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Progress Energy rates to take tiny dip
Customers of Progress Energy will see a slight reduction in their overall utility bills starting in December to reflect adjustments for fuel costs, energy efficiency programs and renewable energy.
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Wells Fargo finances UC Merced solar project
Wells Fargo & Co. worked with SunPower Corp. to set up a sale leaseback deal to pay for a solar power project at the University of California, Merced. (SPWRA) (WFC)
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Piedmont Natural Gas completes SouthStar sale
Piedmont Natural Gas Co. Inc. has completed the sale of a 15 percent stake in SouthStar Energy Services to the parent of Georgia Natural Gas Co. (AGL) (PNY)
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Xcel completes construction of transmission lines
Xcel Energy Inc. said Monday it’s wrapped up construction of 50 miles of transmission lines located near the Buffalo Ridge. (XEL)
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Hess returns to 4Q profit; refining drags results (AP)
Hess Corp. returned to a fourth-quarter profit thanks to jumping crude prices, though weak demand for gasoline and other fuels dragged down the company's refining business.
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