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Plug Power Announces Closing of Over-Allotment in Connection With Common Stock Offering LATHAM, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) today announced that it has completed the sale of 1,000,000 additional shares of its common stock pursuant to the underwriters exercise of their over-allotment option in connection with the Company's recent common stock offering. The shares

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OG&E To Call All $110 Million Principal Amount Outstanding Of Its 7.3 Percent Senior Notes OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE:OGE) announced today that its subsidiary, Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E), intends to call all $110 million principal outstanding of its 7.3 percent senior notes due 2025.The notes, dated Oct. 16, 1995, will be redeemed at

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Argus Media Makes Hurricane Katrina Impact News Feed Available HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Argus Media has made their news feed on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on energy markets free to read. Please see website below for the latest information on infrastructure outages, supply issues, prices and other market related news.http://www.argusmediagroup.com/katrina.html Here is a sample of

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Peabody Energy to Present at Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) today announced that President & Chief Executive Officer-Elect Gregory H. Boyce will present at the Lehman Brothers 2005 CEO Energy/Power Conference in New York City on Thursday, Sept. 8.Interested investors can access a live audio webcast of the

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Vectren Pledges $75,000 to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts EVANSVILLE, Ind., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vectren Corporation (NYSE:VVC) committed $50,000 in financial aid to assist in rehabilitation efforts in the hurricane-devastated Southern United States. The Indiana- headquartered energy company has agreed to match its employee donations, 1,800-strong, up to an additional $25,000."

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Williams Provides Third Update on Gulf Coast Operations, Interests* Personnel Continue Working to Restore Certain Facilities to Service * Williams Sending $250,000 to American Red Cross TULSA, Okla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Williams (NYSE:WMB) today provided an update on its primary operations in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.The company continues to receive reports of manageable

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TVA to Redeem Debt Securities KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- TVA announced today that on October 2, 2005, it will redeem five bonds in the TVA electronotes(R) series.TVA will redeem all of its 2001 6.35 percent electronotes(R) due June 15, 2021. The bonds are identified by the CUSIP number 88059TAE1. Approximately $28 million of the 88059TAE1 bonds are currently outstanding.TVA will

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Constellation Energy to Present at Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference BALTIMORE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG) today announced that E. Follin Smith, executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, will speak at the Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference on Thursday, Sept. 8 in New York City.A live webcast of

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Platts' Experts Show the Dramatic Impact of Hurricane Katrina on the UK Gasoline MarketLONDON, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- The impact of fuel shortages in the US following Hurricane Katrina isbeing felt globally, with gasoline markets across the world rising sharply asUS refiners scramble to buy in product from abroad. The following chart shows the dramatic wholesale price increase

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More Than 300 Ameren Employee and Contract Line Workers Join Hurricane Katrina Power Restoration Efforts ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- More than 300 Ameren employee and contract workers have been sent or have been deployed to help power restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, which this week brought devastation and terrifying floods to the South. The Ameren crews

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Alliant Energy Releases Crews to Aid Louisiana Power RestorationFifty-Five Electric Construction Crew Members Respond to Call for Assistance MADISON, Wis., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliant Energy (NYSE:LNT) announced today it has worked with its line contractor, Pieper Power, to release 55 construction crew members working in the Wisconsin Power and Light (WP&L) service territory to help

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PSEG Pledges to Match $500,000 in Employee and Retiree Contributions for Hurricane Katrina Relief EffortsPublic Service Electric and Gas crews left New Jersey Wednesday to help restore power in the Gulf Region NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) today pledged to match employee and retiree contributions up to half a million dollars for Hurricane Katrina

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Chilly Weather Is Not Far Away Save Money By Testing Your Heating System Now, Says PSE&G NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Labor Day is looming, and PSE&G is urging customers to test their furnaces now, before chilly weather arrives. If there's a problem, call PSE&G's 24-hour customer service center at 1-800- 350-PSEG (7734) to arrange assistance from a service technician.Customers whose gas

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Piedmont Reports Third Quarter Results CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Charlotte-based Piedmont Natural Gas (NYSE:PNY) announced results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2005. For the quarter, the Company reported a seasonal loss of $4.7 million and ($0.06) per diluted share, compared with an $8.2 million loss and ($0.11) per diluted share for the same quarter in

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Westar Energy Presents at Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) today announced Jim Haines, president and chief executive officer, will conduct an investor presentation at the Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, at 12:20 p.m. ET in New York.The presentation will be webcast live.

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Progress Energy Florida Will Use Conservation Program This Weekend ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- During the Labor Day weekend, Progress Energy Florida urges customers to conserve power, especially during the hottest hours of the day.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020923/CHM008LOGO-c )Customers who participate in the Energy Management Program could

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More Than 1,500 AEP Employees, Contractors Assisting Hurricane Relief Efforts; AEP Tugboats Help EvacuationsAEP's utilities remain staffed to respond to local emergencies, but non-critical projects may be delayed during crisis response COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP) continues to supply employees, contractors and equipment to assist in the

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Gulf South Pipeline Continues Normal OperationsCompany Assesses Pipeline System During Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Gulf South Pipeline continues to operate its natural gas pipeline system and is meeting the natural gas delivery needs of its customers in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Gulf South's

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Mississippi Power Restoration Update - Day 4 GULFPORT, Miss., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mississippi Power employees and outside crews were able to turn lights on in numerous parts of the company's service area Thursday, three days after the region was slammed by Hurricane Katrina.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020207/SOCOLOGO )"We were able to restore service to small

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Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Crews Redeployed From South Florida to Provide Additional Assistance to Louisiana Following Hurricane Katrina BALTIMORE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), a subsidiary of Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG), today announced that more than 60 employees deployed to South Florida last week to assist with electric service

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Pike Electric Engages in Massive Hurricane Katrina Restoration Effort MOUNT AIRY, N.C., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pike Electric Corporation (NYSE:PEC), one of the nation's largest providers of outsourced electric distribution and transmission services, today announced that Pike crews continue to restore power in Florida, at the same time additional Pike crews are mobilizing to various

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Entergy Making Progress in Restoring Power; Despite Huge Challenge, 298,000 Customers Now Have Electricity Back NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Although enormous difficulties remain, Entergy (NYSE:ETR) is making steady progress in restoring power to Louisiana and Mississippi customers stricken by Hurricane Katrina. As of 4 p.m. CDT today, Entergy had the electricity back on to

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CenterPoint Energy Continues Recovery Efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi; Crews From Arkansas, Texas and North Louisiana Assist Local Operations HOUSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) continues to make progress in assessing and repairing damage to its natural gas facilities severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Additional company crews from Arkansas, north

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Ameren Matches Employee Gifts for Hurricane Relief Efforts ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) announced today the company is creating a matching gift program for employee contributions to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, which this week brought devastation and terrifying floods to the South. The company will match one-for-one contributions made by Ameren

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Williams Partners L.P. Sees Certain Operations Shut-In for Hurricane TULSA, Okla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Williams Partners L.P. (NYSE:WPZ) advises that certain of its interests in the Gulf Coast remain shut-in as a result of Hurricane Katrina.These interests include the Discovery natural gas gathering, transportation, processing and natural gas liquids fractionation system that runs

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PECO Crews Mississippi Bound to Help Restore Power to Millions WHAT: Fifty PECO employees, 16 bucket trucks, two line trucks, two fleet maintenance vehicles, 10 pick-up trucks and two sport utility vehicles travel to southeastern Mississippi to rebuild electric infrastructure and restore electricity for Mississippi Power customers following

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Laclede Gas Reaches Agreement to Purchase the Natural Gas Distribution System in Sullivan, Missouri ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Laclede Gas Company reached an agreement today to purchase the natural gas distribution system of Fidelity Natural Gas, Inc., located in Sullivan, Missouri.Approximately 1,300 natural gas customers being served by Fidelity Natural Gas, a wholly owned

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Pepco Named a Top Employer for Workers Aged 50 and Over WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AARP has named Pepco as one of the best employers in the nation for workers 50 and older.Pepco was the only D.C.-based company to make the list of 50 companies recognized for "exemplary practices for older employees."AARP made its selections based on a variety of factors, including best practices

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TECO Bulk Terminal Public Service AnnouncementIn the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, TECO Bulk Terminal requests that Louisiana and Mississippi news media continue broadcasting the following public service announcement as frequently as possible to aid its employees in understanding when and how to return safely to work:TECO BULK TERMINAL TEAM MEMBERS SHOULD CALL 618-524-6046 DAILY FOR RETURN-

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Mirant Reaffirms Decision to Temporarily Shutdown its Potomac River Generating Station- Public Health Concerns Cited as the Most Important Factor- Situation Requires Cooperation of All Parties ATLANTA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mirant (Pink Sheets: MIRKQ) today reaffirmed its decision to temporarily shutdown the Potomac River Generating Station as an action designed to respect both public

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FirstEnergy to Address Lehman Brothers Conference; Webcast Available Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) today announced that Richard H. Marsh, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will conduct an investor presentation at the Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference on Thursday, September 8, 2005. The session will run from approximately 1:05 p.m. to 1:

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Progress Energy Donating $100,000 to Hurricane Katrina Relief EffortsCompany also will match donations from employees & retirees RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Progress Energy today announced it is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. In addition, the company will match all contributions to the Red Cross from its employees and

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Delmarva Power Files for Electric Base Rate Increase in DelawareElectric Rates to Remain Stable Under Proposed Increase NEWARK, Del., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delmarva Power today filed to increase the amount it charges its Delaware customers for electrical service. The proposed base rate change is the first increase of its kind in more than 10 years for the power company's electric

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Gulfstream Pipeline Fully Operational Following Katrina TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. reported Thursday that the natural gas pipeline is fully operational and is continuing to transport all supplies tendered to it by customers.The 691-mile pipeline is receiving natural gas supplies from both offshore and onshore sources, however those natural gas

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Pepco Holdings Donates $50,000 to Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pepco Holdings, Inc, (NYSE:POM) today joined concerned organizations and individuals in supporting the relief effort to aid the Gulf Coast region in its recovery from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. PHI said it would donate $50,000 to the American Red Cross."Restoration in

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Progress Energy Florida Renews Call for Conservation on Third Day ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Progress Energy Florida has reiterated its appeal to customers to conserve electricity, now extended into a third day.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020923/CHM008LOGO-c)Because Hurricane Katrina impacted the supply of natural gas from the Gulf of Mexico, the Florida

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PPL Electric Utilities Sending Workers to Help with Hurricane Relief ALLENTOWN, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Electric Utilities is responding to one of the country's worst natural disasters by sending 110 employees to help restore electricity along the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina.The company's contingent, which left Thursday morning (9/1), includes linemen, engineers, technicians,

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FirstEnergy Provides Assistance to Victims of Hurricane KatrinaFirstEnergy Foundation to Match Employee Red Cross Contributions; Crews and Contractors Working to Restore Electrical Service AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, The FirstEnergy Foundation will match FirstEnergy employee contributions made through American Red

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DTE Energy Issues Voluntary Environmental Report DETROIT, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy today released a comprehensive, voluntary report that outlines the most pressing environmental issues facing the company, the current status of emissions, the company's history of reducing emissions, and plans for significant additional reductions in the next five to 15 years. The report, titled "

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Chevron Energy Solutions Completes Facility Efficiency Improvements for Miramar CollegeCogeneration and Electric System Upgrades Will Cut Miramar's Energy Costs by 30 Percent, Facilitate Future Expansion, Benefit the Environment SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chevron Energy Solutions and San Diego Community College District today announced the completion of energy-efficient facility

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PPL Corporation's Presentation to be Webcast from Lehman Brothers Conference Sept. 7 ALLENTOWN, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- William F. Hecht, chairman and chief executive officer of PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL), is scheduled to discuss the company's corporate strategy and general business outlook with investors and financial analysts on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Lehman Brothers Energy/

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Badger Income Fund announces trustee appointmentTSX-BAD.UN CALGARY, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Badger Income Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. J. Richard Couillard as a trustee effective September 1, 2005.Mr. Couillard has 32 years of Canadian and international oil and gas exploration, business and technology experience. He is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of

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Mississippi Power Rebuilding After Katrina GULFPORT, Miss., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mississippi Power made significant strides toward rebuilding southern portions of its transmission system Wednesday, two days after its service area was slammed by Hurricane Katrina.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020207/SOCOLOGO)"Yesterday, we energized an essential 50-mile section of

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DTE Energy Declares Dividend DETROIT, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The DTE Energy Co. (NYSE:DTE) Board of Directors has declared a $0.515 per share dividend on its common stock payable Oct. 15, 2005, to shareholders of record at the close of business Sept. 19, 2005.DTE Energy is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses

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Pike Electric Schedules Fiscal Fourth Quarter Financial Results Release And Conference Call Webcast MOUNT AIRY, N.C., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pike Electric Corporation (NYSE:PEC), one of the nation's largest providers of outsourced electric distribution and transmission services, will announce its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2005, on September

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TECO Energy Reports on Status of TECO Transport Facilities Following Hurricane Katrina TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TECO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:TE) reported today on the status of TECO Transport's operations following Hurricane Katrina, particularly the TECO Bulk Terminal facility, which is located in Davant, Louisiana, south of New Orleans. The terminal, which was evacuated prior

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Visonic: Agreement With Major Telecommunications Provider and Product PromotionsTEL AVIV, Israel, September 1/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visonic (LSE: VSC), the international developer and manufacturer ofelectronic security systems (alarms) and home management systems, is pleasedto announce it has reached an agreement with another major Europeantelecommunications provider. Under the

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Diverse Local Conditions Demand Innovative Responses From Suppliers in EMEA Packaged Wastewater Treatment Plant MarketsLONDON, September 1/PRNewswire/ -- The markets for packaged wastewater treatment plants present considerablediversity in terms of applications, end-users and demand base across Europe,Middle East and Africa (EMEA). While offering the opportunity forinternational expansion and

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GeoPraxis Inc. Announces Corporate Name Change to Green Building Studio, Inc.Utility Energy Efficiency Program Consulting and EnergyCheckup(TM) Business Lines to Spin Off and Remain Under GeoPraxis(R) Brand PETALUMA, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GeoPraxis Inc., citing strong growth projections for 2006 and beyond, announced plans to restructure its architectural, engineering, and

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CenterPoint Energy Contributes $250,000 to American Red Cross and Establishes $250,000 Challenge Grant to Match Employee Contributions HOUSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenterPoint Energy announced today that it is donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross. The company is also establishing a dollar-for-dollar employee challenge grant that could increase the company's donation to

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Pacific Gas And Electric Company Offers Crews, Financial Help To Hurricane Victims SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company has offered to send help to the areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina in the form of crews, equipment, and charitable aid."We have been in touch with utilities in the region, and stand ready to assist them in rebuilding electric

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Plantation Pipe Line Restores Partial Service Following Hurricane Katrina HOUSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Plantation Pipe Line Company today reported that it has resumed limited service on its refined products pipeline serving the southeastern United States. By utilizing existing equipment and bypassing the Collins, Miss., pump station and tank farm, Plantation has been able to

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Governor Rendell to Urge Fuel Conservation Measures to Cut Gas Prices in Wake of Hurricane Katrina HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- With gasoline prices over the long Labor Day weekend predicted to hit $3 a gallon because damage from Hurricane Katrina, Governor Edward G. Rendell will unveil energy conservation measures at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, offering ways for consumers to cut

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CenterPoint Energy Works on Recovery Efforts in Louisiana and MississippiAdditional Crews From Arkansas, Texas and North Louisiana Brought in to Help Local Operations HOUSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) continues to assess and repair damage to its natural gas facilities severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Additional company crews from Arkansas, north

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Reherman Retires From Vectren Board EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following a long career of public service and utility leadership, Vectren Corporation Board of Directors member Ronald G. Reherman announced his retirement from the board effective today. The bylaws of the company require directors to step down at the end of the month in which he/she reaches age 70.Reherman,

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Goldfield Comments on Storm Restoration Activities MELBOURNE, Fla., August 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Goldfield Corporation (AMEX:GV), a leading provider of electrical construction services in the southeastern United States, today commented on its involvement in storm restoration efforts relating to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. John Sottile, president of Goldfield, stated that

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Pepco Sends Crews to Assist in Katrina AftermathLong Restoration Effort Expected WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepco and its sister companies have committed about 175 employees to assist in the restoration of electric service in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.About 56 linemen, supervisors and support personnel along with trucks and equipment will leave Thursday morning for the

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Hurricane Katrina Strikes: Safety Tips for Propane Consumers Affected by Storm or Flood Disasters WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- For those homeowners and businesses in the path of Hurricane Katrina who depend on propane gas to heat their water or homes, cook their meals, or fuel their farm equipment and buildings, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has issued the following safety

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Laclede Gas Rate Settlement Filed ST. LOUIS, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A Stipulation and Agreement was filed today with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC) that would settle the general rate case filed by Laclede Gas Company on February 18, 2005, requesting a $34 million increase in its base rates, or an average of $4.00 per month for the typical residential customer. The

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PJM Files Reliability Pricing Model; Plan Enhances Reliability, Ensures Adequate Power Supplies VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM Interconnection today filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval of a new capacity pricing method to enhance reliability and ensure adequate electric supply for the transmission grid serving all or part of 13 states and the

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CenterPoint Energy Declares $0.07 Dividend HOUSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNP) board of directors today declared a dividend of $0.07 per common share, payable on Sept. 30, 2005, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 12, 2005. When added to the three dividends declared and paid so far this year, dividends declared total $0.34

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CMS Energy's Chief Financial Officer to Provide Company Overview at Lehman Brothers Conference JACKSON, Mich., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) announced today that its executive vice president and chief financial officer, Tom Webb, will provide a Company overview at the Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference on Wednesday, September 7.The 35-minute presentation is

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Vectren Crews Answer Call for Help in Alabama EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, two Vectren electric crews have been deployed to the Mobile, Alabama area after the company received the call for mutual assistance from Alabama Power, a Southern Company utility and the electric provider in the storm-damaged area. Eight Vectren employees and

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Oceaneering to Present at Lehman CEO Energy/Power Conference HOUSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE:OII) announced that John Huff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 19th Annual Lehman's CEO Energy/Power Conference in New York, NY on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 3:45 p.m. EDT (2:45 CDT).The presentation will be webcast live over

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Entergy Begins Assessing Extraordinary Storm Damage; Power Outages Peak at 1.1 Million in Louisiana and Mississippi NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Entergy (NYSE:ETR) today is beginning the process of assessing the extraordinary damage to its electrical system in Louisiana and Mississippi caused by Hurricane Katrina, the worst storm in Entergy's history. Company officials said

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Governor Rendell Encourages Energy Conservation as Damage Assessments of Hurricane Katrina Continue HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today said Pennsylvanians who take steps to conserve fuel play a significant role in efforts to ease the widespread affects of Hurricane Katrina, especially as more drivers take to the highway to close out summer over the long

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Entergy Corporation/In the news release, Entergy (NYSE:ETR) Continues Damage Assessment, Restores Power to 156,000 Customers, issued earlier today by Entergy Corporation over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the contact phone number for Morgan Stewart should read "+1-225-381-5824" rather than "cell, +1-504-460-7024" as originally issued inadvertently.

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company Offers Money and Time Saving Tips for College Students Moving into First ApartmentPG&E Offers Several Financial Incentive Programs and Online Services SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Moving into a home or apartment for the first time can be a stressful situation, especially if you're a college student. There are classes to attend, books to buy,

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Plantation Facilities Undamaged By Hurricane Katrina; Company Awaiting Restoration of Electricity to Pump Stations HOUSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Plantation Pipe Line Company today reported that its refined products pipeline system serving the southeastern United States remains out of service as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Assessment teams from the company have confirmed that

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Wisconsin Power and Light Company Files Fuel Rate Case MADISON, Wis., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WP&L), a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT), today filed a request for a $41.4 million (4.8%) fuel-only rate increase for retail electric service with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW). The request is based on increased fuel

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Progress Energy Florida Reaches Agreement on Rate CaseBase rates would be maintained at current levels ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Progress Energy Florida, the Florida Attorney General's Office, the Office of Public Counsel and other intervening parties representing the majority of customers served by the company have reached an agreement that would maintain customer

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Entergy Continues Damage Assessment, Restores Power to 156,000 Customers JACKSON, Miss., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Entergy (NYSE:ETR) has made some progress assessing damaged areas and has restored power to nearly 156,000 customers in Louisiana and Mississippi in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, after reaching a system outage peak record of 1.1 million. Electrical outage numbers at

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CUB to Challenge ComEd Rate-Hike Request, Says Consumer Bills Could Increase 20 Percent CHICAGO, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Wednesday vowed to fight any unjustified rate hike sought by ComEd and predicted electric bills could increase by more than 20 percent, or about $150 a year for the average consumer, beginning in 2007 if the company succeeds in two different

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Progress Energy Florida Continues Public Appeal to Reduce Energy Use ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Along with other utilities across the state, Progress Energy Florida is continuing to ask customers to reduce their use of electricity, particularly during the afternoon and early- evening hours.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020923/CHM008LOGO-c )The Florida

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Mississippi Power Begins Rebuilding Process ATLANTA, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At the end of the first day of assessing Hurricane Katrina's devastation and destruction, it became clear that it will take weeks to rebuild the damage the storm inflicted to Mississippi Power's electric system.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020207/SOCOLOGO )After assessing three-fourths of the

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Wisconsin Energy's Leverett to Present at Lehman Conference MILWAUKEE, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE:WEC) announced today that Allen Leverett, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference, Sept. 7, in New York.Leverett will present an overview of Wisconsin Energy's strategy as well as

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ComEd Files Rate Case Proposal with Illinois Commerce CommissionDelivery service request marks first general rate case in nine years CHICAGO, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- ComEd today will file a proposal with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) seeking approval of its first general rate case in nine years. The impact of the delivery service rate request will be reflected as an increase of

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Hornbeck Offshore Reports No Vessel Damage or Lost Revenue From Hurricane KatrinaTemporary Executive Offices Have Been Established THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE:HOS) announced today that it has experienced no damage to any of its vessels as a result of Hurricane Katrina, including those currently under construction or conversion in

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Sabesp Announces 2005 Tariff Readjustment SAO PAULO, Brazil, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SABESP (NYSE:SBS)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:Bovespa:)(NYSE:SBSP3), the largest water and sewage utility company in the Americas and the third largest in the world, according to its number of customers, hereby announces that tariffs of water supply and sewage collection services will be adjusted by 9%, effective as

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TECO Bulk Terminal Public Service Announcement DAVANT, La., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, TECO Bulk Terminal requests that Louisiana and Mississippi news media broadcast the following public service announcement as frequently as possible to aid its employees in understanding when and how to return safely to work:TECO BULK TERMINAL TEAM MEMBERS SHOULD CALL 618-524-

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Williams Provides Update on Gulf Coast Operations, Interests* Personnel Performing Visual Inspections* Transco and Gulfstream Natural Gas Pipelines Remain Operational TULSA, Okla., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Williams (NYSE:WMB) today provided an update on its operations in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.The company has begun initial visual inspections at certain facilities. So far,

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Nearly 400 Detroit Edison and Contract Line Workers Join Hurricane Katrina Power Restoration Efforts DETROIT, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 400 Detroit Edison and contract line workers and support personnel have joined the massive effort to aid electric utilities in Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi to restore power to millions of customers impacted by Hurricane Katrina."Our hearts are with the

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Duke Energy to Auction Moss Landing Capacity HOUSTON, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Duke Energy will be conducting an auction of a variety of electric generation capacity products from its Moss Landing units 6 and 7 (750 megawatts each). The Moss Landing facility is the largest power plant in California, with four units and a total generating capacity of 2,538 megawatts. The plant is located

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CenterPoint Energy Assessing Hurricane Damage in Louisiana, Offers Post-Storm Natural Gas Safety Tips HOUSTON, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) started assessing damage to its natural gas facilities today and has called in additional company crews from north Louisiana, Houston and Arkansas to help handle emergencies and begin to restore natural gas service."We have

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DTE Energy Foundation Awards More Than $5 Million in First Half of 2005 DETROIT, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTE Energy Foundation today announced that by mid-year 2005 it had made 285 grants totaling more than $5 million to 255 Michigan non-profit organizations. A number of these were substantial leadership grants for initiatives that will bring long-term benefits to the communities they serve

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US Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory Controls Energy Usage with Power Measurement VICTORIA, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the U.S. government's largest science and engineering research laboratories is equipping its world-class research facilities with intelligent energy management technology to help control energy-related costs and improve reliability. Based near Chicago,

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Progress Energy Florida Joins Other Utilities in a Public Appeal to Reduce Energy Use ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Because Hurricane Katrina has disrupted fuel supply in the Gulf of Mexico, Progress Energy Florida is joining other Florida utilities in asking the public to temporarily reduce their use of electricity.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020923/CHM008LOGO-c)

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Cap Rock Energy Announces Restatement MIDLAND, Texas, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cap Rock Energy Corporation (AMEX:RKE) is filing a Form 8-K with the SEC announcing that on August 24, 2005, the Audit Committee of Cap Rock Energy Corporation concluded that the Company would amend and restate its previously issued financial statements and other financial information contained in its Form 10-

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AEP's Cook Nuclear Plant Operating Licenses Extended 20 Years by NRC BRIDGMAN, Mich., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) today approved the renewal of operating licenses for the two generating units at American Electric Power's (NYSE:AEP) Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgman, Mich. The operating license for Cook Unit 1 was renewed until 2034 and for Cook

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Cemtrex Pursuing Projects to Curb Greenhouse Emission Gases FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cemtrex Inc. announced that it is aggressively pursuing emission controls and monitoring projects involving curbing of Greenhouse Emission Gases in response to an increased number of inquiries received from various industries worldwide. There is an increased interest to curb the

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Shell Initiates Emergency Response Line for EmployeesPlease broadcast as appropriate:Shell has implemented a toll-free number for employees. Any Shell employee affected by Hurricane Katrina should call 866-745-5489 for information on assistance for themselves and their families. Updates on the status of Shell facilities will also be available.Note to media:For media information, please visit

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Ameren CFO to Address Lehman Brothers 2005 CEO Energy/Power Conference ST. LOUIS, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Warner L. Baxter, Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) executive vice president and chief financial officer, will speak Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 4:25 p.m. (EDT) at the Lehman Brothers 2005 CEO Energy/Power Conference in New York City.Ameren's presentation slides and a live audio Webcast will

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Southern Company Chief Financial Officer Tom Fanning to Speak at Energy/Power Conference Sept. 8 ATLANTA, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tom Fanning, Southern Company chief financial officer, will speak Sept. 8 at the Lehman Brothers 2005 CEO Energy/Power Conference in New York.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020207/SOCOLOGO )Fanning will present an overview of Southern Company's

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Entergy Begins Assessing Extraordinary Storm Damage; Power Outages Peak at 1.1 Million in Louisiana and Mississippi NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Entergy (NYSE:ETR) today is beginning the process of assessing the extraordinary damage to its electrical system in Louisiana and Mississippi caused by Hurricane Katrina, the worst storm in Entergy's history. Company officials said

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North Carolina's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Send Line Crews to Mississippi to Assist With the Devastation Caused by Hurricane Katrina RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- North Carolina's Touchstone Energy cooperatives sent line crews to Mississippi this week to assist with power outages caused by Hurricane Katrina. Katrina, a category four hurricane when it reached landfall, caused

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Enogex Seeks Customer Input on Expansion Plan OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Enogex Inc., a subsidiary of OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE:OGE), announced today it is soliciting customer indications of interest in a possible expansion of its 10,000-mile pipeline system in Oklahoma."We have received several inquiries about the availability of additional transportation capacity to markets

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Mississippi Power to Assess Damage Today ATLANTA, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mississippi Power will begin the rebuilding process today to restore service to its customers. All of the company's 195,000 customers are without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020207/SOCOLOGO )"Along with Southern Mississippi and surrounding areas,

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Constellation Energy Named One of America's Fastest-Growing Companies by FORTUNE BALTIMORE, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG) today announced that it has been named to FORTUNE magazine's list of the 100 fastest-growing companies in America.Constellation Energy ranked No. 67 on the 2005 roster, the first time the company has appeared on the magazine's prestigious

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762 Area Code Debuts in Georgia on September 1Customers in 706 area code can begin 10-digit dialing Sept. 1; mandatory 10- digit dialing begins April 3 ATLANTA, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- More people moving to Georgia, coupled with the explosive growth of wireless phones and Internet technologies, have led to the introduction of a new area code to complement the existing 706 area code in Georgia.

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TraceDetect Wins 'New Technology' Award for Automated Arsenic Analyzer SEATTLE, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceDetect, Inc., an analytical instrumentation company specializing in products that measure trace metals announced today that they have earned the People's Choice Award for the "most useful new or improved product" at the ACE'05 Annual Conference of the American Water Works Association (AWWA

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