US Geothermal buys Nevada plant, leases on 28,358 acres for $16.62 mil
US Geothermal has bought for $16.62 million a 3.6-MW geothermal plant in Nevada and leases for 28,358 acres.
Publication Date: APR 2008
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US carbon capture seen needing at least $800 million annually
An infusion of $800 million annually over ten years will be needed to bring carbon capture and sequestration technology to commercial viability, according to panelists speaking last
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Virginia regulators OK Dominion coal plant, but cap recovery of capital costs at $1.8 billion
Dominion Virginia Power last week won a small victory in its campaign to develop a 585-MW coal project in southwestern Virginia, but a bigger challenge — securing
Publication Date: APR 2008
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Arizona Public Service seeks $265.5 mil rate hike to cover increasing costs
Arizona Public Service last week asked state regulators for a $265.5 million, or 8.1%, rate increase to cover rising costs.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Bush administration, electric utilities appeal power-plant mercury ruling
The Bush administration last week appealed a federal court ruling that struck down an industry-backed rule regulating mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Colorado PUC launches 'stem-to-stern' review of utility regulation, focusing on power prices
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission last week launched a review of utility regulation that could lead to major changes in the way the state's investor-owned utilities earn
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Court hears challenges to EPA rule, appears to share some of industry's questions about it
Federal appellate judges last week raised some of the same questions that some electric utilities did about the authority the Environmental Protection Agency had to write parts
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Dominion's proposed 585-MW coal project is set back by state board
Dominion Virginia Power, already under fire for its plan to build a coal plant, now faces two more challenges in that effort.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Duke denies setting up a 'sham' corporation to make payments to industrials in rate case
Duke Energy, firing back two months later, urged a federal judge last week to toss out a lawsuit that accuses the company of setting up a "sham"
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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EPA's new plan to launch a GHG rule seen as move to stretch out the decision process
In a surprise move last week, the Environmental Protection Agency said it would begin examining how the Clean Air Act can be used to regulate greenhouse gas
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Ending staggered terms, 'supermajority' rules and plurality voting makes progress this year
Ending staggered terms for directors is making a bit of progress this year but, so far, the only company asking shareholders to approve ending them is CenterPoint
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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FERC approves MISO resource adequacy plan with directive on enforcement rules attached
The Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator won approval Wednesday for its long-term resource adequacy proposal, the first standardized approach to reserve margins across the Midwest ISO's 15-state
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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FERC looks into a fund's investments, probing violations of Federal Power Act
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff is asking questions about a New York City-based investment fund's acquisition of interests in electric companies, since it appears to the staff
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Following N.Y. PSC order, Con Edison stock hits four-year low; Fitch and S&P cut ratings
Consolidated Edison Inc.'s common stock hit a four-year low last week and credit ratings were cut by Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor's Ratings, in reaction to
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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GHG emission levels fall in New England, but region likely to fall short of targets
New England is unlikely to reach greenhouse gas reduction targets set by state governors, even though emission levels are falling, according to a report last week by
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Horizon Wind Energy confirms plans to build new wind farm in Indiana
Landowners in the east-central Indiana county of Randolf are welcoming Horizon Wind Energy with open arms and wallets.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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ISO New England highlights 'economic transmission' in forum with stakeholders
ISO New England last week took steps toward incorporating much-talked about "economic transmission" into its grid planning, in keeping with a trend occurring among grid operators nationwide.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Idaho regulators approve Avista's plan to acquire 770 MW by 2017
Idaho regulators have accepted Avista's resource plan to acquire 770 MW by 2017 but said the utility faced difficulties because carbon laws have knocked out coal-fired plants
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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It is not all about the money, marketers say, pointing to services stemming from competition
Even with an attempt to move the debate about competition in the power industry away from prices, the Compete Coalition found some opposition to a study about
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Making calls on Cal-ISO business practices, other concerns, FERC rules on tariff changes
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted many tariff improvements and ordered a few others after assessing proposed changes governing the market redesign and technology upgrade of
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Maryland and Constellation reach deal on restructuring fight, ending litigation
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley said Thursday that the state and Constellation Energy, parent of Baltimore Gas & Electric, have settled their differences regarding restructuring of the power
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Maryland lawmakers tackle greenhouse gas reduction legislation; bill before House
State-mandated greenhouse gas emission reduction legislation is before the Maryland House of Delegates now that the Senate has passed a stripped down version of a bill endorsed
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Mississippi Senate, House in conference over bills on paying for plant construction
The Mississippi Senate and House have two weeks to settle their differences on how the legislature will approach proposed changes in the method utilities are reimbursed for
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Natural gas will be Sempra's top resource; US OKs venture with Royal Bank of Scotland
Natural gas will be Sempra Energy's top resource over the next decade, company Chairman and CEO Donald Felsinger said on Thursday.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Net up 32% to $122 mil at AES unit Ipalco; IP&L proposes credit to offset higher profits
Net income for AES Corp. unit Ipalco Enterprises — parent of utility Indianapolis Power & Light — improved 32.1% to $122.1 million last year, as IP&L net
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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New York Regional Interconnect filing still needs more data, says PSC staff
New York Regional Interconnect's application to the Public Service Commission for approval of a 190-mile high voltage direct current transmission line is still deficient and must be
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Ohio regulators refuse to reopen probe into Dayton Power & Light's finances
The Ohio Public Utilities Commission last week refused to reopen an investigation into the finances of Dayton Power & Light, whose commitment to service quality had been
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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PJM settlement with market monitor receives final blessing; resolves flap over 'interference'
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has put its official seal on a settlement designed to resolve disputes about the role of the PJM Interconnection's market monitoring unit.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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PPL transforming into powerhouse merchant, looking for more assets
A decade ago PPL Corp. was a classic vertically integrated, state-regulated generation and distribution company with a market capitalization of $2.2 billion.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Pact with Ford aims to move plug-in vehicles beyond theory, into real-life grid integration
With a key utility-carmaker agreement under way and positive test results from a new grid tech company, the race is on to develop the know-how for utilities
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Redford praises 'grassroots' effort to stop coal in Texas; six units under construction
In the fall of 2006, the then-Mayor of Dallas, Laura Miller, decided to challenge the plans of TXU to build 11 coal-fired plants in central Texas. She
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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SIU-Carbondale looks to partner in power plant at off-campus site
Results of a feasibility study late last week soured Southern Illinois University officials on building a 200-MW coal plant, possibly using integrated gasification combined-cycle technology, on its
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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SoCal Edison planning 250-MW PV project; FPL developing 250-MW solar thermal facility
Southern California could soon receive a major infusion of solar power, as two major utilities have unveiled plans for large solar projects.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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State renewable portfolio programs wrestle with issues in absence of federal mandate
Without federal mandates to bolster renewable energy use, renewable portfolio standards in an eastern and a western state are continuing to evolve toward their own goals for
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Sunflower project's fate could be decided by Kansas' top court or by compromise
With prospects growing dim for enactment of a Kansas law that would revive Sunflower Electric Power's 1,400-MW coal project, it appears likely its fate may lie with
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Tampa Electric to issue RFP for 555 MW, while FP&L, JEA seek renewable power
Tampa Electric on April 11 will issue an RFP for about 555 MW of baseload/intermediate capacity and energy that the utility will need starting in June 2013.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Texas commission reopens Swepco's request to include plant cost in rate base
The Public Utility Commission of Texas last week reopened the record on Southwestern Electric Power's request to include the cost of a proposed Hope, Arkansas, coal plant
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Top 30 generators had 21% of total US CO2 emissions in 2006, report says
As the debate over what to do about carbon dioxide emissions intensifies, a clearer picture of who emits the most CO2 is beginning to emerge.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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2007 Summer Peak Demands (compared to 2006 peaks)
2007 Summer Peak Demands (compared to 2006 peaks)
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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AEP could get full cost recovery for IGCC plant under Strickland's energy plan
If American Electric Power wants to build a 629-MW coal gasification plant in southern Ohio, it could be faced with a tough decision: choose a form of
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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APPA study says PJM capacity market auction creates prices that are too high
The American Public Power Association, continuing the war of words over regional transmission organizations, released a study last week that says some provisions in the PJM Interconnection's
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Arizona utilities see adequate generation, transmission to meet summer needs
Arizona's utilities have enough power supplies and transmission capacity to meet expected summer load, company officials told state regulators last week.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Big players in New England float plans to bring power south from Canada
Northeast and eastern Canadian players are shopping early-stage transmission plans to push power, particularly renewables, from north to south to help ward off possible New England shortfalls.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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CO2 emissions jump 2.9% last year in US power sector; 11.7% since 1997
The US power sector's emissions of CO2 jumped 2.9% in 2007 from the previous year, 5.9% since 2002, and 11.7% since 1997, indicating that there needs to
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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California politician wants to expedite cap-and-trade system from '12 to '10
Joe Nation, a principal co-author of California's 2006 climate law and a Democratic candidate for state Senate from Marin County, said last week he believes the administration
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Canadian utilities worry that aggressive GHG program too big in scale, costs
Canadian utilities are taking issue with their federal government's aggressive goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants by 20% by 2020. They also are
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Colorado regulators approve 260-MW, self-build peaking plant for Xcel Energy
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission last week granted Xcel Energy an exemption from Colorado's bidding requirements so the utility can build a 260-MW natural gas-fired peaking power
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Constellation in talks with Maryland to settle dispute over $386 million in ratepayer credits
Constellation Energy and Maryland officials said last week that they are working to resolve their disagreement over a state law that requires Baltimore Gas & Electric to
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Delmarva sees 30 responses for wind power, some believed less than Bluewater plant
Delmarva Power has received more than 30 responses to its solicitation for wind resources and early indications show that they offer power at less cost than an
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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EPA analysis shows Senate bill would raise power prices 44% but would not crater GNP
The Environmental Protection Agency reported last week that by 2030 a greenhouse gas cap-and-trade bill now pending in the Senate could increase electricity prices by 44%, price
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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ERCOT ups reserve margin for 2009 to 13.3% with addition of two plants
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas last week said it has increased its expected reserve margin for 2009 to 13.3% from 12.1%.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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FERC tells RTOs and ISOs to report quickly on generator queue reforms
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday told regional transmission organizations and independent system operators to make progress reports within 30 days on improving processing of generator
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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First court date lined up as opponents pursue challenges to new federal transmission siting
The new federal process to get controversial transmission lines built is being put to the test by opponents challenging whether the Department of Energy and the Federal
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Florida approves two new FP&L nuclear units, as CEO Hay vows not to 'wreck our rating'
The Florida Public Service Commission last week unanimously approved Florida Power & Light's petition for two new units at its Turkey Point nuclear plant.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Hearing set on question from Calif. crisis: Did sellers' violations lead to unjust rates
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday said it would open a hearing to consider whether power sellers' violations of the agency's market-based rate-reporting requirements led to
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Idaho Power to seek up to 600 MW — but no new coal-fired plants
Idaho Power is facing a 2% annual growth in demand and expects 50% more customers by 2025, prompting the utility to issue a request for proposals in
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Illinois Commerce Commission identifies winning bidders in Ameren energy purchase
Constellation Energy Commodities Group and Ameren Energy Marketing were selected last week to supply a portion of energy to be delivered to residential and commercial customers of
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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In draft decision, Conn. regulators reject long-term supply contracts for utilities
In a show of support for industry restructuring, Connecticut regulators recently ruled that utilities cannot sign long-term supply contracts because they represent a "return to regulation."
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Kentucky lawmakers pass legislation to promote clean coal electric generation
Looking to put some money where the state's vast coal reserves are, Kentucky lawmakers are proposing a pilot clean coal project they hope will attract interest —
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Legislative term limits can make a difference when states tackle industry structure issues
Term limits for state lawmakers have changed the way energy legislation is tackled in states that have them, and not always for the better, according to many
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Michigan choice decision spills into April; lawmakers to use extra time to 'tweak' bill
Schools, businesses — even the Catholic Church — waded into the debate over Michigan's electric choice law last week. Not heard from, though, was a key legislative
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Minnesota utilities start permitting for final piece of regional transmission project
Otter Tail Power, Minnesota Power and Minnkota Power Cooperative last week asked Minnesota regulators for permission to build a 68-mile, 230-kV power line.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Munis, NYPA and others protest NiMo's proposal for a transmission charge hike
Municipal electric companies throughout New York have joined a chorus against a transmission rate increase proposed by Niagara Mohawk Power, saying the rise of more than 70%
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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NU to pay Con Edison $49.5 million, ending suits over failed 1999 deal
A long-running dispute from one of the power industry's failed 1990s merger deals finally ended last week with the settlement of lawsuits that followed Consolidated Edison's attempt
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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NYC capacity market revamp approved, with near-term price relief for two utilities
Utilities in New York City will see lower prices for capacity in the short term thanks to a restructuring that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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National '07 peak falls short of '06 record with hotter weather only in the South
National power demand did not beat the 2006 record last year, with cooler weather in the Northeast, Midwest and West more than offsetting hotter temperatures in the
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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New Hampshire House OKs participation in RGGI, despite concerns of PSNH
The New Hampshire House of Representatives approved the state's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative last week, despite concerns by the state's largest utility about allowance
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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New York approves $425 million rate hike for Con Ed to help cover new infrastructure
New York regulators last week approved a $425 million rate hike for Consolidated Edison with significant increases in spending on new infrastructure to improve reliability.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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North Carolina regulators end utilities' fixed-payment plan to cut consumption
Two North Carolina utilities must end their fixed payment programs because they encourage consumers to increase their electricity consumption, the North Carolina Utilities Commission said last week.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Ohio PUC challenges AEP, FirstEnergy on market-based rates; seeks more analysis
Ohio regulators are challenging American Electric Power and FirstEnergy on their desire to continue selling power at market-based rates. The utilities are ignoring certain market conditions, the
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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RGGI sees first physical carbon trade, sets first auctions for September 10
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative last week passed two significant milestones in getting 10 Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states ready for a carbon trading market by January 1,
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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SoCal Edison seeks regulatory OK to spend $30 million to integrate renewables into grid
Southern California Edison last week said it had asked the California Public Utilities Commission to approve its plan to spend up to $30 million to develop strategies
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Taking new tack, FERC tries more targeted approach to setting standards of conduct
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is taking a new approach to laying down standards of conduct for transmission providers.
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Time runs out on Indiana renewables legislation: bill dies quietly — again
Time expired last week before Indiana lawmakers could take a last-second shot at winning consensus for a proposed renewable electricity standard that underwent several contentious changes before
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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'Optimists' on clean coal and CO2 cuts win show-of-hands votes at EEI London
"Optimists" who believe power companies can meet greenhouse gas reduction targets won a very informal poll at the Edison Electric Institute International Utility Conference in London last
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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AEP plan to build IGCC plant in Ohio set back by Ohio top court decision
In a blow to American Electric Power's plan to build an integrated gasification combined-cycle plant in Ohio, that state's Supreme Court last week sent back to utility
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Allco names investment adviser to help sell Tehachapi wind power project in California
Australian investment manager Allco Finance Group has hired Marathon Capital to help it sell the big Tehachapi wind generation project as part of a divestment strategy to
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Big Rivers Electric's power plant 'unwind' deal may be unraveling
The carefully crafted "unwind" of Big Rivers Electric's 25-year power plant lease agreement with E.ON US is threatening to unravel, compliments of an 11th-hour objection by the
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Big customers say NiMo transmission charge increase would mean big cost hikes for them
Niagara Mohawk has filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to change the way its transmission service charge is calculated, leading to concerns from large New York
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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Big push in Congress could lead to climate bill this year, but election dynamics will play a role
Key members of Congress are vowing to make a sincere push for enactment this year of legislation to limit industry emissions of greenhouse gases, despite the odds
Publication Date: MAR 2008
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