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Islamic State militants kill 10 pro-Tripoli fighters in central Libya

* Fighting in and around Sirte has pushed residents to flee city

UPDATE 1-Gas contract secrecy row overshadows EU quest for energy union

* Companies say commercial sensitivities could still be at stake

US shale oil firms brace for more pain as crude resumes slide

HOUSTON/WILLISTON, N.D., March 18 (Reuters) - With the prospect of another plunge in crude prices looming after two months of stability, U.S. shale oil producers may face another round of spending cuts to conserve cash and survive the downturn.

UN says expects Israel to continue Middle East peace process

UNITED NATIONS, March 18 (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Wednesday it expects Israel to continue with the Middle East peace process to negotiate a Palestinian state after Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu was re-elected on a pledge to abandon that commitment.

UPDATE 2-Britain hands lifeline to North Sea oil industry with tax cuts

LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Britain announced on Wednesday a series of oil tax cuts and the creation of an investment allowance, heeding calls for help from battered North Sea oil and gas companies juggling high costs and a price slump.

Sunnova Offers Solar Ownership Program to US Residential Customers

Residential solar financing company Sunnova announced today that it is now offering what it calls an EZ Own program, which is like a cross between a solar loan and lease. Essentially, customers will be able to make monthly payments for their home solar system with no money down — all through Sunnova itself rather than a bank. Sunnova will also provide a service warranty package.

Plugging Away: San Diego’s Plan to “Charge” Toward a Cleaner Grid

We love electric vehicles (EVs) in California and we want that love to spread. Why? It isn’t because of the cool factor — though, believe me, EVs like the Tesla are undoubtedly cool. Instead, it’s because these cars can offer significant benefits to the environment, electric grid, and economy.

Community Solar Helps Utilities Transition to a New Energy Future

A disruptive innovation is one that helps create a new market by improving a product in an unforeseen manner, thereby “disrupting” the existing market. Today’s disruptive technologies—from solar photovoltaics (PV) and battery storage to fuel cells and wind turbines—are transforming the electric utility industry, according to a report released by th

Amended Russian Power Law Aims to Boost Renewable Energy Generation

The Russian Prime Minister Nikolai Medvedev has amended Russia’s federal law on the electric power industry. Ordinance No47 lays out a number of measures aiming to stimulate renewable energy sales in the national retail market.

Dangote to commission $9bn Nigerian refinery in 2017

Dangote Group plans to commission a new $9bn refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, by the end of 2017, giving a major boost to refining capacity in Africa.

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