Duke Energy reported first-quarter earnings that just missed analyst expectations and said it’s asking North Carolina for more freedom.

Former Duke Energy executive Kent Fonvielle will lead the MISO South external affairs division.

The Indiana Senate approved a controversial bill that would phase out the state’s retail net metering program, moving it to the House.

Duke Energy saw its 2016 earnings drop more than 20% to $2.15 billion ($3.11/share) from $2.82 billion ($4.05/share) in 2015.

FERC approved settlements concerning Constellation's reactive service payments and reducing Duke Energy's return on equity.

FERC ordered a pay cut for MISO transmission owners, reducing their ROE to 10.32% from 12.38%.

This week's company briefs include news on Duke Energy, AEP Texas, NextEra Energy, Alliant Energy, Xcel Energy and others.

A dispute between North Carolina’s governor and a veteran state scientist over the Duke Energy coal ash practices has exploded into the public, with the scientist’s boss resigning in protest. 

The 1st competitive SPP project under FERC Order 1000, approved by the BOD with some fanfare in April, is being cancelled due to falling demand projections. 

FERC issued a policy statement finalizing rules regarding the use of hold-harmless commitments.