utilities
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Energy audits: Are they worth the effort?
Significant cost savings result from implementing recommendations.
Hydro One, Avista say Washington State regulator erred; request rehearing
Washington state regulators had said they would not allow Ontario’s largest utility to buy Avista for fear the provincial government might meddle in its operations.
Power utilities forced to adapt as climate change brings wilder weather
Significant weather events have consistently increased over the last five years, according to the CEA.
EPA to rewrite limits for coal power plant wastewater
Would allow utilities to flush wastewater containing traces of highly toxic heavy metals into lakes and rivers.
US industrial production up 0.5% in March
Manufacturing output fell 0.4%, led by a 3% drop in the production of motor vehicles and parts.
Alberta climate plan will mean higher utility rates
Study says ending coal and boost of renewable energy will cut emissions 45%.
Big US utilities entering small-scale solar market
Installation of rooftop panels on residential roofs grows 50% in 2014.
Southern buying AGL Resources for $7.93B
Combined business will include 11 regulated electric and natural gas distribution companies.
TransAlta timed outages to drive up prices: AUC
Alberta Utilities Commission says shutdowns of power plants could have been deferred to off-peak times.
Ontario’s 75 utilities hinder rise of electric cars, experts say
They’re holding back needed grid upgrades to support an influx of electric vehicles.
Only 41% of companies approach divestments strategically: EY
Global report shows divestments take on greater strategic importance across sectors.
Canadian M&A: will a quiet 2013 lead to a more active 2014?
Strength in other sectors can’t fill gap left by a slow year in natural resources.
Doctors citing health problems demand Alberta phase out coal plants
TransAlta Utilities says 2006 university study found no health difference in people living near plants.
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Canadians’ average salary increase for 2014 is 2.6%
Hay survey of top employers shows oil and gas, chemicals will pay the most.
US factory output up in June, boosts industrial production 0.3 pct.
US manufacturers have struggled this year, with output up only 1.8% in the last 12 months.
