, BlockDAG is swiftly moving toward its $600 million presale goal, reinforcing its status as the crypto available. Furthermore, BlockDAG has recently launched a 5-tier bonus system for BDAG purchasers. 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Bitcoin Cash (BCH): Streamlining Peer-to-Peer Transactions Bitcoin Cash emerged to solve Bitcoin’s scalability challenges by increasing block size to enable quicker and less expensive transactions. It strives to operate as digital cash for peer-to-peer exchanges, focusing on daily use. Its capacity for worldwide transactions is impressive, yet it competes with other cryptos that also prioritize scalability and payment efficacy.The future growth of Bitcoin Cash heavily relies on its real-world transaction adoption, which is critical. Deciding on the Crypto The cryptocurrency market brims with potential, with projects like Chainlink, Arbitrum, and Bitcoin Cash gaining traction due to their distinct capabilities. Conversely, BlockDAG stands out with its advanced technology and remarkable presale success. Its Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) structure delivers exceptional scalability and security, redefining blockchain standards. 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Abortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and political fights over its future are not over yet. It's now been two and a half years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and opened the door for states to implement bans. The policies and their impact have been in flux ever since the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Here's a look at data on where things stand: Overturning Roe and enforcing abortion bans has changed how woman obtain abortions in the U.S. But one thing it hasn't done is put a dent in the number of abortions being obtained. There have been slightly more monthly abortions across the country recently than there were in the months leading up to the June 2022 ruling, even as the number in states with bans dropped to near zero. “Abortion bans don’t actually prevent abortions from happening,” said Ushma Upadhyay, a public health social scientist at the University of California San Francisco. But, she said, they do change care. For women in some states, there are major obstacles to getting abortions — and advocates say that low-income, minority and immigrant women are least likely to be able to get them when they want. For those living in states with bans, the ways to access abortion are through travel or abortion pills. As the bans swept in, abortion pills became a bigger part of the equation. They were involved in about half the abortions before Dobbs. More recently, it’s been closer to two-thirds of them, according to research by the Guttmacher Institute. The uptick of that kind of abortion, usually involving a combination of two drugs, was underway before the ruling. But now, it's become more common for pill prescriptions to be made by telehealth. By the summer of 2024, about 1 in 10 abortions was via pills prescribed via telehealth to patients in states where abortion is banned. As a result, the pills are now at the center of battles over abortion access. This month, Texas sued a New York doctor for prescribing pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine. There's also an effort by Idaho, Kansas and Missouri to roll back their federal approvals and treat them as “controlled dangerous substances,” and a push for the federal government to start enforcing a 19th-century federal law to ban mailing them. Clinics have closed or halted abortions in states with bans. But a network of efforts to get women seeking abortions to places where they're legal has strengthened and travel for abortion is now common. The Guttmacher Institute found that more than twice as many Texas residents obtained abortion in 2023 in New Mexico as New Mexico residents did. And as many Texans received them in Kansas as Kansans. Abortion funds, which benefitted from “rage giving” in 2022, have helped pay the costs for many abortion-seekers. But some funds have had to cap how much they can give . Since the downfall of Roe, the actions of lawmakers and courts have kept shifting where abortion is legal and under what conditions. Here's where it stands now: Florida, the nation’s third most-populous state, began enforcing a ban on abortions after the first six weeks of pregnancy on May 1. That immediately changed the state from one that was a refuge for other Southerners seeking abortion to an exporter of people looking for them. There were about 30% fewer abortions there in May compared with the average for the first three months of the year. And in June, there were 35% fewer. While the ban is not unique, the impact is especially large. The average driving time from Florida to a facility in North Carolina where abortion is available for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy is more than nine hours, according to data maintained by Caitlin Myers, a Middlebury College economics professor. The bans have meant clinics closed or stopped offering abortions in some states. But some states where abortion remains legal until viability – generally considered to be sometime past 21 weeks of pregnancy , though there’s no fixed time for it – have seen clinics open and expand . Illinois, Kansas and New Mexico are among the states with new clinics. There were 799 publicly identifiable abortion providers in the U.S. in May 2022, the month before the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade. And by this November, it was 792, according to a tally by Myers, who is collecting data on abortion providers. But Myers says some hospitals that always provided some abortions have begun advertising it. So they’re now in the count of clinics – even though they might provide few of them. How hospitals handle pregnancy complications , especially those that threaten the lives of the women, has emerged as a major issue since Roe was overturned. President Joe Biden's administration says hospitals must offer abortions when they're needed to prevent organ loss, hemorrhage or deadly infections, even in states with bans. Texas is challenging the administration’s policy and the U.S. Supreme Court this year declined to take it up after the Biden administration sued Idaho. More than 100 pregnant women seeking help in emergency rooms and were turned away or left unstable since 2022, The Associated Press found in an analysis of federal hospital investigative records. Among the complaints were a woman who miscarried in the lobby restroom of Texas emergency room after staff refused to see her and a woman who gave birth in a car after a North Carolina hospital couldn't offer an ultrasound. The baby later died. “It is increasingly less safe to be pregnant and seeking emergency care in an emergency department,” Dara Kass, an emergency medicine doctor and former U.S. Health and Human Services official told the AP earlier this year. Since Roe was overturned, there have been 18 reproductive rights-related statewide ballot questions. Abortion rights advocates have prevailed on 14 of them and lost on four. In the 2024 election , they amended the constitutions in five states to add the right to abortion. Such measures failed in three states: In Florida, where it required 60% support; in Nebraska, which had competing abortion ballot measures; and in South Dakota, where most national abortion rights groups did support the measure. AP VoteCast data found that more than three-fifths of voters in 2024 supported abortion being legal in all or most cases – a slight uptick from 2020. The support came even as voters supported Republicans to control the White House and both houses of Congress. Associated Press writers Linley Sanders, Amanda Seitz and Laura Ungar contributed to this article.
San Francisco wins 85-64 over FordhamWork to enhance smart grid across Pennsylvania will continue through 2029 GREENSBURG, Pa. , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania ( FE PA ), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. FE doing business as Met-Ed, Penn Power, Penelec and West Penn Power, has received approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PaPUC) to implement phase three of its Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Plans (LTIIP III) to help ensure continued electric service reliability for more than two million Pennsylvania customers. The plans entail an additional $1.42 billion in capital investment over the next five years across FE PA's service areas with projects designed to reduce the frequency of service interruptions for customers and shorten their duration when they occur. LTIIP III builds on more than $1 billion in investments made during the first two rounds of LTIIP that spanned 2016-2024. Since 2019, the frequency of interruptions a customer experiences over a year has dropped by 14% in areas where LTIIP work has been completed. John Hawkins , FirstEnergy's President of Pennsylvania : "Over the past nine years, our enhancements to the power grid and proactive tree trimming along rights-of-way have yielded positive results. Our tailored improvement plans for each service area align seamlessly with our annual upgrades to the distribution network, helping us deliver the safe and reliable service our customers want and deserve. LTIIP III will further elevate these efforts by rebuilding overhead power lines and integrating more automated technology into our power lines and substations." View photos of some previous LTIIP projects on Flickr . LTIIP III will focus on improving customer service reliability through grid modernization and system resiliency. Grid modernization projects include: Installing protective devices such as automated reclosers and fuses to power lines and building tie lines between power line sections to isolate damage and quickly restore electric service to customers from unaffected parts of the system. Converting lower-voltage power lines to standard voltages to better regulate voltage and provide operational flexibility to reduce the duration of outages. Updating underground networks with new conduits, cable, transformers, vaults, manholes and switches. Replacing aging substation equipment with modern breakers and electronic relays that offer improved monitoring and operational capabilities. System resiliency focuses on strengthening the grid with projects such as: Replacing aging poles and overhead wire. Replacing underground cable nearing the end of its useful life. Selectively placing distribution equipment underground where feasible to enhance reliability. Building new power lines to provide more sources to supply electricity to customers, enhancing operational flexibility. These targeted distribution projects complement each utility's annual tree trimming and vegetation management efforts, which work in tandem to help minimize service interruptions. Expected 2025-2029 LTIIP III investments for each service area are: Penelec – $538 million Met-Ed - $382 million West Penn Power – $368 million Penn Power - $133 million Customers will see no bill impact from LTIIP III in 2025 because first-year program costs are included in FE PA's distribution rate review approved in November by the PUC. LTIIP was authorized by Pennsylvania Act 11, which was approved in 2012 and established a process to encourage electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities in Pennsylvania to accelerate investments in aging infrastructure and create economic benefits. FE PA anticipates filing additional LTIIPs in future years and is committed to a sound, cost-effective approach that will result in consistent reliability performance. LTIIP III is part of Energize365 , a multi-year grid evolution program focused on transmission and distribution investments that will deliver the power FirstEnergy's customers depend on today while also meeting the challenges of tomorrow. With planned investments of $26 billion between 2024 and 2028, the program will create a smarter, more secure and resilient grid that will meet and exceed reliability targets and accommodate electric vehicles, the electrification of homes and businesses and clean energy sources. Met-Ed serves approximately 592,000 customers within 3,300 square miles of eastern and southeastern Pennsylvania . Follow Met-Ed on X @Met Ed and on Facebook at facebook.com/MetEdElectric. Penelec serves approximately 597,000 customers within 17,600 square miles of northern and central Pennsylvania and western New York . Follow Penelec on X @Penelec and on Facebook at facebook.com/PenelecElectric . Penn Power serves approximately 173,000 customers in all or parts of Allegheny , Beaver , Butler , Crawford , Lawrence and Mercer counties in western Pennsylvania . Follow Penn Power on X @Penn_Power , on Facebook at facebook.com/PennPower , and online at pennpower.com . West Penn Power serves approximately 746,000 customers in 24 counties within central and southwestern Pennsylvania . Follow West Penn on X @W_Penn_Power and on Facebook at facebook.com/WestPennPower . FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio , Pennsylvania , New Jersey , West Virginia , Maryland and New York . The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at firstenergycorp.com and on X @FirstEnergyCorp . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/firstenergy-pennsylvania-receives-approval-for-infrastructure-improvement-plans-302336645.html SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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