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Top Stories
	Georgia Power to cancel conversion for Plant Mitchell Unit 3 Georgia Power is cancelling a 2008 proposal to convert Plant Mitchell Unit 3, in Albany, Ga. from a coal-fired unit to biomass and plans to file a request with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to decertify the 155-MW unit. Read More Share:
	Clyde Bergemann receives $10 million MATS compliance contract Clyde Bergemann Power Group Americas recently announced the company has received a $10 million contract from a utility in the Western U.S. to achieve compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. Read More Share:
	Ohio Edison spent $246M in upgrades in 2013 to enhance reliability Ohio Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), spent approximately $246 million in 2013 for scheduled reliability enhancement projects. Read More Share:
	NRC lowers Pilgrim nuclear plant performance to "degraded" The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) said it would downgrade the performance of the 685 MW Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Massachusetts two months after the NRC increased inspections at Pilgrim. Entergy (NYSE: ETR) operates the plant. Read More Share: http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2014/01/nrc-lowers-pilgrim-nuclear-plant-performance-to-degraded.html&title=NRC lowers Pilgrim nuclear plant performance to " href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2014/01/nrc-lowers-pilgrim-nuclear-plant-performance-to-degraded.html&title=NRC lowers Pilgrim nuclear plant performance to " degraded"&source="PennWell"" target="_blank">

Industry News
	Mercury Solar Systems shareholders vote in favor of merger Mercury Solar Systems, Inc. has announced its shareholders have voted in favor of a merger with Real Goods Solar, Inc. Real Goods Solar will hold a special meeting for its stockholders on Jan. 14 to approve the merger. Read More Share:
	MidAmerican connects part of solar power project to the grid MidAmerican Solar and SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWR) connected the first 57 MW of a California solar power project to the grid on Jan. 9. Read More Share:
	EDF Renewable unit adds wind energy project to its mix EDF Renewable Energy acquired the 300 MW Roosevelt Wind Project in New Mexico from Infinity Wind Power. Read More Share:
	EIA: Total CO2 emissions from power generation up 2% in 2013 Energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2013 are expected to be 2 percent higher than the 2012 level, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The increase is because of a small jump in coal use. Read More Share:

More Headlines
• Georgia Power sets record for winter peak demand
• APR Energy receives extension for Libyan power contract
• Atlas Copco acquires Edwards Group
• Massachusetts middle school to teach students about wind power
• NorthWestern Energy to purchase hydropower plants
• Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant shut down due to ice
• Fossil fuel powered generation decreases in Ontario
• L-3 MAPPS to replace nuclear power simulator's control room panels
• Foster Wheeler, AMEC consider merger
• Toshiba close to owning British nuclear power joint venture
• Energy Investors Funds acquires Channelview cogeneration facility

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 Jan. 8, 2014. 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: