Energy News Digest for July 23, 2015 – Hot Shots Edition

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HOT SHOTS – TODAY’S TOP STORIES

Benton PUD’s Solar Panels Producing Savings for Investors (Tri-City Herald, WA)

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2015/07/22/3662559/benton-puds-solar-panels-producing.html

Report: Wait Times for Rooftop Solar Interconnection Jumped 68% 2013-2014 (Utility Dive)

http://www.utilitydive.com/news/report-wait-times-for-rooftop-solar-interconnection-jumped-68-2013-2014/402786/

Copper Thieves Steal Power Lines, Leave Thousands without Power in Everett (KIRO Broadcasting, Seattle, WA)

http://mynorthwest.com/11/2787840/Copper-thieves-steal-power-lines-leave-thousands-without-power-in-Everett

Heat Wave, Low Snow Pack Wreaking Havoc on Fish Hatcheries (KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA)

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Heat-wave-low-snow-pack-wreaking-havoc-on-fish-hatcheries-318227231.html

No Plans for Fishing Restrictions in Idaho despite Heat (Associated Press)

http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/No-plans-for-fishing-restrictions-in-Idaho-despite-heat--318276521.html

Comcast Has Finally Become an Internet-First Company (Washington Post)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2015/07/23/comcast-has-finally-become-an-internet-first-company/?wprss=rss_business

Project Update on Portland's LED Streetlight Switch (KATU-TV, Portland, OR)

http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-LED-streetlight-switch-set-to-save-city-some-cash-energy-efficient-318303201.html

Hopper Fire at Simpson (Mason Web TV, Shelton, WA)

http://masonwebtv.com/archives/16179

Seahawks Rating Reaction Prompts Great 'Madden' Burn (USA Today)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2015/07/22/seahawks-madden/30535985/

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