Two new reports published today by the Department of Energy finds that wind energy is on a steady rise, and will be a key factor in reducing carbon emissions. [The Washington Post]

Energy Future Holdings has finalized a deal with Dallas energy and real estate mogul Ray L. Hunt to sell its power line subsidiary Oncor, according to a court filing early Monday. [The Dallas Morning News]

Hundreds of square kilometres of agricultural land in southeast Queensland are at risk from toxic chemicals and explosive gases operated by Linc Energy, according to a secret State Government report. [ABC News]