Power Engineering's Top Stories for week ending 01/10/2014

Top Stories
	Critics blast EPA proposal to curb GHG emissions Four months after U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy released a revised proposal to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants, the agency published the proposed rule in the Federal Register Wednesday. The public now has 60 days to comment on the controversial rule. Read More Share:
	KCP&L to buy wind power, expand energy efficiency programs Kansas City Power & Light announced it would make a significant investment in wind power projects and energy efficiency programs. Read More Share:
	Video shows progress of radioactive waste treatment plant at Hanford Site A video released by Bechtel highlights the construction milestones achieved in 2013 at a radioactive waste treatment site under construction at the Hanford Site in Washington state. Read More Share:
	NYSSGC, NYISO support N.Y. Gov. Cuomo's vision for community energy solutions, power grid improvements During the State of the State speech on Thursday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his energy plans for the state. On Wednesday, Gov. Cuomo and Vice President Joe Biden announced plans to advance community-based micro-grid solutions during the Reimagining New York for a New Reality campaign. Read More Share:

The Week's Most Read Articles
	Federal regional haze rule for Okla. coal-fired power plants on hold A ruling to uphold a federal emissions control plan for two Oklahoma coal-fired power plants is now on hold, according to the Tulsa World. Read More Share:
	EPA's carbon capture and sequestration rule open for public comment The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final version of carbon capture and storage regulations to the Federal Register on Jan. 2. 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:
	US electricity see 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:
	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:

More Headlines
• EIA: natural gas prices increased in 2013
• Holtwood Hydroelectric facility spends $440M on expansion
• EDF Renewable unit sells stake in California wind energy plant
• LIHI certifies two small hydropower plants
• Lighthouse Solar installs 5-MW of solar in 5 states
• EPA receives support on plan to cut emissions at Navajo Generating Station
• More than 220 non-powered sites identified for potential hydroelectric power development
• ERCOT narrowly avoids rolling power blackouts during extreme cold
• Indian Point nuclear unit returned to service
• Coal-fired power plant upgrade project approved
• Natural gas-fired power project in Alaska gains EPC contractor
• Texas wind energy project sold to EDF Rnewable energy
• Power distribution inspections completed by Pennsylvania utility
• Alstom sues EDF over nuclear backup power tender