Santee Cooper president and CEO receives top national public power award
Nashville, TN, June 19, 2013 - Lonnie Carter, president and CEO of Santee Cooper in Moncks Corner, S.C., received the American Public Power Association’s ...... [More]
Southern Company recognized as a top employer for workers over 50
Atlanta, GA, June 19, 2013 - For the first time, Southern Company has been named as one of the Best Employers for Workers Over 50. One of only two corporations ...... [More]
Survey Shows KUA Customer Satisfaction Remains High
Kissimmee, FL, June 19, 2013 - Courteous employees and convenient payment options combined with high service reliability and following through on promises helped ...... [More]
OSI Named as one of the Top 25 Best Places to Work for New Grads
Minneapolis, MN, June 19, 2013 - Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been named one of the 25 “Best Places to Work for Recent Grads”, in an ...... [More]
Seattle City Light General Manager and CEO receives National Public Power Award
Nashville, TN, June 18, 2013 - Jorge Carrasco, general manager and CEO of Seattle City Light in Washington state, received the American Public Power Association’s ...... [More]
GridSmartCity® Utility Partners Formalize the Establishment of a Cooperative
New purchasing powers expected to realize efficiencies of scale for partner utilities
Halton Hills, ON, June 18, 2013 - Local Distribution Company (LDC) partners of GridSmartCity (GSC) are pleased to announce the formation of the GSC Cooperative, ...... [More]
Duke Energy selects five Indiana properties for potential industrial and business development
Plainfield, IN, June 18, 2013 - Duke Energy has selected five Indiana properties for participation in its 2013 Site Readiness Program to prepare the properties ...... [More]
TXU Energy Highlights Common Mistakes in Small and Medium-Sized Business Power Purchasing
No. 1 retail electricity provider in Texas invites Dallas-area business owners to Small Business Expo and a seminar on how to effectively purchase power for small and medium-sized businesses
Dallas, TX, June 18, 2013 - Entrepreneurs and small business operators often approach electricity contracting for their businesses the way they do for their ...... [More]
Georgia Power receives national award from The Salvation Army
Customers and company contribute more than $60 million to Project SHARE program
Atlanta, GA, June 18, 2013 - Georgia Power was recently recognized by The Salvation Army for its work with the Project SHARE program, an emergency assistance ...... [More]
DTE Energy Foundation to Fund 600 Summer and Year-Round Jobs for Youth
Detroit, MI, June 18, 2013 - The DTE Energy Foundation announced plans to partner with the city of Detroit and other agencies to fund up to 600 summer and ...... [More]
Rate Relief: Assembly Passes Bill to Protect Overburdened Residential Utility Consumers
Utility Consumer Advocate Office Would Level Field for NY Consumers, Who Already Pay Highest Electric Rates in Continental U.S.
Albany, NY, June 18, 2013 - Utility consumers would have a strong advocate with the power to push back when utility companies push for rate increases under ...... [More]
Walton EMC Customer-Owners Hear Message of Stability at 2013 Annual Meeting
Monroe, GA, June 18, 2013 - Thousands of Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) customer-owners and their families at the cooperative's annual meeting ...... [More]
Duke Energy reaches agreement with North Carolina Public Staff in rate case
Charlotte, NC, June 17, 2013 - Duke Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has reached an agreement with the North Carolina Public Staff concerning ...... [More]
PECO Awards 2013 Green Region Grants to 17 Municipalities in Greater Philadelphia Area
Philadelphia, PA, June 17, 2013 - PECO has provided 17 municipalities across the Greater Philadelphia region with $150,000 in grant funding as part of PECO Green ...... [More]
FirstEnergy Foundation and Toledo Edison Employees Donate Nearly $300,000 to United Way of Greater Toledo
Toledo, OH, June 17, 2013 - Toledo Edison employees and the FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) Foundation have pledged almost $300,000 to the United Way of Greater Toledo ...... [More]
Pollination Guelph Plants Demonstration Garden to Attract Native Bees, Butterflies and Birds
Envida Community Energy supports the creation of pollinator-friendly gardens as part of its commitment to environmental stewardship
Guelph, ON, June 17, 2013 - Pollination Guelph volunteers are planting a pollinator-friendly garden in front of 395 Southgate Drive. Pollinators are the ...... [More]
ComEd Offers Customers Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences in "Coolest Summer Ever" Promotion
Chicago, IL, June 17, 2013 - With the official start to summer only a few days away, ComEd is kicking off the "Coolest Summer Ever," an 11-week ...... [More]
MidAmerican Energy Announces the Names of Falcon Chicks
Des Moines, IA, June 14, 2013 - MidAmerican Energy Company announces the names of four Peregrine falcon chicks that recently hatched in nesting boxes at its ...... [More]
Co-ops Welcome Farm Bill Clearing the Senate
Arlington, VA, June 13, 2013 - The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) welcomed news of the U.S. Senate passing the Farm Bill, noting the ...... [More]
ACC Approves New Rates, Energy Efficiency Programs for TEP Customers
Tucson, AZ, June 12, 2013 - The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has approved new rates for Tucson Electric Power (TEP) customers that will take effect ...... [More]
CCIF Releases Principles on Distributed Energy Resources
San Francisco, CA, June 12, 2013 - The Critical Consumer Issues Forum (CCIF) released a set of broad principles on distributed energy resources (DER) to serve as ...... [More]
Xcel Energy builds on environmental, community commitments
Report highlights emission reductions, renewable energy and efficiency records
Minneapolis, MN, June 11, 2013 - Xcel Energy in 2012 achieved milestones in energy efficiency, emissions reductions and renewable energy. These achievements are ...... [More]
Waterloo North Hydro Inc. to receive Fire Safety Award
Waterloo, ON, June 11, 2013 - Waterloo North Hydro Inc. will receive a Fire Safety Award from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council at a ceremony on ...... [More]
SDG&E Is Prepared For Summer With Adequate Power Resources
Conservation and Demand-Response Programs will be Necessary in Times of High Demand this Summer without San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
San Diego, CA, June 11, 2013 - This summer, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is reminding customers that, while adequate electricity supplies are lined ...... [More]
Potomac Edison Honored by Maryland State Chamber for Supporting Small Business Vendors
Williamsport, MD, June 11, 2013 - Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE), has been recognized by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce with its ...... [More]
Santee Cooper launches redesigned website
Moncks Corner, SC, June 10, 2013 - With the customer experience in mind, Santee Cooper has redesigned its www.santeecooper.com website with a number of enhancements ...... [More]
Met-Ed Launches Facebook Page for Enhanced Customer Communications
Platform will be used to share updates during major weather events, as well as energy, electrical safety and community information
Reading, PA, June 10, 2013 - Metropolitan Edison Company (Met-Ed) is expanding its social media presence with the launch of its Facebook page. The new page ...... [More]
Nevada Governor Vetoes AB391, Draws Praise from Valley Electric Association
Pahrump, NV, June 10, 2013 - Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative serving more than 45,000 consumers in southwestern ...... [More]
Toronto senior urges others to pick up the phone and enroll in energy-saving programs to reduce energy bills
Toronto, ON, June 10, 2013 - It was smiles all around as 85-year-old Douglas Brunner accepted a symbolic key to his newly energy upgraded home. He has lived ...... [More]
Hydro Ottawa Recognized with 'Best Community Campaign' Award
Ottawa, ON, June 7, 2013 - Hydro Ottawa is honoured to be the recipient of this year's United Way Ottawa's 'Best Community Campaign' award. This distinction ...... [More]
Oglethorpe Power Board Of Directors Issues Statement On The Passing Of CEO Tom Smith
Atlanta, GA, June 7, 2013 - The Oglethorpe Power Corporation Board of Directors issued the following statement on the passing of President & CEO Tom ...... [More]
Consumers Energy Customers get Predictable Bills with Monthly Budget Plan
Jackson, MI, June 7, 2013 - Consumers Energy customers looking for predictable bills can benefit by enrolling in the monthly Budget Plan.
Under Consumers ...... [More]
NiSource Publishes First Inclusion and Diversity Report
Merrillville, IN, June 6, 2013 - NiSource (NYSE: NI) released its first Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) Report, which highlights the progress toward advancing ...... [More]
Platts: European Power Prices Sank to Near Four-Year Lows in May
European, U.K. Natural Gas Price Declines Limited by Rush to Replenish Depleted Stores
London, UK, June 5, 2013 - Prices of day-ahead power in Europe and the United Kingdom continued to decline in May, as did day-ahead prices of European and ...... [More]
DTE Energy files amended renewable energy plan; surcharge to lower
All customers to benefit from nearly $90-million rate reduction
Detroit, MI, June 4, 2013 - DTE Energy has filed an amended renewable energy plan with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) that proposes to lower ...... [More]
PG&E Launches New Economic Vitality Grant Program
Grants Aimed at Boosting Local Job Creation and Promoting Economic Opportunity
San Francisco, CA, June 4, 2013 - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced a new economic vitality grant program designed to promote economic growth ...... [More]
ComEd Completes Summer Preparation, Offers Customers New Tools and Tips
More than 60 storm process improvements and grid modernization investments will improve reliability
Chicago, IL, June 4, 2013 - In preparation for this summer's high temperatures and severe weather, ComEd has made significant improvements to its electric ...... [More]
More Low-Income SDG&E Customers Eligible for Bill-Assistance Programs
Increased Income Guidelines Expand Eligibility
San Diego, CA, June 3, 2013 - More San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) customers are now eligible to save 20 percent on their bill and receive energy ...... [More]
JCP&L Expands Suite of Industry-Leading Customer Communication Tools with Launch of New Outage Information on Website
Introduces new MyTown municipal web pages, outage map enhancements, and personalized outage information
Morristown, NJ, June 3, 2013 - With the launch of the new MyTown feature, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) now provides the state's most comprehensive ...... [More]
Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Electric Rates for June 2013
Calgary, AB, June 3, 2013 - Direct Energy Regulated Services (DERS) has announced default electric rates for June 2013. The Regulated Rate Option (RRO) sets ...... [More]
