The Pencil Box, a nonprofit serving over 500 Tulsa County teachers, gave away 96,000 pencils – and a lot of other supplies last year. The pencil quantity was so large, if you strung them end to end, they’d stretch across the Grand Canyon. Now that’s something worth writing about! The nonprofit is reducing the out-of-pocket …
Adaptability, accountability and commitment to excellence are a few of the attributes our past and present service members bring to Williams. Qualities that are well regarded in our nation’s military forces also are key to success in a dynamic workplace like Williams, said Bill Bates, a former U.S. Army engineer and manager of projects for …
Williams has long been a supporter of United Way and its mission to bring people and organizations together to drive lasting change around the country and the world. Last year, Williams and its employees, retirees and board members supported more than 160 local area United Way agencies, pledging more than $4.2 million. Williams leader Scott …
More people are working from home this summer and that means more residential electricity demand, and higher monthly bills for many. Here are some tips from the U.S. Department of Energy to save some cold hard cash during the hot summer months. Replace or clean filters in your air conditioner. Schedule regular maintenance of equipment. …
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At the George DeRuyter and Sons Dairy in central Washington, 7,000 cows produce a lot of manure — 160,000 gallons each day. And where there’s manure, there’s methane. While methane can heat your home or power vehicles in the form of compressed natural gas, it can also be a greenhouse gas when released into the …
There’s a reason that “super” is in the name. Operations supervisors have a uniquely complex and challenging role. Each day can be different as they flex between enterprise and day-to-day responsibilities. They’re primarily responsible for the front-line management of our operations technicians but also manage staffing levels to perform work safely, review and approve work …
As we near the end of 2020 and look ahead with renewed optimism, it is easy to get lost in reflection on the challenges this year presented. But I believe that with any obstacle comes the opportunity to rise to the occasion, and I’ve had the good fortune to work alongside the team at Williams …
Paula Lewis is such a fan of natural gas grilling that she had an external fuel line installed when building her house. The grill connects right to the home’s natural gas supply so she doesn’t have to bother with propane tank refills. “I grill three to four times each week, even in the winter months,” …
Every day, thousands of miles of pipelines underground quietly and safely deliver energy to keep our homes comfortable and well-lit. Williams owns and operates the nation’s largest and most reliable interstate natural gas transmission pipeline, called Transco. Transco is not just one pipeline, but an artery of nearly 10,000 miles of pipelines connecting an energy corridor spanning …
Turning on a gas stove or furnace can be pretty simple. One switch and blue flames start dancing, providing reliable, affordable energy to cook your food or heat your home. But how did the natural gas get to you? It’s a journey from wellhead to burner tip that Williams plays a big part in. Natural …
Each year there are 46 million turkeys consumed on Thanksgiving, according to the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association. As preparations for the holiday season begin, there is another important statistic to keep in mind: Thanksgiving is the peak day for home-cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day, the day before Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas Eve, according …