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Pinnacle West Capital Corporation

PNW

Energy & Utilities

1w

Arizona's Record-Breaking Peak Energy Demand and Reliability Efforts

Pinnacle West set a new peak energy demand record on July 9 at over 8,500 MW, driven by temperatures reaching 118 degrees in Phoenix.
The company emphasizes its commitment to reliable and affordable service amid growing demand, population, and economic growth in Arizona.
Recent infrastructure investments include developing new transmission and natural gas projects to support regional growth and reliability.
Arizona's economic indicators, such as record job creation and top rankings for infrastructure, underpin the company's growth strategy.
The Palo Verde nuclear plant, celebrating its 40th anniversary, is a cornerstone of the energy portfolio with long-term license extensions secured.
The company is proactively developing accelerated construction schedules for TSMC's manufacturing facilities to meet their production timelines.

Essential Utilities, Inc.

WTRG

Energy & Utilities

2w

Hydrogen Pilot Project in Pennsylvania as a Strategic Innovation

Participation in the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit highlighted the company's ongoing hydrogen pilot project, developed in partnership with H Quest and the University of Pittsburgh.
The project exemplifies the company's focus on cutting-edge energy technology and innovation, positioning Pennsylvania as a hub for advanced energy solutions.

APA Corporation

APA

Energy & Utilities

1w

Market and Infrastructure Constraints on Gas Development Capacity

APA's gas processing capacity is around 800 million cubic feet per day, with current production at 500 million cubic feet.
Field infrastructure, gathering, and transport limitations are the primary constraints on expanding gas development.
Additional trunk lines, compression, and infrastructure upgrades are planned to support exploration success and production growth.
Third-party facilities and capacity sharing are being explored to mitigate capital expenditure and infrastructure bottlenecks.
Operational focus is on managing pressure regimes and expanding low- and high-pressure systems to support long-term gas growth.

Clearway Energy, Inc.

CWEN

Energy & Utilities

1w

Accelerated Wind Repowering Schedule and Pipeline Expansion

Projects identified for repowering are progressing on schedule, with some projects potentially moving into service before 2028.
The repowering projects include Mount Storm, Goat Mountain, San Juan Mesa, and Tuolumne, with specific phases and expected CODs in 2026 and 2027.
The pipeline of repowerable wind projects has grown, with additional opportunities emerging later in the decade, reflecting strong customer demand and technical readiness.

SR

Energy & Utilities

2w

Strategic Acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee Business

Announced acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee from Duke Energy, adding $900 million to 5-year capital plan.
Transaction aims to increase scale, diversify portfolio, and expand into a high-growth, regulated jurisdiction.
Expected to close in Q1 2026, with regulatory approval sought within 45 days of announcement.
Funding strategy includes a bridge facility, potential sale of nonutility assets, and a balanced mix of debt, equity, and hybrid securities.
Integration expected to leverage existing shared services platform, with a focus on efficiency and long-term EPS growth of 5-7%.

Portland General Electric Company

POR

Energy & Utilities

3w

Progress on Oregon Regulatory Framework and Multiyear Rate Making

PGE completed filings for a holding company structure to reduce investment costs and support clean energy goals.
The company signed an MOU with Oregon regulators and stakeholders to govern key rate base investments, including the Seaside Battery Project and distribution system assets, aiming for regulatory predictability.
The new regulatory approach emphasizes multiyear rate making, securitization, and flexible recovery mechanisms, reducing the need for frequent rate cases and enhancing planning certainty.

RUN

Energy & Utilities

1w

Sunrun's Leadership in Distributed Power and Storage Capacity

Management emphasizes the strategic importance of storage and sophisticated energy products, which enhance market differentiation and grid value.
The company projects more than 10 GWh of dispatchable energy online by 2029, supporting energy resilience and independence.
Sunrun's role as a provider of energy resilience aligns with national energy policy and grid modernization efforts.

Duke Energy Corporation

DUK

Energy & Utilities

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Duke Energy reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.25 for Q2 2025, up from $1.18 in Q2 2024, driven by top-line growth across Electric Utilities.
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment EPS increased by $0.10 year-over-year due to new rates in Carolinas, Florida, and Indiana, partially offset by higher O&M and interest expenses.
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure results were flat year-over-year, consistent with seasonal trends in the LDC business.
The company is on track to achieve its 2025 EPS guidance range of $6.17 to $6.42 and maintain a long-term EPS growth rate target of 5% to 7% through 2029.
The Other segment declined by $0.02 primarily due to higher planned interest expense.

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.

HE

Energy & Utilities

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Excluding special items, consolidated core net income was $35.4 million or $0.20 per share, down from $28.4 million or $0.26 per share in Q2 2024.
HEI maintains strong liquidity with $44 million and $106 million unrestricted cash at holding company and utility levels respectively, plus significant available credit facilities.
HEI reported net income of $26.1 million or $0.15 per share in Q2 2025, including $5.4 million earnings impacts from asset sales and $5.2 million in Maui Wildfire-related expenses.
Holding company core net loss improved to $7.1 million from $15.5 million in Q2 2024, driven by lower interest expense and higher interest income.
Utility core net income was $42.5 million, slightly down from $43.9 million in Q2 2024 due to higher wildfire mitigation and insurance costs, partially offset by higher revenues and better heat rate performance.

GWH

Energy & Utilities

5d

Strategic Pivot to Long-Duration Energy Storage and Market Focus

ESS has shifted its strategic focus towards long-duration energy storage solutions, emphasizing the Energy Base product as a core growth driver.
The company highlighted the limitations of short-duration storage and lithium-ion technologies, positioning itself as a leader in scalable, safe, and sustainable long-duration storage.
Management noted a significant increase in market demand, with proposal activity exceeding 1.1 gigawatt hours since the Energy Base launch in February.
The company’s relationships with Tier 1 customers and utilities are foundational to its long-term growth strategy in the evolving energy transition market.
ESS’s pivot includes a focus on building a commercial pipeline with a growing number of RFPs and strategic partnerships, signaling a shift from project-based to pipeline-based revenue.
The company aims to convert commercial momentum into multiyear agreements, targeting revenue growth starting in 2026.