If we could store power as conveniently as nature does in fossil fuels, we’d be a lot richer. Here are the most promising technologies Read More

North American wholesale power isn't dead. But companies in this business must overcome significant challenges. Read More

Duke Energy decided to shutter its nuclear plant rather than spend the capital necessary to get it running again. In an era of cheap, gas-fired power, the question is whether other nuclear operators may follow suit. Read More

Utilities suffered a rare fourth-quarter drop, but started the New Year with a bang. However, economic woes pose serious headwinds, so careful stock selection remains key. Read More

Stocks of essential services companies have been the key to thriving in a market characterized by more than a decade of heightened volatility. Read More

Ignore the market turmoil and focus on what really matters: a company’s ability to support its dividend, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and investing in future growth. Read More

AT&T hopes to retire its copper network and convert those customers to broadband. The question is whether federal regulators will go along with its plan. Read More

As the nascent recovery in the housing market gains momentum, it will boost demand for utilities, which will flow through to their rate base--and eventually their stocks. Read More

Not all dividend-paying stocks are bulwarks against market turmoil. Income-oriented investors need to be highly selective. Read More

Last week’s Derecho knocked out power to millions of customers across 10 states, requiring a massive effort on the part of utilities to restore power. But how much of a threat do such disasters typically pose to a utility’s bottom line? Read More