Thursday, January 30, 2014

Energy News Digest for January 30, 2014 – Hot Shots Edition

All the links in today’s news digest lead to current stories. Please note that some media organizations update their web sites regularly, which may result in broken links in the future.

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TODAY’S TOP STORIES

APPA Board of Directors Appoints Sue Kelly as President & CEO (American Public Power Association)

The Hidden Cost of Space Heaters: Powerful Advice – Electricity Insights from Mason PUD 3 (Mason PUD 3, Shelton, WA)

States Move to Counter Propane Shortages (Associated Press)

City of Seattle Steps Up Awareness of Utility-Discount Program for Low-Income Users (Seattle Times, WA – Paywall Advisory)

Wind Power for Sale, If the Price Is Right (Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, WA)

Risk to British Columbia Salmon 'Minimal' from Run-Of-River Projects (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)

FCC to Consider Move toward Ditching Existing Landline Networks (Consumerist)

Holy Fargo Batman - Man Survives Going through Wood Chipper

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LINKS & PAYWALL ADVISORY

All the links in today’s news digest lead to current stories. Please note that some media organizations update their web sites regularly, which may result in broken links in the future.

Note that as some newspapers migrate to a “paywall” system of access, some articles may not be available without forking over some cold hard credit card cash. However, some sites will allow a certain number of story accesses per month before holding out their hand. Sorry if this is an inconvenience.