Google goes electric

Google goes electric. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved Google’s ( GOOG) request to become an electricity marketer, allowing it to buy and sell bulk power like a utility. Google has said it has no plans to sell energy management services or speculate in energy markets, but a spokeswoman acknowledged the company isn’t completely sure how it will proceed. Separately, a federal judge delayed his ruling on Google’s amended settlement to digitize millions of books, saying he first wants to hear oral arguments from as many as 28 parties. A ruling may still be several months away.