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		<title>(GXP) Alternative Energy Stock Outlook &#8211; April 2012 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/05/gxp-alternative-energy-stock-outlook-april-2012-zacks-analyst-interviews/97680</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:47:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electric Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[CH Energy Group Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Consolidated Edison Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[First Solar Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Great Plains Energy Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[ITC Holdings Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pike Electric Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Goods Solar Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ReneSola Limited]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RES]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RPC Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[SCANA Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Trina Solar Limited]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Unisource Energy Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Xcel Energy Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Historically, the growth outlook of alternative energy companies has been inversely related to the prices of petroleum products and directly related to the state of the economy. While that relationship remains in place, other macroeconomic uncertainties are weighing on the sector’s fortunes. The more notable of such recent headwinds has the Euro-zone debt crisis, which has been a threat to the global economy. The overall fear of contagion emanating from Europe has significantly subsided lately, though the region is expected to undergo an economic downturn as a result of the episode. The outlook for the U.S. economy has meaningfully stabilized, with a host of variables showing distinct improvement over the last few months. The question now is with respect to the impact that the slowdown in China and recession in ]]></description>
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		<title>(GAS) AGL Resources &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/08/gas-agl-resources-bear-of-the-day/94616</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gas Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Agl Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GAS]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining our Underperform recommendation on AGL Resources, Inc. (GAS) with a target price of $36. We expect shareholder sentiment towards the company to remain lukewarm, considering its investment in higher-risk unregulated operations, ongoing regulatory uncertainties and the challenging economic environment. AGL&#8217;s earnings are likely to suffer in 2012 due to a less-than-favorable outlook at its wholesale segment. Additionally, the inclusion of the shipping operations (post-Nicor acquisition) has left AGL with a weak business, thereby heightening its risk profile. Considering these factors, we see little reason for investors to own the stock and therefore maintain our Underperform recommendation. Our $36 price objective reflects a 2012 P/E multiple of 12.5x. View original at: Zacks Investment Research &#8211; All Commentary Articles]]></description>
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		<title>(AES) Company News for February 28, 2012 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/06/aes-company-news-for-february-28-2012-corporate-summary/93746</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electric Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AES]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Illumina Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ILMN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LOW]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lowe's Companies Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Micron Technology Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The AES Corporation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[•    Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) posted fourth-quarter 2011 quarterly earnings of $0.29 a share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.23 •    The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) reported fourth quarter 2011 adjusted earnings per share of $0.23, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.20 •    Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) jumped 7.7%, following reports that its rival company Elpida Memory Inc. has filed for bankruptcy •    ROCHE HLDG LTD (OTC:RHHBY) extended its takeover offer of Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) until March 23 AES CORP (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report ILLUMINA INC (ILMN): Free Stock Analysis Report LOWES COS (LOW): Free Stock Analysis Report MICRON TECH (MU): Free Stock Analysis Report View original at: Zacks Investment Research &#8211; All Commentary Articles]]></description>
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		<title>(D) Dominion Increases Dividend &#8211; Payout Intact</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/31/d-dominion-increases-dividend-payout-intact/90694</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:47:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electric Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AEP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Electric Power Company Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dominion Resources Inc.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[To maintain its payout ratio, Dominion Resources Inc. (D) has increased its quarterly dividend by 7.1%, bringing the annualized dividend to $2.11 per share from the previous payout of $1.97 per share. Following the hike, the company will now pay a quarterly dividend of 52.75 cents per share compared with its previous payout of 49.25 cents per share. The said dividend will be paid on March 20, 2012, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 2, 2012. This is the company’s 336th consecutive dividend to be paid to unit holders. In December 2010, the company had raised the annualized dividend by 7.7% to $1.97 versus its previous dividend of $1.83. In December last year, the company while reaffirming its 2010 dividend policy had announced that ]]></description>
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		<title>(GAS) AGL Resources Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/13/gas-agl-resources-incorporated-bear-of-the-day-2/89932</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gas Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GAS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nicor Inc.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on AGL Resources Inc. (GAS) with an Underperform recommendation and a target price of $39. We expect shareholder sentiment towards the company to remain lukewarm, considering its investment in higher-risk unregulated operations, ongoing regulatory uncertainties and the challenging economic environment. AGL had warned that its earnings will suffer in 2011 due to lower results at the wholesale segment. Additionally, the inclusion of the shipping operations (post Nicor acquisition) has left AGL with a weak business, thereby heightening its risk profile. Considering these factors, we see little reason for investors to own the stock and, therefore, we initiate the company with an Underperform recommendation. Our $39 price objective reflects a 2012 P/E multiple of 12.5x. To read this article on Zacks.com click here.]]></description>
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		<title>(DUK) 2012 Predictions for Income Investors</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/09/duk-2012-predictions-for-income-investors/89336</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/09/duk-2012-predictions-for-income-investors/89336#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Utilities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Apple Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BMY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bristol-Myers Squibb Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Transfer Partners L.P.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Marc Lichtenfeld, Investment U Senior Analyst Wednesday, December 28, 2011: Issue #1674 Last week, I reviewed my brilliant (and a few, let’s call them sub-brilliant) market calls for 2011. As the year winds down, here are my thoughts for what lies ahead in 2012 for income investors. Prediction #1: The “Crowded Trade” Chatter Heats Up Many Wall Street pros are scoffing at buying stocks with solid dividends. I believe this is for two reasons: The first is that in order for the Wall Street machine to make money, and that includes the financial media, you need to be trading constantly, generating commissions and hanging onto every word as to which stocks will go higher and which are going to tank. If you’re investing in dividend paying stocks, chances are ]]></description>
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		<title>(GAS) AGL Resources Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/09/gas-agl-resources-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/89881</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gas Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utilities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nicor Inc.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on AGL Resources Inc. (GAS) with an Underperform recommendation and a target price of $39. We expect shareholder sentiment towards the company to remain lukewarm, considering its investment in higher-risk unregulated operations, ongoing regulatory uncertainties and the challenging economic environment. AGL had warned that its earnings will suffer in 2011 due to lower results at the wholesale segment. Additionally, the inclusion of the shipping operations (post Nicor acquisition) has left AGL with a weak business, thereby heightening its risk profile. Considering these factors, we see little reason for investors to own the stock and, therefore, we initiate the company with an Underperform recommendation. Our $39 price objective reflects a 2012 P/E multiple of 12.5x. To read this article on Zacks.com click here.]]></description>
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		<title>(VE) Are Utility Stocks A Good Bet in 2012?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/08/ve-are-utility-stocks-a-good-bet-in-2012/89850</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:43:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foreign Utilities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Centerpoint Energy Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Consolidated Edison Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Firstenergy Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nisource Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[OGE Energy Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[ONEOK Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pepco Holdings Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pinnacle West Capital Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Progress Energy Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Southern Union Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[The AES Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Veolia Environnement SA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WEC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wisconsin Energy Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Xcel Energy Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S.electric utility segment includes electric, natural gas pipeline and distributors, water, and independent power producers. The segment was among the most stable sectors in fiscal 2011 in terms of return. Fiscal 2011 witnessed continued volatility from the European debt crisis leading the U.S. Federal Reserve to reduce its growth forecast, raising projections for unemployment and leaning on buying more mortgage debt to tide over a troubled economy. The year has been hard on investors with major indexes registering low performances. The European debt crisis that plagued the markets last year will continue to worry investors in the coming period. In such a scenario we are hopeful about dividend paying utilities acting as a proxy to the asset classes of treasury bonds and gold. Utilities’ usefulness in an investor’s portfolio in ]]></description>
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		<title>(DUK) Duke Energy Eyes Compromise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/11/duk-duke-energy-eyes-compromise/87926</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:43:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electric Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DUK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ORS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Orsus Xelent Technologies Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PGN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Progress Energy Inc.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Duke Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation (DUK), reached a compromise solution with the Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS); the Commission of Public Works for the city of Spartanburg, South Carolina; and the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District; with respect to the utility&#8217;s request to raise base rates in South Carolina. On conciliatory terms, Duke Energy will slash its proposed 15% base rate increase for South Carolina to 6%. Added to it Duke Energy will also contribute $4 million to a limited liability company, AdvanceSC, to improve its South Carolina service area in terms of economic development, low income assistance, education initiatives, and existing manufacturing support. However, the compromised agreement is pending approval from the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC). If approved, the average rate increase would ]]></description>
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		<title>(DTE) DTE Energy Company to Trim Debt</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/01/dte-dte-energy-company-to-trim-debt/87833</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electric Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AEE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ameren Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cleco Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[DTE Energy Company (DTE) with a view to trim its debt level announced that it would redeem $280 million of hybrid security on December 29, 2011. The hybrid securities are Trust Originated Preferred Securities possessing characteristics of both equity and debt. DTE Energy earlier issued the securities by creating trusts and issuing debt to them, while the trust issues the trust preferred securities. Of the $280 million, $180 million was issued by its affiliate DTE Energy Trust I due February 1, 2032, with a coupon rate of 7.80%. The remaining $100 million was issued by its affiliate DTE Energy Trust II due June 1, 2044, with a coupon rate of 7.50%. DTE Energy will redeem the securities at 100% of the unpaid principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest ]]></description>
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		<title>(DUK) Duke Energy Signs New Credit Facility</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/duk-duke-energy-signs-new-credit-facility/87726</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:43:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electric Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DUK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Progress Energy Inc.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) recently announced a new $6 billion, five-year credit agreement. Duke Energy will have immediate access to $4 billion under the credit agreement while $2 billion becomes available following the successful closing of Duke Energy&#8217;s proposed merger with Progress Energy Inc. (PGN). The merger is expected to be completed by the end of fiscal 2011. The credit agreement replaces the company&#8217;s existing credit facility of $3.14 billion and Progress Energy’s credit facility of approximately $2 billion. We believe the new credit facility will increase the company’s available fund and extend the maturity period of debt. At the end of third-quarter 2011, the company held current assets worth $6.27 billion and long-term debt running into $17.58 billion. Duke Energy’s ongoing merger deal with Progress Energy once completed will ]]></description>
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		<title>(AES) AES Clinches DPL Acquisition</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/aes-aes-clinches-dpl-acquisition/87748</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The AES Corporation (AES) has completed the acquisition of DPL Inc. after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals. Recently, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (“PUCO”) cleared the acquisition deal. DPL will now become a wholly owned subsidiary of AES Corporation. The company had entered into an agreement to acquire DPL in April this year. Per the agreement, AES offered to pay $30 per share in cash to DPL shareholders. The company had agreed to pay a total of $3.5 billion in cash for the equity and assume $1.2 billion in net debt for a total transaction value of $4.7 billion. In September 2011, the company had announced the pricing of a $1.25 billion private offering of senior notes by its newly formed, wholly owned special purpose indirect subsidiary, Dolphin Subsidiary ]]></description>
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		<title>(DPL) Alternative-Energy Stock Outlook &#8211; November 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/19/dpl-alternative-energy-stock-outlook-november-2011-industry-outlook/87281</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Historically, the growth outlook of alternative energy companies has been inversely related to the prices of petroleum products and directly related to the fortunes of the economy. In the near term, however, the fortunes of the alternative energy players are undergoing a radical transformation. On one hand, the continuing European debt crisis has led to the U.S. Federal Reserve reducing its growth forecast, raised projections for unemployment and leaning on buying more mortgage debt to tide over a troubled economy. The U.S. economy was not able to completely shake off the negative momentum that plagued it in 2010. In the first nine months of 2011, the economy was affected by unseasonal and harsh weather, heightened uncertainty spawned by the crisis in the Eurozone, a drop in federal defense purchases, and ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEP) U.S. Industrial Production Rises</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/17/aep-u-s-industrial-production-rises/87099</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Total Industrial Production rose by 0.7% in October, much better than the 0.4% rise that was expected. However, September was revised down to a decline of 0.1% from being up 0.2%. The Industrial production numbers are often distorted by Utility Output, which is often affected by the weather as much as it is by economic activity. To get a sense of what is happening in the economy, it is worth looking at just manufacturing output. Factory output rose by 0.5%, up from 0.3% in September (revised down from 0.4%) and 0.3% in August. Year over year, total production is up 3.9% while factory output is up 4.1%. That is a healthy increase on both counts. Utility production was once again weak, with a decline of 0.1% for the month, but ]]></description>
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		<title>(DUK) Duke Energy Beats The Street &#8211; Misses Revenue Target</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/07/duk-duke-energy-beats-the-street-misses-revenue-target/86495</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:16:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) announced its third-quarter 2011 operating earnings of 50 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents. However, the results were marginally lower than the year-ago earnings of 51 cents per share. The results were driven by Duke Energy’s ability to consistently meet electricity demand during the summer months, combined with excellent performance from its International business unit. The company reported GAAP earnings per share of 35 cents versus 51 cents per share in the year-ago period. This includes Edwardsport impairment charges of 10 cents, emission allowances impairment charges of 4 cents and costs-to-achieve the merger with Progress Energy Inc. (PGN) of 1 cent. In the quarter under review, the company incurred a pre-tax impairment charge of approximately $220 million related to the company’s ]]></description>
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		<title>(HE) Hawaiian Electric Industries Reports Strong Third Quarter Earnings</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/07/he-hawaiian-electric-industries-reports-strong-third-quarter-earnings/86592</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (HE), a Honolulu-based utility engaged in electric utility and banking operations primarily in the state of Hawaii, announced third-quarter 2011 operating earnings of 50 cents per share. Third quarter earnings reflected a positive earnings surprise of 16% compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 cents and a 43% growth from the year-ago earnings of 35 cents. Operating Statistics Hawaiian Electric’s third quarter revenue totaled $886.4 million versus $694.5 million in the year-ago quarter, an increase of 27.6%. The company’s reported net income in the quarter was $48.4 million compared with $32.4 million in the year-ago quarter. Segmental Synopsis Electric Utility: Third quarter segment net income improved $16.0 million to $38.0 million mainly from regulatory action and continued cost management. These increases were partially offset by ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEP) American Electric Power Company Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/02/aep-american-electric-power-company-earnings-scorecard/86244</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On October 26, 2011, American Electric Power Company Inc. (AEP), a public utility holding company, posted mixed third-quarter 2011 results. In the paragraphs that follow, we cover the recent earnings announcement, subsequent analysts’ estimate revisions as well as the Zacks Rank and long-term recommendation for the stock. American Electric Power posted a strong third quarter 2011 adjusted EPS of $1.17, beating the year-ago figure of $1.15 and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.14. GAAP earnings during the quarter were $1.93 per share compared with $1.16 in the year-ago period. The difference between operating and GAAP earnings of 76 cents per share during the reported quarter was due to a gain of 88 cents resulting from a favorable Supreme Court decision, offset by a loss of 6 cents related to the ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEP) Company News for October 27, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/28/aep-company-news-for-october-27-2011-corporate-summary/86013</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    American Electric Power Co., Inc.’s (NYSE:AEP) third quarter 2011 adjusted EPS of $1.17 came in ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.14 •    General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:GD) posted third-quarter 2011 operating earnings of $1.83 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.77 •    Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) reported earnings of $1.46 per share during the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11 •    Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) posted third quarter earnings per share of $0.46, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.44 cents. •    Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) reported third quarter 2011 operating earnings of $1.99, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.81 •    International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) is set to have its first female chief executive officer in the company’s 100-year history with Virginia ]]></description>
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		<title>(NRG) NRG Energy Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/20/nrg-nrg-energy-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/85448</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our recommendation on NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) to Underperform based on lower results from Reliant and NRG&#8217;s Texas gas-fired assets. Furthermore, the company remains exposed to the risk of increased operational costs from future environmental legislation as the company&#8217;s domestic revenues come in large part from its coal-fired baseload power plants. There also is a risk of potential earnings downside based on unfavorable movements in natural gas prices. Though we like the company for its diverse generation assets, competitive business, robust hedging strategy and ability to generate substantial free cash flow, the above mentioned negatives affect our positive view for the time being. Recent losses due to the Texas heat wave and natural gas-fired plant outages have led us to downgrade our Neutral recommendation on the stock ]]></description>
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		<title>(DUK) Duke&#8217;s Wind Power Power&#8217;s Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/15/duk-dukes-wind-power-powers-delaware-municipal-electric-corporation/83195</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy Corporation (DUK), will build and operate a new Laurel Hill Windpower Project in Lycoming County, north-central Pennsylvania. Under a 25-year agreement, it will sell the electricity generated from it to Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC). The company already owns and operates the 70-MW North Allegheny Wind power Project in Blair and Cambria counties, Pennsylvania, which was acquired from Gamesa Energy USA in May 2009. Pennsylvania’s second new 69-megawatt (MW) Laurel Hill Windpower Project comprises 30 Siemens wind turbines, each capable of generating 2.3 MW. Laurel Hill is capable enough to generate electricity that will power more than 20,000 homes. In August 2011, Duke Energy Renewables had begun construction of the Laurel Hill Project and is expected to start commercial operation ]]></description>
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		<title>(TE) TECO Energy Reports Lackluster Numbers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/05/te-teco-energy-reports-lackluster-numbers/80708</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Energy utility TECO Energy Inc. (TE) announced its second-quarter 2011 operating earnings of 36 cents per share, at par with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and a penny above the year-ago figure. GAAP and operating earnings remained the same with no one-time items at play. Total Revenue Total revenue at TECO Energy at the end of the second quarter was $885.7 million versus $898.8 million in the year-ago period, reflecting a decline of 1.5%. The year-over-year revenue fall was perpetrated by a 1.3% decline in Regulated Electric and Gas revenues and a 1.9% slip in Unregulated revenue. The top line reported in the quarter also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $905 million. Quarterly Highlights The company saw a 2% year-over-year decrease in total expenses during the quarter, which was primarily ]]></description>
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		<title>(EXC) Exelon Beats Quarterly Earnings Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/03/exc-exelon-beats-quarterly-earnings-expectations/80030</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ameren Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exelon Corporation (EXC) announced second-quarter 2011 operating earnings of $1.05 per share, up from 99 cents per share in the year-ago quarter and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 97 cents. The year-over-year growth in earnings was attributable to new electric and gas distribution rates at PECO effective January 2011, higher realized energy prices in the Mid-Atlantic region due to the expiration of the power purchase agreement and due to special tax deduction related to nuclear decommissioning trust funds. GAAP earnings during the quarter were 93 cents, compared with 67 cents in the year-ago period. The difference between operating and GAAP earnings during the quarter was owing to the following one-time items: an impact of 12 cents for mark-to-market losses, 2 cents for the cost associated with the retirement ]]></description>
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		<title>(ETR) Entergy Buys 460 Megawatt Natural Gas Turbine</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/17/etr-entergy-buys-460-megawatt-natural-gas-turbine/79234</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Integrated energy company Entergy Corporation (ETR) announced that its unit Entergy Mississippi Inc. will purchase Hinds Energy Facility, a 450 megawatt (MW) natural gas turbine, from KGen Power Corporation for $206 million. The company considers this to be a cost effective way to increase generation without building a new plant. Once the deal is finalized, Entergy Mississippi plans to invest in upgrading the acquired plants, taking the total cost of acquisition to $246 million. If approved by the regulatory authorities Entergy expects the deal to close in mid 2012. Also, Entergy Arkansas, a unit of Entergy, has signed an agreement to acquire a 620 MW natural gas-fired Hot Spring Energy Facility from a subsidiary of KGen Power Corporation for $253 million. With additional expenditure for upgrades the total cost for ]]></description>
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		<title>(ETR) Entergy Unit to Sell Bonds</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/12/etr-entergy-unit-to-sell-bonds/78848</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Integrated energy company Entergy Corporation (ETR) announced that its unit Entergy Louisiana, LLC will sell $206 million bonds through an underwritten public offering. The company intends to utilize the proceeds to reimburse its previously incurred investment recovery costs. Entergy Corporation&#8217;s long-term debts as of March 31, 2011 were $11.6 billion, slightly exceeding debt levels as of December 31, 2010. Accordingly, the debt-to-capital ratio at the end of the first quarter 2011 was 57.6% versus 57.3% at the end of 2010. From time to time, Entergy has engaged in the issuing of debts to finance acquisitions and repay dues. In March 2011, Entergy Louisiana issued $200 million of 4.80% Series first mortgage bonds due May 2021 and utilized the proceeds, together with existing funds, to purchase Unit 2 of the Acadia ]]></description>
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		<title>(DUK) Duke Energy Corporation Unit Duke Energy Renewables Announces Windpower Project</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/10/duk-duke-energy-corporation-unit-duke-energy-renewables-announces-windpower-project/78612</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:37:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) announced that its unit Duke Energy Renewables will build and operate a 131-megawatt (MW) Cimarron II Windpower Project in Gray County, Kansas. This new project is another addition to Duke Energy&#8217;s renewable power generation portfolio. The company has invested around $1.5 billion in its renewable generation assets since 2007. Duke Energy has purchased this wind power project from CPV Renewable Energy Company, based out of Silver Spring, Maryland. The first phase of the wind project, Cimarron I, will however continue to be owned by CPV Renewable Energy Company. Duke Energy Renewables will begin constructing the Cimarron II Windpower Project from fall 2011 and would open the unit for commercial use from June 2012. The company has already entered into a long-term agreement with the Kansas City ]]></description>
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		<title>(DTE) DTE Energy Expands Pipeline</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/06/dte-dte-energy-expands-pipeline/78481</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bluestone Gathering, a wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy Company (DTE), has signed a long-term agreement with Southwestern Energy Services Company (‘’SES’’) to build and operate a natural gas gathering system in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania and Broome County, New York. Under the terms of the agreement, Bluestone Gathering will supply natural gas from the Marcellus Shale formation to Tennessee Pipeline in Susquehanna and to Millennium Pipeline in Broome County. Bluestone&#8217;s initial capacity to both the Millennium and Tennessee pipelines will be over 250,000 decatherms per day (dth/day). After coming into service, Bluestone is expected to deliver over 1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas to the Millennium and Tennessee pipelines. The gathering system still has room for expansion as demand increases over time. The project is expected to be in ]]></description>
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		<title>(DUK) Duke Energy Files for Rate Hike</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/05/duk-duke-energy-files-for-rate-hike/78366</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:10:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) said that its unit Duke Energy Carolinas has filed for a rate increase, as planned, with the North Carolina Utilities Commission  to recover the investments made by the company over the last two years. If approved, the new rates will come into effect from February 2012. The previous rate hike for the company was approved in 2009, which resulted in an increase of $7.30 per month in the residential bill for consumers who typically use 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of power per month. If the new rate is approved by the commission it will result in a steep $19 hike per month for residential consumers utilizing 1,000 kWh of power month. In the process the company will stand to benefit $646 million from the rate hike. The ]]></description>
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		<title>(ELP) Companhia Paranaense de Energia Wins Approval for Tariff Adjustment</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/05/elp-companhia-paranaense-de-energia-wins-approval-for-tariff-adjustment/78378</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:04:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Companhia Paranaense de Energia (ELP), also known as COPEL, recently announced that the company has been granted approval for an average tariff adjustment of 5.55% by the National Electric Power Agency (ANEEL), Brazil’s Electricity Regulatory Agency. The company also added that the tariff adjustment was approved through a resolution 1,158 of June 21, 2011 and includes annual adjustment of 5.77% and (0.22%) related to the relevant financial components. The 5.55% tariff adjustment will have 2.99% average effect on captive consumers. We believe Brazil’s economic outlook is strongly-favorable for the electric utility company as the country is investing to improve its infrastructure and power generation capabilities. In accordance with the company’s recently announced capital investment plans for 2011, R$1,024.8 million was allocated for generation and transmission, R$933.3 million for distribution, and ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEP) American Electric Power Investing in Competitive Renewable Energy Zone Projects</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/03/aep-american-electric-power-investing-in-competitive-renewable-energy-zone-projects/78271</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:29:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Electric Transmission Texas, LLC (‘’ETT’’) – a joint venture between the subsidiaries of American Electric Power Company (AEP) and MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company – has entered into master agreements with three construction firms for transmission and infrastructure services associated with the Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (‘’CREZ’’) projects. Electric Transmission Texasplans to invest approximately $1.4 billion in CREZ projects by 2013. These projects were assigned to ETT by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (‘’PUCT’’). The three construction firms, namely Quanta Services Inc. (PWR), MYR Group, Inc. (MYRG) and TIC Holdings Inc., have displayed proven capabilities, strong safety focus and commitment to the ETT CREZ program. The agreement ensures that ETT has significant construction resources committed to help complete its CREZ program in west Texas. As a result of the agreement, ]]></description>
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		<title>(D) Dominion Resources Installs New Scrubber</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/01/d-dominion-resources-installs-new-scrubber/78231</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dominion Resources Inc. (D) said its unit Dominion Virginia Power has installed a new pollution control equipment in its Chesterfield Power Station in Richmond with a view to reduce emission from this power generation plant. The new pollution control equipment popularly called the &#8216;scrubber&#8217; will absorb 95% of sulfur dioxide and also reduce 80% emission of hydrochloric and sulfuric acids from the 344 Megawatt (MW) Unit 5 of the station for which it has been commissioned. The new scrubber will act jointly with another scrubber which was installed in 2008 for 693 MW Unit 6 of the station. Dominion keeping in mind the growing concerns of environmental pollution has decided to attach the new scrubber with two other coal-fired units at the station, 110 MW Unit 3 and 181MW Unit ]]></description>
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		<title>(PPL) PPL Corporation Ensures Nuclear Safety</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/01/ppl-ppl-corporation-ensures-nuclear-safety/78131</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:57:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PPL Corporation (PPL) said that Unit 2 of the Susquehanna nuclear plant near Berwick, Pennsylvania resumed generation after routine maintenance outages. The outage period was extended as the company had to change some damaged turbine blades discovered during an inspection. In the course of the outage the company installed an integrated digital control system for plant equipment and replaced the damaged turbine blades that power the pumps, which in turn provides water to the reactor. The new equipment and the turbine are likely to increase the generation capacity of the unit. The Unit 1 of the nuclear plant was shut down on May 16 for routine maintenance and resumed generation on June 24. After locating cracks in Unit 2, the officials had shut down Unit 1 to inspect its main ]]></description>
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		<title>(SBS) Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de São Paulo Downgraded to Underperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/30/sbs-companhia-de-saneamento-basico-do-estado-de-sao-paulo-downgraded-to-underperform/78031</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We recently downgraded our recommendation on Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de São Paulo, or SABESP (SBS) from Neutral to Underperform. SABESP is a public water and sewage services provider in the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company is one of the largest players in the industry having distributed water to approximately 23.6 million people and provided sewage services to more than 20.2 million people as of fiscal year 2010. Long-term prospects of SABESP seems bright as the company targets to add roughly 1.3 million new water connections and 1.7 million new sewage connections, improving its sewage coverage to 90%, through 2019. Water loss ratio is expected to be 14% by December 2014 compared with 26% at the end of March 2011. The company makes a constant effort ]]></description>
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		<title>(CIG) Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais Analyst Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/29/cig-companhia-energetica-de-minas-gerais-analyst-neutral-on-shares/77719</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We recently maintained a Neutral recommendation on Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais (CIG), also known as CEMIG, one of the largest integrated electric utilities in Brazil. The company has more than 6,896 megawatts of installed generation capacity. With the global economy reviving from the recent crisis, economic growth in emerging countries is noticeable. Brazil, for instance, is one country that stands at an advantageous position making huge investments in infrastructure and power generation capabilities. Presumably, the economic recovery in Brazil will prove to be extremely efficacious in promoting growth for CEMIG. Demand for electricity in the country, which is already on the rise would probably get a boost as the country hosts two major sporting events in the coming years. Moreover, CEMIG’s location in the important state of Minas Gerais ]]></description>
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		<title>(PEG) Public Service Enterprise Group to Sell Texas Power Plant</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/28/peg-public-service-enterprise-group-to-sell-texas-power-plant/77647</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PSEG Power LLC, a unit of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PEG) announced that it has agreed to the sale of its 1,000 MW gas-fired Odessa generating facility in West Texas. The facility would be sold to Odessa Power, LLC, a subsidiary of Energy Capital Partners II, LP for $335 million. Public Service Enterprise expects to close the sale during the third quarter of 2011. PSEG Power’s Odessa plant is one of the two 1,000 MW gas-fired power plants it has in Texas. The sale of the other facility, Guadalupe, was completed in the first quarter of 2011. Earlier the Odessa Plant was slated to be taken over by High Plains Diversified Energy Corporation (“HPDEC”) for about $335 million. However, the deal was shelved in early June 2011, as the ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMS) CMS Energy Goes Green in Michigan</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/28/cms-cms-energy-goes-green-in-michigan/77653</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers Energy, the major subsidiary of CMS Energy (CMS) has got into an agreement to purchase the total renewable energy output produced by the Fremont Community Digester (“FCD”). The contract is in line with the utility&#8217;s commitment to increase spending in Michigan following the launch of new Pure Michigan Business Connect initiative in early June by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. CMS Energy will purchase approximately 380,000 megawatt-hours (MWh), or 19,000 MWh per year, of electricity from the FCD over the next 20 years at a cost of $55 million.  The FCD&#8217;s electric output is estimated at 3.1 megawatts. The $22 million digester and electric generator of  FCD is being built by NOVI Energy, Indus Energy and North Central Cooperative, and is expected to begin commercial operation in the summer ]]></description>
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		<title>(NRG) NRG Energy and ProLogis Join for New Solar Venture</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/27/nrg-nrg-energy-and-prologis-join-for-new-solar-venture/77596</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:54:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) and ProLogis Inc. (PLD) recently joined hands for a $2.6 billion project to place solar panels on rooftops of industrial buildings in 28 states over a span of four years. The companies said that this is one of the most ambitious clean-energy projects in recent years. Charlotte, North Carolina-based Bank of America Corporation (BAC) has agreed to finance about $1.4 billion for the $2.6 billion solar project. Bank of America said that the U.S. Department of Energy has offered to partially support the bank’s financing for the project by an 80% loan guarantee. Other than the bank’s financing, the remaining cost for the $2.6 billion solar project is expected to be financed by NRG Energy and Prologis. NRG Energy has agreed to provide equity financing for ]]></description>
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		<title>(ELP) Companhia Paranaense de Energia Downgraded to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/27/elp-companhia-paranaense-de-energia-downgraded-to-neutral/77591</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We recently downgraded our recommendation on Companhia Paranaense de Energia (ELP), also known as COPEL, from Outperform to Neutral. Copel is one of the leading Brazilian electric utility companies, which accounts for approximately 7% of total electricity production in the country. With the gradual recovery of the global economy, demand for electricity is seen to be rising, especially in emerging countries like Brazil. The country’s economic outlook is strongly-favorable for the electric utility company as Brazil is investing to improve its infrastructure and power generation capabilities. According to the Ministry of Mines and Energy&#8217;s (MME) ten-year plan through 2019, energy consumption in Brazil is expected to rise by 5.9% annually with hydroelectric plants being the main source of power. A decision has been taken to raise Brazil’s total installed capacity ]]></description>
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		<title>(ETR) Entergy Unit Showing the Green Way</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/etr-entergy-unit-showing-the-green-way/77401</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[American Electric Power Company Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Integrated energy company Entergy Corporation (ETR) announced that its unit Entergy Louisiana, LLC has sought permission from the Louisiana Public Service Commission for approval to build a new, 550-megawatt (MW) natural gas unit at its existing Ninemile Point plant in Westwego, Louisiana. Entergy is planning to increase its generation capacity from the Ninemile plant to cater to the increasing demand for electricity in that region. Moreover, the technology used to create the gas turbine unit, Ninemile 6, will produce clean and reliable power. If approved by the commission the construction of this project will start in 2012 and the project is expected to cost $721 million. Ninemile 6 is scheduled to enter commercial production from mid-2015 and its will be sufficient to replace the loss of generation from Ninemile Units ]]></description>
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		<title>(CIG) Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais Guides for 2011-2015</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/cig-companhia-energetica-de-minas-gerais-guides-for-2011-2015/77481</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:43:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais (CIG), also known as CEMIG, recently announced its financial guidance for the period 2011-2015. The company&#8217;s distribution unit, CEMIG D is expected to post healthy results in the years ahead. Energy distribution in the retail market (captive market) is expected to escalate from an estimated 23.2-24.3 TWh range in 2011 to 25.9-28.5 TWh range in 2015; while its total energy distribution (Captive+Free) is likely to rise from 42.7-44.8 TWh range expected in 2011 to 48.8-53.8 TWh in 2015. It is anticipated that CEMIG GT, the company&#8217;s energy generation unit, would generate over 40.1 TWh of energy in the fiscal year 2011. This includes over 4.2 TWh secured through participation in the secondary energy market. Generation in 2015 is estimated to be roughly 36.1 TWh after ]]></description>
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		<title>(TE) TECO Energy Still Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/te-teco-energy-still-neutral/77486</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/te-teco-energy-still-neutral/77486#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite TECO Energy Inc. (TE) missing our expectation for both the top and bottom lines in the most recent quarter, we reiterate our Neutral recommendation for TECO shares as we believe the long-term fundamentals of the company remain sound helped by a reviving Florida economy. TECO’s strong fundamentals reflect stable regulated utility operations, rising metallurgical coal prices, solid utility cost management and a high dividend yield. We expect the company to achieve higher earnings and dividend growth over the next few years. Also, TECO’s balance sheet has improved considerably due to regular debt repayments. Over the years, TECO has made good progress in improving its financial position, focusing continually on debt retirement and balance sheet improvement. As of March 31, 2011, consolidated liquidity was $757.1 million, consisting of $89.5 million ]]></description>
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		<title>(DUK) Duke Energy Raises Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/22/duk-duke-energy-raises-dividend/77194</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) raised the quarterly cash dividend on its common stock by 5 cents to 25 cents per share. This action increases the annualized dividend from 98 cents to $1.00. The dividend is payable on September 16, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 12, 2010. This is the 85th consecutive year that Duke Energy has paid a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. Earlier, Duke Energy reported a strong first quarter 2011. Earnings in the most recent quarter surpassed both the year-ago results and the Zacks Consensus expectation mainly driven by strong performance at Duke Energy International. Duke Energy expects its adjusted earnings per share for 2011 to be in the range of $1.35 to $1.40. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ]]></description>
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		<title>(SO) Southern Company at Fair Valuation</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/22/so-southern-company-at-fair-valuation/77192</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on electric utility firm Southern Company (SO) with a price target of $41. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Southern Company is the second largest generator of electricity in the nation behind Exelon Corp. (EXC), serving both regulated and competitive markets across the Southeastern U.S. It is a holding company for four regulated Southern electric utilities that serve about 4.4 million customers – Georgia Power, Alabama Power, Gulf Power and Mississippi Power. Southern Company participates in all phases of the electric utility business with more than 42,000 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity, and an extensive grid of transmission and distribution lines. The company also engages in the construction, acquisition, and management of generation assets, provision of digital wireless communications services, and the provision of fiber ]]></description>
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		<title>(OGE) OGE Energy Corporation Hikes Power Rates in Arkansas</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/21/oge-oge-energy-corporation-hikes-power-rates-in-arkansas/77004</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/21/oge-oge-energy-corporation-hikes-power-rates-in-arkansas/77004#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:28:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved an order with a general rate increase of $8.8 million for OGE Energy Corporation’s (OGE) subsidiary OG&#38;E. The rate hikes will be implemented from July 1, 2011. For an Arkansas residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month, the increase will be $2.32 per month. However, per the company even after the new rates take effect, OG&#38;E&#8217;s Arkansas residential rates will be 35% below the national average and 13% below the regional average. The rate hike will help the company to recover the cost incurred for significant electric system expansions and upgrades. The rate order gives the company the much-needed confidence to invest in electric infrastructure including high-voltage transmission lines and wind energy. Such investments in turn are targeted towards keeping the cost in check ]]></description>
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		<title>(SRE) Sempra Energy Gets Nod for Wind Project</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/19/sre-sempra-energy-gets-nod-for-wind-project/76705</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sempra Generation, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (SRE), received approval from The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission for a 20-year contract to supply 21 megawatts (MW) of wind power from its Auwahi Wind project to the Maui Electric Company. The project is currently undergoing environmental review by Maui County, the state of Hawaii and federal agencies. Pursuant to their approval, construction on Auwahi Wind is slated to begin in early 2012. The project’s estimated one-year construction period is expected to create approximately 150 construction jobs at peak and five full-time positions to operate the facility. Sempra&#8217;s Auwahi project will deliver a new supply of clean, renewable power to Maui residents and reduce the region&#8217;s dependence on volatile sources of imported energy. Once fully operational, Auwahi Wind is expected to generate enough emission-free ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUG) Southern Union to Unite with Energy Transfer Equity</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/19/sug-southern-union-to-unite-with-energy-transfer-equity/76723</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Southern Union Company (SUG) has entered into a definite agreement with Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ETE) under which the latter has agreed to buy Southern Union for $7.9 billion, including $3.7 billion of existing debt. Per the agreement terms, stockholders of Southern Union will exchange their common shares for newly issued Series B Units of ETE with a value of $33.00 per share, or approximately $4.2 billion. This represents approximately 17.0% premium to the closing price of Southern Union common stock as on June 15, 2011. The Series B Units will be registered and are expected to be listed for trading on the NYSE and will be entitled to an annualized distribution yield of not less than 8.25%, payable quarterly, based on the implied value of $33.00 per Series B ]]></description>
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		<title>(AES) AES Corporation Opens New Power Plant</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/16/aes-aes-corporation-opens-new-power-plant/75572</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:09:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The AES Corporation (AES) has opened a coal-fired power plant at Galabovo in southeastern Bulgaria worth $1.74 billion with an initial capacity of 420 megawatts (MW). It is expected to reach 100% capacity of 600 MW by the end of fiscal 2011, which accounts for 9% of Bulgaria’s installed power capacity. The plant is supported by a 15-year lignite supply agreement with the state-owned mining company, Maritsa East Mines, and a 15-year power purchase agreement with Bulgaria&#8217;s state-owned electricity monopoly, National Energy Company. In order to meet the Euraopean Union anti-pollution requirements, the company has also built a 93 million- euro waste disposal facility at the plant. Total funding was provided by a group of banks led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. AES Corp. has a highly ]]></description>
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		<title>(DUK) Duke Energy Seeks Higher Rates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/16/duk-duke-energy-seeks-higher-rates/75639</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[American Electric Power Company Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Constellation Energy Group Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corporation’s (DUK) subsidiary Duke Energy Carolinas has filed a notice with North Carolina regulators that it will apply for a rate increase on July 1, 2011. The company expects the higher rates will go into effect from January 1, 2012. Duke Energy’s recent plan for rate case hike is second in a series of three increases. The hikes are tied largely to recovering investments for the construction of the 825-megawatt expansion at the Cliffside Steam station and the 620-megawatt Buck combined-cycle natural gas plant. Duke Energy got the first rate hike of 4.3% for residential customers implemented January 1, 2010. Duke will seek a third increase, likely to be filed in 2013. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power holding companies ]]></description>
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		<title>(CEG) Constellation Energy Analyst Reiterates at Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/15/ceg-constellation-energy-analyst-reiterates-at-neutral/76287</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:54:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Constellation Energy’s (CEG) merchant energy business provides a relatively stable and growing earnings stream through wholesale energy-related products and services. The company has a diversified fleet of power generating units, strong balance sheet compared to its peers and the synergies from the Exelon Corporation (EXC) merger, which are among the other positives. However, adverse decisions in pending regulatory cases, lowered electricity demand and erratic weather conditions somewhat weigh on the positives. We thus retain our Neutral recommendation on the company. Constellation Energy’s merger with Exelon Corporation is expected to be a strategic fit and earnings accretive to the combined entity in the second year itself. The merger deal would provide a huge boost in terms of lowering collateral costs for its competitive businesses. The company will also acquire StarTex Power, ]]></description>
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		<title>(SRE) Sempra Energy to Get Further Energized</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/15/sre-sempra-energy-to-get-further-energized/74809</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[San Diego Gas &#38; Electric (“SDG&#38;E”), a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (SRE) has filed for regulatory approval of three new power-purchase contracts for a total of 450 megawatts (MW) of quick-start generation from Peaker plants proposed for San Diego County. Peaker plants are small, efficient power units that can reach full generating capacity within 10 to 15 minutes to meet immediate demand on the grid. Sempra Energy is a southern California-based energy services holding company involved in the sale, distribution, storage, and transportation of electricity and natural gas. In May this year, Sempra Energy announced its first-quarter 2011 earnings of $1.07 per share surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02 and the year-ago quarterly earnings of 42 cents per share. Total revenue of Sempra Energy in the first-quarter 2011 was ]]></description>
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		<title>(DUK) Duke Energy to Acquire Wind Farm</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/14/duk-duke-energy-to-acquire-wind-farm/75084</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) will acquire a 20-megawatt (MW) operational wind farm in Wisconsin. Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy, agreed to purchase the Shirley Windpower Project from a subsidiary of Central Hudson Enterprises Corporation. The deal is expected to close this summer. The Shirley Windpower Project, which began commercial operation in December 2010, sells all of its output and associated renewable energy credits to Wisconsin Public Service Corporation under the terms of a 20-year power purchase agreement. With the addition of the Shirley project, Duke Energy Renewables will own 1,006 MW of generating capacity at 10 U.S. wind farms – four in Wyoming, three in Texas, one in Colorado, one in Pennsylvania, and one in Wisconsin. Since 2007, Duke Energy has invested more than $1.5 ]]></description>
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