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HILLVIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water is strengthening emergency preparedness and enhancing reliability by installing battery energy storage systems (BESS) in high-risk regions across the state. The newest system, the first of its kind for the company in Madera County, is located at the Sierra Lakes Water Treatment Plant in Hillview and represents California American Water’s commitment to critical investment in maintaining and protecting water service during emergencies a

(NYSE:AWK) CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanWater--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., showcased its customer experience leadership at the 2025 J.D. Power Utility Client Conference, held September 10 – 11 in Denver, Colorado. Lauren Slepian, Director, Customer Strategy, Innovation and Performance at American Water, spoke on the company’s approach to transforming the customer experience through strategy, journey mapping and data-driven improvements. Kr

(NYSE:CWT) Cal Water customers can get increased rebates on a range of products, from high-efficiency clothes washers to low-water-use landscaping.

(NASDAQ:EXC) CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd is again named a national leader when it comes to boosting jobs and investments across northern Illinois, based on the latest recognition by Site Selection Magazine. Today, the publication released its annual Top Utilities in Economic Development, recognizing ComEd for its nation-leading grid and daily economic development work that position the region for economic growth. This marks the 11th time ComEd has earned the Top Utilities distinction and the fourth time

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Staying cool during Ohio's hot summer months shouldn't cause financial stress. That's why Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), are encouraging residential customers to take...

READING, Pa., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A major reliability project is underway in Adams County, Pennsylvania, to deliver stronger, more resilient electric service to nearly 2,300 residents and businesses, including Hanover Hospital, Alpha Fire Company and WellSpan Health. The East...

Addressing Critical Challenges For An Island Around The Caribbean SHANGHAI, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- For years, an island around the Caribbean faced with some operational challenges. Power losses exceeded 20% in key areas. Manual meter reading proved highly...

Ameren Illinois customers have received nearly $58 million this year for bill assistance; new program offers additional support COLLINSVILLE, Ill., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Income-qualified customers who have fallen behind on their energy bills can apply for payment assistance from...

Itron and its technology partner, Pacific Technologies, are working together with Fiji's primary water utility, WAF, to improve operations.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following two rounds of storms that both included high winds of up to 70 mph across all of northern Illinois Saturday and Sunday, ComEd crews have restored power to more than 80 percent of impacted customers. Some of the hardest hit areas from this afternoon’s storms included Crystal Lake, DeKalb, Joliet, Mount Prospect, Rockford, and Skokie. Approximately 40,000 customers remain without power as of 10 a.m. Sunday. Over 500 ComEd crews are deployed throughout the regio

Upgrades part of company's $95 million investment to enhance grid reliability in New Jersey HOLMDEL, N.J., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Monmouth County residents can look forward to more reliable power as Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) company,...

Reconfigured power lines and modernized equipment provide greater reliability for customers in eight local communities HOLMDEL, N.J., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A reliability-focused $15.4 million upgrade is underway in Hunterdon County that will make electric service more resilient...

CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Many Nicor Gas customers may not know that their utility is trying to hit them with the largest gas rate hike in Illinois history, but a state public forum Thursday night in Elgin is an opportunity to speak out against the company's fifth rate-hike...

PSE&G Continues to be Ready to Deliver Solutions to Address Supply-Demand Imbalance NEWARK, N.J., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) today announced the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approved PSE&G's proposal to provide all...

Credits, benefits enhance year-round programs that aid customers HOLMDEL, N.J., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has received approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to implement measures...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BeatTheHeat--Texas sun doesn’t take a break and neither does Reliant. As triple-digit temperatures return and air conditioners start working overtime, Reliant is once again stepping up to ensure Texans have the tools, resources and support they need to weather the summer heat with confidence. With a focus on meeting the diverse needs of Texans – from those seeking relief from high temperatures or looking to avoid seasonal fluctuations in their electricity bill to those looking to m