CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) continues to focus on gas even as its regulated electric business contributed to a strong 3rd quarter earnings report.

This week's company briefs include news on Duke Energy, PG&E, FirstEnergy, GE, Amazon and others.

In what may be one of its last earnings reports as an independent company, Westar Energy (NYSE:WR) said it improved its third-quarter earnings over 2015.

Having finally chased down Oncor, NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) has embarked on a charm offensive to ensure it successfully completes its acquisition.

Several companies doing business in the PJM footprint, including PPL, PSEG and Exelon, reported their third-quarter earnings results last week.

With unprofitable power plants dragging down its bottom line, FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) says it is calling it quits on competitive generation.

Solar power developers are asking FERC to overrule Montana regulators on how much NorthWestern Energy should pay to PURPA projects.

American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP) reported a $766 million third-quarter loss after writing down the value of its generation by $2.3 billion.

The Seattle City Council authorized Seattle City Light to conduct a cost-benefit analysis on joining the Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM).

Xcel Energy (NYSE:XEL) reported an increase in earnings as the company said its steel for fuel strategy will provide a solid blueprint for future growth.