Microsoft and U.S. Midwest electric power provider Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) announced the launch of a new grid modernization collaboration, using AI and cloud technology to help meet increasing energy needs driven by factors including data center growth and electrification. Among the key benefits highlighted by the companies from the collaboration is enhanced capabilities for MISO to make faster, more…
By: Katie McGinty, Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer at Johnson Controls In 2026, resilience and sustainability will be foundational for business success. Companies that embrace these imperatives will thrive and outpace the competition, while those that don’t risk falling behind. The evidence is in the data: extreme weather events cost businesses in the U.S. more than…
Alternative investment manager Blackstone’s energy-focused private equity business, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, announced the acquisition of environmental testing, monitoring and compliance services provider Alliance Technical Group (ATG) from Morgan Stanley Capital Partners. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Alabama, ATG provides environmental management and compliance solutions for companies and brands in North America. The company’s suite of solutions include source…
Sustainable transition-focused investor Impax Asset Management announced today the appointment of former HSBC Asset Management UK CEO Stuart White to the newly created position of Executive Director, Business Development. White joins Impax after 15 years at HSBC, including five years as Chief Executive Officer, UK & Global Head of Official Sector Institutions of the firm’s asset management business. Additional roles…