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Industry News 2007 P10

Treasury, Energy Departments release new advanced coal project tax credit instructions for 2007-2008
Treasury, Energy Departments release new instructions for applying for tax credits for advanced coal/gasification projects; new instructions provide additional time to submit applications for credits.

GridPoint named in new book as company to watch in smart grid sector
GridPoint Inc. announced that it has been named to the "Ten to Watch" list of companies in the "Clean Tech Revolution," a new book from HarperCollins Publishers.

Cleco Power to pay $2 million penalty for violations
FERC approved an agreement requiring Cleco Power to pay a penalty of $2 million to resolve an investigation into whether it violated its code of conduct and a 2003 settlement agreement.

ISO New England report finds electricity markets performed efficiently and reliably in 2006
A report issued by ISO New England Inc. concludes the region's wholesale electricity markets continued to perform efficiently in 2006 and supported the reliable operation of the bulk power system, despite multiple days of record-breaking electricity use.

New director to lead strategic growth of KEMA
Global energy consulting and testing and certification firm KEMA has appointed Hugo van Nispen president of KEMA Inc.

Comverge gains approval for expanded demand response program with SDG&E
Comverge Inc. announced that the California Public Utilities Commission has approved the expansion of its demand response capacity delivery agreement for an additional 30 megawatts with SDG&E.

Emphasize 'wow' factor over pricing to boost utility sales: tips on how to compete
Utilities that offer non-traditional services to boost revenues put themselves at a disadvantage when they compete on the basis of price rather than emphasizing the "wow" factor of their products.

DOE to hold more public meetings on National Interest Corridors
The U.S. Department of Energy announced the dates and locations for an additional four public meetings on the proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors.

Toyota to receive 2007 IEEE innovation award
Creation of a hybrid combustion-electric power technology that enables cars to run on battery power snags Toyota an IEEE award.

New era in electricity industry starts June 18: NERC
As of June 18, 2007, U.S. utilities and other bulk power industry participants that violate any requirements of 83 reliability standards will face enforcement actions by NERC under federal law.

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