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JOB CENTERReid, Sandoval among heavy hitters going to bat for compromise NV Energy bill
Policy, Regulatory & Legal
| May 18 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Andrew Doughman Las Vegas Sun
NV Energy's plan to shut down coal plants in Nevada moved forward today with strong support from some of Nevada's most influential politicians and business interests.
Energy efficient vehicles tested in real-world situations
Energy Efficiency
| May 18 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Britney Milazzo Centre Daily Times (State College, Pa.)
About a dozen electric, hybrid and bio-diesel automobiles underwent tech inspections Friday at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology for the fifth annual 21st Century Automotive Competition.
CMP, governor celebrate power-line upgrade
Grid Operations
| May 18 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Scott Taylor Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
Gov. Paul LePage seemed pleased Friday about what the $1.4 billion upgrade to Maine's electrical grid would mean to the local economy.
BGE requests rate increase on heels of last case
Business & Corporate
| May 18 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Jamie Smith Hopkins The Baltimore Sun
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. asked Friday for another rate increase, three months after winning approval for higher charges, and company officials said they expect to seek more in the future.
Oklahoma Attorney General asks to delay hearing into PSO plan for regional haze
Policy, Regulatory & Legal
| May 18 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Paul Monies The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has asked the state's environmental agency to delay a hearing Monday on a new plan by Tulsa-based utility Public Service Co. of Oklahoma to deal with regional haze.
Midwest should have ample electricity for hottest summer days
Demand Response
| May 18 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Thomas Content Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A national electricity reliability organization is forecasting electricity supply challenges in Texas and southern California this summer but says the Midwest region should continue to have more than enough power to meet its needs.
Wind turbine adds interest to downtown Las Cruces landscape
Wind
| May 17 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Steve Ramirez Las Cruces Sun-News, N.M.
To the casual observer it was initially believed the structure erected outside of the city's Museum of Nature and Science was some kind of exhibit or sculpture.
Boulder seeks federal ruling on whether it would owe Xcel 'stranded costs'
Policy, Regulatory & Legal
| May 17 - Erica Meltzer Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo.
Boulder filed a petition with federal regulators Friday that seeks to answer one of the large outstanding questions about how much it will cost to break away from Xcel Energy should city leaders decide to create a municipal electric utility.
Gov. Jerry Brown touts solar home project in Long Beach
Solar
| May 17 - "Press-Telegram (Long Beach, CA)"
The battle against what Gov. Jerry Brown called "the pre-eminent threat to all humanity" continued Friday on a residential rooftop in North Long Beach. Brown was in town to celebrate a solar power installation at the home of Maribel and Jose Mendoza and their four boys.
Duke Energy is prepared for hurricane season
Grid Operations
| ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire
As the start of the 2013 hurricane season approaches, Duke Energy employees are prepared for any severe weather that might threaten Florida this year.
Fitch Rates Lincoln Electric System, NE's 2013 Revs 'AA'; Outlook Stable
Business & Corporate
| NEW YORK, May 17, 2013 -- BUSINESS WIRE
Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'AA' rating to the following city of Lincoln, NE Lincoln Electric System (LES) revenue bonds.
Central Hudson and Fortis File Response to Recommended Decision
Business & Corporate
| POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., May 17, 2013 -- BUSINESS WIRE
CH Energy Group, Inc. subsidiary Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation and Fortis Inc. today filed a response to the Recommended Decision issued by the Administrative Law Judges earlier this month regarding the proposed merger of CH Energy Group and Fortis.
House bill backs green energy project
Policy, Regulatory & Legal
| May 17 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Corey Friedman The Wilson Daily Times, N.C.
A green energy company bringing dozens of jobs and making a multi-million-dollar investment in Wilson County will have a better chance of qualifying for tax-exempt bonds if the General Assembly passes a local lawmaker's bill.
Fitch Affirms Golden Spread Electric Coop Bonds at 'A'; Outlook Stable
Business & Corporate
| NEW YORK, May 17, 2013 -- BUSINESS WIRE
Fitch Ratings affirms the 'A' rating on Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s (GSEC or Golden Spread) $40.02 million senior secured notes, series 2005.
ComEd Awards Four Local Families $180,000 in Smart Home Makeovers
Energy Efficiency
| CHICAGO, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire
ComEd announced the four winners of its Smart Home Showcase, a contest awarding four customers with free, energy efficiency home makeovers valued at $45,000 each.
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Reuters: Energy
End of Australia's resources boom hits investment in sector
S.Korea's Iran crude imports for April down 44.4 pct y/y
Brent dips further below $104 on nerves over summer demand
PR Newswire
Western Wind gibt Abschluss der Zwangsübernahme bekannt
Western Wind annonce la finalisation d'une acquisition forcée
Comstock Mining's Higher Production, Stronger Balance Sheet, Prompts Early Repayment Of Loan
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