Thursday, December 19, 2013

Energy News Digest for December 19, 2013

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HOT SHOTS – TODAY’S TOP FIVE STORIES

Winter Storm Watch in Effect (Mason Web TV, Shelton, WA)

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Denies NERC Rehearing on Louisiana Bulk Power System Case (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)

So-So Spring Chinook Forecast for Willamette (Vancouver Columbian, WA)

City of Port Angeles Extends Broadband Contract as Provider Sells (KONP Radio, Port Angeles, WA)

U-S Senator Ron Wyden Positioned to Take Finance Chairmanship Early Due to Baucus Exit (Oregonian, Portland)

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS (Details Below)
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Denies NERC Rehearing on Louisiana Bulk Power System Case
  • FERC: South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association - Order Denying Rehearing
  • Pacific Northwest Power at Stake in Treaty Plan
  • Astoria Manhole Cover Blows, Injures Worker
  • Energy Northwest Brings Holiday Cheer to Low-Income Kids
  • Inland Power & Light Selects Tantalus & Itron for Smart Grid Communications Network
  • A Holiday Gift: A New Website to Explain the Mysteries of FERC!
  • Some PNW Beneficiaries: DEED Board Approves $72,000 in Educational Scholarships, Internships, Research Grants & Design Projects
  • So-So Spring Chinook Forecast for Willamette
  • Chairman Hastings Seeks Public Input on Draft Plan to Strengthen & Improve Nation’s Fisheries
  • California: Fate Still Unclear for Nine Species in Delta Water Tunnel Plan
  • Wind-Eighted: Oregon Scores Well in Turbine Measure
  • 80,000 Acres Identified for Offshore Wind in Maryland
  • U-S Proposes Energy Tax Reform: Here’s What It Means for Renewables
  • Sacramento Business Journal Operations Center Lands Highest LEED Rating
  • A Heat-Pump Water Heater – Is it Right for You?
  • Chinese Carbon Market Opens to a Busy First Day
  • Ask Umbra: Is My Artisanal Whipped Cream a Climate Menace?
  • City of Port Angeles Extends Broadband Contract as Provider Sells
  • Internet Domain Names: Background & Policy Issues
  • Smart Homes Aren’t Dumb, And Will Employees Have Privacy in the Smart Office?
  • Ten Tips for Improving Your Mobile Advertising Campaign
  • FCC Seeks to Do Away With Sports Blackout Rule
  • U-S Senator Ron Wyden Positioned to Take Finance Chairmanship Early Due to Baucus Exit
  • Will Baucus Become The Next U-S Ambassador To China?
  • Winter Storm Watch in Effect
  • Mudslide in Index Leaves Residents Stranded, Causes Power Outage
  • Mason County: Co-Workers’ Quick Actions Save Life of Diver without Air
  • Target Holiday Cyber Breach Hits 40 Million Payment Cards
  • Mega Millions Winners in Georgia, California to Split $648 Million
  • Super Bowl Could Be Rescheduled for Big Storm

SHELTON FORECAST & WEATHER ALERTS


ENERGY & UTILITY ISSUES

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Denies NERC Rehearing on Louisiana Bulk Power System Case (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)

FERC: South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association - Order Denying Rehearing (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)

Pacific Northwest Power at Stake in Treaty Plan (Electric Co-op Today)

Astoria Manhole Cover Blows, Injures Worker (KGW-TV, Portland, OR)

Energy Northwest Brings Holiday Cheer to Low-Income Kids (KNDO/KNDU-TV, Tri Cities, WA)

Inland Power & Light Selects Tantalus & Itron for Smart Grid Communications Network (4-Traders)

A Holiday Gift: A New Website to Explain the Mysteries of FERC! (Natural Resources Defense Council)

Some PNW Beneficiaries: DEED Board Approves $72,000 in Educational Scholarships, Internships, Research Grants & Design Projects (American Public Power Association)

FISH & WILDLIFE

So-So Spring Chinook Forecast for Willamette (Vancouver Columbian, WA)

Chairman Hastings Seeks Public Input on Draft Plan to Strengthen & Improve Nation’s Fisheries (U-S House of Representatives, Natural Resources Committee)

California: Fate Still Unclear for Nine Species in Delta Water Tunnel Plan (Sacramento Bee, CA)

RENEWABLE/ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Wind-Eighted: Oregon Scores Well in Turbine Measure (Sustainable Business Oregon)

80,000 Acres Identified for Offshore Wind in Maryland (Associated Press)

U-S Proposes Energy Tax Reform: Here’s What It Means for Renewables (Renewable Energy World)

CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY

Sacramento Business Journal Operations Center Lands Highest LEED Rating (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)

A Heat-Pump Water Heater – Is it Right for You? (Thurston Talks, Olympia, WA)

CLIMATE CHANGE SEQUESTRATION VAULT

Chinese Carbon Market Opens to a Busy First Day (NY Times)

BARREL O’ GREEN POTPOURRI

Ask Umbra: Is My Artisanal Whipped Cream a Climate Menace? (Grist Online)

TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

City of Port Angeles Extends Broadband Contract as Provider Sells (KONP Radio, Port Angeles, WA)

Internet Domain Names: Background & Policy Issues (Congressional Research Service)

Smart Homes Aren’t Dumb, And Will Employees Have Privacy in the Smart Office? (GigaOM)

MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA

Ten Tips for Improving Your Mobile Advertising Campaign (Mashable)

FCC Seeks to Do Away With Sports Blackout Rule (NY Times)

POLITICS & GOVERNANCE

U-S Senator Ron Wyden Positioned to Take Finance Chairmanship Early Due to Baucus Exit (Oregonian, Portland)

Will Baucus Become The Next U-S Ambassador To China? (Christian Science Monitor)

GENERAL NEWS

Winter Storm Watch in Effect (Mason Web TV, Shelton, WA)

Mudslide in Index Leaves Residents Stranded, Causes Power Outage (KCPQ-TV, Seattle, WA)

Mason County: Co-Workers’ Quick Actions Save Life of Diver without Air (Olympian - Paywall Advisory)

Target Holiday Cyber Breach Hits 40 Million Payment Cards (Reuters)

Mega Millions Winners in Georgia, California to Split $648 Million (Reuters)

Super Bowl Could Be Rescheduled for Big Storm (KIRO Broadcasting, Seattle, WA)

DIVERSIONS

100 Most Powerful Moments of 2013 in Photos

Baby Jesus Stolen from Washington State Capitol Building

Million-Dollar Picasso Sold at Charity Raffle for 100 Euros ($137 USD)

Gruesome Gift That Keeps On Giving: $200 to Sponsor Museum Skulls

SONG OF THE DAY

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Canon Rock

LINKS & PAYWALL ADVISORY

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