Judge blocks utility from canceling wind farm deal

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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A California utility was barred Monday from canceling its power purchase contract with the owners of a Montana wind farm in a dispute over the project’s potential threat to golden eagles.

Montana District Judge Brenda Gilbert granted a temporary restraining order blocking San Diego Gas & Electric Co. from canceling the contract pending a Feb. 14 hearing on the matter.

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