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Top Stories
	GHG permit issued for natural gas-fired power plant The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a greenhouse gas (GHG) permit for El Paso Electric’s planned natural gas-fired power plant in Texas. Read More Share:
	Crystal River Nuclear Plant's unused fuel assemblies to be sold by Duke Energy Florida Duke Energy Florida (NYSE: DUK) will sell 76 unused nuclear fuel assemblies from its retired Crystal River Nuclear Plant. Read More Share:
	U.S. lawmakers ask for passage of wind energy PTC, ITC Members of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate have signed letters asking for the extension of the wind production tax credit (PTC) and the investment tax credit (ITC). Read More Share:
	Black Hills Corp. retires coal-fired power plant in Wyoming Black Hills Corp. closed down a 22-MW coal-fired power plant in Wyoming due to federal environmental regulations. Read More Share:

The Week's Most Read Articles
	Mitsubishi Hitachi signs $77.8 million deal for 501J gas turbine A deal to build what may be the most efficient combined cycle power plant in the U.S. was finalized last week in Tulsa, Okla. Read More Share:
	Duke contemplates retiring additional coal-fired capacity in response to coal ash spill Duke Energy is considering closing units at two coal-fired plants in response to the coal ash spill at Dan River in North Carolina, according to a report from the Charlotte Business Journal. Read More Share:
	Video: Island Station coal-fired power plant imploded Demolition crews imploded the Island Station coal-fired power plant on Sunday, near the Mississippi river, in St. Paul, Minn. Read More Share:
	Natural gas-fired combined cycle project gains EPC contractor The Louisiana Energy and Power Authority (LEPA) signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Robins & Morton to build a 64-MW combined cycle power plant in Morgan City, La. Read More Share:

More Headlines
• NRG Energy enters joint venture for gas-to-liquids, renewable fuels
• Swinerton awarded contract for 40 MW of Duke solar power projects
• EIA: U.S. coal inventory low due to cold temperatures
• Dragonfly Solar, SolarWorld to deliver solar power to utility co-ops
• $1.3bn contract signed for hydroelectric power plant in Canada
• Capstone to install CHP technology at LA health care facilities
• Watts Bar nuclear reactor taken offline for refueling
• France’s decision on price for nuclear competitors delayed
• Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 reconnected after maintenance
• U.S., Czech Republic open nuclear energy research center
• Wind Coalition releases energy study for Oklahoma
• Report: Global wind industry installs 20% less capacity in 2013
• Iowa wind farm to relocate
• Cape Wind secures $400M more in financing for offshore project
• Duke Energy releases plans for coal ash basins
• Areva installs I&C system in U.S. nuclear power plant
• Offshore wind farm could supply power to Long Island

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 March 20, 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:

White Papers
	Study and Design Considerations of HRSG Evaporators in Fast Start Combined Cycle Plants The ability of horizontal HRSGs cyclic operation has been discussed and widely reported in literatures and studies. However, the operation and design life of HRSGs become more important when the system is operated with fast startup times. Read More Share:
	Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Within the Oil & Gas Industry Two white papers within this document address the stress corrosion cracking that occurs as a result of the conjoint action of mechanical loading in a corrosive environment, like offshore rigs Read More Share: