SRS (Strategic Resource Solutions Corp.), a subsidiary ofCarolina Power & Light has announced the launch of a newInternet-based system that helps clients improve facility controland reduce operating costs. SiteNetT Command Center, the latestweb-based solution from SRS, enables clients to integrate multiplesites for centralized energy and facility management. Based onInternet and Intranet standards, SiteNet Command Center integratesmultiple facility systems through a Single Window(SM) forcentralized navigation, monitoring and control of facility andenergy information. Using a standard web browser, clients havereal-time access to their facility solutions, ranging from buildingcontrol systems to energy, maintenance and asset managementsystems. SiteNet Command Center is an integrated tool formonitoring and managing maintenance, operations and energy costs,as well as preparing for energy negotiations in a deregulatedutility market.

Orion Power Holdings, Inc. says it has reached an agreement topurchase the Competitive Integrated Energy Business from DuquesneLight Co. for $1.705 billion. The purchase includes sevengenerating facilities, totaling 2,614 MW of active capacity,located in western Pennsylvania and Ohio and the obligation toserve any customer choosing to stay with Duquesne as part of retailchoice programs. Orion said the facilities are either fired by coalor fuel oil. The transaction is expected to gain all necessaryregulatory approvals by the middle of next year. Jack Fusco,Orion’s CEO, said the transaction will double the size of thecompany’s energy business and add geographic diversity as well. ForDuquesne, the sale completes its generation auction, and paves theway for the company to transition into competition, said DavidMarshall, CEO.

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