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Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia to be Supplied With Natural Gas Certified by MiQ
Washington Gasoline indicators deal to supply fuel with impartial certification for decrease methane depth related to manufacturing.
The deal represents a discount in manufacturing section emissions that’s equal to taking roughly 6,000 vehicles off the highway inside 12 months.
WASHINGTON and LONDON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Washington Gasoline at this time introduced the following step in its dedication to scale back greenhouse fuel emissions. The corporate entered into transactions with Chesapeake Vitality Company and Ascent Sources to provide its prospects within the Nationwide Capital Area (NCR) with pure fuel that’s independently licensed by MiQ. MiQ points a certificates for every 1MMBtu of pure fuel that represents the place and when the fuel was produced and the methane depth of manufacturing. Manufacturing represents a big portion of pure fuel worth chain emissions, and these could be averted utilizing current know-how.
“We’re very happy to extend our procurement of licensed pure fuel as we work to decrease the emissions related to the important vitality we ship to our prospects day-after-day,” stated Blue Jenkins, president of Washington Gasoline.
Washington Gasoline will present prospects with fuel that has been independently audited and verified as much less methane-intensive utilizing MiQ’s certification customary. This customary supplies producers, resembling Chesapeake Vitality Company and Ascent Sources, with a clear A-F grading scale utilizing third-party auditors and superior know-how suppliers. Each Chesapeake and Ascent’s manufacturing amenities have been awarded the highest ‘A’ grades for minimizing methane emissions, decreasing them to an depth lower than 0.05% – and beneath the manufacturing sector common.
Washington Gasoline’ industry-leading settlement is estimated to scale back CO2 equal emissions by roughly 28,000 metric tons when in comparison with the Environmental Safety Company – decided {industry} common pure fuel. In line with the EPA GHG equivalencies calculator, this discount is the equal of taking roughly 6,000 gas-powered passenger autos off the highway for one yr.
“With the acquisition of a major batch of MiQ licensed fuel, Washington Gasoline is main the cost amongst U.S. and world utilities, and we consider this can encourage others to affix the initiative of pushing methane abatement amongst the oil and fuel suppliers,” stated Georges Tijbosch, CEO, MiQ.
“Washington Gasoline is dedicated to ushering in revolutionary vitality choices for our prospects together with utilizing gasoline sources to help decarbonization. Buying fuel from Chesapeake and Ascent that has been licensed for decrease methane depth by MiQ represents one other tangible motion in our dedication to scale back GHG emissions and tackle local weather change,” stated Melissa Adams, chief company social duty officer for Washington Gasoline.
The settlement went into impact on Nov. 1, 2022 and will likely be in place by way of the 2022-2023 winter heating season.
About Washington Gasoline
Washington Gasoline, an entirely owned subsidiary of AltaGas Ltd [TSX:ALA], is a regulated pure fuel utility that gives secure, dependable pure fuel service to greater than 1.2 million prospects within the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The corporate has been offering vitality to residential, industrial and industrial prospects for nearly 175 years. Be taught extra at www.washingtongas.com. Comply with us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Fb.
About MiQ
MiQ is an impartial not-for-profit established by RMI (previously the Rocky Mountain Institute) and world sustainability consultancy SYSTEMIQ to facilitate a fast discount in methane emissions from the oil and fuel sector.
MiQ is the quickest rising and a globally acknowledged methane emissions certification customary. Certification permits world society to credibly differentiate fuel primarily based on its methane emissions efficiency, offering a market mechanism that incentivizes methane discount. MiQ’s imaginative and prescient is to create a market the place licensed pure fuel could be traded like different historic commodities, in the end creating incentives to drive down methane emissions throughout the board.
About Certification
MiQ Certificates mirror the emissions affect of every batch of fuel, how a lot methane was leaked throughout manufacturing, how efficient the corporate’s methane emissions administration processes and procedures are, and the way strong their methane detection know-how is. Collectively, they supply the data wanted to drive market enhancements.
MiQ Certification helps fuel patrons higher perceive what they’re shopping for and the affect it’s having on the planet.
SOURCE MiQ; Washington Gasoline
WASHINGTON – Nearly a quarter million ticketed guests are expected to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the nation’s capital. The festivities begin over the weekend and continue until the Tuesday following Inauguration Day.
On Monday, the ceremony will take place on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Security screening gates are expected to open at 5 a.m. Ticketed guests should arrive by 11:30 a.m.
Here are some key events on the schedule if you are planning to attend:
Timeline:
Saturday, January 18
Trump will attend a reception and fireworks display at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia.
Vice President-elect JD Vance will participate in a reception for incoming Cabinet members and host a dinner.
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Sunday, January 19
Trump will take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Trump will hold a MAGA Victory rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., at 3 p.m., with a performance by the Village People.
Trump will host a candlelight dinner with campaign donors.
Monday, January 20 (Inauguration Day)
Trump will attend a worship service at St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown D.C.
Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump will join the Bidens for tea at the White House.
Inauguration Day Forecast: Slight chance for snow showers early Monday
What we know:
Inaugural Ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol
The ceremonies will take place on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
Security screening gates open at 5 a.m., music begins at 9:30 a.m. Ticketed guests should arrive by 11:30 a.m.
The theme, “Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional Promise,” recognizes the Founders’ commitment to preserving democracy.
Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” before Trump takes the oath of office at 12 p.m. Former Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton are expected to attend.
A farewell to former President Biden and Vice President Harris will occur around noon.
Trump will gather with aides and lawmakers for the President’s Signing Room Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol to sign executive orders or memorandums.
The JCCIC Congressional Luncheon will follow, attended by the new president, vice president, Senate leaders, and JCCIC members.
Trump will review military troops at the East Front steps of the U.S. Capitol, followed by a presidential parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
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At the White House, Trump will participate in the traditional Oval Office signing ceremony for executive orders or nominations.
Trump will attend three Inaugural balls: Commander in Chief Ball, Liberty Inaugural Ball, and the Starlight Ball. He is scheduled to speak at all three balls.
- Commander in Chief Ball focused on military service members
- Liberty Inaugural Ball geared toward Trump supporters
- Starlight Ball will focus on high-dollar donors
What’s next:
Tuesday, January 21
Trump will attend the National Prayer Service, an interfaith event at the Washington National Cathedral.
The Source: Information in this article comes from The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, and the Associated Press.
As D.C. prepares for Inauguration Day, tens of thousands of activists are preparing to make their voices heard.
Days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in at the U.S. Capitol again, several grassroots groups will descend on the District Saturday for the People’s March, which has the same organizers behind the 2017 Women’s March.
“Talking about immigration, talking about peace, talking about abortion access, talking about racial justice and reproductive justice,” said Tamika Middleon, the managing director for Women’s March.
Like previous marches, organizers say Saturday’s event is part of a long term resistance strategy to proposed policies of the incoming Trump Administration
“And so we are trying to create opportunities for people to be together, and that’s really our message, is for people to find ways for them to engage with each other,” Middleon said.
Several Metro stations and several streets will be closed Monday for the inauguration, but the 18th will also be a busy day on D.C. roads
People’s March organizers say there will be three meet up locations Saturday before they march to the Lincoln Memorial: Farragut Square, where groups will focus on democracy, immigration, climate and military; Franklin Park, a starting point for gender justice activists, women’s rights and LGBTQ+ groups; and McPherson Square, ground zero for many local grassroots organizations.
“We’re going to be specifically focusing on D.C. issues,” said Megan Salmon with Spaces in Action.
Salmon said they’ve been busy coordinating with local volunteers ahead of Saturday, and even though a lot has changed since Trump took office in 2017, their commitment to the cause hasn’t — and they’re ready for what’s next.
“Organizers have been preparing for a moment like this for way longer than it was talked about, so it wasn’t just since the election, it wasn’t just since the campaign trail,” Salmon said. “I do think that the resistance is strategic, but I do think that’s not just a reflection of the moment we’re in. I think it’s a longer term fight.”
All of those groups are set to meet up at the Lincoln Memorial, and that big rally is scheduled to go from about 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Washington, D.C
SAPD to send 61 officers to Washington DC for Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration
WASHINGTON D.C. – Safety is a priority at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump next week.
San Antonio police is sending 61 officers to Washington, D.C., to assist the Metropolitan Police Department while Trump is sworn into office.
SAPD deployed 45 officers when Trump took office for the first time in 2017.
The increase in officers being sent this time reflects heightened security concerns and a greater emphasis on ensuring the safety of all attendees.
In addition to SAPD’s presence, law enforcement agencies nationwide are also mobilizing to provide support.
As preparations continue, authorities urge attendees to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
The 60th presidential inauguration ceremony will begin at noon EST on Jan. 20.
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