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In the Midwest, more coal power for data centers

Utility company Evergy plans to delay the retirement of 2.8 gigawatts of coal plants in Kansas and Missouri by at least five years and build 3.9 GW of new natural gas generation to meet the demands of a multi-gigawatt data center pipeline. This move, …

NextEra Energy, others reach gas-powered generation funding milestone

NextEra Energy, Inc., in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Government of Japan, will fund natural gas-powered generation projects in Pennsylvania and Texas. These projects aim to create up to 10 GW of power, fostering economic growth and creating thousands of …

US utility Southern Co reports 55% higher data center power usage compared to last year

Southern Company, a US utility, has reported a 55% increase in data center power usage compared to last year, with its contracted large-load pipeline surging by 6GW to 17GW. This growth is primarily driven by data centers and other large industrial customers, including a …

NextEra-Dominion merger targets 2027 close amid gas overbuil

The proposed merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy, targeting a 2027 close, could establish the world's largest regulated utility and significantly impact the energy market. Analysts are concurrently warning of a "natural gas overbuild" risk, where utilities might construct excessive natural gas infrastructure …

NextEra Energy, Inc. $NEE Shares Bought by Merit Financial Group LLC

Merit Financial Group LLC increased its stake in NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) by 31.6% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 117,949 shares valued at $10.35 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 78.72% of NEE. NextEra Energy reported Q2 EPS of …

CV Advisors LLC Acquires Shares of 16,000 NextEra Energy, Inc. $NEE

CV Advisors LLC recently acquired 16,000 shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) valued at approximately $1.4 million in the second quarter. This move is part of broader institutional interest in NextEra Energy, with several other large investors also modifying their holdings, indicating continued confidence …

Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. Has $11.35 Million Position in NextEra Energy, Inc. $NEE

Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. significantly increased its stake in NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) by 84.9% in the second quarter, now holding 129,364 shares valued at $11.35 million. NextEra Energy reported Q2 EPS of $1.15, beating estimates, and revenue of $7.53 billion, missing analyst expectations. The …

New Strong Sell Stocks for August 14th

Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. AMPH is a bio-pharmaceutical company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 8% downward over the last 60 days. Chunghwa Telecom Co., …

Eversource (ES) Stock Could Be 23% Overvalued On Dividend Limits

Eversource Energy's stock has shown a 28.7% return over three years, but current valuations offer mixed signals; the Dividend Discount Model suggests it's overvalued by 23% due to dividend limits from capital spending, while P/E ratios indicate it might be undervalued compared to industry …

Bank of America Corp DE Buys 1,442,031 Shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. $HE

ETFs Investing in Exelon Corporation Stocks

This article provides a comprehensive list of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that hold Exelon Corporation (1EXC) stocks. It details various ETFs, their market value of Exelon holdings, weight percentage, issuer, management style, expense ratio, assets under management (AUM), current price, change, relative volume, and …

Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais - CEMIG reports Q2 results

* Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais - CEMIG press release [https://ri.cemig.com.br/docs/Press-release-Cemig-2026-06-30-7pTb6qGD.pdf] (CIG [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/CIG]): Q2 Revenue of R$11.16B (+3.4% Y/Y). * Consolidated EBITDA grew 8.8% YoY in 2Q26 and totaled R$2.24 billion, while Adjusted EBITDA was R$2.47 billion, up 9.3% from 2Q25. * Cemig reported …

Exelon (EXC) Restores Power As Fair Value Still Sits Above The Stock

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Exelon (EXC) is back in focus after its Commonwealth Edison unit restored power to more than 80% of customers affected by severe storms …

Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE) Is Down 5.3% After Profitability Surges On Modest Sales Growth Has The Bull Case Changed?

Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE) reported strong Q2 2026 results with a significant surge in net income to US$123.2 million, despite modest sales growth, leading to a 5.3% stock decline. This profitability improvement helps the short-term case for the company's ability to absorb wildfire and …

Swarmer Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Swarmer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWMR) announced its Q2 2026 financial results, reporting revenue of $216,413 and a net loss of $(7.3) million, primarily due to increased operating expenses as a public company. The company highlighted significant operational advancements, including expanding its SkyKnight software licensing program, …

Georgia Power postpones Whitemarsh Island maintenance outage ahead of extreme heat

Georgia Power has postponed a planned maintenance outage on Whitemarsh Island, originally scheduled for August 17, due to anticipated extreme heat. The utility company cited heat index warnings and a WTOC First Alert Weather Day as reasons for the delay, stating that the work …

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) Stock Price, News, Quote & History

Is Public Storage (PSA) Fairly Valued After Its Illinois Community Solar Deal?

Public Storage (PSA) is under scrutiny following its involvement in an Illinois community solar project. Despite strong recent share price performance, analysts debate its fair value, with one narrative suggesting it's 1.4% undervalued based on long-term earnings power and strategic expansion. However, a comparison …

Transparency, Accountability Needed in Open AI Contract with Georgia Power

The NRDC, Sierra Club, and SACE have formally objected to Open AI’s contract for electric service with Georgia Power, demanding greater transparency and ratepayer protections. They argue the contract, which is heavily redacted, poses cost-shifting risks for Georgia Power customers due to the massive …

Former Southern Company CEO: No apology needed for Plant Vogtle

David Ratcliffe, former CEO of Southern Company, defends the decision to build Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, arguing against any need for an apology despite the project's complexities and cost overruns. He emphasizes the rigorous regulatory process, the unforeseen challenges like Fukushima and …

Duke Energy restores 85% of Cincinnati storm outages

Duke Energy has restored power to 85% of customers affected by severe storms in Greater Cincinnati, bringing services back to approximately 223,000 customers. As of Thursday afternoon, about 32,485 customers in Ohio and 6,376 in Kentucky were still without power, with the company expecting …

Duke Energy restores 85% of Greater Cincinnati outages; crews on track to restore nearly all remaining outages Thursday

CINCINNATI, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy crews have restored nearly 223,000 outages across Greater Cincinnati since the first of several major storm systems caused severe destruction across the region 48 hours ago.Duke Energy logo The following outage figures are as of 4 …

More Than 2,000 Workers Tackle Cincinnati Power Outages

Duke Energy has restored power to approximately 85% of its Greater Cincinnati customers, totaling nearly 223,000 outages, following severe storms earlier in the week. Over 2,000 lineworkers, tree trimmers, and storm workers, including personnel from other states, are actively working to restore the remaining …

Georgia Power adds time, not transparency, to OpenAI data center contract after public pressure

Georgia Power has extended the review period for its 3.2-gigawatt power contract with OpenAI, pushing the effective date from July 15 to July 27, in response to public and commissioner pressure for more transparency. The contract was initially fully redacted, citing trade secrets, which …

Dominion Energy (D) details $2.25B bill credits and merger benefits with NextEra

Dominion Energy (D) has filed a Form 425 detailing the benefits of its proposed merger with NextEra Energy, including $2.25 billion in shareholder-funded bill credits for Dominion customers. The company highlighted strong operational performance, record electric demand, and significant progress on the Coastal Virginia …

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) COO has 17,075 shares withheld to cover RSU taxes

CenterPoint Energy's EVP and COO, Jesus Jr. Soto, had 17,075 common shares withheld at a price of $40.18 per share to cover tax liabilities arising from the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) on August 11, 2026. This transaction is categorized as a tax …

Dominion Energy customers voice fears over proposed $67B NextEra takeover amid rising electricity bills

Dominion Energy customers are expressing significant fears over the proposed $67 billion NextEra acquisition, concerned about potential rate hikes and increasing electricity bills. Many have submitted public comments to the State Corporation Commission, citing struggles with current costs and NextEra's track record in Florida. …

NextEra's Pennsylvania gas plant secures first funding under U.S.-Japan deal

NextEra Energy's gas plant in Pennsylvania has secured initial funding as part of a U.S.-Japan agreement. This development was reported by the Pittsburgh Business Times. The article mentions that the plants would be owned by the U.S. and Japanese governments.

Wellington group discloses 4.65% Dominion Energy (D) stake via client accounts

Wellington Management Group LLP, Wellington Group Holdings LLP, and Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP have collectively disclosed a beneficial ownership of 4.65% of Dominion Energy, Inc.'s common stock, totaling approximately 40,867,881 shares. These shares are held by clients of various Wellington investment advisers, with …

Dominion Energy completes Lake Murray tower upgrades at Saluda Hydroelectric Project

Dominion Energy has completed a multiyear restoration project at the Lake Murray dam intake towers, part of the Saluda Hydroelectric Project. The work, which began in January 2024, involved replacing headgates and rebuilding brick enclosures to ensure the towers continue to provide reliable energy …

Energy company locks Colorado mom’s thermostat during scorching heat wave — ‘not safe’

A Colorado woman, Kyri Baker, found her thermostat locked by Xcel Energy during a heatwave, preventing her from lowering her home's temperature below 79 degrees. This occurred despite her voluntary enrollment in Xcel's Saver's Switch program, which offers a $40 monthly credit for allowing …

Michigan regulators ask lawmakers to end annual rate hikes, change how DTE, Consumers make money

Michigan's utility regulator, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), is urging state lawmakers to end annual rate increases and revise how utilities like DTE and Consumers Energy profit. The MPSC believes this change, allowing for multi-year rate plans tied to performance, would be more …

The Bull Case For DTE Energy (DTE) Could Change Following AI Data Center Contract Legal Challenge

Michigan's Attorney General and environmental groups are challenging DTE Energy's contracts to supply 1.4 gigawatts of power to an AI data center, arguing the approval process lacked public scrutiny and could burden ratepayers. This legal dispute introduces regulatory and cost recovery risks to DTE's …