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Climate Tech in the City: Celebrating Boston’s Leadership in Climate Technology

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2 years ago

July 23, 2024

Climate Tech in the City will bring together the local Climate Tech community, including Schneider Electric, for a day of technology demonstrations, information exchange, networking, and celebration.
Join us at the event and on the Tour.

BOSTON, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —

WHAT:

Climate Tech in the City, Availability and Tour

WHEN:

Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 11:50 am to 12:50 pm

WHERE:

Boston City Hall Plaza
Availability Table 33 (Rain Location: City Hall Lobby) and Tour to follow

WHO:

Mayor Michelle WuSecretary Yvonne HaoBryan Stevens, SVP Strategy & Commercial Operations, North America, Schneider ElectricScott Harden, Chief Technology Officer, Schneider ElectricJoe Curtatone, NECEC PresidentMichael Nichols, President, Downtown Boston Business Improvement DistrictMassCEC, climate activists, business leaders, and the public

WHY:

The climate crisis is the most pressing issue of our time, and climate tech is at the center of offering solutions that will save our planet. Climate Tech in the City will bring together the local Climate Tech community for a day of technology demonstrations, information exchange, networking, and celebration. These outdoor events will inspire collaboration while broadening awareness of this burgeoning sector. Boston has a unique ecosystem of world-renowned universities, cutting-edge research institutions, and a dynamic entrepreneurial community, making it a powerhouse for climate technology innovation. The city’s commitment to sustainability and a supportive policy environment further bolsters its leadership in addressing global energy and environmental challenges.

Walking tour route for Climate Tech on the Plaza

Press/media avail (table 33)EnergySage (table 30)Empowers people everywhere to switch to affordable, reliable clean energy solutions with trusted resources, unbiased advice, and a simple shopping experience.Franklin Cummings Tech (table 28)Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is an affordable, urban college serving the Boston region and committed to student success and career readiness in technology fields. Through personalized support, hands-on learning, and industry-informed curricula, the college prepares graduates for work, life-long learning, and citizenship.Revision Energy (table 22)Building a just and equitable electric future, by delivering renewable and efficient energy solutions to homes, businesses, organizations, and institutions across New England.Schneider Electric (truck)Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company, is a global leader in digital transformation, energy management, and automation. With a rich history spanning over 180 years, the company has evolved into an innovative provider of integrated solutions for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. Schneider Electric’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency is evident through its cutting-edge technologies and services that empower customers to manage and optimize energy usage effectively.Clover/Tender (truck)Clover is a vegetarian fast-food chain, founded in 2008 which operates food trucks and restaurants in Massachusetts, United States. The company serves a simple menu that changes daily and with the seasons based on what is available from local farmers and includes a large mix of organic ingredients.Tender Food is a food technology startup on a mission to make a variety of whole-cuts of plant-based meats so delicious, nutritious, affordable, and sustainable that eating animals just won’t make sense anymore.Found Energy (table 2)Provides an inexpensive, safe, and ethical alternative to fossil fuels. Through their aluminum-thermal power systems, they are bringing clean energy to the most difficult-to-decarbonize industries on Earth.Itselectric (table 15)Creating curbside EV charging specifically built for cities.florrent (table 19)A minority-owned, Massachusetts-based company innovating to create the next generation of high energy density supercapacitors from biomass grown regeneratively by BIPOC farmers. florrent supercapacitors will stabilize electrical grids and address critical bottlenecks for the adoption of renewable energies, electric vehicles, and electric buildings.

Climate Tech on the Plaza
Event Date: July 24, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA
Boston, MA – Join us for Climate Tech on The Plaza on July 24th, a vibrant outdoor event showcasing why Boston possesses one of the country’s most robust climate tech clusters. This rapidly growing industry is forming to solve the energy and environmental challenges of the future.

Technology Demonstrations: Experience cutting-edge climate technologies first-hand, from renewable energy solutions to advanced environmental monitoring systems.Information Exchange: Talk with industry experts, policymakers, and thought leaders about the latest trends and innovations in climate tech.Networking Opportunities: Connect with key players in the climate tech community, including startups, investors, researchers, and government representatives.

Climate Tech Block Party
Event Date: July 24, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Summer Street Plaza at Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Celebration: Celebrate Boston’s climate tech sector’s achievements and milestones with live entertainment, food, and interactive activities.

These events are open to the public and welcome everyone interested in climate change and climate technology, including industry professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, students, and concerned citizens.

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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1 hour ago

May 3, 2026

Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped families navigate immigration. OCI processing is one of our most impactful services, connecting the Indian diaspora to their heritage. We’re proud to bring our expertise to help families secure OCI status with confidence. Evan James, CEO

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

New OCI Application — For foreign nationals of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens or existing OCI card holders, and minor children with at least one Indian parent applying for OCI status for the first time.OCI Card Renewal — For card holders whose OCI card has expired, or whose linked passport has been renewed or replaced and requires an updated booklet.Re-issuance (Age Milestones) — OCI cards must be re-issued when minors reach the age of 18 and again when card holders turn 50, due to significant changes in appearance. Peninsula Visa guides clients through both transitions seamlessly.Miscellaneous OCI Services — Covering corrections to existing records, lost or damaged card replacement, address changes, and other administrative updates to the OCI file.

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Expert Guidance — Dedicated OCI specialists with deep knowledge of consulate requirements, eligibility rules, and documentation standards across all service types.High Approval Rate — A meticulous multi-stage review process that identifies and resolves issues before submission, dramatically reducing the likelihood of rejection or delay.Fast Turnaround — Standard processing in 12-15 Business Days for most OCI service types, with real-time status updates throughout the process.End-to-End Support — Personalized document checklists, secure document uploads, expert form preparation, consulate submission, and post-submission tracking — all in one place.

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

“For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration documentation. OCI processing is one of the most impactful services we have ever added — it directly connects the Indian diaspora to their heritage country in a lasting, meaningful way. We are proud to bring our proven expertise and client-centric approach to this important service, and we look forward to helping thousands of families secure their OCI status with confidence.”

Founded in 1975, Peninsula Visa has built its reputation on precision, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. The addition of OCI processing services reflects the company’s ongoing mission to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of immigrants and their families across the United States.

Get Started Today

Eligible applicants can begin their OCI journey by visiting Peninsula Visa’s dedicated OCI Services page. New users can take advantage of the 20% launch discount by entering promo code OCI20 at checkout when selecting any OCI service type.

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Technology

Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

Published

1 hour ago

May 3, 2026

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

Get Started Today

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Booking.com’s Latest Travel and Sustainability Research Reveals Australian Generational Paradox

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2 hours ago

May 3, 2026

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travellers across 35 markets globally, including 1,000 from Australia, this year’s research highlights a generational paradox.

While 83% of Australian travellers say that more sustainable travel is important to them, older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete actions, despite younger generations often expressing stronger sustainability intentions.

Older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete sustainable actions, with almost two–thirds of Boomers across Asia Pacific (63%) saying they will shop more at local, independent stores on their trips, three–quarters (75%) planning to reduce general waste, and 63% intending to reduce energy consumption, higher than Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.However, younger travellers are leading in cultural and conservation management; more than a quarter of Gen Z (27%) and Millennials (26%) participated in a tour or activity that contributed to the health or conservation of the local ecosystem or wildlife.Extreme weather is actively reshaping travel choices. Nearly three-quarters of Australian travellers said they consider extreme weather risk when choosing both destination (72%), and timing (75%), and 27% reported having cancelled or changed trip plans in the past twelve months due to extreme weather or natural disaster.Australian travellers are shifting when and where they travel, seeking reliable climates and comfort. 43% say they plan to avoid overcrowded tourist destinations, 42% plan to travel outside of peak season, and 26% will seek out destinations with cooler temperatures.In 2025, travellers booked more than 100 million room nights on Booking.com at accommodation partners with a third-party sustainability certification, including at 363 third-party certified Australian properties.

To find Booking.com’s full 2026 research, visit here.

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