Alternative Energy Technology Center Acquires Meridian Biorefining, Inc.
(Centre Daily Times: Thu, 07 Feb) The Alternative Energy Technology Center, Inc. (OTCBB:AETE) announced today that it has acquired Meridian Biorefining, Inc. Meridian's vertically integrated biorefining system focuses on using non-food cellulosic feedstocks to produce ethanol, gasoline, and biocrude which can be further processed to produce a wide range of transportation fuels, chemicals, and other compounds.

Nuclear Energy Study Proposal
(KVEW Kennewick: Thu, 07 Feb) OLYMPIA -- This afternoon, a legislative committee took up a bill sponsored by State Senator Jerome Delvin. He wants colleagues to study the pros and cons of nuclear power as a future energy source.

EU Should Promote Nuclear Energy To Meet Power Needs -Report
(Nasdaq: Wed, 06 Feb) BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Union should promote the use of nuclear energy to meet its power needs and cut dependency on imports, a London-based energy think-tank said Wednesday.