DALLAS (NEXSTAR) — Some states have taken the extraordinary step of closing restaurants and bars to dine-in customers.
Illinois and Ohio’s governors were first to make the announcements on Sunday. Leaders in both states feel taking the extreme measure is necessary to stall the spread of COVID-19.
Here’s a running list of states that have closed off restaurants and their respective regulations:
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Consumers Energy and DTE suspends shutoffs for seniors, low-income customers in wake of
Consumers Energy and DTE announced they are suspending shutoffs for non-payment of services for low-income customers and senior citizens.
"The COVID-19 virus has created unprecedented circumstances around the world, and we have a responsibility to help slow the spread of this illness," Consumers Energy said in a press release.
Consumers Energy is running the extension for customers through May 3, while DTE is running the program through April 5.
Michigan governor bans dining out, shutters bars and gyms
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a sweeping order banning dine-in customers at restaurants and closing all bars, movie theaters, gyms and other sports facilities to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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Businesses can still offer food and beverages for pickup, delivery and via a drive-through service.
Duke Energy implements additional steps to protect customers and employees during virus pandemic
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy has implemented additional steps to protect its customers and employees in the six states it serves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Duke Energy power plants, and electricity and natural gas delivery facilities, are staffed, ensuring dependable service to customers.
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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. It employs 29,000 people and has an electric generating capacity of 51,000 megawatts through its regulated utilities, and 3,000 megawatts through its nonregulated Duke Energy Renewables unit.
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Berkshire Bank working to support customers amid COVID-19 pandemic
BOSTON, Mass. (NEWS10)- Beginning March 18 Berkshire Bank will be offering more flexible banking services for its customers. The measures will be effective for 30 days.
The bank says the move is to help customers and small businesses facing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“We understand that COVID-19 and the necessary precautions we are all taking to prevent its spread have begun to impact members of our community in meaningful ways," said Chief Executive Officer Richard Marotta. “In addition to these initial steps to provide our customers financial flexibility, we will continue to explore additional ways to support our customers and neighbors during this difficult time.”
Europe's biggest customers are now gone - what next?
It attracts tens of billions in investments every year and is home to some of the biggest financial centers globally. London, Paris, and Zurich are hubs of immense significance for the rest of the world.
Besides being a global economic powerhouse in finance, Europe also is home to some of the most visited countries on earth. France is the number one on the list globally while Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, and others are also included. In the meantime, the British capital of London is the most visited city in the world. With such scales, Europe accounts for a big part of international and domestic flights.
Kansas City utility's community solar project a slow starter with customers | Energy News Network
Kansas City-area utility customers have been slow to embrace a planned community solar project, prompting some to question the program's marketing or financial model.
More than eight months later, only about two-thirds has been claimed, putting it in contrast with other projects in the region where customer demand quickly sold out shares:
Evergy spokesperson Damon Smith said its project is "moving along as expected," and that the company expected to see an increase in enrollments once it determines and announces a final location for the project.
More than 2,000 customers without power in eastern, western parts of Valley, utilities say |
PG&E says more than 1,300 of their customers lost power in the Coalinga area just before 6:00 am.
Southern California Edison also reported an outage near Shaver Lake and Camp Edison, affecting more than 700 of its customers.
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