California ISO Market Enhancement Helps Advance Green Energy in the Golden State
Folsom, CA, May 17, 2013 - The California Independent System Operator Corporation Board of Governors approved a market design change on May 15 that fosters ...... [More]
Emissions Benchmarking Report Illustrates Calpine’s Environmental Leadership
Houston, TX, May 17, 2013 - Calpine Corporation (NYSE:CPN) is one of the nation’s largest generators of electricity and, according to a report issued ...... [More]
Texas PUC approves ETT application to build Laredo-to-Rio Grande Valley transmission line
Austin, TX, May 16, 2013 - The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) unanimously approved May 9 an application by Electric Transmission Texas, LLC (ETT) ...... [More]
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NRG Settles Lawsuit with the States of New Jersey and Connecticut
Ceases Coal-Fueled Generation at Mt. Bethel, Pa. Plant and Invests in Environmental Projects
Princeton, NJ, May 15, 2013 - NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) has agreed with the States of New Jersey and Connecticut to settle a lawsuit concerning the operation ...... [More]
Constellation Energy Nuclear Group Employees Win Two Top Industry Practice (TIP) Awards—One Takes “Best of the Best”
Maintenance Award and Vision and Leadership Award
Baltimore, MD, May 15, 2013 - Constellation Energy Nuclear Group was recognized with the B. Ralph Sylvia “Best of the Best” Award for its pressurizer ...... [More]
Florida Power & Light Company "Extended Power Uprate" project honored with two national awards
Juno Beach, FL, May 15, 2013 - Florida Power & Light Company's Nuclear Extended Power Uprate (EPU) project has been honored by the Nuclear Energy Institute ...... [More]
Georgia Power adds new biomass capacity from Georgia's Piedmont Green Power
Atlanta, GA, May 14, 2013 - Georgia Power announced that it has added 53.5 megawatts (MW) of new biomass capacity to the company's generation portfolio. ...... [More]
Southern Company names Tom Wilson vice president and chief information security officer of Southern Company Services
Atlanta, GA, May 14, 2013 - Southern Company announced that Tom Wilson has been elected vice president and chief information security officer of Southern ...... [More]
Canadian Solar, Duke Energy Renewables, Integrys Energy Services and Community Energy Complete Solar Projects for Sterling Municipal Light in Massachusetts
San Ramon, CA, May 13, 2013 - Canadian Solar Inc., ("the Company", "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power ...... [More]
Sempra U.S. Gas & Power Dedicates Arizona Solar Project
Mesquite Solar 1 Ranks Among Largest Photovoltaic Solar Plants in U.S.
Arlington, AZ, May 10, 2013 - Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett, Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox and Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck joined Sempra ...... [More]
Direct Energy Optimistic About Opportunity To Serve More Retail Electric Customers In Arizona
Direct Energy submits Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to the Arizona Corporation Commission
Houston, TX. May 10, 2013 - After more than a decade of competitive energy market implementation throughout the country, Direct Energy is optimistic about ...... [More]
PG&E And AIA San Francisco Announce Opening Of Competition For Zero Net Energy Building Designs
Now in its Third Year, Competition Will Award up to $25,000 in Prizes, Support State Goals
San Francisco, CA, May 10, 2013 - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) joins American Institute of Architects, San Francisco chapter (AIASF), in partnership ...... [More]
PG&E Lauds U.S. Senators Shaheen And Portman For Leadership In Introducing Important Energy Efficiency Legislation
Washington, DC, May 9, 2013 - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) expressed appreciation to U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) ...... [More]
Unit 1 at Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant Begins Outage for Planned Turbine Modifications
Berwick, PA, May 9, 2013 - Operators at PPL's Susquehanna nuclear power plant disconnected Unit 1 from the regional power grid early Thursday (5/9) at the ...... [More]
PG&E Ranked One Of The Top Utilities In The Nation For Diversity
Fifth Year in a Row Utility Recognized by DiversityInc as a Leader in Diversity
San Francisco, CA, May 8, 2013 - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has been recognized by DiversityInc as one of the top regional utilities in the country ...... [More]
Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Launches Guide to Building Energy Efficient Homes
St. John's, NL, May 8, 2013 - The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador continues its commitment to improving energy efficiency and responding to climate ...... [More]
Dominion Shuts Down Kewaunee Power Station Permanently
Carlton, WI, May 8, 2013 - Dominion (NYSE: D) shut down its 556-megawatt Kewaunee Power Station permanently, ending almost 40 years of nuclear-generated ...... [More]
Fortis Inc. responds to recommended decision in respect of CH Energy Group, Inc. acquisition
St. John's, NL, May 6, 2013 - Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX:FTS) responded to the recommended decision issued on May ...... [More]
PNM Resources Foundation Commemorates 30 Years of Community Involvement with $300,000 in Environmental Grants
Albuquerque, NM, May 6, 2013 - The PNM Resources Foundation is launching a new grant program focused on community environmental projects to celebrate its 30th ...... [More]
Dominion Breaks Ground At Largest Fuel Cell Power Project In North America
Bridgeport, CT, May 3, 2013 - Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch joined officials from Dominion (NYSE: D), one of the nation's largest energy ...... [More]
Duke Energy intends to be 'agile and innovative,' CEO Rogers tells shareholders
Charlotte, NC, May 2, 2013 - Duke Energy, now with even greater scale and diversity, is well-positioned to lead the electric utility industry in the years ...... [More]
Georgia Power named overall national pledge leader in Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR® campaign
Company hosted more than 270 energy efficiency events in 2012
Atlanta, GA, May 2, 2013 - Georgia Power has been named the overall national pledge leader by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in recognition ...... [More]
SDG&E Introduces Three New Green Button Apps To Help Customers Save Energy
SolarCity's Solar Home Energy Graph, EnergyAi™ and Ecova's Meter Dashboard Available for SDG&E Customers to Connect to Their Energy Data
San Diego, CA, May 2, 2013 - San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced plans for residential and business customers to be able to use three new apps ...... [More]
AEP Releases 2013 Corporate Accountability Report
Report highlights fuel mix projections, features new interactive app
Columbus, OH, May 2, 2013 - American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) has released its 2013 Corporate Accountability Report, an overview of its strategy and business ...... [More]
Duke-American Transmission buys stake in 84-mile California transmission line
Charlotte, NC, May 1, 2013 - Duke-American Transmission completed its previously announced purchase from Atlantic Power of 72 percent of the capacity of Path ...... [More]
AEP Receives FERC Approvals To Transfer Ohio Generating Assets
Company continues to makes progress in transition to full competition in Ohio
Columbus, OH, May 1, 2013 - American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to separate its Ohio ...... [More]
ComEd's "Smart Switches" Reducing Service Interruptions
"Self-healing" technology key to improving reliability
Chicago, IL, April 30, 2013 - ComEd submitted this month (April) to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) a progress report showing major accomplishments ...... [More]
Fortis Settles Exploits River Hydro Expropriation Matters
St. John's, NL, April 30, 2013 - Fortis Inc. (“Fortis” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:FTS) announced that it has reached a settlement with ...... [More]
PG&E Participates in Joining Forces Initiative Event as Veterans and Military Spouses Visit White House
Utility Showcases Commitment to Increase Hiring and Placement of Veterans by 10 Percent through 2013
Washington, DC, April 30, 2013 - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), as part of its work with the Joining Forces initiative, joined President Obama, ...... [More]
Eastern Interconnection Grid Planning Completes Transmission Analyses and Initiates Study of Gas-Electric Interface
St. Louis, MO, April 29, 2013 - The Eastern Interconnection Planning Collaborative (EIPC) announced it has completed the transmission analyses as part of an ...... [More]
Interstate Power and Light Co. and Iowa Office of Consumer Advocate reach settlement on proposed Marshalltown Generating Station
Cedar Rapids, IA, April 29, 2013 - Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT), filed with the Iowa Utilities ...... [More]
PG&E Celebrates 20 Years Of Energy Star® Working To Bring Energy-Efficient Products To Customers
State and National Leaders in Energy Efficiency Join PG&E to Celebrate Customers' Energy Savings
San Francisco, CA, April 29, 2013 - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) celebrated the 20th anniversary of the ENERGY STAR® program during an event ...... [More]
Duke Energy's Jim Rogers points to stakeholder-focused corporate governance as the key to creating 'sustainable stewardship'
Charlotte, NC, April 26, 2013 - "Stakeholder-focused corporate governance leads to higher investor confidence, more stable earnings, and a better share ...... [More]
Ameren Named Among Best Utilities in Nation for Diversity
DiversityInc recognizes company's hiring, sourcing, and leadership practices
St. Louis, MO, April 26, 2013 - For the fourth year in a row, Ameren Corporation was selected by DiversityInc as a Top 7 Regional Utility for Diversity for 2013. ...... [More]
Southern Company subsidiary acquires 139-megawatt solar plant and more than doubles solar generating capacity
Atlanta, GA, April 24, 2013 - Southern Company (NYSE: SO) announced the acquisition of the company's largest solar installation – the 139-megawatt (MW) ...... [More]
Potomac Edison Spend of $55 Million in 2013 Designed to Enhance Electric System and Reliability
Williamsport, MD, April 23, 2013 - Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), announced that its spend of approximately $55 million in 2013 is ...... [More]
