Hot Shots Edition - Energy News Digest for September 15, 2014

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HOT SHOTS – TODAY’S TOP STORIES

Fire Chiefs Seek Probe of 'Smart' Meters in Nevada (Associated Press)

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=151&sid=31562002&title=fire-chiefs-seek-probe-of-smart-meters-in-nevada

Sockeye Run Tops Modern Record (Idaho Statesman, Boise)

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/09/12/3372192_sockeye-run-tops-modern-record.html

Fraser River Sockeye Run Still Avoiding U-S Waters, Frustrating Whatcom County Fishermen (Bellingham Herald, WA)

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2014/09/15/3853399_fraser-river-sockeye-run-still.html

Avista Proposes Rate Increase for Natural Gas & Decrease in Electricity (Spokesman Review, Spokane, WA)

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/sep/12/avista-proposes-rate-increase-and-decrease/

FCC Subpoenas Idaho over Broadband Contract (Associated Press)

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/FCC-subpoenas-Idaho-over-broadband-contract-275017131.html

In Vermont, a Milestone in Green-Energy Efforts (Associated Press)

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/science/article/In-Vermont-a-milestone-in-green-energy-efforts-5754803.php

At Least 150 Major Companies Prep for Carbon Prices (USA Today)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/09/15/us-companies-plan-for-climate-change-with-carbon-price/15526831/

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