Exclusive: Aruba on why it signed a huge lease in Santa Clara

Aruba Networks will soon be a part of Hewlett-Packard. But it’s not being beamed up to the mother ship.

The Sunnyvale-based company will move to more upscale digs in Santa Clara after leasing more than 240,000 square feet in two new buildings at 3315 and 3335 Scott Blvd., executives confirmed on Friday. The deal comes just weeks following Hewlett-Packard’s announcement it would buy the Sunnyvale-based wireless networking company for $2.7 billion, but was in the works long before that.

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Hawaii-based Pelatron plans to develop waste-to-energy projects across the state

Honolulu-based Pelatron Q is planning to develop waste-to-energy power plants across Hawaii, with two projects already in the works, one each on Oahu and Kauai, the company’s project coordinator confirmed to PBN Friday.

On Oahu, Pelatron Q, which is part of Pelatron Inc., an engineering and technology development government contracting firm, is looking at developing a waste-to-energy plant on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands property with a capacity of up to 5-megawatts in Kalaeloa in West Oahu.

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Hillary Clinton, a rude awakening and inspiration in lipstick: Our most-read stories of the week

It’s officially the weekend, and that means you’ll be looking for a Saturday morning read over a cup of coffee. We’re here to simplify.

Here’s a look back at our most popular stories of the week — the ones you clicked on the most.

Book recommendations from 6 top execs: We asked top female leaders around the country what books they recommend to their staff or managers. See what a Meg Whitman protégée, the former editor of Cosmo and FOCUS Brands Group President Kate Cole have to say.

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Leaking duct at Bruce Mansfield plant leads to violation notice

A leaking duct has prompted the state Department of Environmental Protection to issue a notice of violation against FirstEnergy Corp.’s Bruce Mansfield power plant in Beaver County.

According to company spokeswoman Stephanie Walton, the leak occurred in a duct carrying exhaust away from its No. 3 unit.

The leak was promptly repaired, Walton said. FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) is reviewing the notice, which pertains to fugitive emissions, she said.

Drilling declines continue for Eagle Ford despite oil price increase

Crude oil prices have spent the last week climbing upwards but drilling activity is not following suit, according to figures released on Friday.

The Baker Hughes Rig Count reveals drilling activity declines for the Eagle Ford, Permian Basin, Texas and the United States.

West Texas Intermediate is trading above $55 per barrel for the first time since December but drilling activity has not yet caught up with higher prices.

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