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	PJM board approves $1.2bn in transmission upgrades The PJM Interconnection Board of Managers has authorized $1.2 billion in upgrades and improvements to its electric transmission system as part of the grid operator’s continuous regional planning process. Read More Share:
	Latest leak at Fukushima nuclear plant prompts reprimand Regulators with Japan’s Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NRA) told the Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) that the company needed to improve its management of radioactive water. Read More Share:

Industry News
	NRC blames Mitsubishi for damages at San Onofre nuclear The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) said Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was responsible for the failures that led to the permanent closure of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Read More Share:
	Kansas Supreme Court reverses permit approval for new coal-fired power plant The Kansas Supreme Court issued a decision Friday reversing the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s approval for construction of a new coal-fired power plant in the state planned by Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Read More Share:
	WPS construction starts $275M coal emission control upgrade Construction has started on a $275 million project to reduce air pollution from a coal-fired power plant near Wausau, Wis. Read More Share:
	Areva made nuclear reactor vessel delivered to plant site AREVA delivered the vessel of the European Pressurized Reactor (EPR) to the EDF Flamanville nuclear power plant site in France, concluding a trip that started at the beginning of September. Read More Share:

More Headlines
• Duke Energy continues modernizing generation fleet, Dan River Steam station begins demolition
• TVA breaks own record for hydropower generation
• FirstEnergy will close coal-fired power plants
• PG&E will offer targeted rate reductions to promote economic development

Industry Trends
	Henry Hub Average Natural Gas Spot Prices The Henry Hub is the pricing point for natural gas futures contracts. Here's a look at how prices have changed up to October 2, 2013. Read More Share:
	Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' Economic Indicators The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas offers a glimpse into how the markets are doing domestically and internationally. Read More Share:

From GenerationHub
	All of the stars are aligned for US natural gas plants, Alstom exec says While it’s not a “dash-to-gas,” Alstom’s president of United States operations, Amy Ericson, sees a definite “march” toward domestic natural gas generation – especially new combined-cycle plants. Read More Share:
	FERC license sought for 260 MW pumped storage project in NY Moriah Hydro Corp. on Oct. 4 filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a draft license application on the 260-MW Mineville Pumped Storage Project, which would use a shut underground mine located in the Town of Moriah, N.Y. Read More Share:

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	Meet the keynote panel at POWER-GEN 2013 For its 25th anniversary, POWER-GEN International has recruited what may be the best keynote panel in POWER-GEN history. The keynote session on Nov. 12 will feature Jim Rogers, chairman of Duke Energy; Peter Delaney, chairman, president and CEO of OGE Corp.; Amy Ericson, president of Alstom U.S.; and David Dunning, group executive of Fluor Corp. Read More Share:
	Get ready for Power Generation Week! Four shows, five days, one week. It all adds up to Power Generation Week. Be sure to attend POWER-GEN International, NUCLEAR POWER International, Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America and the Financial Forum while visiting Orlando in November. Read More Share:
	Send any number of delegates for one price! For one price, you can send an unlimited number of delegates to any of our North American conferences and exhibitions, including the upcoming POWER-GEN International in November in Orlando. See if your company qualifies! Read More Share:
	Who is the power industry's most influential person? To commemorate POWER-GEN International’s 25th anniversary, Power Engineering will be recognizing the power generation industry’s 25 most influential people over the last 25 years. Read More Share: