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POSIGEN HIRES VP OF PUBLIC POLICY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PosiGen, the nation's leading provider of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions for low-to-moderate (LMI) income homeowners, announces the addition of Kyle Wallace as Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PosiGen, the nation's leading provider of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions for low-to-moderate (LMI) income homeowners, announces the addition of Kyle Wallace as Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs.
  • He previously served as the Director of Public Policy for the northeast at Sunrun.
  • He then joined Vivint Solar in 2015 and held multiple roles involving public policy, market expansion, and analytics.
  • As the VP of Public Policy & Government Affairs, Kyle will lead PosiGen's state legislative and regulatory work in current and emerging markets.

University of California, Riverside Partners with edX to Launch its First Free and Open Courses

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Friday, November 4, 2022

RIVERSIDE, Calif. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of California, Riverside Extension (UCRX) and edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), today announced a partnership to develop UCRX's first Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on the edX platform. The courses, featuring content in mental health, well-being and world languages, will be free-to-audit for edX learners.

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  • The courses, featuring content in mental health, well-being and world languages, will be free-to-audit for edX learners.
  • The three interpretation and translation courses will include concentrations in medical, legal and education settings.
  • "We look forward to collaborating with the edX team to provide these affordable, accessible education opportunities."
  • In addition to the new MOOCs, UCRX will continue to offer its boot camp programs in coding and cybersecurity in partnership with edX.

The University of Panama and Greenwood Energy Unveil Environmental Education Partnership with Utility-Scale Solar Initiative

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Monday, June 6, 2022

PANAMA CITY, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the University of Panama (UP), the largest university in the country, and Greenwood Energy (GWE), a renewable energy subsidiary of the Libra Group, announced the launch of the ɅLMɅ MɅTER public-private partnership developing a new utility-scale solar plant in David, Panama. This development will be paired with nearly $30M in academic and technical support distributed over 20 years to advance and grow Panama's renewable energy future.

Key Points: 
  • PANAMA CITY, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the University of Panama (UP), the largest university in the country, and Greenwood Energy (GWE), a renewable energy subsidiary of the Libra Group, announced the launch of the LM MTER public-private partnership developing a new utility-scale solar plant in David, Panama.
  • The 40-megawatt solar project, which is currently in pre-construction, is expected to break ground in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Panama has one of the most diversified energy matrixes in Latin America, with 60% of its power coming from renewable resources, and mostly hydroelectric.
  • Along with Greenwood Energy, Libra Group subsidiaries including Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure ( www.greenwoodinfra.com ) in North America, and Euro Energy ( www.euroenergy.com ) will soon reach the one-gigawatt development mark in renewable energy, which includes solar, wind and waste-to-energy in six countries.

The University of Panama and Greenwood Energy Unveil Environmental Education Partnership with Utility-Scale Solar Initiative

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 6, 2022

PANAMA CITY, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the University of Panama (UP), the largest university in the country, and Greenwood Energy (GWE), a renewable energy subsidiary of the Libra Group, announced the launch of the ɅLMɅ MɅTER public-private partnership developing a new utility-scale solar plant in David, Panama. This development will be paired with nearly $30M in academic and technical support distributed over 20 years to advance and grow Panama's renewable energy future.

Key Points: 
  • PANAMA CITY, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the University of Panama (UP), the largest university in the country, and Greenwood Energy (GWE), a renewable energy subsidiary of the Libra Group, announced the launch of the LM MTER public-private partnership developing a new utility-scale solar plant in David, Panama.
  • The 40-megawatt solar project, which is currently in pre-construction, is expected to break ground in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Panama has one of the most diversified energy matrixes in Latin America, with 60% of its power coming from renewable resources, and mostly hydroelectric.
  • Along with Greenwood Energy, Libra Group subsidiaries including Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure ( www.greenwoodinfra.com ) in North America, and Euro Energy ( www.euroenergy.com ) will soon reach the one-gigawatt development mark in renewable energy, which includes solar, wind and waste-to-energy in six countries.

AFCPE Members Recognized for Innovative Work in Building Economic Security in Their Communities

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

"AFCPE Members' dedication to building financial capability in their communities continues to amaze and inspire me," said Rebecca Wiggins, AFCPE Executive Director.

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  • "AFCPE Members' dedication to building financial capability in their communities continues to amaze and inspire me," said Rebecca Wiggins, AFCPE Executive Director.
  • "Through financial education, research, and counseling, these individuals and organizations are helping to create a future where financial security is attainable by everyone."
  • He has contributed to AFCPE as a longtime member, volunteer, content writer, and he served on the AFCPE Board from 2017 to 2021 and as 2020 Board President.
  • Their generosity is helping to build capacity for financial professionals, their clients, and the communities that they serve.