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• Sideris continues to advance company strategy to build a smarter energy future for customers
• Lead independent director, Ted Craver, becomes board chairman

CHARLOTTE, N.C.
, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced Harry Sideris has assumed the role of chief executive officer and has joined the company’s board of directors. His appointment was part of a planned transition announced earlier this year.

Sideris has served as president since April 2024 and will retain that role. He succeeds Lynn Good, who is retiring from Duke Energy after more than two decades of exceptional dedication and leadership, including nearly 12 years as CEO.

“I am honored to step into this role at such a pivotal time for our industry,” said Sideris. “Thanks to Lynn’s leadership, Duke Energy has become an industry-leading, fully regulated utility that is ideally positioned to seize the opportunities in front of us. I am excited to lead us into our next chapter of growth and advance our mission of delivering reliable, affordable and innovative energy solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities.”

Sideris will focus on shaping the future of Duke Energy by overseeing an $83-billion five-year capital plan and advancing critical infrastructure investments that support economic development and meet customers’ energy demands. Under Sideris’ leadership, the company will continue prioritizing safety and operational excellence, delivering meaningful value to shareholders, and providing superior service to customers and communities.

Sideris, a 29-year veteran of the company, has been a longstanding member of Duke Energy’s senior management committee. In his role as president, Sideris has successfully led Duke Energy’s electric and gas utilities, including all aspects of customer service and operations. Prior to becoming president, Sideris held leadership roles as executive vice president of customer experience, solutions and services, president of Duke Energy Florida, and vice president of environmental, health and safety.

His career began at Progress Energy (formerly Carolina Power & Light), before it merged with Duke Energy in 2012. Read more on his career journey.

Sideris will join boards of directors for the Edison Electric Institute, the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and the World Association of Nuclear Operators. He also will serve on the Business Roundtable and Charlotte Executive Leadership Council.

Also effective April 1, Ted Craver, formerly lead independent director, becomes chair of Duke Energy’s board of directors. Craver, who has served on the board since 2017, is the former chairman, president and CEO of Edison International. 

Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. 

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage. 

More information is available at duke-energy.com and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition. 

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Multi-Year Deal Showcases the Beverage Brand Across 


MSG Family of Companies’ Premier Sports and Entertainment Assets Including 



New York’s Madison Square Garden, The New York Rangers, Sphere and More

NEW YORK
, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) (“MSG Entertainment”), Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) (“MSG Sports”) and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) (together, the “MSG Family of Companies”) announced today a partnership with Liquid Death, naming the beverage company an Official Partner across the MSG Family of Companies.

Liquid Death, one of fastest growing non-alcoholic brands, will have significant brand presence as an Official Sparkling Water Partner across the MSG Family of Companies’ portfolio of premier sports and entertainment assets, including New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and the Beacon Theatre; Sphere in Las Vegas; the New York Rangers; and the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. The brand will also be The Official Iced Tea Partner of the Theater at MSG, Radio City, the Beacon Theatre, the Christmas Spectacular, and Sphere. As part of this partnership, Liquid Death’s sparkling water and iced tea products will be available at select concession stands across the Companies’ venues.

“Liquid Death is a disruptor and innovator,” said Jamaal Lesane, Chief Operating Officer, MSG Sports. “We look forward to working with their team across high-profile assets to introduce bold campaigns and interactive initiatives that exemplify our shared vision for this dynamic partnership, including Sphere’s Exosphere.”

“We’re honored to be one of the few select brands to partner across multiple flagship and iconic MSG venues and properties and to be the very first Official Iced Tea Partner for Sphere,” said Ryan Heuser, SVP of Experiential Marketing at Liquid Death. “Our brand is bringing more excitement and fun to better-for-you beverages which fits perfectly in the environments these iconic venues create. Our wide-reaching partnership brings us unmatched exposure and education to new audiences who are ready to murder their thirst and bring death to plastic bottles.”

As part of the partnership, Liquid Death will have significant brand presence for its sparkling water and iced tea products across the Companies’ assets – including on the Exosphere, the fully-customizable exterior of Sphere and largest LED screen in the world.

As an Official Partner of Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, the Beacon Theatre, Radio City Music Hall, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, and Sphere, Liquid Death will also have the opportunity to create and conduct sweepstakes in collaboration with these iconic properties.

As an Official Sparkling Water Partner of the New York Rangers, Liquid Death will be featured on GardenVision during Rangers home games and will appear on the Rangers website. Rangers’ fans will also have the chance to experience Liquid Death firsthand, with select post-game sampling opportunities, plus an interactive activation space on the concourse during select home games, designed to engage and refresh fans.

About Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.   

About Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), as well as two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also operates a professional sports team performance center – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. More information is available at www.msgsports.com.

About Sphere Entertainment Co.

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue opened in Las Vegas in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com. 

About Liquid Death

As one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic beverage brands, Liquid Death uses comedy and entertainment to make health and sustainability 50 times more fun. We take low-calorie beverages and package them into infinitely recyclable cans that compete with the fun marketing of unhealthy brands across energy drinks, beer, and junk food. Our product lines include mountain water, soda-flavored sparkling water, iced tea, and more. A portion of Liquid Death’s proceeds goes to nonprofits who are helping fight plastic pollution and further our #deathtoplastic sustainability mission. For more information on Liquid Death please visit liquiddeath.com.

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For Liquid Death:

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Advanced renewable energy system recognized as ‘Judges’ Choice’ in Software Implementation category for improving resilience at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick and strengthening the PJM grid

BALTIMORE and FRAMINGHAM, Mass., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, and CPower Energy (“CPower“), the premier virtual power plant (VPP) provider, announced that they have been recognized in the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards for the Advanced Renewable Energy System project at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick in Maryland.

As the top-scoring entry in the Software Implementation of the Year award, the project earned the Judges’ Choice distinction, recognizing the partners for outstanding innovation and impact in enhancing energy resilience on the base and for boosting the PJM grid, North America’s largest grid operator.

The E+E Leader Product & Project Awards is an annual program recognizing excellence in products and services that provide companies with energy and environmental benefits, or in projects implemented by companies that improved environmental or energy management outcomes and increased the bottom line.

The project reduced energy consumption and secured affordable energy for the military base, with Ameresco adding a 6 MW / 6 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) to Fort Detrick’s existing 18.6 MW DC solar facility. Ameresco then unlocked additional value by connecting the battery to CPower’s VPP. Central to the project’s innovative approach, CPower’s VPP optimizes the BESS, enabling Ameresco to earn revenue through PJM’s Ancillary Services and Economic programs while supporting local communities by ensuring power quality.

“VPPs are the backbone of a resilient energy future, keeping the lights on and strengthening the U.S. economy by leveraging customer-sited energy assets like batteries, solar panels and flexible loads. This project highlights the critical role that flexibility plays in our energy ecosystem and showcases how batteries can provide rapid and frequent grid support, ultimately maximizing customer rewards and supporting grid operators like PJM,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, CPower.

“By partnering with Ameresco as a company that shares our commitment to energy innovation and sustainability, we were able to unlock the full potential of this BESS system and maximize benefits for the Fort Detrick community using CPower’s VPP. It is an honor to share this award with Ameresco,” Smith continued.

“We’re proud to lead initiatives that not only bolster the U.S. Army’s energy security but also align with our commitment to consistently deliver the most innovative and vendor-neutral energy solutions,” said Nicole Bulgarino, President of Federal Solutions and Utility Infrastructure at Ameresco. “This project at Fort Detrick is a stepping stone towards future developments, including potential integration into a microgrid system, which will provide further essential backup power and support the Army’s mission-critical operations during potential outages.”

To learn more about how the award-winning Advanced Renewable Energy System at Fort Detrick serves as a model for energy independence and sustainability across defense installations, visit www.eeleaderawards.com.

About Environment+Energy Leader
Since 2006, Environment+Energy Leader’s website and newsletters have provided the definitive and objective voice in reporting on business-related energy, environmental and sustainability issues. Visit: www.environmentenergyleader.com.

About the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards

For over a decade, the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards have recognized excellence in products, services and corporate initiatives that drive energy and environmental improvements. Entries are evaluated using a rigorous five-point rating system by an independent panel of executive-level judges from leading organizations across various industries. To see this year’s winners and learn more about the judges, visit
www.eeleaderawards.com
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About CPower Energy
CPower Energy is the premier Virtual Power Plant provider, monetizing the value of customer-sited energy to intelligently strengthen the grid. For over a decade, we’ve made it simple for businesses, factories, public institutions and other large energy users to turn their energy flexibility into revenue, delivering over $1 billion from market programs.

With 7.0 GW of customer capacity across more than 29,000 sites, we’re empowering energy users across North America to benefit from a sustainable, innovative energy economy. CPower is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and is owned by LS Power, a development, investment and operating company focused on the power and energy infrastructure sector. For more information, visit: www.cpowerenergy.com.

About Ameresco, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. Our comprehensive portfolio includes implementing smart energy efficiency solutions, upgrading aging infrastructure and developing, constructing and operating distributed energy resources. As a trusted full-service partner, Ameresco shows the way by reducing energy use and delivering diversified generation solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, educational and healthcare institutions, housing authorities and commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,500 employees providing local expertise in North America and Europe. For more information, visit www.ameresco.com.

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