Xcel creates two new transmission companies

Two new Xcel subsidiaries will compete in the Southwest Power Pool and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 4, 2014

PPL earnings fall 43% on merger with Riverstone

But first half operating earnings are up 13% to $880 million despite the drop in profit.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 4, 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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Northeast Utilities' earnings fall 25% on FERC transmission ruling

Ruling could impact utility's growth plans.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 1, 2014

PG&E earnings down 18% as San Bruno explosion continues to plague utility

Higher operating costs, including an estimated $2.7 billion to deal with the aftermath of the gas pipeline explosion, drove earnings down.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 1, 2014

Dominion Resources Q2 earnings down 21% in 2014

Energy demand was off and new construction incurred costs but Dominion’s growth plans moved ahead.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 31, 2014

PSE&G income up on Energy Strong rate recovery plan

The $1.2 billion grid-hardening plan promises the utility growth through 2018.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 31, 2014

Wisconsin Energy: Sales grow 3% in Q2, but cool summer is pulling down demand

Q2 earnings rise 12% but the forecast for Q3 earnings isn't optimistic.

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

NRG CEO calls on corporate America to lead 'bottom-up' clean energy revolution

“For the first time in American history, could we have a social movement that’s actually triggered by corporations?"

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

EEI: Utilities need electric vehicles to 'remain viable'

Electric vehicles represent a growth opportunity for the industry, according to a new report from the Edison Electric Institute.

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

New York utility plans to operate microgrids

Microgrids, demand response and more community solar are all part of Central Hudson Gas & Electric's $46 million rate case.

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

Exelon to buy Integrys' retail electricity subsidiary

Chicago electricity suppliers just narrowed to Exelon’s ComEd and Exelon’s Constellation.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 30, 2014

Southern Company doubles earnings as sales grow by 4.7%

Increased sales suggest a “broader economic recovery across the Southeast."

By Herman K. Trabish • July 30, 2014

What are the top utilities for renewables and efficiency?

There is a wide range of performance even amongst companies in similar operating environments and market structures.

By Davide Savenije • July 30, 2014

Renewables, T&D investments paying off for FPL parent NextEra

NextEra Energy reported positive Q2 earnings.

By Claire Cameron • July 30, 2014

Utilities, automakers to pilot EPRI's new electric vehicle control platform

Fifteen utilities and eight auto manufacturers aim to turn electric vehicles into grid assets under a universal platform. 

By Claire Cameron • July 30, 2014

Exelon invests in Bloom fuel cells

Bloom may get new life from increased corporate concern about grid failures.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 29, 2014

Arizona Public Service proposes its own rooftop solar business model

APS wants regulators to approve up to $70 million in contracts for 3,000 residential solar systems.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 29, 2014

Energy Future to auction Oncor shares

Only a $7 billion tax liability will stop the bankruptcy process.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 28, 2014

Duke Energy to buy 700 MW of nuclear, coal for $1.2B

Duke Energy Progress gets more generation assets and a 30-year power supply contract.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 28, 2014

PGE replacing 70,000 smart meters after three catch fire

Portland General Electric is not the first utility to experience fire-related issues with Sensus meters.

By Claire Cameron • July 28, 2014

AEP CEO: EPA emissions plan is 'much too aggressive'

American Electric Power sees positive earnings on transmission and regulated utility growth.

By Claire Cameron • July 28, 2014

DTE Energy to focus investment on environmental upgrades, new generation

The utility reported positive Q2 earnings.

By Claire Cameron • July 28, 2014

Integrys shifts to tiered rate structure in Chicago

The least energy-consuming homes will now pay the highest flat rate.

By Claire Cameron • July 25, 2014

Arizona utilities see record demand as temperatures rise

Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service reported peak demand records on Wednesday.

By Claire Cameron • July 25, 2014

South Dakota PUC won't force G&T co-op to buy wind power

A wind developer lost its case to make Basin Electric buy its power under the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act.

By Claire Cameron • July 25, 2014