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Westinghouse Joins Equal by 30 Campaign

Westinghouse Commits to Increasing Percentage of Women in Leadership to 30 Percent by 2030

Cranberry Township, PA, March 31, 2022 – As a part of its celebration of Women’s History Month, Westinghouse Electric Company has joined the Equal by 30 campaign. Along with nearly 150 public and private sector organizations globally, Westinghouse affirms its commitment to take action toward achieving equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities for women in the clean energy sector.

Westinghouse eVinci™ Micro Reactors Energize Canada's Carbon-Free Efforts

Company's Micro Reactor Receives Government of Canada Funding, Supports Country's Aggressive Climate Goals

Burlington, Ontario, Canada, March 17, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Canada announced today, along with the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, an investment of C$27.2 million from the Government of Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). This investment will support funding for the eVinci™ micro reactor which will bring carbon-free, transportable, safe, and scalable energy anywhere Canada requires reliable, clean energy.

Westinghouse Completes Acquisition of 50% of Tecnatom

The Company Continues its Successful Expansion in Europe, Becoming Co-owner and Co-manager of Tecnatom Through a Joint Venture with Endesa

Madrid, Spain, March 10, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Company stepped up its long-term partnership with Tecnatom after receiving all regulatory approvals for the 50% acquisition of shares previously owned by Iberdrola and Naturgy, as announced in October 2021.

Westinghouse Solidifies Leadership Position in Dismantling Projects

Company Has 15 Major Reactor Decommissioning Projects Under Contract Around the World

Waste Management Symposia, Phoenix, March 8, 2022 –Westinghouse Electric Company announced today at the Waste Management Symposia that recent success in the market has propelled Westinghouse to a clear global leadership position in reactor dismantling with active contracts at 15 reactors around the world currently.

Westinghouse and Perma-Fix Advance Cost-Effective Nuclear Materials Management in Europe

State-of-the-Art Thermal Treatment Facility Planned for United Kingdom

Waste Management Symposia, Phoenix, March 7, 2022 – Today, Westinghouse Electric Company and Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: PESI) signed a term sheet at the 2022 Waste Management Symposia, signaling plans to develop a state-of-the-art advanced materials treatment facility in the United Kingdom. Built at Westinghouse’s Springfields site, the facility will expand waste treatment capabilities for the European nuclear market. It is expected that upon finalization of the agreement, Westinghouse will own 55 percent of the initiative and Perma-Fix will own the balance.

Westinghouse to Showcase Leadership and Services at 2022 Waste Management Symposia

Company is Shaping Tomorrow's Energy by Retiring Plants, Restoring Landscapes, Reducing Waste and Reimagining Nuclear Operations

Cranberry Township, PA, March 3, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Company will highlight its Decontamination and Decommissioning (D&D) and Government Services solutions, as well as new leadership at the 2022 Waste Management Symposia being held March 6 - 10 in Phoenix, Arizona. The company is shaping the future of carbon-free energy by providing safe, innovative nuclear technologies to utilities globally. Its technology is the basis for nearly one-half of the world's operating nuclear plants.

Westinghouse, Kozloduy Strengthen Nuclear Cybersecurity

Partners Significantly Increase Digital Control Systems Security in Bulgaria

Cranberry Township, PA, February 16, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB and Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) signed a contract for the design, delivery and installation of a cybersecurity system at the plant.

Westinghouse Announces Next-Generation Nuclear Fuel Enhancement at U.S. Plant

First-Ever Installation Provides Utilities with Operational Savings and Efficiencies

Cranberry Township, PA, January 27, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Company has signed an agreement with Southern Nuclear Operating Company to load four Lead Test Assemblies (LTAs) with next-generation fuel features into Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle Unit 2 in Waynesboro, GA. The installation is the first in Westinghouse’s High Energy Fuel initiative.

Westinghouse Signs Strategic Partnerships in Poland to Build Country's First AP1000® Nuclear Plant

Warsaw, Poland (January 21, 2022) - Westinghouse Electric Company signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with ten companies in Poland. The MOUs, signed in both Gdańsk and the Westinghouse office in Warsaw, cover cooperation on the potential deployment of six AP1000® plants for the Polish Nuclear Power Plant program and other potential AP1000® reactor projects in Central and Eastern Europe.

Westinghouse Appoints Dr. Rita Baranwal as Chief Technology Officer

Cranberry Township, PA, January 18, 2022 –Westinghouse Electric Company announced the appointment of Chief Technology Officer Dr. Rita Baranwal to lead the company’s global research and development investments and spearhead a technology strategy to advance the company’s innovative nuclear solutions.