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Harts Services honors 2023 Hometown Heroes for service and sacrifice

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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TACOMA, Wash. , Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harts Services, a top-rated Pacific Northwest plumbing and electrical company founded in 2013, is proud to look back on another season honoring area veterans and active service members through the Harts Hometown Heroes program in partnership with the Tacoma Rainiers, the AAA affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.

Key Points: 
  • Harts Services recognized seven Hometown Heroes during the Rainiers' 2023 season for their commitment and sacrifice.
  • Harts Services also donated $4,300 to the Wounded Warrior Project at the end of the season — $100 for every Rainiers home win in 2023.
  • "We have many service members and veterans in the area, and we're proud to be able to give something back to them," said Richard Hart, co-owner of Harts Services.
  • Harts Services also offers top-notch electrical services, including breakers, circuits, outlets, lighting, EV charge stations, generators, and more.

Investment Opportunity Open for Startups Decarbonizing the Built Environment

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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SEATTLE, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Decarbon8-US Fund released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for companies working on the decarbonization of manmade structures, including residential and commercial buildings and infrastructure operating technologies and services. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until June 26, 2023. The RFP can be found online at www.decarbon8-us.org.

Key Points: 
  • Decarbon8-US is an impact investment fund established by E8, a climate tech investing community.
  • Government support from the Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS and Science Act, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is stimulating development and rapid adoption of technologies targeted to decarbonizing the built environment.
  • "Cutting emissions from the built environment is urgently needed to meet our climate goals."
  • Be focused on decarbonizing the built environment.

ELEMENT8 SECURES $200 MILLION FOR NATIONAL EXPANSION FROM DIGITAL ALPHA

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Element8 (E8), a next-generation Internet Service Provider (ISP) specializing in bridging the digital divide and providing increasingly critical broadband connections to rural communities, has secured a $200 million strategic investment from Digital Alpha, an investment firm focused on digital infrastructure, and moved to acquire Oklahoma City-based high-speed internet provider AtLink Services for an undisclosed sum.

Key Points: 
  • ELEMENT8 (E8), A NEXT-GEN ISP, SECURES $200M FOR NATIONAL EXPANSION FROM DIGITAL ALPHA.
  • E8 and Digital Alpha will execute a growth strategy including organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and greenfield network infrastructure expansion.
  • E8's initial platform acquisition of AtLink Services marks a major milestone on the company's path to national expansion.
  • "The E8 team has demonstrated their expertise and ability to deliver," said Rick Shrotri, Founder and Managing Partner, Digital Alpha Advisors.

E8 Announces Record $8.79M in Climatetech Investment and Its 2023 Priorities

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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SEATTLE, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- E8, an angel investor community specializing in early stage climatetech enterprises for both profit and ecological sustainability, announced 2022 investment activity of $8.79 million in 34 companies. Angel investments play a crucial role in allowing innovation to reach the market and achieve early growth, and over time these early investments have sparked more than $1.5B in follow-on funding by later stage and corporate investors. E8's national and international membership has grown to more than 140 families and funds.

Key Points: 
  • Through investment pitches, collective due diligence and learning opportunities, E8's network brings together interest, passion and expertise from across the US and internationally.
  • E8's investment platform itself has also grown, making it easier for families and funds to invest in the climatetech deals they love.
  • E8 also makes complementary investment options accessible, including using philanthropic capital to invest in these vital, cutting-edge technologies.
  • Cumulative E8 community investments reach $57.3M: E8, previously named Element 8 and Northwest Energy Angels, estimates its total investment since 2006 at $57.3M.

E8 Engineering Named United Launch Alliance’s 2022 Outstanding Performance Supplier of the Year

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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E8 Engineering has been awarded United Launch Alliances (ULA) 2022 Outstanding Performance Supplier of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • E8 Engineering has been awarded United Launch Alliances (ULA) 2022 Outstanding Performance Supplier of the Year.
  • E8 is a burgeoning aerospace supplier of program management, consulting, and technical staffing services with expertise in engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221118005108/en/
    John Marcin, E8 Engineering CTO, receives the Outstanding Performance Supplier of the Year Award from Steve Crow, ULA Director of Production Operations.
  • ULA needs increased flexibility and supplier capacity in response to a growing demand for their Vulcan next-generation launch capabilities.

HEVO Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on Wefunder

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Fresh off being named a 2022 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch, HEVO is launching a new crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, an industry-leading crowdfunding platform.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Fresh off being named a 2022 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch, HEVO is launching a new crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, an industry-leading crowdfunding platform.
  • HEVO is implementing projects with major automakers, Tier 1 automobile suppliers, and EV charging companies across four continents.
  • Over the past year, HEVO has raised $4.0 million from more than 2,500 investors on Republic, another reputable crowdfunding platform.
  • "We received a lot of feedback during our first crowdfunding campaign that EV drivers want to charge their vehicles without the headaches of managing cords.

Decarbon8 Investment Opportunity Open for AgTech Innovation and Decarbonization Startups

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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SEATTLE, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Decarbon8 Fund, an impact investment vehicle established by the E8 climatetech investing community and platform, announced a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for companies advancing regenerative agriculture solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts.  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a June 27, 2022 deadline.  The RFP and application can be found online (www.decarbon8-us.org).

Key Points: 
  • According to CropLife's analysis , early stage AgTech investments, and exits, have grown in recent years to meet the severe need and economic potential.
  • "Our focus on regenerative and decarbonizing agriculture comes at an especially important moment," said Richard Hartung, E8 judge, agtech investor and farm owner.
  • Investees from the 2021 transportation-themed Decarbon8 round received an average of $175,000 in personal and philanthropic investment, including investment of as much as $450,000.
  • Be a part of the AgTech sector and support the production of food or decarbonization through agriculture.

Wohler releases iAM-AUDIO-8 with AoIP options

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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The new iAM-AUDIO1-8 and AUDIO2-8 units retain 3G-SDI and analog inputs as well as optional AES3 inputs.

Key Points: 
  • The new iAM-AUDIO1-8 and AUDIO2-8 units retain 3G-SDI and analog inputs as well as optional AES3 inputs.
  • Audio over IP, in either Dante or Ravenna formats, including 2110-30, can be added via an option card.
  • Also available is an analog option card, offering a further 8 balanced inputs and outputs on DB-25 connectors, as well as a TOSLINK (SPDIF) connector.
  • This unit includes the mature touch-capable controls on other iSeries units that make it easy to use.

HEVO Launches New App to Kill Electric Vehicle "Charge Anxiety"

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today HEVO announces the launch of its new electric vehicle (EV) charging app, Journey.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today HEVO announces the launch of its new electric vehicle (EV) charging app, Journey.
  • "The future of charging is wireless, and no company is better positioned to lead this new era than HEVO."
  • "The poor EV charging experience has been well-chronicled ," states Jeremy McCool, HEVO Founder and CEO.
  • HEVO is integrating the OCCP compliant Journey cloud and app into EVs in collaboration with leading OEMs and Tier 1 auto suppliers.

HEVO Launches New App to Kill Electric Vehicle "Charge Anxiety"

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today HEVO announces the launch of its new electric vehicle (EV) charging app, Journey. When planning trips, it's still too arduous for EV drivers to find available charging stations that work, are located on their route, and are in safe facilities. This "charge anxiety" makes the EV driving experience exhausting and further hampers the mass adoption of EVs.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today HEVO announces the launch of its new electric vehicle (EV) charging app, Journey.
  • Journey betters the charging experience by providing drivers with planning tools tailored to each driver's specific needs.
  • "The poor EV charging experience has been well-chronicled ," states Jeremy McCool, HEVO Founder and CEO.
  • HEVO is integrating the OCCP compliant Journey cloud and app into EVs in collaboration with leading OEMs and Tier 1 auto suppliers.