Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Hot Shots Edition - Energy News Digest for May 20, 2014

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HOT SHOTS – TODAY’S TOP FIVE STORIES

Power & Water: Will Feds Allow It for Pot? (News Tribune, Tacoma, WA - Paywall Advisory)

Dam Shame: KATU Investigation Finds Major Issues with Oregon's Dams (KATU TV, Portland, OR)

Southern Oregon Dam Worker Who Fell from Ladder, Broke Back, Sues PacifiCorp for $25 Million (Oregonian, Portland)

Washington State Governor Wants to Wean Electric Utilities Off Coal (Associated Press)

SolarWorld Named among U-S Victims of Chinese Cyber Attack (Sustainable Business Oregon)

FCC Chair Admits Google Is Doing Better Job of Encouraging Broadband Than FCC (Consumerist)

Editorial: Extend Data-Center Tax Break (Seattle Times, WA – Paywall Advisory)

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