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PG&E Equipment Started Zogg Fire, Investigation Finds
The Zogg Fire started when a leaning tree struck a PG&E power line, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.
Regulators Greenlight NV Energy’s Greenlink West
Nevada's PUC has approved NV Energy’s request to build Greenlink West, a 525-kV transmission line from Las Vegas to the northern part of the state.
Avangrid, Texas PUC Agree to TNMP Purchase
Texas regulators have reached a settlement with Avangrid in its $4.3 billion acquisition of PNM Resources, parent company of Texas-New Mexico Power.
FERC Approves NextEra Purchase of GridLiance
FERC conditionally approved NextEra Energy Transmission’s $660 million purchase of GridLiance transmission operations in MISO, SPP and CAISO.
Discontent Mounts over HECO Coal Plant Closure Plans
The shutdown of the AES Hawaii Power Plant in 2022 could leave Oahu's energy grid with a 180-MW generation deficit.
PPL to Sell UK Business, Acquire Narragansett Electric
PPL will sell its U.K. utility business to National Grid for nearly $11 billion and in turn buy the company’s Rhode Island utility, Narragansett Electric.
Icahn Capital Given 2 Seats on FirstEnergy’s Board
FirstEnergy announced it had reached an agreement with Icahn Capital to add two of the conglomerate’s employees as new members to the utility’s board.
Minnesota Power IRP Pledges End to Coal by 2035
Shutting down coal-fired power plants and adding 400 MW of solar and wind power are the primary objectives in Minnesota Power’s proposed IRP.
Diversity Panels Focus on Action and Impact in Clean Tech Programs
Speakers at two recent panels on diversity, equity and inclusion in renewable energy and clean tech discussed the progress those industries have made.
Is the ERCOT ‘Casino’ Going Bust?
Texas utilities are coming up short on payments to ERCOT, as the state legislature begins considering restructuring the grid operator's governance.

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