Power Engineering's Top Stories for week ending -1/03

Top Stories
	Top 10 headlines of 2013 As we enter 2014, we reflect back on some of the biggest energy headlines of 2013. What follows is a list of the top 10 stories in power generation last year. Read More Share:
	Plant Vogtle loan guarantee deadline extended until Jan. 31 The deadline for talks to finalize a loan guarantee for two new nuclear builds at Plant Vogtle in Georgia has been extended until Jan. 31. Read More Share:
	Wind power accessible to most of Texas Network transmission lines from Dallas to San Antonio are now fully operational, running 3,000 miles. Read More Share:
	Siemens to use 3D technology for spare natural gas turbine parts Siemens (NYSE: SI) will begin printing spare parts for gas turbines using 3D printing technology. Read More Share:

The Week's Most Read Articles
	NRC cites SCE for failing to check design of steam generators at San Onofre nuclear plant The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has cited Southern California Edison for failing to properly check the design of faulty replacement steam generators that disabled the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in California, according to a report from the San Diego Union-Times. Read More Share:
	Wind energy tax credit set to expire Federal tax credits for renewable energy production is set to expire Dec. 31, leaving some wind project developers concerned. Read More Share:
	Video: Duke Energy implodes H.F. Lee coal-fired power plant smokestacks Duke Energy Progress' completed the first of two implosions at the retired H.F. Lee Steam Plant. Read More Share:
	US electricity sees decrease in sales The Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a report showing U.S. electricity sales, including retail sales and onsite use of power at utility-scale generators, have declined in the past four out of five years. Read More Share:
	Study: Coal plants can be part of a cleaner energy system A new study shows that coal generation plants can be modified to fit within the new power sector and be a part of a cleaner energy system. Read More Share:

More Headlines
• PG&E residential customers see rate increase in 2014
• Nicaragua seeks to rehab Salto Negro small hydro project
• APS purchases Four Corners Power Plant
• Ontario solar power plant sold to TransCanada for $57M
• S. Korea OK's restart of three nuclear power reactors
• CEZ may sign nuclear power plant deal by 2015
• Solar plan outbids gas in Minnesota

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 December 12, 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:

White Papers
	Cycling Tolerance - Natural Circulation Vertical HRSGs Combined cycle plants must supply electrical power to the grid as and when needed with consequent day/night and weekday/weekend cycling. Read More Share:
	Fact or Fiction- benefits of inhibited verses uninhibited hydrocarbon oil for transformers Review of the relative merits of the two product types and confirmation of the benefits of inhibited versus uninhibited products. Read More Share: