Energy, Utilities & Environment

Pune – – October 06, 2026 -- The global CDU heat exchanger antifoulants market reached USD 215 million in 2024 and is forecast to climb to USD 270.24 million by 2032, a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%, according to a new report from Credence Research Inc.

North America controls 35% of global antifoulant demand on refinery scale

North America leads the market with roughly 35% share, backed by substantial refinery capacity and sustained investment in operational optimization. Europe follows at approximately 25%, driven by environmental regulation and refinery modernization mandates. Asia Pacific holds near 20% of the market, Middle East & Africa accounts for about 15%, and Latin America contributes roughly 5%.

Florham Park, N.J. – October 05, 2026 -- Reworld employees collected 84 bags of garbage during a September cleanup of Newark, New Jersey streets, earning the company first place and the Gold Broom Award at the city's Slam Dunk the Junk community event.

Reworld deploys employees across six U.S. regions for World Cleanup Day

The waste management company organized volunteer efforts in Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania in September to mark World Cleanup Day. In Derwood and Dickerson, Maryland, and Alexandria, Virginia, staff joined the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail to clear trash and invasive vegetation at Gravelly Point. Rahway, New Jersey employees worked at Rahway Riverfront Park, while the Newark team cleared litter from the facility's access road in addition to its award-winning citywide effort.

Camden, N.J. – October 05, 2026 -- The American Water Charitable Foundation has awarded a $260,000 Corporate Strategic grant to the National Urban League to fund workforce development programs across its Affiliate Movement network.

Grant targets eight city affiliates for skills and career training

The funding will support workforce development initiatives delivered by eight National Urban League affiliates: Chicago Urban League, Greater Sacramento Urban League, Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, Urban League of Greater Philadelphia, Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County, Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Urban League of Northwest Indiana, and Urban League of Union County. The programs aim to expand skills, education, and job opportunities in communities served by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S.

Eleanor, W.Va. – October 05, 2026 -- West Virginia American Water is investing $100,000 to replace 580 feet of aging pipe with 2-inch PVC main on Eleanor Alley in Eleanor.

Crews began work the week of September 23 along Eleanor Alley

The project spans from Cypress Street to the area behind the residence at 2371 Charleston Road. Work is scheduled for completion by the end of October, with final street restoration set for fall 2026. Crews operate Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with traffic restrictions in place for the duration.

Scott Wyman cites proactive investment in community infrastructure

"Making proactive investments in the communities we serve helps us to continue providing safe, clean, and reliable water to our customers, and this project on Eleanor Alley is an example," said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water.

Houston – October 05, 2026 -- TruGrid, a Houston-based engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar projects, has published new guidance arguing that integrating engineering, procurement, and construction planning before mobilization reduces financial risk and strengthens lender confidence in utility-scale clean energy developments.

TruGrid links engineer-of-record selection to fewer costly construction surprises

The company's analysis identifies design and engineering partner selection as the first risk-reduction lever, stating that the right engineer of record can flag constructability issues before they become expensive change orders during construction.

Pune – October 05, 2026 -- The global lithium compound market is projected to grow from $9.82 billion in 2025 to $39.74 billion by 2034, a 16.8% compound annual growth rate, according to new analysis from Maximize Market Research.

Battery demand drives roughly 80% of global lithium consumption

Global lithium production reached approximately 130,000 tons in 2025 against consumption of around 134,000 tons, underscoring tight supply-demand balance. Lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide dominate battery-grade applications, while lithium chloride, lithium bromide, lithium metal and butyllithium serve glass, ceramics, lubricants, metallurgy, air treatment and pharmaceutical markets. Stationary battery storage demand is growing at an estimated 40% annually, adding a new layer of consumption beyond electric vehicle batteries.

Philadelphia – October 05, 2026 -- SmartMark Communications has received the platinum Pinnacle Award for Excellence in the Best Consumer IoT Product category following the successful deployment of its customer-centric load flexibility solution at a Tier one Investor-Owned utility.

Award marks first recognition for a customer-focused IoT solution in load flexibility

The company said this is the first time a customer-centric IoT platform has won industry recognition specifically for shaping the future of load flexibility in the energy sector. The patented solution, built on SmartMark's Customer2GridTM strategy, is designed to establish a balanced, two-way relationship between utilities and their customers within grid-flexible programs.

Scottsdale, Ariz. – October 05, 2026 -- Arevon Energy, Inc. earned the No. 1 ranking in the Americas for Renewable Power: Solar Power Generation in the 2026 GRESB ESG Benchmark Assessment, marking its second consecutive year atop the category with an overall score of 98.2 out of 100.

Arevon posts a perfect Performance Score of 60 out of 60

The GRESB assessment awarded Arevon a five-star rating alongside the perfect Performance Score, reflecting results across the benchmark's sustainability indicators. The company has participated in the annual GRESB Assessment for nine consecutive years, using it to track ESG management progress and set priorities.

Houston – October 05, 2026 -- GETCHOICE!, the enterprise utility intelligence platform, reported 220% growth in total spend under management over the past two years, alongside a 50% run-rate revenue pace and 130% year-over-year net revenue retention. Spend managed on the platform grew more than 20% in the most recent quarter alone.

U.S. power and utilities M&A surged 173% year over year to $216 billion

PwC data cited by the company show announced U.S. power and utilities M&A totaled $216 billion in the six months ended May 2026, up 173% versus the prior-year period. GETCHOICE! frames its own expansion as a direct response to this broader shift, in which electricity, natural gas, steam, water, wastewater, waste and recycling, telecom and internet spend are increasingly treated as a single mission-critical category.

Chicago – October 05, 2026 -- Expand Energy (NASDAQ: EXE), North America's largest independent natural gas producer, has selected global technology consultancy Thoughtworks to design and build an enterprise-wide AI capability, with a production-ready solution targeted for deployment by the end of 2026.

Expand Energy moves beyond isolated AI pilots toward enterprise-scale deployment

The multi-phase engagement spans AI strategy, use case prioritization, machine learning platform implementation and production delivery across Expand Energy's exploration, production and energy marketing operations. Josh Viets, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Expand Energy, said the company selected Thoughtworks for its ability to connect strategy, technology and delivery within a single engagement.