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JOB CENTERGreenhouse gas credit prices soar
Environmental, Emissions & Carbon Mgmt
| Jun 16 - Brian Nearing Times Union, Albany, N.Y.
Investors may finally be sensing some money-making opportunities in a state program meant to combat climate change with the help of private market forces.
Wind turbine manufacturer empowers homeowners
Wind
| Jun 16 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Bob Karlovits The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Ron Gdovic has a simple idea about using a wind turbine at home. "I wanted to make something that all you do is tip it up, put it in place and plug it in," he says.
Wind contracts may push Austin Energy to 35% renewable energy goal
Wind
| Jun 15 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Marty Toohey Austin American-Statesman
Austin Energy is on the verge of signing two large-scale wind contracts that would satisfy the city-owned utility's goal of getting 35 percent of its electricity from renewable sources -- four years ahead of a 2020 target date.
Utilities diverge on power plant
Fossil & Biomass
| Jun 15 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - David Robinson The Buffalo News, N.Y.
Andrew Bennett sees NRG Energy's plan to convert its Dunkirk power plant from coal to natural gas as a big boost for the Chautauqua County economy.
Agency skips hearing on Ontelaunee power plant plan
Policy, Regulatory & Legal
| Jun 15 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Ford Turner Reading Eagle, Pa.
Citing a lack of local interest, the state Department of Environmental Protection has decided to skip scheduling a public hearing on the air quality plan for a proposed natural gas-fired power plant in Ontelaunee Township.
Honda apologizes for Fit EV shortage
Electric Vehicles
| Jun 15 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - David Undercoffler Los Angeles Times
Honda issued a rare apology on Friday to frustrated customers who were having difficulty finding the electric version of it popular Fit hatchback.
Cochise plant asks EPA to OK haze plan
Policy, Regulatory & Legal
| Jun 15 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tony Davis The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson
The owners of a Benson-area power plant are promising to clean up more pollution than the federal government told them to -- and at less cost.
CO2 release forces nuke plant evacuation
Nuclear
| Jun 14 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Rachel Morgan Beaver County Times, Pa.
A carbon dioxide release forced workers to evacuate the turbine building Friday morning at the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station.
PSNH rate request comes in even lower than expected
Business & Corporate
| Jun 14 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Dave Solomon The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester
Public Service of New Hampshire has filed its final rate request for the six months starting in July, and it is lower than the company predicted in May.
Patriot Coal, UMWA willing to keep talking
Business & Corporate
| Jun 14 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Patriot Coal and the United Mine Workers of America appear to be ready to resume negotiations, after they broke off talks and traded barbs earlier this week.
Audit upcoming for Maine smart meters
Policy, Regulatory & Legal
| Jun 14 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Tux Turkel Portland Press Herald, Maine
Maine's Public Utilities Commission voted Thursday to audit Central Maine Power Co.'s smart meter program, to determine whether it is saving money and providing the benefits that were expected when the commission approved it in 2010.
Energy boss pay doubles despite fine
International
| Jun 14 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Peter Campbell Daily Mail, London
One of Britain's best paid energy bosses saw his pay double last year, despite the company being hit with a record fine for mis-selling tariffs to a million customers.
U.N. climate change conference in Bonn adjourns
International
| BONN, Germany, Jun 14, 2013 -- UPI
Delegates to the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, say they made progress toward reaching a new universal climate change agreement.
Fitch Affirms Modesto Irrigation District, CA Water Revs at 'AA-'
Business & Corporate
| SAN FRANCISCO, Jun 14, 2013 -- BUSINESS WIRE
Fitch Ratings affirms the following bonds issued by the Modesto Irrigation District Financing Authority, California (the authority) issued on behalf of the Modesto Irrigation District, California (MID).
Fitch Rates Baltimore G&E $300MM Note Issue 'BBB+'
Business & Corporate
| NEW YORK, Jun 14, 2013 -- BUSINESS WIRE
Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BBB+' rating to the new $300 million, 3.35% unsecured notes issued by Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. (BGE). The Rating Outlook is Stable.
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Reuters: Energy
CORRECTED-Brent holds above $106, all eyes on Fed
UPDATE 2-Australian tycoon Tinkler sells out of Whitehaven Coal
UPDATE 2-Mexican oil producer Pemex says bomb threat a 'false alarm'
PR Newswire
Coalspur Mines Limited - Board approves Vista project with development capital of C$458M for 6 Mtpa capacity
RWE npower Selects Smart Meter Platform from Trilliant
AVOXI Announces a New Offering - a Complete Business Phone System Starting at $5.99 per Month
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