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Malloy and DEEP head discuss initiatives

Jun 19 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Luther Turmelle New Haven Register, Conn. - With 2013 session of Connecticut legislature already two weeks in the rear view mirror, Gov. More...

Plan to ease green requirements for buildings spurs colorful debate

Jun 19 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Conor Shine Las Vegas Sun - A debate over just how energy efficient buildings in Las Vegas should be has people on both sides of the issue seeing green. More...

Hydro Projects' Prospects Favorable under PUC Ruling

Jun 19 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Kimberlee Kruesi The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho - After years of favoring wind for small renewable energy projects in Idaho, hydro projects now may be poised to take the lead. More...

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Chamber luncheon attendees hear about need for diversified energy sources

Jun 19 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Nate Delesline III The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Va. - Virginia's energy policy decisions will shape the state's economic climate for decades to come, a member of Gov. More...

Subcommittee Examines Barriers to U.S. Coal and Natural Gas Exports

Jun 19, 2013 -- Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks - The Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. More...

Exporting Wyoming Coal Overseas Takes An Important Step

Jun 19, 2013 -- Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks - In written testimony submitted Tuesday to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Army Corp of Engineers announced the department will not undertake a full programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on permit applications for coal exports at ports in Washington and Oregon. More...

Texas Governor Rick Perry Signs New Energy Efficient CHP Policy

AUSTIN, Texas, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire - Concerns about power generation margins or resource adequacy and water shortages have led Texas to a policy crossroads. More...

Lawsuit over Sutton plant pollution may be in Duke Energy's future

Jun 19 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Kate Elizabeth Queram Star-News, Wilmington, N.C. - Environmental groups Wednesday morning sent a notice of intent to Duke Energy Progress, giving the utility 60 days to rectify groundwater pollution in Sutton Lake stemming from coal ash ponds at the Sutton Plant in Wilmington. More...

PNE appeals to NH court over PSNH's default rate

Jun 18 - Dave Solomon The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester - A competitive energy supplier is appealing to the state Supreme Court in an effort to stop PSNH from offering a special rate on energy supply to lure back customers who have left the regulated utility for competitors. More...

Commission alleges nuke plant violations

Jun 18 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Elizabeth Skrapits The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is calling out officials at the PPL Susquehanna Steam nuclear power plant in Salem Township for not reporting that employees in highly skilled positions have medical conditions that could potentially impact their jobs. More...

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Dealing with the Bad Guys - Keeping the Power Humming

By Martin Rosenberg - Grid threats increase daily - from foreign foes, terrorists, criminals and hackers. Utilities are tasked with guarding against a rising more...
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Buffett Lights Up Nevada - Insights into the NV Energy Deal

By Martin Rosenberg -   The morning newspaper brought word of Berkshire Hathaway on the march once again, snapping up another utility bauble. Warren more...
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The Black Swan Blog: The Inevitable Self-Destruction of Renewable Economics

By Davis Swan - The historical development of renewable energy resources such as wind and solar has been characterized by one common under-pinning factor more...

Lost a bit of respect for CBO due to this report

By Mark Wooldridge - CBO Releases Important Carbon Tax Report - Today the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an analysis of the policy implications more...