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					</url></image><item><title>Emerson To Digitally Automate 330-Mw Unit At One Of Romania's Lar...
      </title><link>http://www.electricnet.com/article.mvc/Emerson-To-Digitally-Automate-330-Mw-Unit-0002?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a&amp;VNETCOOKIE=NO</link><description>Emerson Process Management announced today it has been selected by Complexul Energetic Rovinari to apply its PlantWeb digital plant architecture to Unit 6 of its Rovinari Power</description><guid>http://www.electricnet.com/article.mvc/Emerson-To-Digitally-Automate-330-Mw-Unit-0002?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a&amp;VNETCOOKIE=NO</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:11:55 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.electricnet.com" /></item><item><title>Carbon News and Info &gt; Climate change news &gt; Carbon finance, emis...
      </title><link>http://www.carbonpositive.net/viewarticle.aspx?articleID=1745</link><description>New Zealand laws to enact an emissions trading scheme (ETS) next year look set to pass parliament this week after the National Party government struck a deal with the indigenous Maori Party to support an amended ETS bill.</description><guid>http://www.carbonpositive.net/viewarticle.aspx?articleID=1745</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:19:46 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.carbonpositive.net" /></item><item><title>Spectra Energy Announces Open Season for Texas Eastern Appalachia...
      </title><link>http://www.spectraenergy.com/news/releases/2009/nov/20091123_01.asp</link><description>Spectra Energy Corp's Texas Eastern Transmission, LP today announced an open season for TEAM 2013, a proposed expansion of its existing Texas Eastern system to deliver additional, emerging Appalachian and Marcellus Shale natural gas supplies to premium markets in the U.S. Northeast.</description><guid>http://www.spectraenergy.com/news/releases/2009/nov/20091123_01.asp</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:06:34 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.spectraenergy.com" /></item><item><title>Heritage calls off $6bn Genel Enerji merger</title><link>http://www.ft.com/cms/s/f13de572-d897-11de-b63a-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcms%2Fs%2F0%2Ff13de572-d897-11de-b63a-00144feabdc0.html%3Fftcamp%3Drss%26nclick_check%3D1&amp;_i_referer=&amp;ftcamp=rss&amp;nclick_check=1</link><description>The latest energy and utilities company and industry news with expert analysis from the Financial Times on FT.com</description><guid>http://www.ft.com/cms/s/f13de572-d897-11de-b63a-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcms%2Fs%2F0%2Ff13de572-d897-11de-b63a-00144feabdc0.html%3Fftcamp%3Drss%26nclick_check%3D1&amp;_i_referer=&amp;ftcamp=rss&amp;nclick_check=1</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.ft.com" /></item><item><title>Blowing the Whistle on Cheap Oil</title><link>http://peakoil.com/modules.php?name=News&amp;amp;file=article&amp;amp;sid=52867</link><description>Peak Oil News and Message Boards is a community and collaboration portal about energy-related topics.</description><guid>http://peakoil.com/modules.php?name=News&amp;amp;file=article&amp;amp;sid=52867</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:54:49 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://peakoil.com" /></item><item><title>BP's Gulf operation gets a new boss</title><link>http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/energy/6736089.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+houstonchronicle%2Fenergy+%28HoustonChronicle.com+--+Energy%29</link><description>BP has replaced the head of its Gulf of Mexico division in Houston with an executive who recently led the British oil giant's business in Russia.&lt;img</description><guid>http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/energy/6736089.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+houstonchronicle%2Fenergy+%28HoustonChronicle.com+--+Energy%29</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:53:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.chron.com" /></item><item><title>23-Nov-09 - Experts Doubt U.N. Claim that Population Control Will...
      </title><link>http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=99000</link><description>New York City, N.Y., Nov 21, 2009 (CNA).- The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) claims that climate change could become much more extreme and co...</description><guid>http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=99000</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:47:37 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.ewtn.com" /></item><item><title>China's Sovereign Fund Said to Buy $400 Million of Stock in Longy...
      </title><link>http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&amp;sid=ay4ghyHsK93g&amp;refer=worldwide_news</link><description>[bn:WBTKR=CHIVCZ:CH] China Investment Corp. [] agreed to buy $400 million of stock in China Longyuan Power Group Corp.’s Hong Kong initial share sale, said three people familiar with the offering, as the sovereign wealth fund steps up investments in energy and commodities companies.</description><guid>http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&amp;sid=ay4ghyHsK93g&amp;refer=worldwide_news</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:40:14 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.bloomberg.com" /></item><item><title>Quebec sets 2020 greenhouse gas emission targets</title><link>http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSTRE5AM4P120091124?feedType=RSS&amp;feedName=environmentNews&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2Fenvironment+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Environment%29</link><description>VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - The Canadian province of Quebec said on Monday it aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2020, the same target as that set by</description><guid>http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSTRE5AM4P120091124?feedType=RSS&amp;feedName=environmentNews&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2Fenvironment+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Environment%29</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:35:28 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.reuters.com" /></item><item><title>Handbag Designer Wants Shoppers to Get Caught Redhanded</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/10425129-handbag-designer-wants-shoppers-to-get-caught-redhanded.html</link><description>Handbag Designer Wants Shoppers to Get Caught Redhanded. Company Encourages Bargain Hunters to Think and Save Green this Holiday Season</description><guid>http://www.prlog.org/10425129-handbag-designer-wants-shoppers-to-get-caught-redhanded.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:31:26 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.prlog.org" /></item><item><title>New NPDES Rule for Construction Sites</title><link>http://enviro.blr.com/index.aspx?id=110621&amp;source=RSA&amp;effort=5</link><description>State-specific environmental compliance materials, regulatory analysis of state and federal differences, final and proposed regulations, news, forms, sample plans, guidance documents, and checklists.</description><guid>http://enviro.blr.com/index.aspx?id=110621&amp;source=RSA&amp;effort=5</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:15:11 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://enviro.blr.com" /></item><item><title>Government feeds biomass supply industry with new £1.5m grant</title><link>http://www.businessgreen.com/business-green/news/2253808/government-feeds-biomass-supply?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+VnuBusinessPublicationsNews+%28VNU+Business+Publications+news%29</link><description>Extended grant scheme to help fuel development of UK's emerging energy crop industry</description><guid>http://www.businessgreen.com/business-green/news/2253808/government-feeds-biomass-supply?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+VnuBusinessPublicationsNews+%28VNU+Business+Publications+news%29</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.businessgreen.com" /></item><item><title>Full text: Climate science statement</title><link>http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/nov/24/climate-science-statement</link><description>A joint statement from the Met Office, the Natural Environment Research Council and the Royal Society on the state of the science of climate change ahead of the Copenhagen climate conference</description><guid>http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/nov/24/climate-science-statement</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:05:52 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.guardian.co.uk" /></item><item><title>Western oil companies pay to play in Nigeria</title><link>http://www.oxfordprinceton.com/dib/dib.asp?article=19474996&amp;title=Western+oil+companies+pay+to+play+in+Nigeria&amp;key=The+Oil+Industry</link><description>A Western supermajor paid $600 million in signature bonuses on lease renewals in Nigeria, the country's Ministry of Petroleum Resources announced this week. ExxonMobil extended leases on three blocks for 20 years, paying handsomely for the privilege.</description><guid>http://www.oxfordprinceton.com/dib/dib.asp?article=19474996&amp;title=Western+oil+companies+pay+to+play+in+Nigeria&amp;key=The+Oil+Industry</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.oxfordprinceton.com" /></item><item><title>Northumbrian profits up as water sector waits for Ofwat</title><link>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/northumbrian-profits-up-as-water-sector-waits-for-ofwat-1826537.html</link><description>Northumbrian Water said lower debt costs helped it to a first-half pre-tax profit hike of 12.8 per cent yesterday, but warned that Thursday's announcement by the water regulator on pricing for the next five years is the</description><guid>http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/northumbrian-profits-up-as-water-sector-waits-for-ofwat-1826537.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.independent.co.uk" /></item><item><title>Bosch Solar Energy enters turnkey solar PV power station partners...
      </title><link>http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/5433/bosch-solar-energy-enters-turnkey-solar-pv-power-station-partnership/</link><description>Bosch Solar Energy AG has entered into a partnership for planning, financing and turnkey construction of solar photovoltaic (PV) power stations with Allianz Climate Solutions GmbH.</description><guid>http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/5433/bosch-solar-energy-enters-turnkey-solar-pv-power-station-partnership/</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com" /></item><item><title>Expert to warn UK about biofuel damage</title><link>http://business.scotsman.com/fooddrinkagriculture/Expert-to-warn-UK-about.5850355.jp</link><description>Expert to warn UK about biofuel damage - SO FAR, it is not an issue in this country with production outstripping demand for food but now large tracts of Africa and South America are being bought up by multinational companies determined to claim that they are meeting their renewable energy contracts</description><guid>http://business.scotsman.com/fooddrinkagriculture/Expert-to-warn-UK-about.5850355.jp</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://business.scotsman.com" /></item><item><title>SJW Corp. Announces Approval by the California Public Utilities C...
      </title><link>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/SJW-Corp-Announces-Approval-bw-1830326487.html?x=0&amp;.v=1</link><description>SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SJW Corp. (NYSE:SJW - News) today reported that on November 20, 2009, the California Public Utilities</description><guid>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/SJW-Corp-Announces-Approval-bw-1830326487.html?x=0&amp;.v=1</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://finance.yahoo.com" /></item><item><title>Premier Power Renewable Energy develops solar project in southern...
      </title><link>http://www.solarnewsportal.com/solar_article9436.html</link><description>SolarNewsPortal.com: Premier Power Renewable Energy develops solar project in southern Italy</description><guid>http://www.solarnewsportal.com/solar_article9436.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.solarnewsportal.com" /></item><item><title>EPA Issues Rule to Reduce Water Pollution from Construction Sites</title><link>http://www.stormh2o.com/the-latest/epa-effluent-guidelines.aspx</link><description>In addition, owners and operators of sites that impact 10 or more acres of land at one time will be required to monitor discharges and ensure they comply with specific limits on discharges to minimize the impact on nearby water bodies.</description><guid>http://www.stormh2o.com/the-latest/epa-effluent-guidelines.aspx</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.stormh2o.com" /></item><item><title>Johnson Controls exceeds goal of 500 LEED Accredited Professional...
      </title><link>http://www.distributedenergy.com/the-latest/johnsoncontrols-leed-accredited.aspx</link><description>Energy efficiency leader showcases company commitment to green buildings at Greenbuild 2009</description><guid>http://www.distributedenergy.com/the-latest/johnsoncontrols-leed-accredited.aspx</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.distributedenergy.com" /></item><item><title>Indian PM open to greater climate action - Yahoo! News</title><link>http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091123/sc_afp/unclimatewarmingusindia</link><description>Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that the emerging economy was ready to do more on climate change if developed nations make financial commitments.</description><guid>http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091123/sc_afp/unclimatewarmingusindia</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:41:50 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://news.yahoo.com" /></item><item><title>Rap Battle of the Climate Change Titans | Use Celsias.com - reduc...
      </title><link>http://www.celsias.com/article/rap-battle-climate-change-titans/</link><description>If you feel like having a laugh, check out the latest Juice Media clip. In the lead-up to COP15 they have orchestrated a 'rap battle' between Al Gore and Lord Monckton, which makes for humorous watching...</description><guid>http://www.celsias.com/article/rap-battle-climate-change-titans/</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:12:45 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.celsias.com" /></item><item><title>Unrealized potential</title><link>http://www.sustainableindustries.com/greenbuilding/71909222.html</link><description>Sustainable Industries is the Northwest's monthly business news for green building, energy, recycled markets and sustainable agriculture.</description><guid>http://www.sustainableindustries.com/greenbuilding/71909222.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:05:32 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.sustainableindustries.com" /></item><item><title>Final Glance: Aerospace companies (INO News)</title><link>http://news.ino.com/headlines/?newsid=6896757186780</link><description>Boeing rose $.93 or 1.8 percent, to $52.63. Goodrich rose $.65 or 1.1 percent, to $61.50.</description><guid>http://news.ino.com/headlines/?newsid=6896757186780</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Utilities</category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:01:45 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://news.ino.com" /></item></channel></rss>