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WASHINGTON, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LWC Studios today announced its Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund has awarded its 300th grant since its founding in 2021. Grant recipients have used funds to submit work to dozens of awards, including: The Ambies, Webby Awards, International Women’s Podcast Awards, Tribeca Film Festival, Radio Academy Audio & Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS), British Podcast Awards, Black Podcasting Awards, Australian Podcast Awards, and George Polk Award.

LWC Studios, the Fund’s pro bono operator, with AIR as its fiscal sponsor, covers submission fees for producers, editors, and others, up to $200 per calendar year per creator. It also reimburses up to $500 annually for training in digital audio production.

LWC Studios also welcomed Sequel, a Canadian creative agency, as a new The Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund partner. With Sequel’s support, the Fund will continue its commitment to supporting and deepening the talent pool in podcasting, while strengthening pathways for independent and early-career BIPOC, Queer, and Trans producers to submit their work to awards and competitions, and to receive career-expanding training subsidized by the Fund.

Tori Allen, Co-founder of Sequel says, “Throughout my career – from CBC Radio to international reporting to branded storytelling – I’ve had mentors who made space for my voice as a woman of color and Queer and Trans ally. That support shaped me, and it’s a big part of why I wanted to start Sequel – to help new voices break through and thrive, especially in Canada. Partnering with the Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund is a meaningful way to celebrate Sequel’s first year and reflects the podcasting industry we want to help build: inclusive, and full of possibility.”

“Sequel is an ideal Fund partner, as it mirrors the values upon which the Fund was built: creativity and inclusion, and lifting as you climb,” says Juleyka Lantigua, Founder and CEO of LWC Studios.

The Fund accepts reimbursement applications year-round, and qualifying independent producers must be based in Canada, the United Kingdom, United States, or Australia.

Those interested, can apply here. Support the Fund via Patreon, AIR, and Buy Me a Coffee.

Visit: PodcastingSeriously.com/Fund

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RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clean Energy Systems (CES), a pioneering force in carbon-free combustion technology and zero-emission power solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mark McGough as its new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic leadership addition marks a significant inflection point for CES as it scales its breakthrough technology to meet surging global demand for clean energy.

With more than 30 years of experience building high-growth energy technology companies, McGough brings an extraordinary track record of innovation, international commercialization, and shareholder value creation. His leadership is expected to catalyze CES’s mission to redefine how the world powers industry—without carbon emissions.

“With global demand for clean, carbon-free energy solutions reaching an all-time high, his arrival is perfectly timed,” said Jonathan Goldberg, Board Director at Clean Energy Systems. “Mark’s track record of scaling innovative technologies and accelerating commercial deployment makes him the ideal leader to guide CES through this critical phase of growth and market opportunity.”

CES is on a mission to revolutionize energy production through its patented oxy-fuel combustion systems—derived from proven rocket engine principles—to eliminate carbon emissions from industrial processes and power generation. With rising global pressure for decarbonization, CES’s technology is at the heart of a new industrial energy paradigm.

“I’m honored to take the helm at such a dynamic and pivotal time,” said McGough. “CES under my predecessor has built a world-class platform with game-changing technology. My focus will be on accelerating commercialization, deepening global partnerships, and scaling our footprint to meet the urgent global demand for zero-emission solutions.”

Clean Energy Systems is uniquely positioned to lead the clean industrial revolution, turning carbon-free combustion into a practical, profitable reality for energy-intensive industries worldwide.

For more information, please contact:

Rebecca Hollis, VP of Business Development

+1 916 638 7967 x 1001
rhollis@cleanenergysystems.com

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ATLANTA, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Angie Brown has been named executive vice president (EVP) and chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, Brown will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity and software development for The Home Depot’s 2,350 retail stores and more than 790 branches, its supply chain facilities, store support centers and online systems.

“Angie is an exceptional leader whose customer-first mindset consistently drives meaningful innovation across our business,” said Ted Decker, chair, president and CEO. “Her strategic vision and deep expertise have been instrumental in transforming The Home Depot’s interconnected experience, making home improvement more modern, more seamless and more convenient for our customers.”

A 27-year veteran of The Home Depot, Brown brings depth and breadth of experience, holding roles of increasing responsibility across virtually every aspect of the company’s technology operations. She was most recently senior vice president of information technology, where she was responsible for delivering technology solutions for the company’s merchandising, customer experience, online, customer, marketing, reliability engineering, pro and supply chain functions. Under Brown’s leadership, The Home Depot has delivered transformative digital capabilities that enhance the customer and associate experience, including advancements in personalization, supply chain visibility and merchandising analytics.

Brown replaces Fahim Siddiqui, who is leaving The Home Depot.

“Fahim has been instrumental in improving our infrastructure across our stores, supply chain facilities and support centers,” said Decker. “His leadership has been impactful in modernizing our technology foundation, and I want to thank him for his support to drive our strategies forward.”

ABOUT THE HOME DEPOT

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the company operated a total of 2,350 retail stores and over 790 branches across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs over 470,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.    

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EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amyris, Inc., a vertically integrated synthetic biology company and leading innovator in the field of industrial biotechnology, today announced that it has acquired Ingredion’s 31% stake in the RealSweet Joint Venture to take full ownership of the industrial precision fermentation plant in Barra Bonita, Brazil. This follows an agreement with Ingredion to wind down their RealSweet joint venture, whereby Ingredion will gain exclusive access to Amyris’ technology to manufacture and commercialize fermented Reb M, with Amyris earning royalties on Ingredion’s future sales of fermented Reb M. 

In line with the approval and funding of the company’s 2030 strategic plan announced last November, Amyris is completing construction of the fourth independent precision fermentation line at the Barra Bonita plant. This line, which will be operational in early 2026, will further increase capacity and flexibility for producing specialty ingredients.

“Resuming full ownership and control of our state-of-the-art precision fermentation facility in Barra Bonita is an important milestone that will enable us to optimize our manufacturing portfolio to drive profitability and serve our customers most effectively,” said Kathy Fortmann, Amyris’ Chief Executive Officer. “We are also delighted to announce our additional investment in capacity at Barra Bonita, which will maximize flexibility of our plant and accelerate development and commercialization of innovative and sustainable products.”

“With exclusive access to Amyris’ fermented Reb M technology, we are excited about meeting the growing global demand for our comprehensive Stevia portfolio, what we call the ‘perfectly sweet trifecta’ of extracted, bioconverted and fermented Reb M,” commented Jim Zallie, Ingredion’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

“This trifecta enables us to provide nature-based, clean-label sugar-reduction solutions meeting the needs of all our customers. We look forward to continuing to grow the market for fermented RebM,” added Nate Yates, Vice President and General Manager of Sugar Reduction and Fiber Fortification at Ingredion.

About Amyris, Inc.

Amyris is a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that creates sustainable ingredients utilizing proprietary advanced precision fermentation technology and world-class platforms. Leveraging two decades of experience, Amyris collaborates with companies to co-create innovative ingredients at unprecedented speed and scale. This enables partners to deliver products with differentiated performance that meet sustainability and economic objectives. Its renewable and traceable ingredients are included in thousands of products from the world’s top brands, reaching millions of consumers. For more information, please visit http://www.amyris.com.

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Biannual donation effort brings total coffee donations to over 1 million bags for deployed service members

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Books-A-Million proudly announces the completion of its 24th Coffee for the Troops campaign, a biannual initiative that sends comforting cups of Joe Muggs coffee to deployed U.S. service members around the world.

This spring’s campaign exceeded expectations with 73,000 bags donated by customers and associates—126% to goal. Thanks to a 10% match contribution from long-time roasting partner Royal Cup Coffee, the total donation climbs to 80,837 bags, with a retail value of over 1 million dollars—the highest in the campaign’s history.

“For deployed service members, the comforts of home—like a good cup of coffee—are more than just a luxury. They’re a reminder that they’re not forgotten,” said Amy Palmer, President & CEO of Soldiers’ Angels. “Thanks to the ongoing generosity of Books-A-Million and its customers, we’re able to deliver that comfort directly into the hands of those serving far from home. The fact that this year’s campaign saw the highest number of bags donated since 2022 and reached the highest retail value ever is an incredible testament to the power of community support.”

Since its inception, the Coffee for the Troops program has resulted in more than 1 million bags of donated coffee, thanks to the generosity of Books-A-Million customers, associates, and partners like Royal Cup.

“Coffee for the Troops is a powerful example of what happens when booksellers, customers, and partners come together for a cause that truly matters,” said Scott Kappler, Executive Vice President of Store Operations at Books-A-Million. “It’s about more than coffee—it’s about delivering warmth, connection, and appreciation to those who serve.”

The Coffee for the Troops campaign is held twice a year in all Books-A-Million stores across the country. To learn more or get involved, visit booksamillion.com.

ABOUT BOOKS-A-MILLION

Books-A-Million operates more than 200 stores in 32 states as well as its e-commerce site, Booksamillion.com. A leading retailer of books, toys, games, and collectibles since 1917, the company has grown to be the nation’s second largest bookstore chain.

ABOUT SOLDIERS’ ANGELS

Founded in 2003 by the family of General George Patton, Soldiers’ Angels is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides aid, comfort, and resources to the Military, Veterans, and their families. Through a global network of volunteers, the organization supports tens of thousands of Service Members, Veterans, wounded heroes, and Military families annually through various programs, including food assistance, deployed support, and holiday initiatives. Soldiers’ Angels currently maintains a presence in multiple states across the country and supports Military communities worldwide. For more information, visit www.soldiersangels.org. (Tax ID# 20-0583415, CFC# 25131)

CONTACT
Olivia Anderson McDaniel
Vice President of Marketing, Omnichannel
205.909.3563
mcdanielo@booksamillion.com

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Deepens the Firm’s Environmental and White Collar Practices in California

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stacey Geis, former deputy assistant administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has joined Crowell & Moring’s Environment, Energy and Natural Resources and White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement groups as senior counsel in its San Francisco office. Geis brings over 25 years of experience, at the federal and state levels, in environmental law and policy, litigation, and criminal and civil enforcement. 

Geis recently served at EPA headquarters, first as a senior advisor, then as a deputy assistant administrator. During her tenure, she helped to lead the 2,800-person Office of Enforcement & Compliance Assurance and implement policy goals, including addressing climate change, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and revitalization of EPA’s enforcement and compliance programs throughout the country. Most notably, Geis helped create EPA’s Strategic Civil-Criminal Enforcement Policy, provided guidance on EPA’s National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives, and helped implement two recent Supreme Court decisions — Sackett v. EPA, which limited the definition of wetlands under the Clean Water Act; and SEC v. Jarkesy, which limited the scope of federal administrative proceedings.

At Crowell, Geis’ practice will focus on advising clients on a broad range of environmental and policy matters, including compliance assistance, corporate governance, and risk and crisis management. She will also advise on compliance and enforcement issues, including internal investigations, pre-filing negotiations, and litigation as needed. 

“Stacey expands both our California and federal environmental bench strength for incident response, investigations, enforcement defense, and litigation, bringing a broad and valuable array of experience from state-level prosecutions to nationwide federal enforcement initiatives,” said Kirsten Nathanson, co-chair of Crowell & Moring’s Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Group. “Stacey adds to our roster of former senior EPA and DOJ officials to guide clients through a changing and uncertain regulatory enforcement environment, particularly with PFAS and core EPA priorities around air, water, and waste.”

Prior to joining EPA, Geis spent most of her career practicing in California, including roles at the U.S. Department of Justice, the State of California, and Earthjustice. As a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, Geis prosecuted some of the largest environmental and public safety corporate cases, including a pipeline explosion that killed eight people and decimated neighborhoods, the largest oil spill in the San Francisco Bay, and nationwide hazardous waste violations by a large U.S. retailer. Geis also prosecuted corporate white collar cases, including bringing one of the first criminal fraud cases in the organic foods industry.

“With an anticipated increase in state environmental regulatory and enforcement activity in California and other states in the coming months, we’re excited to add Stacey to our team,” said Daniel Zelenko, chair of the firm’s White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Group.

“I have spent my career ensuring that highly regulated companies are in compliance with the law, in particular environmental and public safety laws,” said Geis. “I’m excited to bring my unique perspective to help companies improve compliance and minimize potential risks and liabilities, both before and after issues develop.”

Geis received her law degree from the University of Virginia and her bachelor’s degree from Brown University. She clerked for the Honorable Samuel Conti in the Northern District of California.

About Crowell & Moring LLP
Crowell & Moring is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia. Drawing on significant government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service, as well as its comprehensive programs and initiatives to advance the professional and personal development of all members of the Crowell community.

Media Contact:
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TEL-AVIV, Israel, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — REplace, an AI-powered platform streamlining renewable energy and data center development, today announced a $2.1 million funding round. REplace leverages proprietary algorithms to identify optimal sites—maximizing ROI, minimizing risk, and compressing siting timelines from months to seconds. This saves time, cuts costs, and accelerates deployment. It also helps acquisition teams evaluate secondary-market projects, making it a critical tool for developers and investors.

REplace has raised $1.6M in its latest round, bringing total funding to $2.175M. The funding supports REplace’s mission to scale its impact in the U.S. market and help accelerate the global clean energy transition.

In 2024, global investment in low-carbon energy hit a record $2.1 trillion—driven by demand for faster, smarter deployment. In the U.S., the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) added historic incentives to build at scale. Yet despite this momentum, 80% of proposed clean energy projects are withdrawn—often due to siting, permitting, and interconnection delays. REplace exists to reverse that trend, helping teams move from manual friction to instant intelligence.

“REplace is setting a new standard for how renewable energy and data center projects are developed and planned,” said Matias Sigal, Co-Founder and CEO of REplace. “This investment fuels our vision to become the definitive platform for renewable energy development and acquisition, and to help drive the global energy transition at the speed the world demands.””By applying advanced AI to real estate and site selection, permitting, and project M&A, we’re compressing timelines from months into seconds—unlocking faster development, lower costs, and smarter decisions,” added Alan Algamis, Co-Founder and CTO of REplace.

REplace’s proprietary platform analyzes more than 50 factors—ranging from landowners, grid data, and permitting risks to market dynamics—to identify the optimal location for a project and provide instant go/no-go decisions on specific land parcels. It also enables acquisition teams to identify and evaluate renewable energy projects in the secondary market, making it a critical tool for developers and investors.

Industry leaders are already harnessing REplace’s platform to power their development strategies—including some of the world’s largest renewable energy companies such as Iberdrola (in partnership with Kyoto), EDF Renewables, Doral Energy, Elawan, and Bithenergy.

The funding round was led by Gravity Climate, whose founding team includes Dr. Bracha Halaf, former Chief Scientist of Israel’s Ministry of Energy, and Zafrir Yoeli, Co-Founder of Enlight, a $2B publicly traded renewable energy developer.

“What REplace is doing is revolutionary for the renewable energy industry,” said Zafrir Yoeli, Managing Partner at Gravity Climate. “Their technology doesn’t just help projects move faster—it empowers smarter, lower-risk development at scale. In a world racing to meet net-zero goals, platforms like REplace are essential infrastructure.”

Additional participants in the round include Adam/a – the new climate tech fund backed by Crescendo Partners — as well as Techstars (follow-on), Malbec Ventures, and strategic angels from the solar and data center sectors. 

With this funding, REplace will grow its engineering team, deepen U.S. presence, and expand AI across land and M&A. As the AI boom fuels demand for energy-intensive infrastructure, REplace unlocks real estate intelligence to scale clean power and data together. By compressing siting timelines from months to seconds, it delivers the speed and clarity developers need to succeed. REplace’s AI-driven land intelligence is critical to scaling the next era of clean energy and compute.

About REplace

REplace is an AI-powered platform on a mission to supercharge renewable energy development. By combining advanced site selection and project acquisition tools, REplace reduces development timelines from months to seconds, enabling smarter decisions and accelerating deployment. Founded in 2023, the platform is trusted by leading energy players including Iberdrola, EDF Renewables, and Doral Energy, and is helping build the next era of clean energy and compute.

Users can learn more at https://www.renewableenergy.place/ or contact info@renewableenergy.place.

Contact

Matias Sigal
REplace PR
info@renewableenergy.place 

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DALLAS, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Supreme Court recently allowed the Trump-era ban on transgender service members to go into effect, reigniting debates about personal freedoms, trust in public institutions, and the role of gun rights advocates in social issues.

This ruling permits the discharge or barring of individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria from military service, prompting discussions about what this means for LGBTQ Americans and those who defend constitutional freedoms.

Wes Siler, an outdoorsman, prominent 2A advocate, and Montana Senate candidate known for bridging communities, weighed in on the controversy in an exclusive correspondence with GunsAmerica:

“If a person is dedicated to protecting the freedoms promised to all Americans, and can pass the requirements necessary, why shouldn’t they be allowed to serve their country?” Siler asked pointedly.

Siler’s experiences with marginalized communities, especially LGBTQ youth, have shaped his understanding. Working directly with homeless youth—many of whom were transgender—he emphasized a truth:

“Trans people are people, just like everyone else. If there’s anything that makes them different, it’s the challenges they face.”

Many believe those challenges are substantial. Trans individuals face a suicide risk 19 times greater than the general population, and government-targeted discrimination can exacerbate this risk dramatically—by as much as 72 percent, according to Siler.

Addressing whether Trump’s transgender military ban erodes trust between LGBTQ Americans and public institutions, Siler remarked:

“It’s a remarkable testament to strength of character that people from a community targeted for hatred and discrimination would dedicate themselves to serve the very people who discriminate against them. That’s exactly the kind of person who has the capacity to lead.”

But should gun-rights organizations speak out more forcefully about such issues, or would that be outside their scope? According to Siler, it aligns squarely with their mission:

“The purpose of the Second Amendment is to give Americans the ability to defend their other rights. Any organization claiming to stand for 2A must also acknowledge the importance of the rights it was written to protect.”

For Siler, there’s no contradiction between robust 2A advocacy and pushing back against policies that marginalize LGBTQ individuals. In fact, he views self-defense as fundamental for those facing the highest risks:

“Trans people are four times more likely to be victims of violent crime, with risks compounded for women and people of color. A Black trans woman faces a greater threat of violence than virtually any other American. If anyone embodies the necessity of the Second Amendment for self-defense, it’s the trans community.”

Reflecting broadly on the issue, Siler highlights a historical pattern that should be considered:

“History’s villains have always risen to power by dividing cultures against themselves, persecuting those least able to defend themselves. The persecutions faced by Christians in ancient Rome or Jews in 1930s Germany are reminders playing out today with trans people and immigrants. History’s lessons are clear; it is our responsibility to learn from them.”

This intersection between LGBTQ rights and Second Amendment advocacy isn’t new, but maybe now, in light of recent developments, it demands renewed focus.

See the original article on GunsAmerica Digest.

Media Contact:
Seth Larney
media@gunsamerica.com 

About GunsAmerica

Founded in 1997, GunsAmerica.com is one of the oldest and most trusted online firearms marketplaces in the United States. Connecting millions of gun buyers and sellers, GunsAmerica is committed to promoting responsible gun ownership and protecting Second Amendment rights. With a robust editorial platform, secure listing infrastructure, and partnerships with leading firearm brands and organizations, GunsAmerica remains at the forefront of the digital gun community. Learn more at GunsAmerica.com.

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HOUSTON, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ENGIE North America (ENGIE), announced today, in collaboration with Energy Research Consulting Group (ERCG), the release of the 2025 North American Business Energy Census. This third annual report offers valuable market insights and opinions from over 100 aggregators, brokers, and consultants (ABCs), representing approximately 760,000 end-use customer locations.

“During uncertain times, our role as a retail energy supplier provides a critical link between supply and demand,” said Anne-Laure Chassanite, chief executive officer at ENGIE Resources. “Through our steadfast commitment to renewable energy and recognizing voice of customer, we navigate market volatility and help assure a sustainable and resilient future.”

Drawing insights from over 100 survey respondents, ENGIE’s Business Energy Census report highlights the evolving energy sector and the growing importance of strategic energy management for organizations of all sizes. Survey participants include a spectrum of energy management advisor roles with a diverse client base across commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors.

The 2025 Business Energy Census identifies several trends that indicate heightened volatility and uncertainty in the energy market, including:

• Energy’s Strategic Role: A slight shift in priorities, with 10% of respondents reporting that energy had become less strategic among their end-user clients.
• Forecast of Rising Prices and Volatility: Expectations of increased volatility in natural gas and power prices.
• Green Premium Acceptance: A softening in demand for renewable energy with price premiums.
• Strengthening Regulatory Support: Increasing awareness among ABCs regarding the need for more advocacy and efforts to improve regulatory frameworks.
• Energy’s Impact on Mergers and Acquisitions: Intensification to secure reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy sources, setting the stage for strategic consolidations and investments.
• Addressing Market Information Challenges: A slight decline in the perception of the availability of quality market information among ABCs.

Based on the 2025 Business Energy Census results, customers and partners can find observations that highlight the evolving complexities and strategic importance of energy management across diverse business sectors. The report underscores the need for agile and forward-thinking strategies to navigate increased volatility and geopolitical tensions and support the development and delivery of green energy solutions for power and gas customers.

To view the complete survey report, please visit: www.engie-na.com/2025census

As an affiliate of ENGIE North America, ENGIE Resources aims to deliver journey-specific insights from diverse firms across various geographical locations, revenue brackets, and business models.

Based in Boston, ERCG provides business intelligence and consulting services to energy market participants on entry strategies, investment opportunities, and market & policy dynamics. “Energy ABCs have a front row seat to the rapidly changing economic and political environment – and their impacts on end-use customers,” said Young Kim, Principal.  “The annual Business Energy Census gives us a powerful tool to analyze year-over-year changes in sentiment. We are proud to partner with ENGIE Resources to keep our fingers on the pulse of the business community.”

About ENGIE

Based in Houston, Texas, ENGIE North America Inc. is a regional hub of ENGIE, a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures (heating and cooling networks) and the supply of energy to local authorities and businesses. Every year, ENGIE invests more than $10 billion to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net zero carbon goal by 2045. ENGIE (ENGI), is listed on the Paris and Brussels Stock Exchanges.  For more information on ENGIE in North America, please visit our website at www.engie-na.com or our LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/company/engie-north-america-inc.

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ATLANTA, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety — the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States — has acquired Moore Fire Protection, a premier fire sprinkler company serving the Seattle area. This strategic acquisition enhances Pye-Barker’s recent expansion of security services in the Pacific Northwest, allowing the company to offer comprehensive life safety under one roof.

Moore Fire Protection, founded in 1987 by Tracy V. Moore, has built a reputation as a leading expert in the fire sprinkler industry throughout the Pacific Northwest. Based in Seattle, Washington, the company specializes in sprinkler design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance, serving churches, schools, retail spaces and office buildings with innovative technology, careful attention to detail and cost-effective solutions.

“For more than 35 years, our team has been dedicated to saving lives one sprinkler at a time,” said Tracy V. Moore, founder of Moore Fire Protection. “Joining Pye-Barker allows us to continue our mission while expanding our capabilities and resources. Their commitment to preserving local business legacies while providing growth opportunities aligns perfectly with our values of passion, innovation and integrity.”

“Moore Fire Protection’s expertise in fire sprinkler systems complements our recent growth in the Pacific Northwest,” said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker Fire & Safety. “By combining security and alarms, fire sprinklers and suppression services, we now provide customers in the Seattle area with complete protection solutions from a single, trusted provider. Tracy and his team have built an impressive operation driven by technical excellence and customer commitment — values that resonate deeply at Pye-Barker.”

Moore Fire Protection’s experienced technicians will continue to serve customers in the Seattle area, backed by Pye-Barker’s resources and support. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP represented Pye-Barker in the transaction.

About Pye-Barker Fire & Safety 

The U.S. leader in fully integrated life safety systems, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety provides complete fire protection and security systems nationwide. With over 250 locations and 8,000 team members, Pye-Barker ranks No. 849 on the Inc. 5000 and No. 8 on the SDM 100. 

Visit pyebarkerfs.com/acquisitions to learn why we’re the industry’s acquirer of choice. 

Contact:
Rod DiBona
EVP, Business Development – M&A
rod.dibona@pyebarkerfs.com 

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jtaylor@fulltiltconsulting.com 

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