Flint Grid, a 200 MW / 5.3-hour (1.06 GWh) battery energy storage project, demonstrates how Eolian’s long-term investment strategy anticipated growing electricity demand and will unlock the grid using flexible resources in the core of one of the nation’s most critical locations for AI datacenter development.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eolian announced that Flint Grid, a 200MW, 5+hour duration grid-scale battery energy storage system in Jersey Township, Licking County, Ohio, has started construction (“Flint Grid Project”). Located adjacent to New Albany datacenter and industrial load, the Flint Grid Project is the first large-scale battery energy storage system to qualify for the PJM capacity market and the largest battery storage system to clear the 2027/28 Residual Capacity Auction, representing more than 50 percent of all new battery storage capacity in that capacity year.

The Flint Grid Project is also the first grid-scale battery energy storage system permitted by the Ohio Power Siting Board and the largest battery energy storage system built to date in Ohio and the PJM footprint, establishing an important precedent for future energy storage development across the state.

Eolian is actively collaborating with grid operators, regulators, and industry stakeholders on research and policy initiatives to advance battery energy storage integration into wholesale electricity markets, including technical frameworks for optimal bidding protocols, new market products for energy storage participation, ELCC accreditation methodology, revenue optimization across multiple wholesale market segments, and a recognition that strategically-located battery storage projects can actually increase transmission capacity in constrained locations with increasing load demands.

“There’s growing consternation about how the US can rapidly scale infrastructure to support America’s growing electricity demand, but not nearly enough conversation about how to use existing technology to unlock the wasted capacity that already exists on the grid” said Aaron Zubaty, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eolian. “Flint Grid demonstrates how companies like Eolian have been investing in solutions to unlock the grid and reduce price pressures on consumers using proven and scalable technology. This project requires hundreds of millions of dollars to construct, and we committed the necessary capital and resources years before today’s demand forecasts became headline news. As policymakers consider changes to competitive electricity markets, it’s critical that they avoid undermining the long-term investments already underway that will make better use of existing transmission infrastructure and that create a bridge to further long-term supply expansion.”

Battery energy storage complements traditional grid infrastructure by providing flexible capacity that responds in milliseconds to stabilize and back up the grid during high-risk events, while optimizing how to match power supply and demand through all hours of the day, every day of the year.

Flint Grid is expected to enter commercial operation in advance of the 2027–2028 PJM capacity year.

About Eolian
Eolian operates a growing portfolio of battery energy storage projects and develops and invests in clean energy and co-located large load projects across the US. For over 20 years, Eolian’s founding management has worked together to build the assets at the core of the company, creating unique and proprietary structures that have directly funded the development of nearly 30 GW of operating or under-construction energy storage, solar, and wind generating capacity across the country. Eolian is owned by its employees and funds that are managed by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a BlackRock company and leading global infrastructure investor. For more information, follow Eolian on LinkedIn, Youtube or visit www.eolianenergy.com.

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WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has selected Quantifind to support safeguarding U.S. communications infrastructure. The partnership addresses growing risks tied to foreign ownership, control, or influence within the sector.

Under the agreement, the FCC will employ Quantifind’s Graphyte platform, an AI-powered research tool that helps analysts rapidly assess ownership structures, hidden relationships, sanctions exposure, and other risk indicators across fragmented public and commercial data sources. The platform supports beneficial ownership analysis, automated reporting, and integration with FCC workflows through both individual search and batch-screening capabilities, which will accelerate FCC investigations into entities, equipment, and services that may threaten U.S. national security.

The FCC’s published justification stated that after evaluating 17 potential solutions, Quantifind was identified as the most comprehensive and cost-effective option, uniquely meeting the FCC’s technical requirements for integrated supply chain risk analysis, API integration, and automated risk scoring.

“Networks are increasingly complex and opaque, which makes the work of the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau more challenging than ever,” said Ari Tuchman, Quantifind CEO and co-founder. “We built Quantifind to rapidly and accurately uncover connections hidden in vast, messy data, and we are proud to put our software to work on the national security mission of this Bureau.”

About the FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau is responsible for supporting national security reviews, maintaining the FCC Covered List, and responding to requests from interagency partners including the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and Team Telecom. These missions involve analyzing vast amounts of data from disparate sources to pinpoint entities, equipment, and services that may pose an unacceptable risk to national security.

About Quantifind

Quantifind is the leader in AI-driven risk intelligence, trusted by seven of the 10 largest U.S. banks and multiple federal agencies to uncover hidden risks in complex data. Its Graphyte™ platform uses machine learning, natural language processing, and proprietary Name Science™ to detect indicators of illicit finance, foreign influence, and supply-chain exposure across billions of records. Quantifind was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

For more information, visit www.quantifind.com

Media Contact:

Carla O
Director, Public Sector Marketing
carlao@quantifind.com

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Fundraise with Coffee helps schools, churches, nonprofits, and community organizations earn $8 for every item sold while advancing disability inclusion.

WILMINGTON, N.C., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As schools, churches, youth sports teams, and nonprofit organizations prepare for one of the busiest fundraising seasons of the year, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is inviting communities across the country to rethink the traditional fundraiser.

Through Fundraise with Coffee, organizations can raise money by selling premium coffee and gourmet hot chocolate—products people already purchase and enjoy—while partnering with a company whose mission is to change the way people see people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

For every item sold, participating organizations earn $8, making Fundraise with Coffee one of the highest-return fundraising programs available. With no upfront costs, no inventory to purchase, and dedicated fundraising support every step of the way, the program offers an easy, turnkey solution for organizations looking to maximize both impact and earnings.

Fundraise with Coffee is designed for organizations of all sizes, including:

Schools, PTAs, and PTOsAthletic booster clubs and youth sports teamsChurches and faith-based organizationsBands, choirs, and performing arts programsScout troops and youth organizationsNonprofit organizations and community groupsMission trips and service organizationsCollege clubs and student organizations

Every campaign includes:

$8 earned for every item soldNo upfront costs or inventory to purchaseA simple online fundraising platformPremium coffee and gourmet hot chocolate people already loveDedicated fundraising support from start to finishA fundraiser that helps promote disability inclusion with every purchase

“For more than a decade, we’ve worked to change the way people see people with disabilities,” said Amy Wright, co-founder of Bitty & Beau’s Coffee. “Back-to-school season is when thousands of organizations begin searching for meaningful fundraising opportunities. We believe fundraising can do more than generate revenue—it can bring communities together around a purpose that matters.”

Founded by Amy and Ben Wright in honor of their two children with Down syndrome, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee has grown into one of the nation’s most recognized purpose-driven brands. Through meaningful employment and everyday interactions, the company has challenged assumptions about the capabilities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities while creating extraordinary customer experiences.

Fundraise with Coffee extends that mission beyond the company’s coffee shops, allowing schools, churches, nonprofits, and community organizations to raise money for their own causes while introducing supporters to a brand built on inclusion, dignity, and opportunity.

Unlike traditional fundraisers centered around candy, cookie dough, or gift wrap, Fundraise with Coffee offers premium products that people use every day, resulting in stronger participation and lasting value. The program includes an easy-to-use online platform, making it simple for friends and family across the country to support an organization’s fundraising efforts.

Ideal for schools, PTAs, booster clubs, youth sports teams, churches, scout troops, bands, choirs, mission trips, and nonprofit organizations, the program combines high fundraising returns with a meaningful social impact.

“Our hope is that organizations exceed their fundraising goals,” Wright added. “But we also hope every fundraiser helps create conversations that challenge assumptions and celebrate the unique value every person brings. That’s the kind of impact that lasts long after the last bag of coffee is sold.”

Organizations interested in launching a fundraiser can learn more or get started at FundraiseWithCoffee.com.

About Bitty & Beau’s Coffee

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is a human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop. Founded by Amy and Ben Wright, the company exists to change the way people see people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by creating meaningful employment opportunities and unforgettable customer experiences. Today, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee continues to expand its impact through its coffee shops, mobile Coffee Cruisers, e-commerce platform, and Fundraise with Coffee, helping communities across the country raise money while advancing a more inclusive world.

Media Contact

Amy Wright
Phone: (910) 444-1944
Email: pressinquiry@bandbco.com
Website: FundraiseWithCoffee.com 

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