HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 14, 2024--
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) celebrated some of its top energy customers today for their remarkable efforts in community, sustainability, and energy efficiency during the fifth annual Excellence in Energy Awards.
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These awards are more than accolades, but a testament to the forward-thinking leadership and innovation our customers demonstrate to help create a safer, smarter, and more sustainable tomorrow.
“Our customers inspire us every day with their efforts to help shape the future of energy,” said Robert Gaudette, Executive Vice President of NRG Business. “It’s been an incredible five years celebrating the accomplishments of our customers and we look forward to seeing them continue to create a better, more resilient world.”
NRG is honored to announce its 2024 Excellence in Energy Award winners.
Community
Honoring philanthropic achievements and leadership in their local communities.
Sustainability
Recognizing significant impact by going above and beyond standard sustainability practices to achieve notable environmental and social benefits.
Energy Efficiency
Celebrating success with new technologies, solutions, and upgrades resulting in energy reduction or savings.
Award submissions were provided by business customers, brokers, and NRG account managers. Congratulations to the organizations who continue to lead by example and make meaningful change on their energy journeys. NRG looks forward to continuing the tradition of recognizing excellence in the future.
About NRG
NRG Energy is a leading energy and home services company powered by people and our passion for a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future. A Fortune 500 company operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, organizations, and businesses achieve their goals while also advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
NRG recognizes the achievements of its 2025 Excellence in Energy Award winners. (Graphic: Business Wire)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Democrat looking to unseat an incumbent Republican in a close Iowa congressional race, one of a handful yet to be called after Republicans won control of the U.S. House, has asked for a recount.
Democrat Christina Bohannan's campaign on Thursday requested the recount in her bid against Republican incumbent Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks to represent Iowa’s 1st District. The initial tally puts Bohannan fewer than 1,000 votes — less than a percentage point — behind Miller-Meeks.
The contest is a much tighter rematch of 2022, when Miller-Meeks won by 7 percentage points. Miller-Meeks earned a first term in Congress representing Iowa’s 2nd District when she defeated Democrat Rita Hart by just six votes in 2020.
The Associated Press has not yet called the race because the margin was close enough that it could prompt a recount. Miller-Meeks has declared victory and said she was confident in her lead.
Bohannan's campaign said in a statement that the recount will make certain “that every voter is heard,” but that they have “full trust in this process and will accept the results regardless of the outcome.”
In a statement released Thursday afternoon, Miller-Meeks' campaign accused Bohannan and other Democrats of being “election deniers.”
“This is a delaying tactic to thwart the will of the people,” the statement said. “A recount won’t meaningfully change the outcome of this race as the congresswoman’s lead is mathematically impossible to overcome.”
Republican incumbents held onto Iowa’s three other congressional seats, including the competitive 3rd District where Zach Nunn fended off a challenge from Democrat Lanon Baccam.
Republican incumbents Ashley Hinson in the 2nd District and Randy Feenstra in the 4th District won decisively. Hinson defeated Democrat Sarah Corkery. Feenstra defeated Democrat Ryan Melton.
On Wednesday, Republicans won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier in the day, gave the GOP the 218 House victories that make up the majority.
Republicans earlier gained control of the Senate from Democrats.
FILE - Democratic nominee for Iowa's 1st congressional district Christina Bohannan waves to supporters during an election night watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 5, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette via AP File)
FILE - Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks with local farmers on the set of the Barn Talk podcast on the Whisler family farm near Washington, Iowa, Nov. 1, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette via AP FILE)
