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PECO’s New Boss Faces Safety Fight as Union Seeks State Probe of Aging Poles

PECO’s New Boss Faces Safety Fight as Union Seeks State Probe of Aging Poles

IBEW Local 614 filed a petition Thursday asking Pennsylvania regulators to investigate PECO’s repair practices, citing damaged poles and equipment. The move comes days after Exelon replaced PECO CEO David Vahos with interim chief Mike Innocenzo. PECO denies the union’s claims, linking the filing to stalled contract talks. The union says its survey found hazardous conditions in multiple Philadelphia neighborhoods.
1 May 2026
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Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

Indiana’s average regular gasoline price jumped to $4.417 per gallon Thursday, up 32.5 cents from Wednesday and 72.7 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. Some South Bend and Fort Wayne stations hit $4.99. The spike follows a shutdown at BP’s Whiting refinery and volatile crude prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Indiana’s average now exceeds the national average of $4.300.
30 April 2026
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Bloom Energy Stock Jumps as AI Power Demand Drives Q1 Beat and 2026 Guidance Raise

Bloom Energy Stock Jumps as AI Power Demand Drives Q1 Beat and 2026 Guidance Raise

Bloom Energy reported first-quarter revenue of $751.1 million, up 130% from a year earlier, and posted a net profit of $70.7 million after a prior-year loss. The company raised its 2026 revenue forecast to as much as $3.8 billion, citing surging demand from AI data centers. Shares jumped over 13% after results beat Wall Street estimates. Oracle’s new Project Jupiter campus in New Mexico will use Bloom fuel cells for all power needs.
29 April 2026
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Oil Crisis Just Changed Fossil Fuels Forever, IEA Chief Warns as Brent Tops $110

Oil Crisis Just Changed Fossil Fuels Forever, IEA Chief Warns as Brent Tops $110

Brent crude rose to $111.22 a barrel Tuesday as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continued after stalled U.S.-Iran talks. IEA chief Fatih Birol warned the crisis has permanently damaged trust in fossil fuels and poses major risks to global energy security. Asia’s crude imports are set to fall 22% in April, hitting a 10-year low. The IEA expects global oil demand to contract by 80,000 barrels per day this year.
28 April 2026
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Enbridge Just Got a C$4 Billion Pipeline Green Light. Here’s Why It Matters Now

Enbridge Just Got a C$4 Billion Pipeline Green Light. Here’s Why It Matters Now

Canada approved Enbridge’s C$4 billion Sunrise Expansion in British Columbia, marking the first major pipeline approval under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The project will add 300 million cubic feet per day to Enbridge’s Westcoast gas network, with construction set for July 2026 and service targeted for late 2028. Enbridge shares rose 1.3% on the news. The federal government projects over C$3 billion in GDP impact and 2,500 construction jobs.
25 April 2026
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FirstEnergy Ohio Bills Could Rise Up To $5 A Month As May 22 Rate Filing Nears

FirstEnergy Ohio Bills Could Rise Up To $5 A Month As May 22 Rate Filing Nears

FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities will file a three-year rate plan with state regulators by May 22 that could raise typical residential bills by $4.26 to $5.30 a month each year. The plan follows recent storm-cost changes and earlier refunds. It would be among the first major tests of Ohio’s new forward-looking ratemaking system. The proposal covers The Illuminating Company, Ohio Edison, and Toledo Edison.
24 April 2026
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FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan Could Add $4-$5 a Month to Bills as May 22 Filing Nears

FirstEnergy Ohio Rate Plan Could Add $4-$5 a Month to Bills as May 22 Filing Nears

FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities will file a three-year rate plan with state regulators by May 22, seeking to fund $800 million annually in grid upgrades and $83 million for tree trimming. The plan would raise monthly bills for typical 1,000-kWh households by $4.26 to $5.30 if approved. The filing follows recent rate cases by AES Ohio and AEP Ohio under the new House Bill 15 regime.
23 April 2026
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GE Vernova Lifts 2026 Forecast as AI Data-Center Power Demand Drives Orders

GE Vernova Lifts 2026 Forecast as AI Data-Center Power Demand Drives Orders

GE Vernova raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $44.5–$45.5 billion after first-quarter orders surged to $18.3 billion, driven by data center demand. Revenue climbed 16% to $9.34 billion, while net income hit $4.75 billion, boosted by $4.5 billion in M&A gains. The electrification unit booked $2.4 billion in data center orders, surpassing last year’s total. Wind unit revenue dropped 23%, posting a $382 million EBITDA loss.
22 April 2026
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Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Fell Even as U.S.-Iran Tensions Flared Again

Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Fell Even as U.S.-Iran Tensions Flared Again

Spain said it will join an EU plan to share jet fuel stocks and supports joint purchasing as Europe faces shortages after Gulf supply disruptions. Jet fuel prices remain near $175 a barrel and inventories at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub hit a four-year low. Airlines including KLM have begun canceling flights due to rising fuel costs. The European Commission is preparing guidance to reduce reliance on Middle Eastern fuel.
20 April 2026
Trump Orders Iran Blockade as Oil Nears $150 in Europe and Stocks Slip

Trump Orders Iran Blockade as Oil Nears $150 in Europe and Stocks Slip

Europe’s immediate-delivery crude surged to nearly $150 a barrel and U.S. stock futures dropped after the U.S. ordered a blockade on Iranian port traffic, set to begin at 1400 GMT. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $148.87, while Brent rose above $100. Shipping through the Gulf showed disruption, with tankers rerouting and Tehran warning of retaliation. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures all fell before the open.
13 April 2026
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Whitmer Declares Michigan Energy Emergency to Cut Gas Prices Near $4

Whitmer Declares Michigan Energy Emergency to Cut Gas Prices Near $4

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of energy emergency Thursday, suspending stricter summer gasoline rules in eight southeast counties after average gas prices rose to $3.89 a gallon, up nearly a dollar from a month ago. The order allows continued sale of a cheaper fuel blend through July 1, affecting about 5 million residents in the Detroit area.
3 April 2026
PECO Seeks Another 12.5% Rate Hike. Why Philly Utility Bills Could Rise Again in 2027. (WHYY)

PECO Seeks Another 12.5% Rate Hike. Why Philly Utility Bills Could Rise Again in 2027. (WHYY)

PECO filed for delivery-rate increases that would raise a typical residential electricity bill by 12.5% and suburban gas bills by 11.4% starting in 2027. The utility seeks $429 million for electric upgrades and $81 million for gas infrastructure, serving 1.7 million electric and over 553,000 gas customers. More than 1,000 union workers remain without a contract as labor talks continue.
2 April 2026
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Michigan Approves $276.6 Million Consumers Energy Rate Hike, Bigger Bills Due in May

Michigan Approves $276.6 Million Consumers Energy Rate Hike, Bigger Bills Due in May

Michigan regulators approved a $276.6 million electricity rate increase for Consumers Energy, raising typical residential bills by $6.46 per month starting May 1. The Michigan Public Service Commission cut nearly 40% from the company’s original request. Consumers serves about 1.9 million customers statewide. Attorney General Dana Nessel criticized the decision as another burden on households.
31 March 2026
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Atmos Energy Extends $3 Billion Credit Lines to 2029 and 2031 as Texas Blast Scrutiny Builds

Atmos Energy Extends $3 Billion Credit Lines to 2029 and 2031 as Texas Blast Scrutiny Builds

Atmos Energy extended maturities on two $1.5 billion credit lines to 2029 and 2031, according to a March 30 SEC filing. The move comes as the utility faces scrutiny after a March 19 home explosion in Lake Dallas, where a lawsuit alleges gas migrated from Atmos facilities; the company says its system is operating normally. Atmos expects $4.2 billion in capital spending for fiscal 2026 and reaffirmed its earnings guidance.
31 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Near €54 as EU Rushes to Protect Winter Supply

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Near €54 as EU Rushes to Protect Winter Supply

Europe’s benchmark natural gas price held near 54 euros/MWh Monday as EU ministers planned emergency talks after Middle East turmoil drove prices up over 70% since late February. EU gas storage averaged just 28% full last week, with Germany’s inflation rate rising to 2.8% in March on higher energy costs. Global LNG supply forecasts have been cut after disruptions in Qatar and shipping delays. Exxon and QatarEnergy’s Golden Pass plant in Texas produced its first LNG on Monday.
30 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Falls, but Qatar Shock Keeps Market Tight

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Falls, but Qatar Shock Keeps Market Tight

Dutch TTF gas traded at 53-54 euros/MWh Tuesday after topping 60 euros Monday, still far above last month’s levels. QatarEnergy declared force majeure on some LNG contracts after Iranian strikes cut 17% of its export capacity. Europe’s storage stands at 28.5%, with Shell warning of possible shortages by next month. Euro zone private-sector growth nearly stalled in March as energy prices surged.
24 March 2026
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Oil Prices Jump Back Above $100 After Iran Rejects Trump Talks Claim

Oil Prices Jump Back Above $100 After Iran Rejects Trump Talks Claim

Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel Tuesday after Iran denied talks with the U.S. and missile attacks resumed on Israel. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed due to war, causing the biggest oil-supply disruption on record, according to the IEA. Brent gained $1.25 to $101.19 by 0858 GMT; WTI climbed $2.15 to $90.28. Traders and banks warned prices could surge further if the strait stays shut.
24 March 2026
Valero Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Report Spurs Emergency Response — Why VLO Is Suddenly in Focus

Valero Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Report Spurs Emergency Response — Why VLO Is Suddenly in Focus

An explosion was reported Monday evening at Valero’s Port Arthur refinery, with black smoke and flames seen rising from the site. The Port Arthur Fire Department confirmed an incident but did not specify the cause or report injuries. The refinery processes 435,000 barrels per day and employs about 770 people. Valero shares closed down 1.03% at $237.39 after the news.
24 March 2026
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Oklo Stock Rises After First NRC License, but Cash Burn Keeps Pressure On

Oklo Stock Rises After First NRC License, but Cash Burn Keeps Pressure On

Oklo shares rose nearly 5% Monday after the company secured its first Nuclear Regulatory Commission license and disclosed a wider 2025 net loss of $105.7 million. The stock traded at $56.59, valuing Oklo at about $16.5 billion. Oklo’s Atomic Alchemy unit also received a materials license, allowing commercial isotope sales from Idaho. Wall Street analysts trimmed price targets following the annual report.
23 March 2026
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Reddit Stock Jumps as AI Ad Tools Put Wall Street on Notice

Reddit Stock Jumps as AI Ad Tools Put Wall Street on Notice

1 May 2026
Reddit shares rose 16% in premarket trading after the company forecast second-quarter revenue of $715 million to $725 million, topping Wall Street estimates. First-quarter revenue jumped 69% to $663 million, with ad revenue up 74% to $625 million. Daily active unique visitors reached 126.8 million, up 17% from a year ago. Reddit reported net income of $204 million, or $1.01 per diluted share.
Apple Inc Stock Rises as $100 Billion Buyback and iPhone 17 Demand Reset CEO Handoff

Apple Inc Stock Rises as $100 Billion Buyback and iPhone 17 Demand Reset CEO Handoff

1 May 2026
Apple forecast stronger-than-expected June-quarter sales and approved a new $100 billion stock buyback, sending shares up 0.3% premarket to $271.35. Fiscal Q2 revenue rose 17% to $111.2 billion, with iPhone sales at $56.99 billion, slightly below estimates due to chip supply limits. Apple raised its dividend 4% and dropped its net cash neutral target. Cook warned higher memory costs will impact results from June.
Atmos Energy Stock Faces May 6 Earnings Test as Wall Street Eyes Rate-Driven Growth

Atmos Energy Stock Faces May 6 Earnings Test as Wall Street Eyes Rate-Driven Growth

1 May 2026
Atmos Energy will report fiscal Q2 results after markets close May 6, with a call set for May 7. Zacks estimates earnings at $3.36 per share on $2.22 billion revenue, though MarketBeat projects lower revenue at $1.94 billion. Atmos shares closed at $189.94 on April 30, up 2.28%. The company affirmed full-year guidance of $8.15 to $8.35 per share in February.
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