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Industry News 2006 P1

FERC outlines process for assessing civil penalties; settlements continue to be preferred resolution
FERC outlined its policy for processing and accessing civil penalties administratively, emphasizing that in situations where civil penalties are possible, settlements continue to be strongly encouraged as a means of resolving outstanding violations.

Judge rejects Utica's suit seeking to invalidate NYRI lease with railroad
Case could clear hurdle in bid to secure approval for project to transmit power from Oneida County to Orange County.

These "Currents" run deep: Part two of Sergel interview now available
Currents: The Energy News Podcast continues the conversation with Rick Sergel, president and CEO of NERC. In part two of the interview Sergel gave Currents his thoughts on the critical congestion areas identified by the DOE, discussed NERC's cyber security standards, and much more.

OG&E updates OCC on security plans; security model could have national impact
OG&E Electric Services filed with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission an update on its progress to improve electric system security and its future plans for protecting vital electric infrastructure against vandalism, theft, and attack.

FERC convenes technical conference in Arizona to hear Western concerns on CAISO Market Redesign
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission convened a technical conference to hear Western concerns about a California Independent System Operator filing intended to fix problems that helped cause the electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001.

APS announces executive management changes
Arizona Public Service taps Donald Brandt for company president; executive VP Jim Levine retires.

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Listen to Currents: The Energy News Podcast; researcher gives competition thumbs down; FERC, NRC to meet: take a look at our latest newsletter for these stories and more.

Tips for motivating utility employees
Utilities that try to motivate their employees individually without changing their work environment fight an uphill battle says consulting firm; firm believes focusing on factors that influence all employees' daily routines is more effective.

Congress extends renewable energy tax credit
The production tax credit for renewable energy technologies will be extended for one additional year -- through December 31, 2008 -- as part of a tax and trade policy bill passed during the closing hours of the 109th Congress.

Con Edison named most reliable utility in Northeast
Con Edison has been named the most reliable electric utility for the northeast region of the United States by PA Consulting Group.

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