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Consumer advocate faults energy pricing
Of The Associated PressPennsylvania's utility consumer advocate told state regulators Thursday that the region's wholesale electricity market overpays power plant owners, but ratepayers get no guarantee that anyone will build new, cleaner plants to meet demand. Sonny Popowsky,...Tags: Exelon Corp., Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Plant Openings, Electricity Production and Distribution
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The week ahead
Monday Reports October Institute for Supply Management index, October vehicle sales, September construction spending Earnings Akorn Inc.; Automatic Data Processing Inc.; MasterCard Inc.; Nicor Inc.; Sysco Corp.; Viacom Inc. Tuesday Reports...Tags: Nisource Incorporated, Marsh & McLennan Cos, Molson Coors Brewing Company, Nicor Incorporated, Ford Motor Co.
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Power grid improvements worth $1.8 billion OK'd
PJM Interconnection LLC, operator of the high-voltage electricity grid that stretches from the U.S. mid-Atlantic region to Illinois, said yesterday it approved $1.8 billion of improvements to meet future demand and avert blackouts. Dozens of projects were...Tags: Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated, Exelon Corp., Constellation Energy Group, American Electric Power Company Incorporated, Allegheny Energy Inc.
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Power point: an industry on defense
Of The Morning CallThe future the electric industry has been working to create for itself has collided with the political realities of today. Deregulated markets, new nuclear power plants and more high-tension power lines -- that is what big energy companies nationwide...Tags: Energy, Public Service Electric & Gas Company, Roseland, Business Enterprises, Litigation and Regulation
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Power line may trigger surge in rates
Of The Morning CallA high-tension power line linking eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, now in the early stages of development, will probably push up the price of electricity in and around the Lehigh Valley, experts say. Other new lines, from West Virginia and western...Tags: Metal and Mineral, Virginia, Michigan, Public Service Electric & Gas Company, Roseland
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Wendy's new move may be to put itself on the menu
Tribune Media Services columnistQ: I would like to know if my shares of Wendy's International Inc. will continue to grow in my IRA. -- C.M., via the Internet A: The nation's third-largest hamburger chain--behind McDonald's and Burger King--isn't just trying to sell more food. It could...Tags: AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications, Edison International, Moody's Corporation, Credit Ratings
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Welcome to the Lehigh Valley
Of The Morning CallLAWMAKERS LEHIGH COUNTY GOVERNMENT BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Lehigh County Commissioner's Office, 17 S. Seventh St., Allentown, 610-782-3050, Fax: 610-820-3053, www.lehighcounty.org, County executive: Donald T. Cunningham, (2005-2009) Townships,...Tags: Old Zionsville, Tourism and Leisure, Zionsville, Bangor, Service Electric Inc.
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Services in the Lehigh Valley
AUTO/DRIVING INFORMATION All new residents of Pennsylvania are required to register their vehicle(s) within 20 days of establishing residency and to obtain a Pennsylvania driver's license within 60 days. Additionally, new residents must surrender...Tags: Casino and Gambling, Tourism and Leisure, Alzheimer's Disease, Clubs and Associations, Harleysville National Corporation
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PUC balks at 19% Met-Ed rate hike
Of The Morning CallState regulators on Thursday rejected Metropolitan Edison Co.'s request to raise electricity generation rates ahead of schedule. A smaller hike, relating primarily to the costs of electricity transmission over high-tension power lines, was approved by...Tags: Allentown, Volleyball, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Lehigh County, Electricity Production and Distribution
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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: DNC Chairman on Oil
Associated Press WriterThe head of the Democratic Party said Wednesday that unchecked U.S. reliance on foreign oil helps fund terrorists and the nation must address its energy needs in a way that creates jobs. Howard Dean, in a speech to the American Jewish Committee, said...Tags: Democratic Party, Executive Branch, Rick Santorum, Jon Corzine, Religious Education
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In a day's work
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Allentown Economic Development Corp., 610-435-8890 Ben Franklin Business Incubator, Entrepreneurial Services, 610-758-5421, www.nep.benfranklin.org Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 610-758-5200, www....Tags: Bethlehem (Lehigh, Pennsylvania), Small Businesses, Hellertown, Economic Policy, Allentown
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Business: Listings (Complete)
Business Organizations Allentown Economic Development Corp., 610-435-8890 Ben Franklin Business Incubator, Entrepreneurial Services, 610-758-5421, www.nep.benfranklin.org Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 610-758-5200, www....Tags: Bethlehem (Lehigh, Pennsylvania), Small Businesses, Economic Policy, Allentown, Catasauqua
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