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NRG Energy Signs as Partner of San Francisco 49ers Stadium

NRG Energy, the Santa Clara Stadium Authority, and the San Francisco 49ers announced an agreement under which NRG will be one of the first Founding Partners for the new Santa Clara stadium, and the exclusive sustainable energy provider of the 49ers. Under the partnership, NRG will install a number of solar elements, including three solar array-covered bridges, a solar canopy above the green roof on the suite tower portion of the stadium, and solar panels over the 49ers training center. The arrays will have a total peak capacity of about 400 kW. NRG will also help the new facility become the first professional football stadium to open with LEED certification. NRG will continue to explore other opportunities to help enhance the stadium's sustainability efforts such as installing electrical vehicle charging stations at the new stadium.

USPowerGen Announces Management Changes

US Power Generating Company announced that USPowerGen's Co-Founder, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Hunter, as well as Senior Vice President of Finance, Wesley Kern, are departing from the company, "in an amicable corporate restructuring designed to focus on daily operations and reduce its current cost structure." Hunter has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Kern will continue his involvement with the company as an advisor. Craig Hart has been named Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Hart has served as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development and has been with the company since its inception.

EBC Energy Today Requests Hearing on Texas NOV

EBC Energy Today (EBC) has formally requested a hearing on a Notice of Violation issued against the company by the executive director of the Public Utility Commission of Texas for allegedly providing retail electric service without a license (see prior story for details)