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Allete Q3 net income decreases
Nov 05, 2009 -- Datamonitor - US-based regulated energy services provider Allete has reported a net income of $16 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2009, compared to $24.7 million, or $0.85 per share, for the same period of 2008. More...
FPL Group Capital Announces Sale of $200 Million of Debentures Guaranteed by FPL Group
JUNO BEACH, Fla., Nov 05, 2009 -- BUSINESS WIRE - FPL Group Capital Inc today announced the sale of $200 million in principal amount of three-year floating rate debentures. More...
FPL Group Q3 net income decreases
Nov 04, 2009 -- Datamonitor - FPL Group, a clean energy company, has reported a net income of $533 million, or $1.31 per share, for the third quarter of 2009, compared to $774 million, or $1.92 per share, for the same quarter of 2008. More...
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Treasury Department Allocates $2.2 Billion in Bonds for Renewable Energy
EERE Network News - November 4, 2009 - The U.S. Department of Treasury announced on October 27 a new allocation of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) totaling $2.2 billion for 805 recipients across the country. More...
Fitch: Greenhouse Gas Legislation Puts Heat on Some U.S. Energy Sectors
NEW YORK, Nov 03, 2009 -- BUSINESS WIRE - Credit implications of pending greenhouse gas (GHG) legislation will be a mixed bag for U.S. More...
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