Powering Community Resilience, Bloom Energy Supports First Responders in State College during ESPN College Campus Tour

Ahead of the Nittany Lions-Badgers face-off, Bloom recognized firefighters and first responders as part of its focus on community resilience

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) continued its season-long partnership with ESPN Radio’s College Campus Tour powered by Bloom this week in State College, Pennsylvania.

Before the Penn State-Wisconsin game, Bloom Energy visited the Alpha Fire Company to present a $10,000 donation to support the firefighters, first responders, and public servants who have been protecting the State College community since 1899.

Alpha Fire Company is an all-volunteer department that responds to a wide range of emergencies beyond fires, including fire prevention and traffic safety at emergencies. Protecting approximately 130,000 people across State College Borough, College Township, Ferguson Township, Patton Township, and the Penn State University campus, it is the third-largest fire department in Pennsylvania by population served.

"For more than a century, Alpha Fire Company has been a trusted presence in the State College community, serving neighbors during emergencies and helping keep people safe every day," said Natalie Sunderland, Chief Marketing Officer at Bloom Energy. "Their volunteers represent the very best of community service, and we are proud to support the firefighters and first responders whose dedication protects communities across the State College region. We also thank State Representatives Scott Conklin and Paul Takac for joining us and for their continued support of the people and organizations that strengthen community resilience."

"What makes Alpha Fire Company special is that service here creates opportunities that can change lives," said Brian Bittner, Fire Chief of Alpha Fire Company. "We have more than 100 volunteers, and close to one third are Penn State students who live and serve at the firehouse while pursuing their education. Many have been able to graduate while saving money and launching their careers, all while giving back to the community. Support from organizations like Bloom Energy helps us continue investing in our people, our equipment, and our mission to serve."

Bloom will also be onsite Saturday during the pregame tailgate where fans can take part in an interactive game and learn more about the company’s work powering essential services in communities nationwide.

Upcoming Confirmed 2026 Tour Stops

• October 10 – Gainesville, Florida | South Carolina at Florida
• October 17 – Austin, Texas | Florida at Texas
• November 7 – Oxford, Mississippi | Georgia at Ole Miss
• November 14 – Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Texas at LSU
• November 21 – Lincoln, Nebraska | Ohio State at Nebraska

About Bloom Energy

Bloom Energy empowers enterprises to meet soaring energy demands and responsibly take charge of their power needs. The company’s fuel cell systems provide ultra-reliable, clean and highly scalable onsite electricity for Fortune 500 customers around the world, including data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, large utilities and other commercial and industrial sectors, as well as mission-critical organizations in local communities, such as hospitals, college campuses and retailers. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Bloom Energy employs more than 2,000 people worldwide and manufactures its systems in the United States. For more information, visit BloomEnergy.com.

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