Duke Energy Q3 earnings slip on milder weather, reduced power sales

Utility customer growth and asset divestitures promise better numbers ahead.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

NRG Q3 profit grows 41%, but full year forecast lowered

The company is spending money in 2014 to make money in 2015, says the CEO.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

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CenterPoint net income down slightly to $143 million

CenterPoint Energy President and CEO Scott Prochazka, said the company is seeing strong customer growth across its service territories.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

EnerNOC acquires energy tech firm World Energy Solutions

The deal will add $30 million to annual earnings, says EnerNOC.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 5, 2014

Constellation closes on Integrys acquisition

Constellation now serves 2.5 million residential and business power and gas customers.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Edison, Vineland chiefs named utility CEOs of 2014

Edison International CEO Ted Craver Jr. was credited with helping the company through tough regulatory times in California.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Entergy Q3 income drops almost 4% on nuclear expansion plan losses

When Mississippi regulators denied cost recovery, Entergy lost $0.23 per share.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 4, 2014

FirstEnergy earnings drop, forecasts remain unchanged

Third quarter earnings took a hit due to mild weather and transmission investment.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 4, 2014

Abengoa to take full ownership of Palen solar project

The deal is a result of "reassessing the needs of the California energy market," the company said.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

PPL boosts third quarter earnings

The company said it is making progress on the spinoff of its competitive generation business.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

Did a utility lobbying group in Wisconsin falsify 2500 signatures?

Solar advocates challenged the validity of comments submitted in support of raising flat monthly fees in the state.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

Arizona economy boosts APS parent company earnings

Weather-normalized power sales were flat in the third quarter of 2014, Pinnacle West said.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

The fight over solar moves from net metering to rate design

Everybody wants electricity; the debate is about who produces it and who pays for it.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014

DTE Energy says EPA rules will impose 'sweeping changes'

The utility expects communities will welcome cleaner air, but not job losses.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014

Oklahoma Gas & Electric considers new charge for distributed generation

Higher fixed charges and lower per-kilowatt-hour rates would be fairer, says the utility.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014

Judge: Energy Future can take bids for Oncor

The decision is conditional, based on changes to the way the sale plan is approved.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2014

How solar power spreads among neighbors 'like a contagion'

Known as "peer effects," researchers find you are more likely to install solar panels if your neighbor does first.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2014

Wisconsin Energy would be 'willing investor' to solve Upper Peninsula's power shortages

Generation woes in the upper peninsula could be impacting a bid by Wisconsin Energy to take over Integrys Energy Group.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2014

Three years later, FERC closes book on Duke-Progress merger

The commission rejected all requests for rehearing, ending its review of the merger.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2014

NextEra Energy sees 5.9% revenue growth, but earnings fall

Florida Power & Light subsidiary grew customers and the renewables subsidiary added wind.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014

Dominion profit drops 7% on nuclear, offshore wind spend

Construction moves ahead on gas pipelines, fossil plants, and solar generation.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 1, 2014

One grid to rule them all: Is a national transmission system coming to America?

A bold idea to interconnect the nation’s three grids is just a financing agreement away.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 31, 2014

Is the Ivanpah solar facility living up to expectations?

Data show the facility is producing far less power than project owners had anticipated.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2014

Former FERC chair says microgrids are key to grid security

A diverse power grid can help shore up threats to U.S. reliability.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2014

Xcel earnings, revenue on track for planned growth

Severe weather and a subsidiary’s expenses hold down earning.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 30, 2014